The annual Benefit Preview Party on Thursday, July 31, will kick off the Hilo Orchid Society’s 62nd annual Orchid Show and Sale at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multipurpose Stadium. ADVERTISING The annual Benefit Preview Party on Thursday, July 31, will kick
The annual Benefit Preview Party on Thursday, July 31, will kick off the Hilo Orchid Society’s 62nd annual Orchid Show and Sale at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multipurpose Stadium.
The gala event features drinks, food, music, and orchid pre-sales from 6-9 p.m. Libations include a generous selection of fine wines, plus beer from Kona Brewing Co. and coffee from Hilo Coffee Mill. Ticket-holders receive a souvenir wine or beer glass upon entry.
Food will be available at various serving stations, compliments of Island Naturals and AJ &Sons Catering, featuring the food stylings of Audrey Wilson. Party-goers will have the first chance to purchase exciting new hybrids and exotic orchid species growers will have for sale, as well as other unusual plants and orchid-related products.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and the Hilo Orchid Society Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $65, of which $25 is tax deductible, and can be purchased in advance from The Most Irresistible Shop, Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center, or by calling 935-7844, ext. 116.
