June 1, 2008 - Monterey, CA, USA
Monterey Bonsai Club
44th Annual Exhibition by the Monterey Bonsai Club at the Monterey Buddhist Temple at 1150 Noche Buena, Monterey, CA, USA from 11-4. Demonstration by Katsumi Kinoshita at 1:30
June 4-14, 2008- Bratislava, Slovakia
Slovak Suiseki Association
“Suiseki & Netsuke”, 3rd International exhibition of Slovak Suiseki Association in Bratislava, Slovakia, Details at http://www.suiseki.sk.
June 6-9, 2008 - Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Bonsai Societies of Florida
Si-Diao—BSF 2008. Bonsai Societies of Florida’s 35th annual convention at the Radisson Hotel & Resort, Cape Canaveral, FL. (Reservations 321-784-0000 *mention BSF 2008 convention.) Featuring Cheng Cheng-Kung along with Gustavo Bures, Toby Diaz, Mike Rogers, Sean Smith, Ed Trout Allen Carver and Erik Wiggert. For more information go to http://www.bonsai-bsf.com/events/2008/convention/
June 7-8, 2008 - Aalborg, Denmark
The Danish Bonsai Society
The Danish Bonsai Society presents Hans van Meer from Holland, as well as local demonstrators at Huset in Hasseris, Hasserisgade 10, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark. Featured are a Bonsai and Shohin exhibition, Suiseki on show, workshops, and the opening of the new national bonsai school. Hours are from 10-16, admission is free. For more information, Email: albek@shohin-europe.com
June 12-15, 2008 - Indianapolis, IA, USA
Mid-America Bonsai Alliance
Mid-America Bonsai Alliance 2008 Convention hosted by the Indianapolis Bonsai Club at the Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center http://www.martenhousehotel.com . Featuring Danny Use, Steve Pilacik, Dana Quattlebaum and Matt Ouwinga. More details at http://www.maba2008.org/
June 12-15, 2008 - Tokyo, Japan
Nippon Suiseki Association
48th Nippon Suiseki Meihin-ten at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan. Sponsored by Nippon Suiseki Association and Nippon Economic News Paper. Details at http://members.iinet.au or http://www.suiseki-assn.gr.jp/en/index.html
June 14-15, 2008 - Denver, CO, USA
Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society
Largest show of Native and Exotic Bonsai in Colorado. Held annualy at the Denver Botanic Gardens on Father's Day Weekend inside the main building. Live demonstrations,raffle, and vendor sales. Many wonderful and amazing Bonsai Trees on display. Tour the gardens and visit the Japanese Gardens to make this a fun outing for the whole family.Free with Denver Botanic Garden Admission. Hours 9-5 at Denver Botanic Gardens,1005 York St, Denver.
June 14-15, 2008 - Newark, OH, USA
The Dawes Arboretum cordially invites you to experience the art of bonsai at the 28th Ohio Regional Bonsai Show. Free demonstrations go on throughout the weekend. Silent auction both days. Jim Doyle will be doing a exhibit critique on Sunday. Over 100 bonsai specimens are displayed in the Firelight Room and Bonsai Courtyard for viewing. If you are so inclined to start your own bonsai or if you are an old pro looking for supplies, vendors will be on hand. In addition to the show, there is a workshop for beginners from 1-4pm on Saturday. The fee is $30/$25 members. Participants will learn the history of bonsai,how to style and plant their own tree. Each person goes home with a potted plant for their very own. Call 1-800-44-DAWES or Email: kmstevens@dawesarb.org for more info.
June 15, 2008 - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Matsuyama Bonsai Club
Matsuyama Bonsai Exhibit will be held at the Carriage House, Parkwood from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the historical McLaughlin Estate, 270 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Free admission to BCI members! For further details, Email: joan.greenway@gmail.com
June 19-22, 2008 San Antonio, TX, USA
American Bonsai Society
"The Many Faces of Bonsai in Texas", the American Bonsai Society Learning Seminar 2008 hosted by the Lone Star Bonsai Federation and the San Antonio Bonsai Society at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue in San Antonio, TX. Featuring Guy Guidry, Mike Hansen, Hal Mahoney, Ted Matson, Jerry Meislik, Michel Phaneuf, Martin Schmalenberg, Sean Smith, and Ed Trout. Contact: Pauline Muth, Registrar, telephone: (518) 882-1039 or E-mail: ABS@pfmbonsai.com.
http://absbonsai.org/seminars/ABS2008/main2008.html
June 21-22, 2008 - Troy, Michigan, USA
Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan
36th Annual Bonsai Show. Our once-a-year, not-to-be-missed event, featuring a tree-styling demonstration and two workshops with guest Bonsai Master, Roy Nagatoshi from California. Show location: Telly's Greenhouse, 3301 John R., (between Big Beaver and Wattles), Troy, Michigan.
