# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation will hold its annual Home and Garden Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, in the OCtech Math and Science Center.

Guests will enjoy brunch and have an opportunity to browse the silent auction before the formal presentation begins in Roquemore Auditorium.

This year’s speaker is Orangeburg native Ellen Benton. 

Benton is a celebrated florist, orchid expert and manager of Cricket Newman Designs in Columbia. Benton will showcase the art of blending live and permanent seasonal blooms and plants. She will share creative tips for incorporating both fresh and faux florals, along with inspiring ideas for styling them beautifully in your home or on your porch. 

Benton’s second presentation will guide guests from picnic-inspired casual to beautifully polished gatherings. Guests will explore how paper, linens and thoughtful pattern mixing can transform any table into an elegant experience with ease.

Tickets are $60 per person. Funds raised through the Home and Garden Symposium help students with the cost of attending college and support additional educational projects that connect them to a world of possibilities.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orangeburg/octech-foundation-home-and-garden-symposium/200029951675119
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, trips-adventures, brunch
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Orangeburg
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC, United States, South Carolina 29118
- **lat**: 33.54519
- **long**: -80.82972
- **full address**: 3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC, United States, South Carolina 29118

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium being held?
  - **A:** OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC, United States, South Carolina 29118.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium?
  - **A:** OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium is organized by Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orangeburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If OCtech Foundation Home & Garden Symposium sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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