OCTOBER 18-20, 2024
10 am to 5 pm
REDLAND FRUIT AND SPICE PARK
2024 RARE PLANT (AND ORCHID) FESTIVAL
Located at the idyllic Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, the Rare Plant (and Orchid) Festival is a destination event for plant lovers of all kinds. Join the best plant growers in the world along with fellow avid rare plant and orchid fans for three days of pure plant mania at America’s premier tropical plant and orchid event. Children under age 12 are free at this family friendly event.
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About the Festival
OCTOBER 18-20, 2024
10 am to 5 pm
FRUIT AND SPICE PARK
24801 SW 187th Ave
Redland, FL 33031
Schedule
Rare Plant and Orchid Festival
The Rare Plant (and Orchid) Festival offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy and shop for a wide selection of rare and affordable plants in a relaxing open-air environment. It’s rare to avoid taking one or two home! Join us and see what the buzz is all about.
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2024 Vendors
Rare Plant and Orchid Growers
Accent Orchids
Aroid Market
Backyard Blooms
Bamboo and Orchid Gardens
Bello’s Tropicals
Best of Thai
Blooming Paradise
Blumen Insel
Cactus and Exotics
Camila Garden
Ching Hua Orchids
Chloe’s Garden
Ecuadorquideas
Florida Suncoast Orchids
Hiko Bonsai
Jim-N-I Orchids
Joseph Wu Orchids
Juana’s Herbs
Judeli’s Orchids
Koke Moss Houseplants
Krull Smith
J&J Plants
Life is a Koconut
Little Eden Garden
Live with Plants
Lucky Bamboo 4 U
Lots of Orchids
Motes Orchids
Mundiflora
Nature’s Tapestry
The Orchid Den
Orquideas del Valle
Orchid Krub
Orchids and Rare Plants by Sukhothai
Palmera Plants
Plantio La Orquidea
Plant Madness
Plant Proper
Peruflora
Plantstop Us
Sierra Madre Orchids
Smiley Orchids
So Orchids
Soroa Orchids
Tropical Exotique
Tropiflora
Variegated Aroid Thailand
Vicky Orchids
Wilson Orchids
Willow Gardens
Supplies and Allied Vendors
Aaron Apsley Artwork
EnnYe Gallery
Green Barn Orchid and Aroid Supplies
Hang a Pot
Hawaiian Moon
John’s Jungle Baskets
Leaf Filter
Leaf Water
Migel Bode Honey
OFE International
Orchidique
Studio 431
Vina Planters
Food and Drink
Anabel’s Kitchen
Ceviche and Guacamole House
Chef Norlan
Craig’s Island Time Catering
Dot’s Thai Food
Eat da Bone BBQ
El Balconcito Coffee
El Taquito Placero
Farm Life Kettle Corn
Fruity Cane
Karts of all Kinds
Polar Beverages
Vegan Delights
And More!
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FAQ
If you have a question that is not answered below, please feel free to contact us
How Do I Buy Tickets?
How do I get to the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival?
The Rare Plant and Orchid Festival (October 18-20, 2024) will be held at the Fruit and Spice Park, a lovely 37 acre park in the heart of the Redland located at 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031.
Wait, it’s in this beautiful park? Do I have to buy admission to the park too?
Nope! Park admission is included with your ticket price!
Is there a map of the event? How about a list of vendors?
The map is coming soon! The 2023 map and vendor list can be downloaded from the Vendors page. The map can be displayed on a mobile device or tablet, or printed. Please download and print or save the map!
How much does it cost to attend?
General Admission is $20 for adults for a single day ticket, save on advance tickets. Buy your tickets now as advance ticket sales may end at any time and prices may increase as the show grows closer. Cash only at the door. Children under 12 are free. Parking is $5, cash only, but there is some free parking along the street.
If I order tickets in advance, how do I receive them?
You will receive your ticket by email. Look for an email from Universe/Rare Plant Festival. If you do not receive an email soon after purchase, check your junk/spam folder. You must print or display your ticket on your phone at the gate. Yahoo and AOL accounts appear to be particularly susceptible to false positive spam messages. Please check your spam folders. Please search for “universe” in your email. If you use Gmail look in your promotions tab and search for “universe”.
What else should I bring?
Bringing cash is highly recommended as many growers are foreign and do not accept credit cards. You will also need $5 cash to park. If you did not buy your tickets in advance you will need cash at the door as well. ATMs are available, but they charge fees and may be limited in how much cash they dispense per transaction.
I am volunteering. How do I get in?
