2023 Show Information

The Greater Akron Orchid Society will present its annual orchid show on Saturday and Sunday, March 4th and 5th, 2023, at  Dayton Nurseries in Norton, Ohio. This promises to be a spectacularly colorful event filled with exuberant orchids and opportunities for learning about orchids and adding to your collection!

Dayton Nurseries is located at3459 Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in Norton, Ohio 44203. Phone: 330-825-3320  / email: info@daytonnursery.com.

We have totally migrated to an online registration platform utilized by all of the local orchid societies.

Online registration will open on Sunday, February 26th at Noon and remain open through Friday, March 3rd. In-person registration continues on Friday, March 3rd until 5:00pm.

Some of the features of the online system are:

1 -  All show registration functions will be done through the GAOS website.

2 - Exhibitor numbers are assigned automatically and are non-duplicating.

3 - Class entries will be made online and maintained in show tag order.

4 - Class entries can be corrected and re-classified.

5 - A real-time count of entries is maintained, allowing for deletions,  additions, and re-classifications.

6 - Show data can be printed out and/or viewed in multiple formats.

7 - Show judging teams will use printed sorted judging lists from which to work.

8 - Each judging team's work can be mirrored electronically for award entry.

The online registration system is also accessible from your mobile device with a device-specific menu system; access is always through the GCOS website, either desktop or mobile.

 If you have questions or need help call Glenn Sobola at  (L) 216-271-0691 or (C) 216-218-7779 or e-mail at:

285orchids@copper.net