2026 May Exhibit • Connect with Others-Join the Society • View the Gallery of Bonsai • Learn About Bonsai 盆栽
News and Updates
We’re one week away from our 20th annual May Bonsai Exhibit, to be held at the Chicago Botanic Garden on May 16th and 17th.
Come see our show that focuses on education and trees in training. Have a tree you’re interested in sharing with others to increase awareness of how a bonsai is made? Tree registration (free) is Friday May 15th.
Along with trees on display, vendors will also be selling trees, pots, accents, tools and soil for all your springtime bonsai needs! Select vendors also will be presenting workshops on various bonsai topics - registration costs vary, and seats are still available!
The May Bonsai Exhibit runs May 16th and 17th from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Regenstein Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden. While the show is free, regular garden admission rates and parking apply. More details are available on our webpage dedicated to the May Exhibit. We hope to see you there!
The full 2026 General Meeting program schedule is now live on our website at our Meetings page! The board is excited to have a mix of programs this year by our own members, as well as those by regional and international guest artists!
As always, members are welcome to bring trees to the General Meetings for help, care and styling advice from our members.
Mark your calendars - we look forward to seeing you at these events!