Located next to FIU at the Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center (Fuchs Pavilion), the Rare Plant (and Orchid) Festival is a destination event for plant lovers of all kinds. Join the best plant growers in the world along with fellow avid rare plant and orchid fans for three days of pure plant mania. Children under age 12 are free at this family friendly event.

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“This Festival welcomes orchid enthusiasts and plant lovers alike to vividly experience – and purchase – diverse, colorful, and fragrant varieties of orchids, tropical plants, herbs, and fruit trees sold by local and international vendors. The two-day event will be taking place from 9 am — 4 pm, rain or shine. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy orchid and tropical plant displays, food vendors, libations, garden art, orchid care & general gardening lectures, live music, a  Tropical Luau Lunch, and much more.” - taken from the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens website

Mounts Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale features the highest quality of well-known plant growers and experts from across the State of Florida. Visitors have the opportunity to fully engage in the world of plants and learn new gardening techniques, discover what’s trending in floral design, and enjoy Mounts Botanical’s tranquil tropical oasis all at the same time.

 The Rare Plant Festival offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy and shop for a wide selection of rare and affordable plants in a relaxing open-air environment.  The biggest plant event in the United States with over scores of plant, orchid and other vendors. Join thousands of other plant lovers to view and buy rare and life invigorating plants with the biggest selection and best prices around. A family experience in the relaxed countryside of Miami-Dade's Redland agricultural region on thirty eight acres of the idllyic Fruit and Spice Park. (Park admission is included with ticket price.) A family friendly event in a safe place where kids can enjoy wide open spaces. Kids under 12 are free.