The show includes beginner-friendly demonstrations on bonsai styling and care by past- president, Jimmy Whiteley. Don't miss our exhibit of bonsai owned by club members, the raffle of the Nagatoshi demo tree (plus other raffles), as well as bonsai, tools, pots and supplies for sale. Show hours: Saturday 9 am-9 pm, Sunday 9 am.-5 pm. Beginner- friendly demonstration Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Nagatoshi demonstration Saturday at 2 p.m.
For more information, go to http://fourseasonsbonsai.com
June 28, 2008 - Washington, DC, USA
National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
Join our bonsai museum staff for a lesson in basic pruning concepts and receive individual attention for your own trees that you bring in.Workshop runs from 1pm -3:30pm.Limit of two large or three small bonsai per student. Limited enrollment.Register online at http://www.usna.usda.gov/Education/events.html. Registration required (fee).
August 15-16, 2008 - Queensland, Australia
Bonsai Society of Queensland Inc.
Annual Bonsai Show. The Exhibition will be held at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Auditorium from 9am - 4pm on both days.Entry still only $3 AUD per person. Demonstrations on this fascinating Art will be held at 11am and 2pm both days by some of Australia's leading artists. There will be approx 90 trees on display across all sizes, with a comprehensive sales area for those wishing to pick up a bargain. For more information, go to: http://www.bonsaisocietyqld.asn.au/
August 23 & 24, 2008 - Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society
The largest bonsai show in the US will be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave. The exhibition will be held from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday. Prize drawings, refreshments, door prizes, plant sales and bonsai bazaar.
Many native collected trees are between 350 to 500 years old. Suiseki will also be exhibited. For more information go to http://www.rebsbonsai.org or call Ron Kelley, 707-525-9684
September 5-8, 2008 - Rochester, NY, USA
International Bonsai
Deciduous Bonsai Symposium featuring Maples sponsored by International BONSAI at the Holiday Inn in Rochester, NY. Featured artists are Peter Adams, David Easterbrook, Matt Ouwinga, Arthur Joura, Brussel Martin, Suthin Sukosolvisit, and Bill Valavanis. Information at http://www.internationalbonsai.com
September 12-21,2008 - Parabiago, Italy
Crespi Cup 2008 – 8th International Bonsai and Susieki Meeting with Master Shigeo Ebihara of Japan at Bonsai Crespi, Corso Sempione 35, I 20015 Parabiago (MI). Tel.: 0039 0331 – 491 850. More information at: http://crespibonsai.com or http://crespibonsai.it
September 18-21, 2008 - Spokane, Washington, USA
Inland Empire Bonsai Society
19th Annual Pacific Northwest Bonsai Convention, hosted by the Inland Empire Bonsai Society, Spokane, Washington.
Featured artists are Kathy Shaner, Walter Pall, Dennis Makishima, David Rowe, and Jerry Meislik. The artists will be conducting workshops, classes, exhibit critiques, and demonstrations during the convention. For more information visit the convention website at http://www.inlandbonsai.com/convention , or Email: convention@inlandbonsai.com
September 24-28, 2008 - Saint-Vincent Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
BCI 2008
Organized by the National College of Bonsai and Suiseki Instructors ...
BCI 2008 at the Grand Hotel Billia, St. Vincent. Featuring an international cast of bonsai and suiseki artists and teachers including Shinji Suzuki (Japan), Min Shuan Lo (Taiwan), Hideko Metaxas (USA), I.C. Su (Taiwan), Isao Omachi (Japan), Nikunj and Jyoti Parekh (India), Pauline Muth (USA), Rob Kempinski (USA), Carlos Van der Vaart (The Netherlands) and Italian artists: Michele Andolfo, Chiara Padrini, Sandro Segneri, Angelo Attinà, Adriano Bonini, Luca Bragazzi, Patrizia Cappellaro, Giorgio Castagneri, Aldo Cetorelli, Carlo Cipollini, Samuel Corazza, Donato Danisi, Stefano Frisoni, Giovanni Genotti, Valerio Gianotti, Ezio Piovanelli, Antonio Ricchiari, Enrico Savini, and Gaetano Settembrini. Pre and post Convention tours of suiseki collecting areas, Bonsai renowned private collections and nurseries. Tour famous Italian cities known for art: Pisa, Florence, Rome, and Venice. Daily tours visiting the main Valle d’ Aosta sites and mountains. More information at http://www.bci-ibs2008.it or e-mail: presidenza@bci-ibs2008.it.
