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This is a major national bonsai show with more than 70 outstanding trees on display, 35 vendors of pots, prebonsai, bonsai ad 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
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We email out regular newsletters to update attendees, exhibitors and vendors.
Our Show
exceptional bonsai show in marble lined rotuda

  OUR SHOW  

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Saturday and Sunday

DECEMBER 7 & 8,  2024

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FREE Admission to exhibition, bonsai demos and vendors.

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Airport - Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)  30-40 min drive

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Free Parking

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Setup - exhibitors and vendors 

Friday December 6, 2024  5 PM - 7PM

 

Saturday December 7, 2024

Open to public 10 AM-5 PM

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DEMOS

10 AM Rodney Clemmons

2 PM William Valavanis

4 PM Mark Comstock

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5:30 PM Bonsai auction (open to all) 

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7 PM  Dinner Banquet at exhibit site by reservation only

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Sunday December 8, 2024

Bonsai Critique by WIlliam Valavanis  8:30AM -10 AM 

Open to public 10 AM-3 PM

 

DEMOS

10 AM Tyler Sherrod

 

3 PM Show closes

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Reservations

RESERVATIONS

No reservations needed to attend the show or lectures.
Admission is Free

EXHIBIT SLOTS ARE JURIED THIS YEAR
TREES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS PENDING REVIEW OF PHOTOS.  

VENDING SLOTS ARE ALREADY FULL, BUT WE OFTEN GET CANCELLATIONS AND YOU CAN ASK TO BE WAITLISTED.

Request to be considered to exhibit 2024

Request to be waitlisted to Vend 2024

Banquet information and reservation form will be available later this year.
Gallery
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.
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WINTER BONSAI SHOW
OUR ADDRESS
SHOW HOURS

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2024

SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2024

150 N. Research Campus Drive

Kannapolis, NC 28081

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