I was looking at the AOS website this afternoon and saw that there is an Orchid show well within driving distance of me this weekend. I've never been to an orchid show and my husband is in the field this weekend (yay Army) so I was thinking about going. I saw that there was a contact listed for each show- do I need to get tickets or something or can I just show up and look at all the pretty flowers?
Oh! how fun! You might send an email to one of the contacts, or see if the hosting OS has a website with more info. Even if a ticket is needed I am sure you can buy one at the show, but it's possible advanced purchase may be slightly less.
I doubt whether you have to have a ticket in advance. I have been to one of their orchid shows before with my wife and I know one of the folks who belongs down there. I have never had to have a ticket. Just show up. I am sure that they will be happy to have you there to buy orchids. Good luck! Don't spend it all in one place. LOL!!