The WBC 2026 Bromeliad Show will showcase dozens of spectacular bromeliads of many genera and species. A common goal of collectors is growing them to their best flowering form. Visit the show to see these plants at their peak and be inspired to grow and collect them. It’s a great photo op! Experienced and accredited judges will award exemplary plants grouped by class. The head table will feature the truly exceptional plants in special sponsored categories and the crowning award, Best of Show.
The show also celebrates the wonderful artistic creations honoring all things bromeliad. Artists celebrate bromeliads through photography, paintings, and displays, and the show will feature several categories across each of these creative disciplines.
The Bromeliad Show is an essential part of World Bromeliad Conference 2026. It opens on April 16 for conference attendees and then will be open to the public on April 17 and 18, 2026. Please refer to the conference schedule for the Show’s open hours. Please note: large bags or purchased plants will not be permitted in the show area.
Enter Your Plants and Artwork
BSI members are invited to submit their bromeliads and artwork. All entries will be evaluated by accredited bromeliad judges who are experienced in bromeliad botany and cultivation.
Entries may only be submitted during the following days and times:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Pacific Ballroom II
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at Pacific Ballroom II
The open entry submission dates and times are also listed on the conference schedule.
Each entry must be accompanied by a fully completed entry card. Entry cards are available by request from the Show Chair. Please drop off your entries on time to ensure they will be accepted into the show and judged.
Show Class Schedule
All entries must be entered in classes as designated in the WBC 2026 Show Schedule. Please refer to it when filling out your entry forms.