Make plans to be at the 21st annual Orchid Festival in Landers this weekend. This event will be filled with beautiful flowers, food, music, classes, hot air balloon rides, vendors, and more. Reporter Edica Gonzalez has your invitation…
For 21 years, Gublers Orchids in Landers have opened their greenhouses to the public as a fund-raising event for charities. This year’s Orchid Fest, set for October 1 and 2, features a pancake breakfast and balloon rides on Saturday, and greenhouse tours, orchid classes, food, wine tasting, live music, community non-profit organizations and vendor booths on both days. Official hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Saturday, hot air balloon rides will be offered from 7 to 10 a.m., as well as a pancake breakfast. The festival will be held at the Gubler Orchids, 2200 Belfield Boulevard in Landers.