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Didn’t Ryan announce he and Bjorn will be fighting in the octagon at the show as well?
Time to put a deadline on returning paperwork! I filled out our info using my ipad’s edit image function, very handy it even has options to type etc.Confirmed vendors (all vendors we're expecting are pre-confirmed but these are the folks that have finalized the process so far)
That's quite the impressive line-up.Vendor List has been updated!! https://www.pacificbonsaiexpo.com/pages/vendors
Who are you excited about? Oregon represent!!
- Adam Toth
- Austin Heitzman Furniture (OR), Austin Heitzman: stands, jita
- Bonchi Bonsai (CA), Matthew Walker: bonsai
- Bonsaify LLC (CA) Eric and Dory Schrader: bonsai, containers
- Bonsai Tonight LLC (CA), Jonas Dupuich, CA: bonsai, tools, books
- Carmen's Nursery (CA), Nancy Schramm: pre-bonsai and accent material
- Crataegus Bonsai (OR), Michael Hagedorn: bonsai publications
- Dennis Vojtilla (OR): bonsai
- Drew Tucker (CA): bonsai, containers
- Earthwares Bonsai and Kusamono (OR), Vicky Chamberlain: handmade ceramic containers
- Frank's Custom Jewelry (OH), Frank Mihalic: bonsai-inspired jewelry
- International Bonsai (NY), William N. Valavanis: bonsai, bonsai publications
- International Bonsai Mirai LLC (OR), Ryan Neil: bonsai, containers, stands
- Jay McDonald (CA): bonsai
- Ki Bonsai Art (CA), Paul Stephan: handmade ceramic containers
- Kyodai Bonsai (OR), Tri Nguyen: bonsai, containers
- Left Coast Bonsai (OR), John Eads: bonsai, pre-bonsai
- Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens (CA), Scott Chadd and Bolet Salvador, bonsai, containers
- Mendocino Coast Bonsai (CA), Bob Shimon: bonsai, containers
- Mikel Edwards (CA): handmade ceramics
- Peter Tea Bonsai, (CA), Peter Tea: bonsai
- Rakuyo Bonsai (OR), Andrew Robson: bonsai
- Reel Bonsai (OR), Matt Reel: bonsai
- Randy Knight (OR): bonsai
- Rough Cut Pottery (CA), Robert Potts: handmade ceramic containers
- Sansokuu Arts (OR), Mary J. Lai: handmade ceramic containers
- Tim Burke (CA): bonsai
- Tokutake Bonsai (OR), Nao Tokutake: handmade ceramic containers
Quite a number of trees coming in from Oregon. From vendors, Randy Knight is bringing in trees, as are John Eads, Kyodai Bonsai, Rakuyo, Mirai etc. I know a number of exhibitors are from Oregon too. There are certain species not allowed into the state, but the ones that can come in go through agricultural inspections. I believe they also need permits but I’m fuzzy on those details. Maybe something they can discuss in a podcast if they haven’t yet (I haven’t finished listening to the one just dropped!)I haven't read or listened to everything but I was wondering if there will be trees from outside of California? If so, what is the process for bringing trees into the state for the show?
As an accepted exhibitor you would be receiving this information from the organizers. However, it is each person's responsibility to adhere to agricultural regulations.Quite a number of trees coming in from Oregon. From vendors, Randy Knight is bringing in trees, as are John Eads, Kyodai Bonsai, Rakuyo, Mirai etc. I know a number of exhibitors are from Oregon too. There are certain species not allowed into the state, but the ones that can come in go through agricultural inspections. I believe they also need permits but I’m fuzzy on those details. Maybe something they can discuss in a podcast if they haven’t yet (I haven’t finished listening to the one just dropped!)
Which is such a shame since Dennis is vending - he has a huge princess persimmon collection he is downsizing and I’m sure he would have brought some if not for the restrictions! Nao may have picked out all the best ones by now though.No citrus or persimmon of any kind can come in. That includes Kinzu and princess persimmon unfortunately.
I'm so pumped for this exhibit! Huge amount of respect for @Eric Schrader and Jonas for putting this on!Nao - we don't anticipate doing demos. But, we are thinking that there will be a discussion/seminar or two each day and that we will also have volunteers running docent tours.
There is a side room to the main room, it's large enough for 30-40 people, maybe more, to sit and have a discussion. I was thinking we would do a Q&A with Jonas and I on the hook for answering questions live.
Other than that, we've thought of a few options but haven't yet ironed them out. I'm guessing that we could get some other professionals who will be there (Peter Tea, Andrew Robson) to do a talk also.
You would think at a little over 12 weeks to go we would have this all ironed out....
If anyone has suggestions for seminar-type programming that would happen in the 10am-3pm times during the show we'd be happy to consider suggestions.
Just a heads up - At present we are nearing capacity for Saturday. We've sold more weekend passes than we expected and would like to encourage those who do not yet have tickets to come on Sunday rather than Saturday.Weekend passes are sold out! !!
I needed to get an additional weekend pass for a critical table helper, should I get two single day passes?Just a heads up - At present we are nearing capacity for Saturday. We've sold more weekend passes than we expected and would like to encourage those who do not yet have tickets to come on Sunday rather than Saturday.
We plan to have two programs on Sunday for those interested, still TBA.
Mary - just hang tight. Jonas and I will be reaching out via email.I needed to get an additional weekend pass for a critical table helper, should I get two single day passes?