3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend

thank you to our sponsors

David Graeser
Margaret & James Bell
Joe & Debbie Graviss
Pursuit Spirits

thank you to all for attending!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend, featuring the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society! Thank you to Owen Reich for his informative and engaging demonstrations and workshops, and to all the show entrants for sharing their exceptional trees with the community. Many thanks to Khalil’s, Boba Bun, and Asia Institute Crane House for their participation in making this weekend a success!

Special thanks to our vendors In Vivo Bonsai, Green Witch Gardens, Asian Artique, Clayfoot Pottery, Twisted Nature Bonsai, Pottery Cat Designs Studio, Hagabon, Myrick Bonsai Pottery.

Congratulations to the winners of the 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend:

Best in Show – Bald Cypress by Alex Warren (award sponsored by Waterfront Botanical Gardens)

1st Place – Japanese Maple by Joe Graviss

2nd Place – Shohin Display by Barbara Bogan

3rd Place – Pitch Pine by Tim Weckman (Top three awards sponsored by Central Kentucky Bonsai)

People’s Choice – Japanese Maple by Joe Graviss (Award Sponsored by Twisted Nature Bonsai)

GLBS Club Choice – Japanese White Pine by Lee Squires (Award Sponsored by GLBS)

2nd Place People’s Choice – Satsuki Azalea by Barbara Bogan (Award Sponsored by Twisted Nature Bonsai)

3rd Place People’s Choice – Satsuki Azalea by Ed Stanton (Award Sponsored by Twisted Nature Bonsai)

Pursuit Spirits Barrel Pick – Japanese Maple by Joe Graviss

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Alex Warren posing with his Bald Cypress bonsai tree, awarded Best In Show.

Joe Graviss holding a Japanese maple tree, smiling, at the Pursuit Spirits Barrel Pick event.

Barbara Bogan standing beside her Shohin bonsai display, winner of 2nd Place Overall.

Tim Weckman posing with his Pitch Pine bonsai, awarded 3rd Place Overall.

Lee Squires with his Japanese White Pine bonsai, awarded Members’ Choice.

Ed Stanton smiling next to his Satsuki Azalea bonsai, winner of 3rd Place People’s Choice.

Limited Edition Bonsai Weekend Shirts available online here!

2023 Bonsai Weekend Gallery:

Waterfall pool in front of the Graeser at the waterfront Botanical Gardens

People observing all the Bonsai trees at Bonsai Weeekend.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend:

Best in Show – 6 Tee Shohin display by Joe Graviss (Sponsored by WBG)
1st Place – Shimpaku Juniper cascade by Jim Keith
2nd Place – White Pine by Russ Stevens
3rd Place – Yew by Jim Doiron (Top three sponsored by Central Kentucky Bonsai)
People’s Choice – White Pine by Russ Stevens (Sponsored by Twisted Nature Bonsai)
GLBS Club Choice – Easter White Cedar Forest by Joe Dietz (Sponsored by GLBS)