2026 Orchids and Onions Awards Reception

About this event

Tickets for Awards Reception Celebration

Brunch is provided

This year marks the forty-ninth 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, November 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: The Cub Tavern, downtown Boise , 1015 W Main Street, between S 10th and S 11th Streets.

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:

• 9:30 AM : Doors open

• 10:00 AM : Awards presentation led by volunteer and emcee, Dan Everhart

• Following the Presentation : Brunch provided and optional self-guided tour

• 12:00 PM: End concludes

Tickets:

• Preservation Idaho Members : $20 per person

• Non-Members : $25 per person

• Note : Online processing fees and tax apply.

• Tickets must be purchased in advance.

• Kids are welcome until 12:00 PM.

• For tickets by phone and to avoid online processing fees please contact us at (208) 424-5111 or email us at info@preservationidaho.org for more details.

MEMBER BENEFIT: If you are a member and would like to take advantage of the $5 member discount, click LOG IN FOR MEMBER BENEFITS to access your online membership account to purchase tickets. Prefer to pay by check? Mail to: Preservation Idaho, PO Box 1495, Boise, ID 83701 (include “O and O Tickets” in the memo).

Parking: Visit ParkBOI for parking garage locations. Paid metered parking is also available along Main Street and on surrounding streets. You can also use the ParkMobile app to find parking.

We hope to see you at the 49th Annual Orchids and Onions Awards Reception on Saturday, November 14th.

We hope to see you at the Orchids and Onions Awards Reception on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

From Preservation Idaho