Exhibitions & Workshops
Annual Events
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s Bonsai Collection
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
If you’re looking for a bonsai show in Pennsylvania, visit the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden from mid-January to early March for the annual Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show. This is a good show for those who want to learn more about or specialize in tropical bonsai species.
The Dawes Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibit
Address: Newark, OH
The Dawes Arboretum also hold annual bonsai shows at their garden in July, hosted by different regional bonsai organizations.
During the event, attendees can view various displayed bonsai trees by several artists. Depending on the organizer, the event runs for a day or two. Demonstrations, workshops, and sales areas are also often part of such events.
The Morton Arboretum
Address: Lisle, IL
To celebrate Asian culture, the arboretum holds the Destination Asia Festival each August, which includes bonsai exhibitions and workshops headed by local bonsai artists.
The Prairie State Bonsai Society organizes this exclusive bonsai event. Their club members from all over Chicago gather to showcase their bonsai masterpieces to the public. To introduce to attendees how bonsai trees are cultivated, they also dedicate a section displaying young trees in training.
Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park’s Bonsai Exhibit
Address: Grand Rapids, MI
The Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park also hold several seasonal bonsai shows to showcase and celebrate the art form of bonsai in the state of Michigan.
The Michigan All-State Bonsai Show happens every May, and the Fall Bonsai Show is held every October. In these events, you can find various bonsai tree species cultivated and cared for by bonsai growers in the region.
Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show
Address: Kannapolis, NC
This is a nationally recognized show, held in what is likely the most elegant location for a bonsai show - a 4 story marble lined atrium. Trees are exhibited in their winter form; without leaves the structure of deciduous trees is easier to appreciate. Exhibitors and vendors come from all over the country.
Workshops & Classes
Bonsai Learning Center
The Bonsai Learning Center is located north of Charlotte, NC. They carry a full line of bonsai supplies, but also offer a range of educational programs from beginner to advanced.
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