March 21 & 22, 2026
Cantigny Park, Wheaton IL
Join us for the annual Chicago Suburban Orchid Show, held at the Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois! Some of the finest local growers attend each year, selling plants that thrive in the Midwest.
Admission: Free (donations appreciated). Cantigny parking $6
Hours:
Saturday March 21 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday March 22 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
🌸 Fun for Our Youngest Botanists!
Bring the whole family down to the Children’s Corner, where the world of orchids comes to life through color and creativity! While the grown-ups admire the prize-winning blooms, kids can dive into a variety of hands-on arts and crafts designed to spark their imagination and teach them about these fascinating plants.
VENDORS
- Natt’s Orchids – Family-owned business and the largest Vandaceous orchid grower in the Midwest.
- Ecuagenera – Global orchid specialist, deadline for pre-orders from their website is March 3.
- Dr. Bill’s Orchids – Specializing in Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium species, Phalaenopsis species and their novelty hybrids.
- B and H Orchids – Local nursery owned by Bob and Hellen Younghale.
- Klehm Orchids – Family-grown, award-winning plants, specializing in Paphiopedilums.
- Swilco Art – Paintings and mixed media, art inspired by nature and natural materials.
- Mythical Plants – Focus on miniature orchids, seedlings, and carnivorous plants.
Everyone’s favorite at the show is our potting shed. If you purchased an orchid at one of our previous shows or just from a local supplier and are afraid of pulling it out of the pot, bring it and we will repot it for you.
Listen and interact with experts on basic potting and culture of orchids. Bring your questions or orchids with you and we will help you become a better grower.
Ask for a docent. Our members are available to take you on a tour of the exhibits and explain the finer points of judging and what makes a good orchid for home growing.
2025 Show
