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61st Annual Platinum Coast Orchid Society Show Set May 1-3 at Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium

By  //  April 27, 2026

Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every year, the Platinum Coast Orchid Society transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary. Their 61st Annual Show & Sale promises not just flowers, but an experience. The 2026 Show Theme is Wild About Orchids. It takes place at the Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3. For more information, CLICK HERE.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Every year, the Platinum Coast Orchid Society transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary. Their 61st Annual Show & Sale promises not just flowers, but an experience.

The 2026 Show Theme is Wild About Orchids.

It takes place at the Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Friday through Sunday, May 1 to 3.

Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is an American Orchid Society-sanctioned event, which means there will be thousands of orchids for sale, for both beginners and collectors.

The display of orchids must be seen to be believed. Last year was my first year attending, and I was “blown away” by what I saw!

The layout and professionalism were first class. Those working at the event and those displaying orchids could not have been more friendly.

Every year, the Platinum Coast Orchid Society transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary. Their 61st Annual Show & Sale promises not just flowers, but an experience. The 2026 Show Theme is Wild About Orchids. It takes place at the Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3.

Saturday adds a new rhythm to the weekend: five classes dedicated entirely to orchids.

  • 10 a.m. – Maria Pechenkina of Brevard County Orchid Society “Mounting Orchids.”

  • 11 a.m. – Francisco Miranda of Miranda Orchids, “Cattleya Species Culture.”

  • 1 p.m. – Phillip Hamilton of Bredren Orchids “Phalaenopsis Care.”

  • 2 p.m. – Mark Walters of Orchid Trail, “Florida Orchid Growing.”

  • 3 p.m. – Pam Waters of Orchids in Bloom, “Full Sun Orchids.”

  • Throughout the three-day show, there will be door prizes, raffle drawings, and much more.

Cost is $8, and children 13 and under are free. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Every year, the Platinum Coast Orchid Society transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary. Their 61st Annual Show & Sale promises not just flowers, but an experience. The 2026 Show Theme is Wild About Orchids. It takes place at the Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3.
Every year, the Platinum Coast Orchid Society transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary. Their 61st Annual Show & Sale promises not just flowers, but an experience. The 2026 Show Theme is Wild About Orchids. It takes place at the Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events significant to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana, and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 26 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events significant to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.