Events & Calendar
Workshops, shows, community events, and free monthly meetings.
Annual Bonsai Show
Dozens of stunning bonsai exhibits, live demonstrations, and expert advice from experienced GSBS members. Our signature event, open to the public every spring.
Date
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission
FREE
Jonas Dupuich - Hands-On Workshop & Evening Demo
Master bonsai artist Jonas Dupuich of Bonsai Tonight visits GSBS for an afternoon bring-your-own-tree workshop (~$50, registration required) followed by a free evening lecture and live demonstration.
MABS Spring Festival
The Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies annual multi-day festival featuring world-class demonstrations, hands-on workshops, club exhibits, a vendor marketplace, raffles, and auctions.
Headliners: Peter Warren (UK), Jonas Dupuich (USA), Kaya Mooney (Japan)
Full 2026 Calendar
All meetings, shows, workshops, and community events for the 2026 season.
Mar 10
Past
Monthly Meeting
MeetingMABS tree selection, repotting, and how to set up a bonsai display.
Apr 14
Jonas Dupuich Workshop
WorkshopAfternoon hands-on workshop with master bonsai artist Jonas Dupuich. Bring Your Own Tree. ~$50, registration required.
Apr 14
Monthly Meeting - Jonas Dupuich Lecture & Demo
MeetingEvening lecture and live demonstration by Jonas Dupuich of Bonsai Tonight.
Apr 17–19
MABS Spring Festival
FestivalMid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies annual festival. Headliners: Peter Warren (UK), Jonas Dupuich (USA), Kaya Mooney (Japan). Workshops, exhibits, vendors.
Apr 19
Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival
CommunityGSBS bonsai display at Branch Brook Park, Newark.
Apr 25
Essex County Earth Day
CommunityGSBS booth 11 AM–3 PM, setup before 10 AM. Rain date: April 26.
May 12
Monthly Meeting - Air Layering & Propagation
MeetingLearn air layering and propagation techniques to expand your bonsai collection.
Jun 6
Annual Bonsai Show
ShowDozens of stunning bonsai exhibits, live demonstrations, and expert advice. Free admission, open to the public. Setup at 10 AM.
Jun 9
Monthly Meeting - Pottery with Fred Aufshlager
MeetingPottery discussion with Fred Aufshlager, GSBS Potter in Residence. Learn about bonsai containers as ceramic art.
Jun 24–29
Longwood Gardens Bonsai Exhibition
ExcursionClub excursion to the bonsai exhibition at Longwood Gardens.
Jul 14
Monthly Meeting
MeetingTopic to be announced.
Aug 11
Monthly Meeting
MeetingTopic to be announced.
Sep 8
Monthly Meeting
MeetingTopic to be announced.
Oct TBA
NJBS "Art of Bonsai" Exhibition - 4th Edition
ShowAnnual exhibition by NJ Bonsai Societies. Open to the public.
Oct 13
Monthly Meeting
MeetingTopic to be announced.
Nov 10
Monthly Meeting
MeetingTopic to be announced.
Dec
No Meeting
MeetingGSBS does not meet in December. See you in January!
Monthly meeting topics for July–November will be announced on our Facebook group and updated here.
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