Additionally, new this year, were super demonstrations, mini-lectures and a panel discussion with two of the top bonsai containers potters from Tokoname, Japan. There was also a bonsai potter from New Zealand selling his art. Each program was well attended or packed full of eager bonsai enthusiasts. Jonas Dupich “presented” a discussion on judging bonsai, but unfortunately a non-scheduled fire emergency alarm required everyone to promptly and safely leave the building. This entire event took less than 30 minutes to resolve and visitors appreciated a short visit outside in fresh air and sunny skies.
The sales area was huge with over 60 different vendors from across the United States, Japan and New Zealand, making this the largest bonsai vending area… to date. Vendors brought their finest trained bonsai, pre-bonsai, containers, tools, wire, scrolls, books and magazines. Much of the plant material for sale were quite large in size.
A heartfelt message of appreciation from the entire bonsai community goes to Jonas, Eric and Andrew along with their army of volunteers for producing the Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024 which represents some of the finest bonsai in the United States. Producing a national event like this required two years of planning, long hours of preparations and considerable funds. I look forward to the next Pacific Bonsai Expo in 2026. Now is the time to prepare your entries.
