The Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Club has announced the cancellation of the 25th Annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival.
Rotary President Kristine Perrance said, “It is heartbreaking not to be able to put on the festival this year when so many organizations need our help now, more than ever. We waited as long as we could to make the final determination. We were hoping that restrictions would have eased by now to allow us to continue this tradition.”
The Orchid Festival has grown considerably over the last six years which would make social distancing impossible to enforce. Perrance added, “Our main concern is the safety of our volunteers and our festival goers.”
Gubler Orchids remains closed to the public.
Kelsey Gubler said, “Until all restrictions have been lifted, Gubler Orchids will remain closed for tours.”
Gubler’s does have a limited online store and offers curbside pickup. “Gubler Orchids is doing well, and we look forward to putting on an even larger festival in 2021,” Gubler added.
