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Pacific Central Judging Center - (San Francisco) Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
Judging at this location takes place at the San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA at 7:00PM on the first Tuesday of the month.

Send cut flowers to: Sylvia Darr, 1 Samaria Lane, Oakland, CA 94619, and please alert the Center chair in advance that flowers will be sent.
Pacific South Judging Center - (San Diego) Balboa Park
Judging takes place at the at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 104,1600 Village Place San Diego, CA 92101 on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM.

Send cut flowers to: Phyllis Prestia 3849 Via Del Rancho, Oceanside, CA, 92056. Please call to confirm submission 760-685-3744
California-Sierra Nevada Judging Center - (Sacramento) Odd Fellows Hall
Judging takes place at Odd Fellows Hall, 1831 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825 on the first Wednesday of the month, except August, which will take place in conjunction with Speakers Day.

Plant entry at 6:00pm. Judging begins at 6:30pm.

Cut flowers should be sent to: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kieman Ave., Modesto, CA 95356-9170.
Galveston Bay Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale
The Galveston Bay Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale is being held May 8 - 10, 2026 at the Webster Civic Center, 311 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, TX 77598.
Triad Orchid Society's "The Splendor of Orchids: Mother Nature's Palette"
The Triad Orchid Society's "The Splendor of Orchids: Mother Nature's Palette" is being held May 8 - 10, 2026 at The Wanek School of Natural Sciences, High Point University, 708 Montlieu Drive, High Point, NC 27262.
Volusia County Orchid Society's "Orchids Under the Big Top"
The Volusia County Orchid Society's "Orchids Under the Big Top" is being held May 9 - 10, 2026 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, Hester Building, 3150 East New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show and Sale
The Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show and Sale is taking place on May 9 -10, 2026 at The Yamagami's Garden Center, 1361 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014.
Mid-America Judging Center - Missouri Botanical Garden, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education
Judging takes place at Missouri Botanical Garden, Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110 on the second Saturday of the month.

Judging will begin at 12:00 PM.

Send cut flowers to: Nathan Bell, 456 Shockley Road, Hollister, MO 65672.
Atlanta Judging Center - Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall (on Woodrow Way)
All monthly judgings for the Atlanta Judging Center will be held at Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall (on Woodrow Way), 3016 Lanier Drive, Brookhaven, GA 30319 at 2:00 PM on the second Saturday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Education takes place at noon.

When sending cut flowers from out of town for judging, please e-mail or call to confirm shipping arrangements in advance with Fred Missbach; E-mail: FredMissbach@aol.com or 404-401-4890.
Hawaii Judging Center - (Hilo) Komohana Research and Extension Center
Judging takes place at the Komohana Research and Extension Center, 875 Komohana St. Room D-202, Hilo, HI 96720 at 9:00AM on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00AM.

Send cut flowers to: Gregory K. Kobayashi, DDS, Inc., 260 Ponakawai St., Hilo, HI 96720.
Florida North-Central Judging Center - (Mount Dora) Bob Foster Center
Judging will take place at the Bob Foster Center, 1400 Country Club Blvd., Mount Dora, FL 32757 at 10:00AM on the second Saturday of the month.
Dallas Judging Center - First Baptist Plano
FIRST BAPTIST PLANO
3665 W. President George Bush Hwy
Room 2108
Plano, TX 75075


General Schedule (Subject to Change):

11:00 AM - General Training Seminar, Announcements
12:00 PM - Lunch (Provided by the Center - All welcome please notify us if you are coming! )
12:30 PM - AOS Judging, New Business, Plant Raffle

If you are interested in learning more about the AOS Judging Program, we invite you to attend one of our monthly judging sessions and speak with our Judges.

If you would like to bring a plant in for judging, please ensure they are submitted for registration by 11:30 AM so we can properly research and document them for judging at 12:30 PM
Please check our web site at http://www.djc-aos.org/ for more information.
Chicago Judging Center - Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe
The Chicago Judging Center monthly judging will be held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022 at 1PM. It will be taking place in the Learning Center, Classroom #6.

Send cut flowers to: Orchids by Hausermann, 2N 134 Addison Rd., Villa Park, IL 60181
Mid-Atlantic Judging Center - All Saints Church
Judging takes place at All Saints Church, 1325 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA, 19096 at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of the month.

Send cut flowers to: Ed Weber, 177 Sandy Hill Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512.
email edwardweber0218@gmail.com
Western Canada Judging Center - Thompson Community Centre (Richmond, BC)
Judging takes place at Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Ave Richmond, BC V7C 1E6 at 11:00AM

Cut flowers should be sent to: 209 - 888 Pacific Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2S6
Cincinnati Judging Center - Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
Judging takes place at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH on the second Sunday of the month. Educational presentation begins at 11:00 AM and judging starts at 1:00 PM. Send cut flowers to: Steve Helbling, 2489 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208-1201.
Pacific South Judging Center - (Santa Barbara) Maravilla, Galleria Room
Judging takes place at the Maravilla, Galleria Room, 5500 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 at 7:00PM on the second Wednesday of the month.

Send cut flowers to: Jim Sloniker, 325 Court Ave, Ventura, CA 93003-1741. Call 805-290-0888 for confirmation.
Tulsa Orchid Society’s "Orchid Kicks on Route 66“
The Tulsa Orchid Society’s “Orchid Kicks on Route 66“ is being held May 16 - 17, 2026 at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114.
Houston Judging Center - First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Judging will be place at the 1st Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005 at 12:30PM on the third Saturday of the month. Please check the calendar in advance before planning to attend. Plant entry deadline 11:30am.

Send cut flowers to: Nina Rach, 8801 Burkhart, Houston, TX 77055.
Florida-Caribbean Judging Center - Fairchild Tropical Garden
Judging takes place at the Fairchild Tropical Garden, Corbin Building, Room A, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL at 1:00PM on the third Saturday of the month.
Send cut flowers to: Dr. Claire Sidran, 7971 SW 122nd St, Miami, FL 33156.
Pacific Central Judging Center - (Woodside) Filoli Historic House
Judging for this location takes place at the Filoli Historic House and Garden, Education Building, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA at 10:00AM on the third Saturday of the month. Plant entry to start at 10. Judging to start at 10:30. No admission fee is required for judging.

Send cut flowers to: Sylvia Darr, 1 Samaria Lane, Oakland, CA 94619, and please alert the Center chair in advance that flowers will be sent.
Great Lakes Judging Center - Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg
The Great Lakes Judging Center will hold judging at the Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Room 160) on the third Saturday of this month.
Louisiana Judging Center - Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
The Louisiana Judging Center will be meeting at Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 at 1:00PM on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Training is at 11am-noon. Lunch break Noon-1pm. Judging starts at 1pm until we finish.

Any plants/cut inflorescences should be sent to Alan Taylor, 199 Stannard Dr., Leesville, LA 71446. Please notify by phone that plants are being sent to 337-424-9689.
Carolinas Judging Center - Rowan-Cabarrus Business & Technology Center,
Judging takes place at Rowan-Cabarrus Business & Technology Center, 660 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027 at 12:00PM on the third Saturday of the month (unless otherwise posted). Please check the AOS event calendar for updates.

Cut flowers should be sent to: Linda Wilhelm, 2121 Houle Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214.
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