Rocky Hill Weekend Guide: The Connecticut Orchid Society's 'Orchid Harvest' Show And Sale

ROCKY HILL, CT — Orchid lovers from around the state converge on Rocky Hill this Columbus Day weekend, from Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 11, for the Connecticut Orchid Society's annual show and sale.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• "Orchid Harvest" Show & Sale — Saturday, Oct. 10, noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Judged displays from affiliated societies, vendors including J&L Orchids and Taida Orchids, and talks on home growing, conservation, growing in cases and repotting; admission is $10 at the door or $8 online, and children under 12 are free. Connecticut Orchid Society, Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Boulevard

Come for the judged displays, stay for a repotting lesson and leave with a new orchid.

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