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American Bonsai Association, Sacramento

To promote interest in the growing, training, showing and care of bonsai

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Jan Monthly Meeting: Thread Grafting Hands-on Demo (no Zoom)
Tue, Jan 28
Sacramento
Jan 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Jan 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Carmen and Renee will demonstrate the process of thread grafting, a useful tool for adding new branches where there were none on your deciduous trees!
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Feb Monthly Meeting: Show Prep! with Bonsai Tonight's Jonas Dupuich
Tue, Feb 25
Sacramento
Feb 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Feb 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
With perfect timing before our upcoming April club show, Jonas will teach us considerations for show tree displays (stands, backgrounds, accents, etc).
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Annual Mammoth Auction & Sale 2025
Sat, Mar 01
Oakland
Mar 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Mar 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Saturday Live Auction + Vendor Sales. Sunday Consignment sales + Vendor sales
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Annual Mammoth Auction & Sale 2025
Sun, Mar 02
Oakland
Mar 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Mar 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Oakland, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Saturday Live Auction + Vendor Sales. Sunday Consignment sales + Vendor sales Benefits GSBF Bonsai Collection at Lake Merritt
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Shepard Garden & Art Spring Sale & Fundraiser
Sat, Mar 15
Sacramento
Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
The annual Sale is a community event that raises funds for the Garden Center. Many clubs, including ABAS, will be on site selling items and answering questions.
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Shepard Garden & Art Spring Sale & Fundraiser
Sun, Mar 16
Sacramento
Mar 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Mar 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
The annual Sale is a community event that raises funds for the Garden Center. Many clubs, including ABAS, will be on site selling items and answering questions.
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Member Only Workshop - March 2025
Sat, Mar 22
Location is TBD
Mar 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
Mar 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
These member-led workshops are for members only and fill up quickly. The fee of $20 goes towards supplies. To sign up contact Renee at breadcrust@comcast.net and indicate if you want morning (8:30 - 12:30) or afternoon (1:00 - 5:00).
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March Monthly Meeting: Will Baddeley - Deadwood Carving
Tue, Mar 25
Sacramento
Mar 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Mar 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Deadwood carving technique demonstration
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2025 ABAS Show
Sat, Apr 12
Sacramento
Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Headliner Carmen Leskoviansky, Professional Bonsai Artist/Teacher from , will conduct a live demonstration each day at 1:30PM • A large EXHIBIT of beautiful bonsai developed by our members • Northern California VENDORS selling all things bonsai
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2025 ABAS Show
Sun, Apr 13
Sacramento
Apr 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Apr 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Headliner Carmen Leskoviansky, Professional Bonsai Artist/Teacher from , will conduct a live demonstration each day at 1:30PM • A large EXHIBIT of beautiful bonsai developed by our members • Northern California VENDORS selling all things bonsai
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April Monthly Meeting: Kusamono and Accent Plants with Lucy Sakaishi-Judd
Tue, Apr 22
Sacramento
Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
The Japanese art of potted plants, such as wildflowers, grasses, and other soft plants, in unique pots or trays, Kusamono can be displayed alone or with bonsai.
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Bus Trip for Shopping!
Sat, Apr 26
Location is TBD
Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Location is TBD
Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Location is TBD
Annual bus trip for shopping opportunities!
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Member Only Workshop - May 2025
Sat, May 17
Location is TBD
May 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
May 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
These member-led workshops are for members only and fill up quickly. The fee of $20 goes towards supplies. To sign up contact Renee at breadcrust@comcast.net and indicate if you want morning (8:30 - 12:30) or afternoon (1:00 - 5:00).
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ABAS Annual Garden Tour - Members Only
Sat, May 24
Location is TBD
May 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location is TBD
May 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location is TBD
Annual Members Only garden tour of select members' bonsai collections and gardens, ending with lunch at the final stop.
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May Monthly Meeting: Olives with Cesar Ordoñez
Tue, May 27
Sacramento
May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Learn more about care and styling of olive trees with olive expert Cesar Ordoñez.
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Member Only Workshop - June 2025
Sat, Jun 14
Location is TBD
Jun 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
Jun 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
These member-led workshops are for members only and fill up quickly. The fee of $20 goes towards supplies. To sign up contact Renee at breadcrust@comcast.net and indicate if you want morning (8:30 - 12:30) or afternoon (1:00 - 5:00).
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Summer Splash 2025
Tue, Jun 24
Sacramento
Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sacramento, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Bring an appetizer, join the fun and watch four ABAS members style trees that will be won by four lucky raffle winners at the end of our meeting.
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Member Only Workshop - July 2025
Sat, Jul 12
Location is TBD
Jul 12, 2025, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location is TBD
Jul 12, 2025, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location is TBD
These member-led workshops are for members only and fill up quickly. The fee of $20 goes towards supplies. To sign up contact Renee at breadcrust@comcast.net and indicate if you want morning (8:30 - 12:30) or afternoon (1:00 - 5:00).
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Most general meetings are in-person and live-streamed via Zoom.
Zoom recordings will be posted on the ABAS YouTube channel.
For more events from other clubs around the region, check the GSBF Events Page.

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