Jacksonville Orchid Society, Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, FL (2026)

The Jacksonville Orchid Society caters to orchid growers in the greater Jacksonville area. Club founder Mary McQuery formed the club in 1943 making the JOS one of the oldest orchid societies in the country.

08/14/2026

Mark Your Calendars NOW!

08/01/2026

- - OPEN! - -

The AUGUST 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - OPEN! - -

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The AUGUST 2026 image shown here is of: Myrmecocattleya SunCoast Pink Passion by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

07/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The JULY 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now
- - CLOSED - -

STAND BY FOR THE AUGUST ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST. WE'LL HAVE IT UP LATER TODAY.

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The JULY 2026 image shown here is of: Dendrobium sulcatum by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

06/01/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The JUNE 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - -

WE'LL ANNOUNCE THEN JULY ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST NEXT MONTH!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The JUNE 2026 image shown here is of: Dockrilla wassellii by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

05/03/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The MAY 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - -

WE'LL ANNOUNCE THEN NEXT ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST NEXT MONTH!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The MAY 2026 image shown here is of: Myrmecocattleya Alberto Porras by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

04/02/2026

- - CLOSED! - -

The APRIL 2026 Jacksonville Orchid Society (JOS) Orchid Beauty Contest (OBC) is now

- - CLOSED - - WE'LL SOON ANNOUNCE THE MAY JOS ORCHID BEAUTY CONTEST!

As before, the rules are simple. Post your picture of your pretty orchid growing during the month and we'll judge it for the OBC at the end of the month.

HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK
Add your orchid picture here as a Comment at the bottom of this posting and note it as your entry for the OBC. Include your name and the name of the orchid. Multiple entries in a month are encouraged and hoped for!

The APRIL 2026 image shown here is of: Dendrobium Love Memory 'Fizz' by Art & Jane Russell.

JUDGING
Participation is open to all members of the Jacksonville Orchid Society. Orchids will be judged on the first day after each month.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We'll announce the winner at the following month's meeting of the JOS. The winner will receive raffle tickets for the evening's drawing.

OTHER THOUGHTS ON THE OBC
You don't need an expensive camera to enter pictures like the one below as it was done on an older iPhone. Keep it simple; a smart phone can record amazing images.

We just want see to pretty orchids.

Address

Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road
Jacksonville, FL
32223

Website

https://jaxorchidsociety.org/

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