MABS 2025 - Grantville PA

[Paradox]

So registrations have opened for MABS 2025 April 11-13 in Grantville PA

MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Home

www.midatlanticbonsai.org

Anyone local or know the area that knows of a good place to eat dinner that isn't a pizzeria or a sports bar?

Also reviving the idea for a BNUT get together for breakfast on Saturday or Sunday Morning at the Hotel breakfast area

Putting a poll here to see when the most of us attending could meet up.
I figure a breakfast meet up would be easiest
You can select both times if you will be there both days but I will pick the best time and try to get space in the back breakfast room at MABS if possible.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Id like to attend at least one day this year. Would be fun to meet some of you.

 

[Sbgbonsai]

I will be vending my bonsai pots. see you there.

 

[penumbra]

I enjoyed the show very much last year but had to leave rather abruptly on Saturday. I tried to get in as a vendor this year but was told all the spaces were taken.
If I make it this year it will therefore only be for a quick visit.

 

[Paradox]

Bump for reminder

 

[Gabler]

Passover begins at sundown, so I'll only be there for the day on Saturday. Do you think the hotel staff would notice (or care) if I only showed up for breakfast without checking into the hotel?

 

[ForrestW]

I am signed up for the weekend-- first time up there. Looking forward to it, and would be glad to meet up with other B-Nut folks.

 

[Patrick K]

Anyone local or know the area that knows of a good place to eat dinner that isn't a pizzeria or a sports bar?

Best bet would be Hershey area; maybe 20 minutes away. The mill is good but a pretty wide selection depending on what you’re looking for. This venue is right by a casino and ft Indian town gap (national guard base) so it’s kind of slim pickings in the immediate vicinity.

Hoping to make it at least Friday, we have a little one due next week so not sure i can justify a whole weekend

 

[Paradox]

Passover begins at sundown, so I'll only be there for the day on Saturday. Do you think the hotel staff would notice (or care) if I only showed up for breakfast without checking into the hotel?

Its not a free breakfast IIRC so Im sure they will be glad to take your money and serve you breakfast.

 

[Gabler]

Its not a free breakfast IIRC so Im sure they will be glad to take your money and serve you breakfast.

Thanks

 

[stevek]

So registrations have opened for MABS 2025 April 11-13 in Grantville PA

MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Home

www.midatlanticbonsai.org

Anyone local or know the area that knows of a good place to eat dinner that isn't a pizzeria or a sports bar?

Also reviving the idea for a BNUT get together for breakfast on Saturday or Sunday Morning at the Hotel breakfast area

Putting a poll here to see when the most of us attending could meet up.
I figure a breakfast meet up would be easiest
You can select both times if you will be there both days but I will pick the best time and try to get space in the back breakfast room at MABS if possible.

the casino has a good restaurant plus a good buffet.

 

[stevek]

Best bet would be Hershey area; maybe 20 minutes away. The mill is good but a pretty wide selection depending on what you’re looking for. This venue is right by a casino and ft Indian town gap (national guard base) so it’s kind of slim pickings in the immediate vicinity.

Hoping to make it at least Friday, we have a little one due next week so not sure i can justify a whole weekend

the exhibit is not open on Friday, just to deliver the trees. the vendors are open from 4-6 p.m.

 

[stevek]

Peter Chan will be selling copies of his new book. Not taking profit but donating to American Cancer Society in his wife's Dawn honor.

 

[stevek]

Be there or be square.
Peter Chan you YouTubers.

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

I am staying the weekend again, and hitting the park with the family if weather permits. Spending some time to get my trees ready to display at MABS for the first time, and I can't wait for this show in a little over two weeks!!!

 

[Paradox]

Bumping for the poll at the top if anyone hasnt seen it or is able to attend that didnt before

 

[Tidal Bonsai]

Getting my display ready! See all you nuts in two weeks!!!

 

[stevek]

Looking gooood!!!

 

[Paradox]

Bump.
Looks like Saturday is the winner.
I'll contact the hotel this week to seeing I can get a table for us in the back area where breakfast is served.

Stay tuned to this thread for updates!

 

[lieuz]

Is anyone at all curious to see what itoigawa juniper comes with the $5,000.00 workshop? Is it a typo? I hope it's a typo.