Activities

Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11:00 AM 3:00 PM at Toucan Terrace (955 Terry Drive, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449). Bob Hamilton’s experience growing and breeding Ondotoglossum orchids and related genera is known world wide. His Hawk Hill greenhouse in Pacifica, CA is ideally located to grow these cool growing orchids and hybrids and so are our coastal California conditions. Bob and his partner John Leathers will bring orchids for sale and raffle. Don’t miss this great opportunity to have lunch with friends, learn about these fabulous orchids and maybe add to your orchid collections.

This event is for members of the Five Cities Orchid Society -- Join today! Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:30 PM 3:30 PM at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine Street Paso Robles, CA, 93446United States. Join Five Cities Orchid Society on a journey through the world of orchids. From historical illustrations to contemporary artists learn how modern orchid breeders are applying artistic principles to create amazing new hybrids. We will share growing techniques and show the diverse range of easy to grow orchids for windowsills and even backyard gardens.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11:00 AM 3:00 PM at Toucan Terrace (955 Terry Drive, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449). Get into the Holiday Spirit with your FCOS friends and bid on some extraordinary orchids in our silent auction. Always an enjoyable event. Times and date are approximate, please check the Dec. newsletter for updated information.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405 United States). Five Cities Orchid Society will participate in this fun filled day at the Botanical Garden. A range of orchids will be will be available for purchase and FCOS members will be available to provide answers to your orchid growing questions.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM 3:00 PM at Toucan Terrace (955 Terry Drive, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449United States). Our ever popular Summer BBQ is a great time to get together with your FCOS friends. Share pot luck favorites, win prizes for Show and Tell entries, donate plants for our raffle and bid on silent auction orchids, Tillandsias and supplies.