I’m bad at planning ahead and end up missing shows or sales that I intended to go to, so put this calendar today. Hopefully it’s helpful!
| Event | Group | Date/Time | Location | Type |
| Bonsai and Blossoms show (ongoing) | Redwood Empire Bonsai Society | January 9-March 22 | Sonoma Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glenn Ellen, California | Show |
| Annual Show Exhibit of fine bonsai, plant sales, raffle, food, and beverages. Free admission. Light dinner Saturday followed by 7pm presentation by Japanese-trained bonsai artist Adam Toth. $5 parking until 6 pm. Hours: Sat 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Sun 10-4. Questions Ron at 925-997-4446 or ronreid221@gmail.com. | Bay Area Bonsai Associates | January 17, 5:30-9January 18, 10-4 | Garden Center at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA | Show |
| Mammoth Auction and sale-bonsai and bonsai related items | Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt | March 7, 1-3March 8,10-3 | Lakeside Park Garden Center666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, California | Auction |
| American Bonsai Association Sacramento Bonsai Show and Sale Please join us for a weekend celebrating beautiful bonsai and suiseki! Enjoy beginner workshops -sign up soon, they fill quickly, member and vendor sales and daily demonstrations by our headliner, Jennifer Price. Jennifer will present demonstrations each day from 1:30–3:30 PM, followed by a raffle. | Golden State Bonsai Federation | April 11-1210-5 | Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA | Show |
| Kusamura Annual Show | Kusamura Bonsai Club | April 18-19 | Addison School1045 Webster StreetPalo Alto, CA, 94301United States | Show |
| Lotus Bonsai Nursery and Gardens 20th Annual Sale This is the not-to-be missed once a year sale at the nursery. Big discounts on all Bonsai, stock plants and stones. | Lotus Bonsai Nursery and Gardens | May 16-179-4 | 1435 Lower Lake Drive Placerville, CA, 95667 | Sale |
| Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai and Yamato Bonsai Show Come join us for a combined show featuring the beautiful colors of Satsuki azalea bonsai, Pines, Junipers, and other living bonsai art forms. Round-robin demonstration on Saturday from 1pm-3pm. Vendor and member sales. | Golden State Bonsai Federation | May 30, 10-5May 31, 10-4 | Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 | Show |
| Club Auction | East Bay Bonsai Society | July 8th | Auction | |
| Annual Bonsai Show | Redwood Empire Bonsai Society | August 22, 10-5August 23, 10-4 | Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA | Show |
| Annual Show | East Bay Bonsai Society | September 20-21 | Show |
Club Events
| Randall Lee | East Bay Bonsai Society | March 11 | Lakeside Garden Center666 Bellevue AvenueOakland, California 94610-5000Online option | Club Meeting |
| Public program: Styling Bonsai | Redwood Empire Bonsai Society | March 14 | Sonoma Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glenn Ellen, California | Club Meeting |
| Member Lightning Talks: Addison Galambos on Kokufu 100th Anniversary, Michael Szabo on Monterey Cypress from seed, and Lisa Harper on accent plants | East Bay Bonsai Society | April 8 | Lakeside Garden Center666 Bellevue AvenueOakland, California 94610-5000Online option | Club Meeting |
| Leslie Buck, author of “Cutting Back” | East Bay Bonsai Society | February 11 | Lakeside Garden Center666 Bellevue AvenueOakland, California 94610-5000Online option | Club Meeting |
| Public program: Styling Bonsai | Redwood Empire Bonsai Society | February 21 | Sonoma Botanical Garden, 12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glenn Ellen, California | Club Meeting |