2009

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

August 29, 2009 - Egling, Germany

9th Late Summer Meeting at the bonsai garden of Walter Pall at Sonnenhamer Str. 6, D-82544 Egling near Munich, Germany. For more information visit http://walter-pall-bonsai.blogspot.com/

August 29-30, 2009 - Santa Rosa, CA, USA

Redwood Empire Bonsai Society
REBS invites you to their 26th annual show with 200 trees on display for viewing at 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa from 10am to 5 pm. Demonstrations both days at 1:30 with Yasuo Mitsuya, from Japan, on Saturday and Kathy Shaner on Sunday. There will be a raffle both days as well as a large vendor area and member sales area. Admission and parking are free. Contact Bob Shimon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 707-884-4126 for further information

September 4-5, 2009 - Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Kauai Bonyu Kai Bonsai/Suiseki Exhibit at the Kauai Artists Society Gallery at Kukui Grove. Bonsai visitors to Kauai are welcome.

September 10 - 13, 2009 - Rochester, NY, USA

International Bonsai Symposium
Shohin Bonsai at the Airport Holiday Inn, Rochester, NY. Featuring Nobuichi Urushibata, Peter Warren, Julian Adams, Harvey Carapella, Sean Smith, Suthin Sukosolvisit, Erik Weigert, Jack Wikle, and Bill Valavanis. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.internationalbonsai.com.

September 17, 2009 - Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Kauai Bonyu Kai Bonsai/Suiseki Exhibit at the Sheraton Poipu's Lawai Room. Bonsai visitors to Kauai are welcome.

September 25 - 27, 2009 - Waikiki, Hawaii, USA

Hawaii Bonsai Association
The Hawaii Bonsai Association is hosting Bonsai Ohana II Convention with Tohru Suzuki (Japan) and Mel Ikeda (California) at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th. For more information contact: http://www.hawaiibonsaiassoc.org/ or email:
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Sept. 26, 2009 - San Jose, CA, USA

Midori Bonsai Club
Midori's 48th Annual Bonsai Show, at Northside Community Center, 488 N. 6th St., San Jose, includes 18 separate 2 and 3 point displays of fine bonsai. Nationally acclaimed artist, Boon Manakitivipart will style a bunjin Japanese Black pine at 1:30 pm. Trees,tools and bonsai accessories will be offered by Jim Gremel, Shibui Bonsai, and others. Free styling help and advice for the public from "Dr. Bonsai". Hours are 10 am. - 4:30 pm. Contact JT at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.

Sept 26-27, 2009 - Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Bonsai Society annual show just north of downtown Colorado Springs at Worner Student Center, Colorado College,902 N. Cascade Ave. Free admission, hours are 10am-5pm. Bonsai, saikei, penjing, suiseki, accessory plants, and potensai.For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text81685 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association
Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association Convention XX at the Harbour Towers Hotel in Victoria, BC, Canada. Guest artists presenting workshops and demonstrations will include Qingquan Zhao from China, David Easterbrook of Montréal and British Columbians David Rowe and Tak Yamaura. Full information and registration forms can be found at http://www.victoriabonsai.bc.ca or by contacting George Heffelfinger at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 3140 Tarn Place, Victoria, BC V8R 3N8, Canada.

October 10-11, 2009 - Asheville, NC, USA

14th Annual Carolina Bonsai Expo
The North Carolina Arboretum transforms into the bonsai capital of the Southeast every second weekend in October as it hosts the Carolina Bonsai Expo, now in its 14th season. This two-day horticultural extravaganza,situated in the midst of the colorful mountains during fall foliage season,features a juried display of bonsai by clubs from across a six-state region,a renowned bonsai marketplace,workshops,free demonstrations,and a popular Ikebana exhibit. The Carolina Bonsai Expo is also the perfect occasion to explore the Arboretum's Bonsai Exhibition Garden,which offers a world-class display that innovatively establishes bonsai in the context of the Southern Appalachians. For more information, go to http://www.ncarboretum.org

October 10-11, 2009 - Fremantle, Australia

Bonsai Society of Western Australia
The Annual Bonsai show of the Bonsai Society of Western Australia is to be held at the Fremantle Town Hall, William St, Fremantle, on October 10th & 11th from 10am till 4pm - entry cost $4.00.
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: www.bonsaisocietywa.com.

