KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA USA
WINTER SILHOUETTE BONSAI SHOW
Free admission
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2019
Demos by world-class bonsai artists William Valavanis, Tyler Sherrod, Owen Reich and Rodney Clemons
Remaining (as of October 31)
Exhibitor spots: all taken (waitng list)
Vendor spots: all taken (waitng list)
Banquet: 56 reservations received
Deadline Nov 11
Saturday and Sunday
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2019
FREE Admission to exhibition, bonsai demos and vendors.
This is the 7th year for this nationally recognized show. It is held in what is likely the most elegant location for a bonsai show - a 4 story marble lined atrium. Many say this is their favorite show of the year, where trees are exhibited in their winter best form. Exhibitors and vendors come from all over the country. Demos by world-class bonsai artists William Valavanis, Owen Reich, Tyler Sherrod and Rodney Clemons. Bonsai auction Saturday evening. Banquet dinner by reservation Saturday evening.
Location
North Carolina Research Campus, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
The campus is located 3 miles off I-85 at Exit 60. Turn NW toward Kannapolis, drive 3.2 miles, turn right on South Main St., drive 1 mile to campus on left.
Nearest Airport - Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) 30-40 min drive
Free Parking
Setup - exhibitors and vendors
Friday DECEMBER 6, 2019 5 PM - 7PM
Saturday December 7, 2019
Open to public 10 AM-5 PM
Bonsai demos 10 AM Owen Reich
and 1 PM William Valavanis
5 PM Bonsai auction AT EXHIBIT SITE
7 PM Dinner Banquet at exhibit site by reservation only
Sunday December 8, 2019
Bonsai Critique by WIlliam Valavanis 8:30 AM -10 AM
Open to public 10 AM-3 PM
Bonsai demos 10 AM Tyler Sherrod
and 1 PM Rodney Clemons
3 PM Show closes
Vendors who will be at the show:
Adams Bonsai
Bella Bonsai
Bonsai Learning Center
Sonny Boggs Pottery
Brawley Bonsai
Buechele Bonsai
Cartrett Bonsai
Charlotte Bonsai
Clark Bonsai
Comstock Bonsai
Carolina Bonsai
International Bonsai
Johnson Bonsai
Lang Bonsai Containers
Majeske Scrolls
Miller Bonsai
PFM Bonsai
Port City Bonsai
Stands and Stones
Skursky Bonsai
Soldano Ceramics
Superfly Bonsai
Thomas Bonsai
Waldo Street Pottery
Exhibitors:
Andes
Andrews
Arpag
Blanton
Buechle
Castillo
Charlesworth
Clark
Clemons
Cooper
Hartman
Humphrey
Joura
Kempinski
Kimball
Lauer
Leister
Levin
Martin
McAtee
Mercer/Russell
Mitchell
Muth
Noga
Reich
Robison
Sherrod
Tran
Valavanis
Zeisel
Dinner reservations:
Aikins 1
Andes 1
Arpag 1
Bausman 1
Blanton . 2
Boggs . 2
Brawley 1
Charlesworth . 4
Clemons 1
Cooper 1
Cuan 1
Fahey 2
Heise 1
Homa 2
Hull 1
Humphrey 1
Lages 1
Lang 2
Lauer 2
MacKay 2
Martin 1
McAtee 2
Mercer 1
Murphy 1
Muth 2
Noga 2
Reich 1
Russell 2
Sherrod 1
Soldano 2
Thomas 2
Tran 1
Tsuruitis 2
Turner 2
Valavanis 2
Ward 2
Zeisel 2
No reservations needed to attend the show or lectures.
Admission is Free
RESERVE AN 8 FOOT EXHIBIT TABLE. FULL BUT we can waitlist all tables will have black table cloths that we provide. SOME OF THE TABLES WILL HAVE BLACK DRAPE, OTHERS WILL BE AGAINST MARBLE WALLS. There is no charge for exhibiting.
RESERVE VENDING SPACE. FULL BUT we can waitlist you PLAN ON SPACE FOR 2 6-FOOT TABLES. VENDORS agree to donate items to the saturday night auction (at least $100 value).
BONSAI SHOW BANQUET
Saturday December 7, 2019
7 PM
Cost: $35 by check or cash at show (must reserve spot by November 11th, 2019). Wine and Beer available.
Location: Second floor of exhibit site.
Four dinner stations
Southern Comfort Station
Shrimp & Grits
Baked Mac 'n' Cheese
Garden Green Salad,
Asian Station
Chicken Satay
Thai Noodle Salad
Stir Fried Vegetables
Italian Station
House Made Meatballs
Pasta Two Ways - Penne w/ Marinara, Linguini w/ Alfredo
Caesar Salad
Dessert Station
Mini cheesecakes, mini cookie sandwiches, brownie bites
Beverages
Sweetened iced tea, unsweetened iced tea, water.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2019
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2019
150 N. Research Campus Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28081