Kona Orchid Society
Committed to Preservation
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About Us
The Full Story
The Kona Orchid Society (KOS) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating our members and the public about the collection, culture, and appreciation of orchids. Since 1985, we have promoted fellowship among orchid enthusiasts. Our members include both individual hobbyists and commercial growers, all brought together by our common interest.
KOS usually meets at 6:30PM (doors open at 6:00pm) on the second Friday of the month.
The meeting is held at the Makua Lani Academy Bridge House Building at 74-4966 Kealakaa St., off Palani Road in Kailua-Kona. Our membership meetings are open to the public and we welcome anyone interested in joining us. See our schedule of upcoming events for further information. If you have an interest in becoming a member, see our membership page.
We have wonderful meetings where we learn from many orchid experts about how to successfully grow our orchids. After listening to our guest speakers we have a time for Show and Tell. People bring their blooming orchids and share info about what elevation they live at and the type of orchid. It is really amazing to see the beautiful orchids people are growing! We end with an orchid raffle. It is really fun.
Each year on Mother’s Day weekend (Saturday), we hold our Annual Orchid Show and Sale in the pavilion at the Old Kona Airport in Kailua-Kona. If you are in the Kailua-Kona area, you won’t want to miss it.
Admission is $2 children under 12 are free.
For further information, contact us.
Our Events
Here’s What We Do
Mother's Day Event
Mark your calendars for the return of our most popular event! 2024's event will be held on Saturday, May 11 at the Old Kona Airport Pavilion.
Orchid Island Project
The club has been receiving donation orchids from Island Girl Plant Designs, along with club members, to plant in the community areas of west Hawaii. We do this to perpetuate the Island nickname "Orchid Isle".
Monthly Meetings
We have Membership meetings on the second Friday of each month. Doors open at 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6:30pm at the Makua Lani Christian Academy. 74-4966 Kealakaa St, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
2024 Orchid Sales
Mother's Day Sale
May 11
9am to 2pm
Old Airport Pavilion
Fall Sale
September 21
9am to 2pm
Old Airport Pavilion
Club Events Calendar
Get in Touch
Makua Lani Christian Academy, 74-4966 Kealakaa St, Kailua-Kona 96740