Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 18: noon – 5 p.m.
August 19 & 20: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Show in Nichols Hall
Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society
See bonsai trees on display, shop the plant sale, and learn from experts.
Highlights:
- A judged show including 200 bonsai trees reflecting all types of bonsai styles in Nichols Hall
- Over a dozen vendors selling bonsai trees, raw nursery stock, pots, tools, and supplies in the Searle and Runnells Courtyards
- Free demonstrations and lectures in Alsdorf Auditorium
- Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information
*Additional fee and registration is required for workshops. Visit midwestbonsai.org for more information.
Watch Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Curator, Chris Baker, as he shows an in-depth view on bonsai creation: