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by Lawrence LeClaireMammouth Fundraiser GSFB Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
Feb 22nd: February 21-22 - Mammoth Fundraiser GSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt: 18th Annual Mammoth Fundraiser at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Avenue. Saturday (Feb 21) Auction 1PM-4PM with preview 12PM-1PM. Sunday (Feb 22) Mammoth Fundraiser 10AM-5PM. Demonstration and critiques by Kathy Shaner, Curator. Vendors, benefit drawings, raffles and large consignment sale of bonsai and bonsai related items...  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireBay Island Bonsai 10th Anniversary Show
Jan 18th: January 17-18. 10th Anniversary of “An Exhibit of Fine Bonsai” at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd. Hours 10AM-4PM both days. Admission fee: $5 for both days and all events. Saturday: High quality auction from 1PM-3PM; Preview will be at 12PM. Sunday: Silent auction from 10AM-1PM; Demonstration at 1PM. Vendors will be available both days. For more information at (510) 865-1008 or visit www.bonsaiboon...  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireMarin Bonsai Club Fall Show
Nov 15th: Marin Bonsai Club: Fall Show, Marin Art and Garden Center, 50 Sir Frances Drake Blvd. Hours are Friday, 6PM-10PM (Dinner, raffle and critique by Marco Ivernissi) and Saturday, 10AM-4PM, with a demonstration by Marco Ivernissi at 1PM. For more information call Craig Thompson (415) 472-6685  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireGolden State Bonsai Federation Convention XXXI
Oct 30th: Golden State Bonsai Federation: Convention XXXI October 30-November 2, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel Modesto and the Modesto Centre Plaza, 1150 Ninth Street. Featured headliners are Boon Manakitivipart, Martin Schmalenberg, and Tak Shimazu.  Enjoy Exhibits, Demonstrations, Workshops, Vendors, Field Trips, Design Contest, Critiques, Raffles & Auctions, and Banquet. Stay tuned to Golden Statements and http://www...  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireCapital City Bonsai Exhibition 9th Annual Show
Oct 26th: Capitol City Bonsai Association: 9th Annual Show for support of the GSBF Bonsai Collection-North and the Clubs of Sacramento at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., in McKinley Park. Show hours are Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 10AM-4PM. Demonstrations both days at 1PM by individual clubs with special bonsai raffle drawings to follow. Come to visit exhibits and vendor bazaar...  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireCapital City Bonsai Exhibition 9th Annual Show
Oct 26th: Capitol City Bonsai Association: 9th Annual Show for support of the GSBF Bonsai Collection-North and the Clubs of Sacramento at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., in McKinley Park. Show hours are Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 10AM-4PM. Demonstrations both days at 1PM by individual clubs with special bonsai raffle drawings to follow. Come to visit exhibits and vendor bazaar...  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireYamato Bonsai Kai 37th Annual Bonsai Exhibition
Oct 19th: Yamato Bonsai Kai: 37th Annual Bonsai Exhibition at Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd. at City Center Drive. Show hours are Saturday, 10AM-5PM and Sunday, 10AM-4PM Demonstration by Johnny Uchida at 1:30PM both days. Exhibit/Demonstration admission is $5, which includes one raffle ticket for the demonstration tree. Vendors, door prizes and plant sales. www.yamatobonsaikai.org  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireEast Bay Bonsai Society’s 47th Annual Show
Oct 12th: East Bay Bonsai Society's 47th Annual Show will be held October 11 & 12 at the Lakeside Garden Center, Oakland CA (666 Bellevue, off Grand Ave from I580. Hours are Saturday 10AM - 5PM and Sunday 11AM - 4PM. Dave DeGroot Curator of the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection will give a workshop at 1PM Saturday and a demonstration on 1PM Sunday. Free Admission. A bonsai Sale and Raffle will be held on Saturday...  read more »
by Eric SchraderMidori Bonsai Club 47th annual show
Sep 27th: 47th annual show at Northside Community Center, 488 N. 6th St.(Japantown).  Hours are Saturday 10-4:30.  Demonstration Saturday at 1pm by Kathy Shaner.  Shibui Bonsai will have tools and bonsai supplies for sale.  Sales and raffle tables, Dr. bonsai help. Expanded shohin section.  Contact Peter Tea - 408-421-6112 for more info  read more »
by Eric SchraderSan Mateo Bonsai Club annual show
Sep 21st: San Mateo Bonsai Club is holding its 45th Annual Fall Bonsai Show at Central Park Recreation Center, 50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA (5th & El Camino Real). Hours are Saturday 12PM- 5PM and Sunday 10AM-4PM. Demonstrations will be held at 2PM both days. Plant sale & drawings will be held during the show. For further info contact Sam Tachibana 650-548-9470  read more »