Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE with your paid museum admission
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of orchids during Morikami’s Orchid Weekend. Stroll through our picturesque gardens and explore the remarkable beauty and diversity of these exquisite blooms. Enjoy the opportunity to engage with a carefully curated selection of orchid vendors, suppliers, as well as Japanese artisan and plant vendors, who will be available throughout the weekend to share their expertise.
Whether you are an experienced orchid enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this event offers the perfect opportunity to take home a stunning orchid or discover a unique addition to your plant collection!
Tea Ceremony Demonstration Family Fun Day: Paper Orchids
Orchid Plant & Supply Vendors
*Vendor will also be presenting a lecture.
- Backyard Blooms, Margate, FL
- Bamboo Orchid & Garden Center, Davie, FL
- Bello Tropical Nursery, Homestead, FL
- Lady Vanda Orchids, Homestead, FL*
- Laurel Orchids, Jupiter, FL
- OFE International Orchid & Supply, Homestead, FL*
- Orchids In Bloom – Apopka, FL
- Quest Orchids, Miami, FL
- Sierra Madre Orchids, Homestead, FL
- Soroa Orchids, Homestead, FL
Japanese Plant Vendors
- Bonsai Brothers – Loxahatchee, FL
- Hiko Bonsai – South FL
- Kazumi Gardens – The Villages, FL (Selling Kokedamas)
Japanese Artisan Vendors
- Yoshino Art – (selling Sumi-e art – featured artist in the museum store)
Orchid Jewelry & Accessories Vendors
- Orchidique – (selling handcrafted orchid-themed fine jewelry and accessories)
Food & Beverage Vendors
- Akiko-ya – South Florida (Japanese Sweets)
- Fruity Cane – South Florida (Cane Juice Drinks with a Japanese Twist)
- Kaminari Ramen – South Florida (Ramen, onigiri, and more)
- Kona Ice – Delray Beach, FL (Frozen Ice Beverages)
Community Table
Vendors
Interested in vending at the 2026 event? Please email Lisa Niven at lniven@pbc.gov with your company’s details.
Other Weekend Activities
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Jewelry Trunk Show
Origami Jewelry by Diana Broussard
Versatility, creativity, and confidence. A collection to remind us that life is a special occasion.
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Museum Lobby
Lectures in the Garden (next to vendors)
Times:
- 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Tips and Tricks of Orchid Cultivation
- Lecturer: Carlos Cahiz from OFE International Orchid & Supply
- 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: A World Of Orchids
- Lecturer: Serena Roman from Lady Vanda
Family Fun Day: Paper Orchids
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
All Family Fun Days are FREE* with paid admission
No reservations needed
Celebrate Orchid Weekend at the Morikami and make your own paper orchids to take home.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE MORIKAMI THEATER
The Way Of Tea: Sado Demonstration
Observe Japanese sado, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku) will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
Times: 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Location: Morikami Theater
Price: $5 per demonstration with paid museum admission
Purchase a Tea Ceremony Demonstration Ticket
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jewelry Trunk Show
Origami Jewelry by Diana Broussard
Versatility, creativity, and confidence. A collection to remind us that life is a special occasion.
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Museum Lobby
Lectures in the Garden
Times:
- 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Tips and Tricks of Orchid Cultivation
- Lecturer: Carlos Cahiz from OFE Orchid & Supply
- 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Cultivation of Vanda Orchids
- Lecturer: Serena Roman from Lady Vanda