September 26-28, 2008 - Tokyo, Japan
Sept. 27, 2008 – Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Bonsai Society of Greater Kansas City
Annual Fall Exhibit - "Japan Fest 2008" at Johnson County Community College. 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas. For more information, E-mail: gsherman1@kc.rr.com
October 2-5, 2008 - Grantville, PA, USA
4th Biennial International Suiseki Symposium at the Harrisburg-Hershey Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA, USA. For more information contact: Glenn Reusch, ISAS Registrar, 2241 Jacks Shop Road, Rochelle, VA 22738. Email: StoneShow2008@aol.com or call 540-672-5699.
October 3-4, 2008 - Cincinnati, OH, USA
Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati
The Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati will host the 2008 Bonsai Show "Understanding the Art of Bonsai" on October 3rd and 4th at the Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park, Cincinnati. In addition to the beautiful display of many different species and styles of bonsai, educational displays will inform the public about training, growth, and styling of these trees. During the show, regular tours of the display will be offered and the public will be able to observe ongoing demonstrations of tree styling and care. Vendors will be available for those wishing to purchase bonsai materials. Please join us - admission is free. For more information, E-mail: sschowalter@fuse.net or visit the website: http://www.cincinnatibonsai.com.
October 3-5, 2008 - Napier, New Zealand
New Zealand National Bonsai Convention at Tabard Theatre on Coronation Street, Napier, NZ. Demonstrations will feature Grant Bowie from Canberra, Australia, Dianne Miller of Hamilton, NZ, Adriaan and Poppy Engelbrecht of Tauranga, NZ. For further information, E-mail: iansayer@xtra.co.nz.
October 4-5, 2008 - Olten, Switzerland
Bonsaiautumn IV at Stadthalle, 4600 Olten, Switzerland. Featured artists are Marco Invernizzi, Sandro Segneri, Serge Clemence, and Roman Bona. Walter Pall will moderate. For more details contact: Andi Dörfliger at info@bonsaiautumn.ch or http://www.bonsaiautumn.ch
October 11-12,2008 - Mannheim, Germany
Jahre Bonsaiclub Deutschland
“30 Jahre Bonsaiclub Deutschland” (30th anniversary) at Luisenpark, Mannheim with bonsai and suiseki exhibition, demonstrations, lectures, trader area. Details at http://www.30-Jahre-BCD.de
October 13-14, 2008 -Rochester, NY, USA
BONSAI 2008—1st National Bonsai Exhibition in conjunction with
International Bonsai’s 30th anniversary celebration at the Historic Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY. Daily admission is $15; weekend pass is $20. In addition to the juried exhibition there will be a vendor area and continuous demos, plus an award dinner. For more details: http://www.internationalbonsai.com/nbe08/
October 17-21, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
5th Encuentro Argentino de Bonsai organized by la Fundación Cultural Argentino Japonesa and el Centro Cultural Argentino de Bonsai at el Jardín Japonés located at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Casares (Palermo Vivo) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For details visit http://www.ccabonsai.com.ar/ or e-mail: info@ccabonsai.com.ar
October 24-26, 2008 - Columbus, OH, USA
Columbus Bonsai Society
Ohio Bonsai Exhibition - An "All Ohio Show" plans are developing for a statewide event to be held Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus,that will appeal to bonsai hobbyists from across the state and beyond. Every bonsai organization active in the Buckeye state will be invited to display their club's best bonsai, and bonsai growers who are not affiliated with any club will also be able to show their trees. A full slate of speakers,demonstrations and workshops is coming together, as well as the chance to shop the wares of at least six different vendors. Save the dates.If you or your club would like to be involved in the planning an organization of this event-contact CBS president Mark Passerrello at mpasserr@columbus.rr.com . Further information will be posted at the CBS website: Columbusbonsai.org
October 25-26, 2008 - Fremantle, Australia
The Bonsai Society of Western Australia Inc.
