2025 Annual Orchids and Onions Awards Reception

Longfellow Elementary School, Boise

About the Show

This year marks the forty-eighth year that Preservation Idaho has hosted the Orchids and Onions Awards, a statewide hallmark, showcasing and celebrating individuals and organizations that have contributed positively to historic preservation, as well as to bring awareness to those projects that have shown insensitivity to Idaho’s cultural history.

When: Saturday, July 26th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: Longfellow Elementary School 1511 N 9th St, Boise, ID 83702

Awards Ceremony: Celebrating the positive contributions to historic preservation and highlighting projects that may have not fully honored Idaho’s cultural heritage. Orchids and Onions began in 1977 and continues to be a pivotal event for awareness and celebration of historic preservation in Idaho.

Event Schedule:

12:00 PM: Doors open
12:30 PM: Awards presentation by volunteer and emcee, Dan Everhart
Following the Presentation: Lunch provided and optional self-guided tour

Tickets:

Preservation Idaho Members: $20 per person
Non-Members: $25 per person
Note: Credit card processing fees apply. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Member Discount: Preservation Idaho members can log in for member benefits to access a $5 discount on ticket prices, click LOGIN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access and purchase through your online membership account.

For tickets by phone and for more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call (208) 424-5111.

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