Volunteers will have e-tickets mailed to them in advance and redeem them at the front gate.
I decided not to come. Can I get a refund?
You can email info@rareplantfestival.com up to seven days before the event for a refund. Thereafter, we cannot issue refunds but will, upon request, give tickets to a future Rare Plant Festival.
Why should I buy my tickets in advance?
Easy! No standing in line. And you can pay by credit card. Ticket purchases are cash only at the door.
Do I have to pay for parking?
Parking is $5 and proceeds are shared between the Boy Scouts of America and Redland Orchid Festivals, Inc., both registered not-for-profits.
What is the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival?
The Rare Plant and Orchid Festival provides the same experience for attendees as the major orchid festivals, the Tamiami International Orchid Festival and Redland International Orchid Festival, by becoming a destination event for plant lovers from all over the world.
Who should come to the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival?
Anyone interested in seeing rare plants, buying beautiful yet affordable plants, or who is just interested in a nice family excursion or laid back date at the relaxing Fruit and Spice Park to admire plants.
What can I do at the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival?
Check out the beautiful plants, shop the widest selection of affordable and rare plants available anywhere, and enjoy food and drink. Participate in complimentary raffles for over a hundred beautiful plants and other prizes. E-ticket buyers are automatically entered in the main raffle and bonus raffles. Attendees who buy tickets at the door will have the opportunity to fill out a raffle ticket and participate in the big raffles at the end of the show. No purchase is necessary. For a free entry, please send a request with your complete contact information on a 3×5 inch card to Redland Professional Orchid Growers, Inc. 25000 S.W. 162 Ave, Homestead, FL 33031
I’m coming from out of town. Where can I stay?
The Best Western at 8560 SW 124th Avenue Kendall, FL 33183-4600 is offering an excellent rate. You can book online by clicking here or call 305-271-4848 and ask for the “Plant Show” rate. The Best Western also is running a shuttle to the Festival in the morning and evening. Inquire with the front desk for the times. The Best Western does get booked up but has a generous cancellation policy, so we strongly recommend booking now. If you are a hotel operator interested in partnering with the Rare Plant Festival, please contact us through the contact form or write to us at info@rareplantfestival.com
Great. How do I get around? And what is there to see in Miami?
Unfortunately, Miami still does not have good public transportation and is a vast, sprawling city. We recommend Lyft. Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is a great destination for plant lovers. The Miami Zoo is a must for all visitors but especially those with children. Of course, Miami Beach is the destination for many out of towners, but natives often get their nightlife and eats in Coral Gables, Wynwood, and South Miami. Miami has become a world class city and visitors have many options.
I’m coming from out of town. How can I ship my plants?
There are various shipping options located nearby.
I grow plants commercially. How can I display and sell my plants at the Festival? I have a plant related product. How can I participate?
The Committee accepts applications to the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival year round through the Contact page.
My business has nothing to do with plants, but I would like to partner with the Rare Plant Festival. How do I contact you?
The Rare Plant and Orchid Festival partners with local and national businesses that recognize the value in having their brand associated with beautiful, exotic plants. Send your proposal to the Rare Plant Festival through the Contact page.
I love animals. Can I bring them to the Festival?
No. We love animals too, but the venue only allows service animals.
What about food at the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival?
We have many great food options at the Festival! Come for your yum!
I want to volunteer at the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival. How do I do that?
At this time, we are only working with qualified plant and orchid societies. If you are a member of a society that would like to participate, please send an email via the Contact page.
Is the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival handicapped accessible?
Absolutely! There is handicapped parking at the front entrance–handicapped attendees should not park at the back entrance as there is no handicapped access there. The park is otherwise completely wheelchair friendly and is ADA compliant. Come and enjoy.
I ordered tickets in advance but I can’t find them in my email! What can I do?
If you completed a ticket purchase, tickets were emailed to you from Universe with a subject line referencing the Rare Plant and Orchid Festival. Please check your junk mail and spam. If you cannot find the tickets, email info@rareplantfestival.com and we will try to help. But, you can also give your email address at the door as a last resort. (This is a more time consuming process so please bring your tickets if you have them. Thanks.)
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IMPORTANT: IF you bought tickets but have not found them in your email, please check your spam/junk folder (common for Yahoo and AOL accounts). Search your email for a message from Universe (and if a gmail account check your promotions folder). If you still can’t find your tickets, feel free to contact us below. We will try to resend your tickets promptly. You can also give your email address at the door if you have bought tickets. Thank you!
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Buy your tickets in advance and skip the line at the door.