The Annual Bonsai show of The Bonsai Society of Western Australia is to be held at the Fremantle Town Hall, William St, Fremantle on 25th & 26th October, 2008, from 10am till 4pm - cost $4.00 entry.
Enjoy the display of some of the best Bonsai to be exhibited in Western Australia. There will also be three demonstrations each day about how to make Bonsai and a sales bazaar. For more information, go to: http://www.bonsaisocietywa.com
October 30 - November 2 ,2008 - Modesto, CA, USA
Golden State Bonsai Federation
Golden State Bonsai Federation Convention XXXI at the Doubletree Hotel—Modesto and the Modesto Centre Plaza, 1150 Ninth Street. Featured artists are Boon Manikitivipart, Martin Schmalenberg and Tak Shimazu. For more information, go to: http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/.
November 5-9, 2008 Buenos Aires, Argentina
FELAB-
VIII Encounter OF FELAB, Latin And Caribbean Federation of Bonsai, will take place from Wednesday, the 5th to Sunday 9th of November in the Public Japanesse Garden of Buenos Aires City, featuring Kunio Kobayashi, from Japan, Walter Pall, from Germany, Pedro Morales, from Puerto Rico and several Argentinian masters. For more information go to http://www.felab.com
November 14-16 - Bressanone (BZ), Italy
Nippon Bonsai Sakka Kyookai Europe
SAKKA TEN – Autumn Trees - Bonsai and Suiseki exhibition, along with demonstrations and workshops with honored guest, Kunio Kobayshi at Accademia Cusano. Admission varies. For more information E-mail: info@sakkakyookai-e.com or visit the website: http://www.sakkakyookai-e.com/
November 21-24, 2008 - Kyoto, Japan
28th Japan Grandview Bonsai Exhibition (Nippon Bonsai Taikan-ten) is held at Miyako Messe in Kyoto.
December 3-6, 2008 - Bangkok, Thailand
ABFF
Thai Bonsai—Country of Amazing Attractions: 2008 ABFF Convention at The Rose Garden, Bangkok, Thailand. Featured artists include Chase Rosade (USA), Pedro Morales (Puerto Rico, USA), Robert Steven (Indonesia), and Yen Zi Jing (Taiwan). Details from Robert Steven at markamtr@cbn.net.id or Montri Suksermsongchai at montri@century-advertising.com.
2009
January 17-18, 2009 - Hayward, California, USA
Bay Island Bonsai
Bay Island Bonsai presents the 10th Anniversary of An Exhibit of Fine Bonsai at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. This will be the largest exhibit of bonsai trees in the history of the club with over 75 formal displays of high quality bonsai trees and accent plants. On Saturday, a very high quality bonsai auction will be held. The auction preview will be at 12 noon with the live auction at 1-3 pm. An auction catalog will be available at www.bonsaiboon.com. On Sunday, a silent auction of specially selected trees and bonsai pots is scheduled for 10 am to 1 pm, and a demonstration by Boon on a very old Western Juniper will occur from 1-3 pm. A benefit drawing at 4 pm on Sunday will be held. You need not be present to win. Vendors will be available both days from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a single $5 admission fee for both days and all events and parking is free. Contact Boon for more information at 510-865-1008 or visit http://www.bonsaiboon.com.
March 19-23, 2009 - Orlando, FL, USA
Bonsai Societies of Florida
BSF 2009 "Bonsai in Florida through the Years" at the Sun Resort in Orlando, FL. Featured artists will be Boon Manikitivipart, Suthin Sukosolvisit, Min Hsuan Lo and Pedro Morales. Convention room rate is $89 a night for convention registrants. Guests are invited to come early and take advantage of this great location within three miles of Disney World. The diverse exhibit will feature shohin specimens. Visit http://www.bsf-bonsai.com for more information and updates.
April 17-18, 2009 - Houston, TX, USA
Houston Bonsai Society
LSBF 2009 Convention hosted by the Houston Bonsai Society at the Marriott West Chase in Houston, TX, USA. Featured artists include Boon Manikitivipart, Roy Nagatoshi, and Milagros Rauber Herrera. For more information, go to: http://www.houstonbonsai.com/
July 7-13, 2009 - San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
World Bonsai Friendship Federation
World Bonsai Convention VI at the Condado Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. For details visit: http://www.worldbonsaiconvention2009.com
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