Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show, Dec 4-5, 2021

[Bonsai Nut]

After a year lapse due to Covid-19, Kannapolis is back bigger and better than ever. Bigger is obvious... but better? Better is because I now live about 20 miles away Looking forward to meeting many new East Coast bonsai peeps!

This is the 8th 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.

THE WINTER SILHOUETTE BONSAI EXHIBITION - just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina

 

[penumbra]

Looks awesome. Would love to see it.
Thanks for posting.

 

[PA_Penjing]

Pretty sure i'll be there. Excuse to see the in-laws too, unfortunately....

 

[Pitoon]

I'm hoping to be there as well.

 

[badatusernames]

looks great. bit of a longer drive than rochester, but who knows come december…

 

[Bonsai Nut]

looks great. bit of a longer drive than rochester, but who knows come december…

About 800 miles from Boston. Long, but doable drive in a single day in the summer, but tougher in December with less light and possible weather issues.

 

[Pitoon]

@Bonsai Nut we should all wear BNut name tags so we can know who is who? I've been talking to a lot of members here for years, but have no clue on matching a BNut member by face.

 

[Adair M]

@Bonsai Nut we should all wear BNut name tags so we can know who is who? I've been talking to a lot of members here for years, but have no clue on matching a BNut member by face.

I’ve had several people come up to me at shows and introduce themselves as BNut members.

The Kannapolis show is small enough that you could meet everyone there individually.

 

[Pitoon]

I’ve had several people come up to me at shows and introduce themselves as BNut members.

The Kannapolis show is small enough that you could meet everyone there individually.

If I see you at the show I will know who you are as well. There's plenty of pics of you on here to put a face to a name. Many of us do not have facial pics of us on here.

 

[Mikecheck123]

After a year lapse due to Covid-19, Kannapolis is back bigger and better than ever. Bigger is obvious... but better? Better is because I now live about 20 miles away Looking forward to meeting many new East Coast bonsai peeps!

This is the 8th 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.

THE KANNAPOLIS BONSAI EXHIBITION - just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina

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Whoa, a three-dimensional bonsai show? Is that even allowed?

 

[Adair M]

If I see you at the show I will know who you are as well. There's plenty of pics of you on here to put a face to a name. Many of us do not have facial pics of us on here.

You’ll probably recognize the tree as well! I don’t know which tree I’ll bring yet.

I always exhibit on the same table. Or, so it seems. The tables are assigned in advance.

 

[Pitoon]

You’ll probably recognize the tree as well! I don’t know which tree I’ll bring yet.

I always exhibit on the same table. Or, so it seems. The tables are assigned in advance.

Nice! I'll get to meet you to then.

 

[badatusernames]

About 800 miles from Boston. Long, but doable drive in a single day in the summer, but tougher in December with less light and possible weather issues.

it’s a hike! I've done it a few times. I think making it to Nationals is my main goal for the year.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Just got my Sat dinner confirmation

 

[Hartinez]

Dam. You guys have me jealous out here in NM. 22 hr drive may be a bit of a stretch.

 

[Pitoon]

Dam. You guys have me jealous out here in NM. 22 hr drive may be a bit of a stretch.

Split the drive in 2 days?

 

[Hartinez]

Split the drive in 2 days?

That would be the thought, but then it’s 2 days there and 2 days back! December is part of my busy season!

 

[Pitoon]

That would be the thought, but then it’s 2 days there and 2 days back! December is part of my busy season!

Start getting busy now.....so you're ahead of the game.

 

[Adair M]

Just got my Sat dinner confirmation

Good times!

 

[Jcmmaple]

I can’t wait, it’s will be my first year there. I will have plenty money put aside for all the goods, plus I have some pots someone will be bringing me.