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PHOTOS: Hilo Orchid Show kicks off

Friday, July 28, 2023, 12:05 a.m.

Unique orchids are on display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

People look at orchids for sale during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

An attendee takes a photo of a large orchid display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Three orchids grow from a display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

An attendee looks over mini orchid displays during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Unique orchids are on display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Grant Williams, Christine Rivera and Rowan Williams take a photo together in front of Timothy Brown's award-wining orchid wave display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Barbara Franklin pretends to surf for a photo in Timothy Brown's award-winning orchid wave display during the Gala Preview Party ahead of the Hilo Orchid Show on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

People can view the gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, including exotic orchid species and hybrids not typically found at retail and grocery store chains, at Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Orchids for sale are suited to beginning through expert growers. There will be local food, lectures and demonstrations available through the weekend.

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