This is a major national bonsai show with more than 70 outstanding trees on display, 35 Vendors of pots, prebonsai, bonsai and bonsai supplies,
Free Admission.
Demos by world-class bonsai artists William Valavanis, Rodney Clemons, Tyler Sherrod
and Mark Comstock.
Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show
150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2024
Exhibit and Vending Slots Are Full. Complete list can be viewed under under SHOW INFO
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OUR SHOW
Saturday and Sunday
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2024
FREE Admission to exhibition, bonsai demos and vendors.
This is the 12th 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. 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
SCHEDULE
Setup - exhibitors and vendors
Friday December 6, 2024 5 PM - 7PM
Saturday December 7, 2024
Open to public 10 AM-5 PM
DEMOS
10 AM Rodney Clemmons
2 PM William Valavanis
4 PM Mark Comstock
5:30 PM Bonsai auction (open to all)
7 PM Dinner Banquet at exhibit site by reservation only (reserve under RESERVATIONS Page)
Sunday December 8, 2024
8:30 AM -10 AM Bonsai Critique by WIlliam Valavanis
Open to public 10 AM-3 PM
DEMOS
10 AM Tyler Sherrod
3 PM Show closes
Vendors and Exhibitors for 2024 Show
Exhibitor |
|---|
Adams, Steven |
Andes, Gary |
Arpag, Marc |
Barnett, Merritt |
Blanton, Amy |
Buechele, Ken |
Clark, Gary |
Clemons, Rodney |
Dorn, Adam |
Duling, Le Ann |
Entrekin , Robert |
Fahey, Ken |
Geanangel, John |
James, Michael |
Jersan, Christopher |
Kempinski, Robert |
Kirby, James |
Lages, Betty Lou |
Lauer, Ed |
Martin, Adair |
McAtee, Mac |
Mercer, Bryan |
Mitchell, Mike |
Noga, Joe |
ONeal, Dan |
Ring, Michael |
Robison, Matthew |
Sawhney, Arjun |
Schmuck, Christopher |
Scott, Walter |
Smith, Sean |
Snow, Peggy |
Sustic, Jack |
Tran, Dat |
Valavanis, William |
Veselenak, Ellen |
Waffa, Brad |
Zeisel, Steven |
Vendor | Selling |
|---|---|
Adams, Julian | prebonsai, bonsai |
Barnett, Merritt | bonsai containers |
Boggs, Sonny | bonsai containers |
Buechele, Ken | prebonsai, bonsai |
Bulluck, Dean | bonsai containers |
Comstock, Mark | prebonsai, bonsai |
Ekarintaragun, Pitoon | bonsai containers |
Eliason, Rob | bonsai containers |
Gross, Hank | prebonsai, bonsai |
Hallatt, Ken | Supplies, pots, bonsai |
Harrell, Dean | prebonsai, bonsai |
Harrow, Jason | Supplies, pots, bonsai |
Huth, Ken | prebonsai, bonsai |
Kirby, James | prebonsai, bonsai |
Mahler, Robert | prebonsai, bonsai |
McDermott, Frank | prebonsai, bonsai containers |
Mercer, Bryan | Supplies, pots, bonsai |
Monetti, Gabriele | prebonsai, bonsai |
Myrick, Byron | bonsai containers |
Passerello, Mark | Kusamono |
Rodriguez, Josue | prebonsai, bonsai |
Salyer, Shannon | prebonsai, bonsai |
Schmuck, Christopher | |
Sherrod, Tyler | Bonsai |
Smith, Sean | Bonsai stands |
Snow, Peggy | prebonsai, bonsai, pots |
Steil, Gabriel | prebonsai, bonsai |
Thomas, Brett | bonsai containers |
Tolbert, Preston | bonsai containers |
Tran, Dat | prebonsai, bonsai |
Valavanis, William | Supplies, pots, bonsai |
Veselenak, Ellen | prebonsai, bonsai |
Waffa, Brad | ,prebonsai, bonsai, pots |
Wallace, Robert | bonsai containers |
Zeisel, Susan | Quilts |
RESERVATIONS
No reservations needed to attend the show or lectures.
Admission is Free
EXHIBIT SLOTS ARE FULL
VENDING SLOTS ARE FULL
Saturday 7 PM BANQUET 43/70 seats taken as of July 15, 2024
Banquet information
$50 per person
Dinner Stations
Asian Station
Chicken Satay
Shrimp
Thai Noodle Salad
Stir Fried Vegetables
Italiano Station
House Made Meatballs
Pasta Two Ways - Penne w/ Marinara, Linguini w/ Alfredo
Ceasar Salad
Dessert Station
Mini cheesecakes, mini cookie sandwiches, brownie bites
Beverage Station
Sweetened iced tea, unsweetened iced tea, water, lemons, sweeteners, ice
Photos of trees from previous shows
The formal photos in this series are taken by Joe Noga, informal photgraphy by Steve Zeisel and William Valavanis.
WINTER BONSAI SHOW
OUR ADDRESS
SHOW HOURS
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2024
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2024
150 N. Research Campus Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28081