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The Atlanta Orchid Society (AtlOS) Annual Orchid Auction is the Society's second-largest fundraising event of the year, where attendees bid on orchids to add to their collections while supporting the organization. The 2026 auction is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM at Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, 3016 Lanier Dr NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319, running until 4:30 PM. It is open to anyone interested in orchids, and the Society encourages members to bring friends who share the interest.
Key Details at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Annual Orchid Auction |
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Start time | 1:00 PM (event listed until 4:30 PM) |
| Location | Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, 3016 Lanier Dr NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319 |
| Purpose | Second-largest fundraising event of the year for AtlOS |
| Who can attend | Orchid enthusiasts; the Society invites members to bring orchid-loving friends |
Why the Auction Matters to the Society
AtlOS was formed in 1947 as a non-profit organization dedicated to learning about orchids, sharing knowledge and experience, and promoting appreciation of orchids. It is one of roughly 550 local societies affiliated with the American Orchid Society. Fundraising events like the auction support that mission, and the auction is described as one of the Society's most enjoyable events of the year — a combination of social gathering, plant acquisition opportunity, and financial support for the organization.
How to Prepare
The Society's own guidance for the auction is straightforward:
- Mark your calendar for November 7, 2026.
- Invite orchid-loving friends — the event is presented as a shared experience, and newcomers are welcome across AtlOS activities.
- Come prepared to bid — the auction is a bidding event, so plan to participate actively if you want to take home plants.
Because the auction is a fundraiser, the plants on offer are the draw and the bidding is the mechanism; the page does not list a catalog, starting bids, or registration requirements, so those specifics would need to be confirmed closer to the date through the Society's newsletter or event pages.
Fitting It Into the AtlOS Calendar
The auction is one of several recurring AtlOS activities. The Society meets the second Monday of each month, usually at 7:30 PM at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, with members bringing blooming orchids for display, discussion, and monthly ribbon judging, plus guest speakers from around the United States and beyond who often bring plants to sell. The Society's next Orchid Show & Sale is scheduled for March 12–14, 2027, at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. For anyone deciding whether the auction is worth attending, the practical answer is: if you want to acquire orchids, support a longstanding local society, and meet other growers in the Atlanta area, the November 7 auction is the date to hold.