Event Features

• Orchid and Exotic Plants: Featuring over 30 local and international vendors including tropicals, fruit trees, butterfly garden plants, bamboo, garden art, and much more.  All on the 35-acre  historic Bonnet House Estate on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
• ZimSculpt: Explore the ZimSculpt Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit and enjoy a brief chat with ZimSculpt curator, Vivienne Croisette, on the Veranda
• Edible Bites: Food vendors throughout the property offering edible bites.
• Bloody Marys, Mimosa, Wine & Beer: Enjoy an invigorating mixture as you wander through the garden.
• Live Performances – Live performances on the Dry Fountain at the end of the Allée.
• Orchid Supplies: Vendors to provide all you need to plant and grow orchids.
• Garden Art: Attractive and unusual orchid and/or garden-related items from several vendors.
• Orchid & Garden Interactive Lectures on the Veranda:
  Saturday, April 11: ~
  10:30 – 11:30 am ~ Growing Grammatophyllum Orchids
  Mac Rivenbark is a long-time South Florida orchid grower and seller specializes in Philippine and other Asian species.
  11.30 am – 12:30 pm ~ Starting a South Florida Orchard
  Julieta Ross, a Florida Master Gardener, and horticulture volunteer at Bonnet House.
  1:00 – 2:00 pm ~ Growing Catasetum Orchids
  Jim Davison, an AOS accredited judge, specializes in Catasentinae, Florida natives, and collectible species and hybrids.
  2:30 – 3:30 pm ~ The ZimSculpt Exhibit
  Vivienne Croisette, Co-Curator of the ZimSculpt Exhibit, will discuss the extraordinary outdoor sculpture exhibition at Bonnet House celebrating the rich sculptural traditions of Zimbabwe and the immersive cultural experience.
  Sunday, April 12:
  10:30 – 11:30 am ~ Basics of Orchid Growing
  Olivier Turina, an award-winning hobbyist orchid grower focusing on species and primary hybrids and grows many different genera with Catasetums and Stanhopeas being his top favorites.
  11:30 am – 12:30 pm ~ How to Grow Cattleya Orchids
  Lou Lodyga; experienced orchid grower; American Orchid Society judge; and member, and former president, of Coalition for Orchid Species.
  1:30 – 2:30 pm ~ The ZimSculpt Exhibit
  Vivienne Croisette, Co-Curator of the ZimSculpt Exhibit, will discuss the extraordinary outdoor sculpture exhibition at Bonnet House celebrating the rich sculptural traditions of Zimbabwe and the immersive cultural experience.
• Self-guided tours of the House and Grounds: Stroll through the grounds and house at your leisure and experience the charm and beauty of the Bonnet House Estate.
• Rest Areas: Where you can sit and relax in the shade.
• Bonnet House Museum Shop: Near the main house, offers a unique choice of interesting books, jewelry, and an array of gift items.
• Free Parking – Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the Festival.