Hi There:
With so many new orchid newbies, the only place they know to experience/obtain orchids is online or the generic ones at the grocery store. It might be nice to list out the major orchid shows in the country. I mean major shows as in "has been around for years and will likely be around for years to come" - in other words a reliable expectation they will always run each year.
Here's the one I know about
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Boston, Massachusetts
Produced by the Massachusetts Orchid Society
Runs around early November
Information page: Massachusetts Orchid Society - Annual Show