NECPS Annual Show and Sale

Event Name: New England Carnivorous Plant Society Show & Sale

Location: New England Botanic Garden Public Event

Event Date: Saturday, 10/4/2025

Event Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Duration: 7 hours

This show is scheduled for both Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. 

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Show & Sale: 10am-5pm (while supplies last)

Presentations: 11am-4pm

Workshop: "Bog Building" | 11am-12pm ($ – pre-registration required)

Workshop: "Bog Building" | 2-3pm ($ – pre-registration required)

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Show & Sale: 10am-4pm (while supplies last)

Presentations: 11am-3pm

Workshop: "Bog Building" | 11am-12pm ($ – pre-registration required)

Workshop: "Bog Building" | 2-3pm ($ – pre-registration required)

The award-winning New England Carnivorous Plant Society (NECPS) returns to showcase a fascinating group of plants sure to captivate and amaze. Featured plants include pitcher plants from Malaysia with traps the size of softballs that are capable of eating lizards and mice. There will also be sundews from Australia ranging from the size of a dime to 12+ inches high and the ever-popular Venus Fly trap. For all native plant lovers, NECPS will also display carnivorous plants that grow locally in Massachusetts and throughout New England. 

Over 300 plants are scheduled to be on display and seminars will be offered on growing and feeding carnivorous plants. Visit the Venus Fly Trap feeding station where you can observe up close how these plants devour insects. Plants and growing accessories will be available for purchase for both novice and experienced growers from carnivorous plant vendors and the NECPS. Society members will be present both days to explain how the plants feed, what they eat, where they live, and how they can be grown and enjoyed at home.

Staff & Vendor Information

• Plant Drop-Off: Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Morning Setup: Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM