Pacific Bonsai Expo, October 26-27, 2024, Oakland, CA

[Ruddigger]

I see the picks are up. Looks like a good variety, someone has a Giant Sequoia in there, looking forward to seeing that.

Accepted Submissions

The following submissions have been accepted for the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo: Exhibitor Species Category Alexi Goranov Shore Pine Pinus contorta Medium Andrew Robson Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' L Deciduous Andrew Robson Chaenomeles japonica 'White Chojubai' Medium Andrew Robson...

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[Eric Schrader]

@Eric Schrader What happened with the judging? Did that holdout judge submit their picks, or did you end up going with just the 4?

Perfectly timed question! The results are now published on the PBE Website here:

Accepted Submissions

The following submissions have been accepted for the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo: Exhibitor Species Category Alexi Goranov Shore Pine Pinus contorta Medium Andrew Robson Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' L Deciduous Andrew Robson Chaenomeles japonica 'White Chojubai' Medium Andrew Robson...

pacificbonsaiexpo.org

We will be following up with accepted exhibitors individually in the next couple weeks.

I met with Jonas yesterday and available sponsorships are here:

Donations and Sponsorships

Donations As a non-profit organization, the Pacific Bonsai Expo relies on your generous contributions to provide visitors with the best possible experience. To learn more about our budget for the 2024 event, view our Financials. To directly support our goals of promoting an appreciation for...

pacificbonsaiexpo.org

We have received a tremendous amount of support already and hope to continue to see the community build this event with us.

Policy updates - Donors at $250 level receive an invitation to the Friday party. Donors at the $1000 level receive 2 Friday invitations and 2 Weekend passes. Donors at the $2,500 level receive the same as at $1K but also have the opportunity to work with us either with advertising in the program, or on-site (e.g. in the concourse programming area etc.)
Volunteering - We'll be announcing the volunteer policy relatively soon, but the mechanism for volunteering will take a bit longer to implement.

 

[bdmatt]

@Eric Schrader

What does the alternatives mean for the accepted submissions? Like some sort of waitlist?

 

[Ruddigger]

@Eric Schrader

What does the alternatives mean for the accepted submissions? Like some sort of waitlist?

You got it. Waitlist in case someone else drops out.

 

[Eric Schrader]

Thanks Ryan.
yeah, in order to make sure we have a full and top-notch show we have a list of alternates. Normally if a particular tree drops out we look for a tree from the alternate list that is similar. Either same category, same species or size etc. That's to maintain the balance of the show.

 

[Eric Schrader]

Hi All - in case you need materials for promoting the show within your organization, we've created a resource page on the website. This will also be updated regularly to include podcasts and other media related to the show:

Press and Club Resources

2024 Articles, Podcasts and Videos Articles Bonsai Tonight: 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo Updates Podcasts The Bonsai Wire Podcast: April 2024 Update The Bonsai Wire Podcast: May 2024 Jury and Judging Discussion 2024 Promotional Material Here are resources that are free to use for press and clubs...

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[John7429]

Perfectly timed question! The results are now published on the PBE Website here:

Accepted Submissions

The following submissions have been accepted for the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo: Exhibitor Species Category Alexi Goranov Shore Pine Pinus contorta Medium Andrew Robson Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' L Deciduous Andrew Robson Chaenomeles japonica 'White Chojubai' Medium Andrew Robson...

pacificbonsaiexpo.org

We will be following up with accepted exhibitors individually in the next couple weeks.

I met with Jonas yesterday and available sponsorships are here:

Donations and Sponsorships

Donations As a non-profit organization, the Pacific Bonsai Expo relies on your generous contributions to provide visitors with the best possible experience. To learn more about our budget for the 2024 event, view our Financials. To directly support our goals of promoting an appreciation for...

pacificbonsaiexpo.org

We have received a tremendous amount of support already and hope to continue to see the community build this event with us.

Policy updates - Donors at $250 level receive an invitation to the Friday party. Donors at the $1000 level receive 2 Friday invitations and 2 Weekend passes. Donors at the $2,500 level receive the same as at $1K but also have the opportunity to work with us either with advertising in the program, or on-site (e.g. in the concourse programming area etc.)
Volunteering - We'll be announcing the volunteer policy relatively soon, but the mechanism for volunteering will take a bit longer to implement.

What about parking? Do donors need to purchase parking passes in advance through the website or is parking provided for donors?

 

[Eric Schrader]

What about parking? Do donors need to purchase parking passes in advance through the website or is parking provided for donors?

Hi John - For Friday / Friday night, there is no cost for parking. I'll send you a pair of parking passes for the weekend.

 

[Colorado]

Just purchased my Weekend Pass!!!

@Hartinez

 

[Hartinez]

Just purchased my Weekend Pass!!!

@Hartinez

Makes 2 of us! My boy TJ and I ready to paint the town red… Errr green errrr. You know what I mean. Dope bonsai event here we come.

 

[yenling83]

Just to drum up some excitement and see who all from the forum will be there. Will whoever reads this please respond, "I'll be at the PBE this year" with a picture of themselves and their name, so we can all say hi?

I'll be at the PBE this year-Jeremiah Lee

Pic from the 22 PBE

 

[Eric Schrader]

I'll be at the PBE, but since my photo is plastered on all kinds of stuff I'm not sure you meant me. Lol.
Who else??

 

[Hartinez]

this wierdo on the left will be there. The cool one on the right will not.

 

[yenling83]

I'll be at the PBE, but since my photo is plastered on all kinds of stuff I'm not sure you meant me. Lol.
Who else??

This is a questionable picture to post if you're trying to show people what you look like, even if your face is posted several other places as an organizer. During the Expo, I think you need to walk around carrying a small shimpaku cutting holding it out in front of you so we can distinguish who you are

 

[Hartinez]

there we go. Look for this face. Not the other. @yenling83 Ill make sure to carry this giant juniper around so you can recognize me.

 

[yenling83]

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this wierdo on the left will be there. The cool one on the right will not.

What are you sitting on? haha love it. Will any of your beautiful display tables make an appearance at the PBE?

 

[Hartinez]

What are you sitting on? haha love it. Will any of your beautiful display tables make an appearance at the PBE?

That's a pic of my son and I from Meow Wolf Denver.

 

[yenling83]

That's a pic of my son and I from Meow Wolf Denver.

Very Cool, looking forward to seeing you at the PBE

 

[Ruddigger]

I mean, it should be apparent by now, but I’ll be at PBE this year.

I have my weekend passes and lodging already.

 

[Hartinez]

I mean, it should be apparent by now, but I’ll be at PBE this year.

I have my weekend passes and lodging already.

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Though I already know your blue steel stare. I’m Def keeping my eye out for that mean mug.