8th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition, Rochester, NY, USA, September 9-10, 2023

[Shogun610]

Is the show a mix of experience to visit? Would a novice to the hobby be in the way?

We all stand in a circle in a field with robes on and chant , and perform several incantations in front of Lord Ulmus who looms over us… it’s the god of Bonsai here’s a photo

Then we embark to a secret location where Bonsai trees are on display, you can only get in though unless you make the secret handshake , or if someone you know can vouch for you before you’re let in.

 

[Mikecheck123]

We all stand in a circle in a field with robes on and chant , and perform several incantations in front of Lord Ulmus who looms over us… it’s the god or Bonsai here’s a photo
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Then we embark to a secret location where Bonsai trees are on display, you can only get in though unless you make the secret handshake , or if someone you know can vouch for you before you’re let in.

...and if you do a good job getting paddled.

 

[Ruddigger]

I got my tickets, flight, and hotel all booked. Looking forward to it, I’ve never gone before. I wonder how it will compare to the Pacific Expo.

 

[Hartinez]

I got my tickets, flight, and hotel all booked. Looking forward to it, I’ve never gone before. I wonder how it will compare to the Pacific Expo.

Dope. Look forward to meeting you also Rudd!

 

[mwkohler]

I'm close by, so it's an easy show to visit. I understand it sells out. I just didn't want to take a ticket up that should go to someone that doesn't have a small collection of baby bonsai.

 

[SouthernMaple]

200 miles away from me. I’d have to take a road trip but that would be cool to go to such an event.

count yourself fortunate its 820miles for me

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

We all stand in a circle in a field with robes on and chant , and perform several incantations in front of Lord Ulmus who looms over us… it’s the god of Bonsai here’s a photo
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Then we embark to a secret location where Bonsai trees are on display, you can only get in though unless you make the secret handshake , or if someone you know can vouch for you before you’re let in.

Is that a real tree? That's hilarious!!!

 

[Shogun610]

Is that a real tree? That's hilarious!!!

Yeah haha check out @moke elm

 

[Shogun610]

I'm close by, so it's an easy show to visit. I understand it sells out. I just didn't want to take a ticket up that should go to someone that doesn't have a small collection of baby bonsai.

In all seriousness, it’s an amazing community of all people from different walks of life whom share a common passion. And those who aspire to have their trees, pots , stands etc in that show one day if they already aren’t. And if anything will cannonball you into the void, a good void though.

 

[RJG2]

Is that a real tree? That's hilarious!!!

It's magnificent.

Ulmus Pumila Carnivorous

So sick man! Great job

www.bonsainut.com

 

[coltranem]

I am going. First time. I assume we just our order confirmation as a ticket? I never received anything else.

 

[Sansokuu]

We’ll be there with my painted pots and misc merch, and Nao’s assortment of glazed and unglazed. If you haven’t seen his instagram lately you should take a sneak peek. Hopefully our pottery makes it there in one piece.

 

[Sansokuu]

Who will be exhibiting a tree? So far seems like we won’t have much West Coast rep without Ryan Neil’s covered wagon service.

 

[hampton]

So far seems like we won’t have much West Coast rep without Ryan Neil’s covered wagon service.

Is Mirai not offering the service this year or are they not attending at all?

 

[Sansokuu]

I’m not sure. Rumor is they don’t have a driver for the truck. If they don’t have a driver I’m not sure how they would attend unless they shipped stuff in.

 

[hampton]

That would be a difficult problem - here’s to hoping, seems like that service moves trees all over.

 

[IzzyG]

Is Mirai not offering the service this year or are they not attending at all?

They are, just not attending the show because of a scheduling conflict.

 

[Sansokuu]

They are, just not attending the show because of a scheduling conflict.

They are offering the service? Or not offering or attending the show Because of a scheduling conflict?

 

[IzzyG]

They are offering the service? Or not offering or attending the show Because of a scheduling conflict?

They are still offering the covered wagon service but won’t be attending the show because of a scheduling conflict. Sorry for that confusion!

 

[Sansokuu]

That would be a difficult problem - here’s to hoping, seems like that service moves trees all over.

Seems like none of the local/west coast bonsai pros want to offer the service either, either unable to leave their gardens for extended periods of time, or unwilling to do the work/and deal with the liability, or scheduling conflicts.