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The price will increase to $10 on the day of and at the door! Children under the age of 8 will be free.

Join us for the 2026 MACPS Plant Show on Saturday, October 17th, from 10AM–5PM at the Havre de Grace Community Center! Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Carnivorous Plant Society (MACPS), this one-day event is designed for carnivorous plant enthusiasts to gather, shop for carnivorous plants and carnivorous plant-themed handmade items, attend lectures and workshops, and participate in a judged plant competition.  

🌱 Our vendor application is now closed. We might be open to adding additional vendors on a case by case basis. Email us at info@macpsociety.com.

Want free entry to the show?

Help make the 2026 MACPS Plant Show a Success! Volunteer on October 17th!

 ✅ Free entry for volunteers ✅ Short shifts so you can enjoy the show ✅ Great for all ages & student service hours

 Duties include setup, checking tickets, and assisting speakers etc. 

Listen to our expert speakers

11:00AM - 11:30AM Rick Roberts, Owner of Pitcheresque

Heliamphora Tips & Tricks: Debunking the Myths

11:30AM - 12:00PM

Ashley Davis, Owner of Pearl River Exotics

Growing Nepenthes Where They Don't Belong: Lessons from a High Desert Greenhouse 2:00PM - 2:30PM Bex Hamel, Owner & Operator, Odd Botany

Techniques for Growing Mexican Pinguicula 2:30PM - 3:00PM Michael Szesze, Owner & Operator, Carnivorous Plant Nursery

Choosing a carnivorous plant

Compete in our award show

We welcome all paid members to submit their plants for our Carnivorous Plant Awards! Whether you are a professional grower or a hobbyist, we encourage you to show off your best beauties and beasties and compete for prizes in a variety of categories! Entries are limited to three plants per category per member.

Schedule

Plant check-in:            8:00–10:00

Show viewing:            10:00–3:00

Judging:                      10:45–12:00

Results announced:    12:30–1:00

Plant pick-up:              3:00–5:00

Show plants will removed starting at 3 pm, come early for show viewing!

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