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Join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary!
From small Shohin bonsai that fit into the palm of your hand to trees older than your grandparents! See an incredible variety of Canada’s premier bonsai, as well as trees that are just starting their journey.
Ticket Pricing
1 Day Pass: $10
Full Weekend Pass: $20 (To access this pass, click Select a Date (above), then visit October 11th Tickets.)
Workshop Descriptions
Join American bonsai legend Bill Valavanis this Thanksgiving weekend as part of TBS’ Commemorative 60th Anniversary Fall Show. The TBS will host two workshops with Bill throughout the weekend.
Bring Your Own Bonsai Workshop - Saturday October 12th 10am - 1pm > SOLD OUT
Suited for experienced practitioners with refined trees. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personal tailored advice on your own trees, bring your babies to the next level! Please bring 3-5 trees (size and scope dependent) as well as your own tools. Wire, lunch, and access to the show on the day of the workshop included
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper Workshop - Sunday October 13th 10am - 1pm > SOLD OUT
Suited for beginner/intermediate practitioners. Set yourself up with a coveted stylized Itoigawa Shimpaku juniper that will no doubt become the staple of your collection. Please bring shears, pruners, and wire cutters if you have them. Juniper, wire, lunch, and access to the show on the day of the workshop included.
Both workshops include entry to show on the day of the workshop, lunch, and ample time to meet and chat about all things bonsai with one of the best bonsai professionals on this side of the Pacific. Spaces were limited and are now sold out.
Exhibition Times
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11th from 3 PM - 8 PM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12th from 10 AM - 5 PM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13th from 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Toronto Botanical Gardens (777 Lawrence Avenue East at Leslie Street, North York, Ontario, Canada - paid parking in effect)
FRIDAY OCT 11th - SCHEDULE:
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Opening Ceremony w/ invited guest Anishinaabe Traditional Grandmother Kim Wheatley
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3:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Exhibit and Vendor Area Open
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Show Tour
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Demonstration w/ Special Guest Èric Auger, followed by Auction of Demo Tree
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8:00 pm - Doors Close
SATURDAY OCT 12th - SCHEDULE:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Exhibit and Vendor Area Open
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10:00 am - 1:00 pm - BYOB Workshop w/ BILL VALAVANIS – Sold Out
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11:00 am - 11:30 am - Guided Show Tour
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Guided Show Tour
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Demonstration w/ Bill Valavanis, followed by Auction of Demo Tree
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Public Auction, Hosted by Mike Wood
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5:00 pm - Doors Close
SUNDAY OCT 13th - SCHEDULE:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Exhibit and Vendor Area Open
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10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Juniper Workshop w/ BILL VALAVANIS – Sold Out
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11:00 am - 11:30 am - Guided Show Tour
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Guided Show Tour
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Demonstration of Legacy Jack Pine w/ Josh Chang, Mike Roussel and David Johnson
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Guided Show Tour
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5:00 pm - Doors Close