October 10-11, 2009 - Denver, CO, USA

Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society
The Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Fall Bonsai and Suiseki Show.Please bring the whole family to the Denver Botanic Gardens to view some of the most spectacular Bonsai and Suiseki in the Rocky Mountain Region. Demonstrations will be held both days at 1:00 and 3:00 as well as ongoing workshops, so feel free to bring in a tree that you would like to work on. A raffle will be held as well as the naming of the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society 2009 Artist of the Year. A sale table will be provided by Colorado Bonsai Limited with a range of bonsai from starters to finished trees for purchase. Entrance to this event is included with admission to the Denver Botanic Gardens. The show is from 9am to 4 pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Questions? Please contact Will Kerns at 303-478-6135 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

October 31-November 2, 2009 - Chung Hua, Taiwan

10th Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention & Exhibition will be held from Oct.31-- Nov. 2 2009 in Chung Hua, Taiwan.
500 Bonsai & 300 Suiseki will be displayed in the exhibition. International Masters appearing are, William N. Valavanis, Qing Qung Zhao, Shiji Suzuki, Arshige Matsuura, Pedro Morales, David Benavente, Salvatore Liporace, Linsay Bebb, Budi Sulistyo, YenChin Hung, Kuo An Lee, Chien Liang Chen, Yi Long Chan, Chung Hong Lee, Yu Chuan Chou to fill 3 days of programs.
We sincerely invite you to come and join this event, and hope to meet you in Taiwan. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the website at http://aspac2009.tw/

2010

March 20-21, 2010 - Bath, United Kingdom

The Association of British Bonsai Artists (ABBA) presents Joy of Bonsai at The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath, UK. Featuring 11 demonstrators of the bonsai art. Details TBA at http://www.bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx

May 14-17, 2010 - Sydney, Australia

Illawarra Bonsai Society Inc. and Australian Associated Bonsai Club
23rd National Bonsai Convention. It will be our 40th anniversary as well as celebrating our special guest for the weekend, Salvatore Liporace and our home grown bonsai artists together with a few surprises to make it a memorable event.
The convention will be held at the Bankstown Sports Club, Bankstown, Sydney. There will be vendors from our prominent bonsai nurseries, a formal bonsai display which is also open to the general public, a welcoming cocktail party on the Friday night, the convention is on the Saturday and Sunday, with structured workshops by Salvatore Liporace and Grant Bowie on the Monday.
We would welcome anyone to visit us and come and make new friends or renew old ones. For more information, go to www.illawarrabonsaisociety.org or www.aabcltd.org

June 10 -13, 2010 - Fort Worth, TX, USA

Cowtown Bonsai at LSBF 2010 at the Radisson Inn North, 2540 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76106 (at I-35W). Featuring Peter Warren, Matt Ouwinga, Guy Guidry, and Estella Flather working with Hokaido elm, trident maple, and Japanese black pine. For details contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for vendors or visit http://geocities.com/heartland/plains/3647

June 12-13, 2010 - Rochester, NY, USA

2nd U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition at Rochester, NY

November 20, 2010 - Merida,Yucatan, Mexico

FELAB, FEMEXBO, Bonsai Tropical de Mexico
At Centro cultural,Merida, Yucatan - Solita T.D. Rosade, Chairman World Bonsai Friendship Federation, Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan, Alejandro Bedini, Chile, Robert Stevens, Indonesia, Robert Kempinski, USA, Guillermo Castano, Mexico,Vaclav Novak, Czech Republic, Mauro Stemberger, Italy, Nelson Hernandez, Puerto Rico, Erik Wigert, USA, Lukas Sirotny, Czech Republic, Enrique Castano, Mexico, Pauline Muth, USA. Registration required - $150.00. The Mexican Yucatan peninsula is full of history and life. With a tropical weather Yucatan has to offer several wonders from cenotes (caves with underground rivers which were sacred to the Maya). For more information, contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it