Bonsai Expo, KBS Shows

October 11-12th – KBS Celebrates 25 Years – Watch our WBIR Feature!

We’re excited to share that the Knoxville Bonsai Society was recently featured on WBIR Channel 10 as we prepare to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Annual Fall Bonsai Display!

Watch the WBIR feature below and then come see the trees in person next weekend at Ijams Nature Center!

Knoxville Bonsai Society 25th Anniversary – The Art of Bonsai

October 10–11, 2026
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920

Saturday, October 10: 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, October 11: 9 AM–4 PM

This year’s anniversary show will feature 45 bonsai from regional clubs, along with bonsai, pre-bonsai and pottery vendors, a Saturday silent auction, a free kids activity table, and demonstrations and critique with featured artist Sergio Cuan.

Admission is FREE! Parking at Ijams is $5.

Whether you’re an experienced bonsai enthusiast or have simply wondered what bonsai is all about, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the art up close and meet members of the bonsai community from across our region.

Come help us celebrate 25 years of bonsai in Knoxville!

A big thank you to WBIR Channel 10 for helping us share the art of bonsai with East Tennessee.

Watch the KBS feature on WBIR

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09/21/2026

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Save the Dates this Fall – October 3rd, 10th-11th KBS Bonsai Events!

Fall is here—and October is going to be a big month for the Knoxville Bonsai Society!

KBS Monthly Members Meeting — Saturday, October 3rd

Join us for our October members meeting and final preparation session before the annual show. New and prospective members are always welcome!

Members: bring your own tree if you’d like some help getting it show-ready. Whether you need advice on styling, cleanup, presentation, selecting a pot or stand, or just want another set of eyes on your tree before the Expo, bring it along. This is a great opportunity to work together and put the finishing touches on our fall displays.

And then, just one week later…

Knoxville Bonsai Society 25th Anniversary Bonsai Expo

October 10–11, 2026
Ijams Nature Center reserve

2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920

Celebrate 25 years of the Knoxville Bonsai Society with us at our Annual Fall Bonsai Display!

This year’s show will feature approximately 45 bonsai from regional clubs, plus vendors offering bonsai, pre-bonsai and pottery. Our featured artist is Sergio Cuan, with a Sunday demonstration and show critique.

Saturday, October 10 — 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, October 11 — 9 AM–4 PM

The weekend will also include a Silent Auction Saturday from 11 AM–2 PM, a free Kids Activity Table Saturday from 11 AM–3 PM, a Sunday critique from 10 AM–12 PM, and a Sunday demonstration from 1–3 PM with Sergio Cuan.

Admission is FREE. Parking is $5.

Come see some outstanding bonsai, meet artists and enthusiasts from around the region, shop for trees and pottery, and discover what the art of bonsai is all about.

Experienced bonsai artist or completely new to bonsai—everyone is welcome.

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08/24/2025

Knox Asian Festival

12th Annual Knox Asian Festival

Knoxville Asian Festival @ World’s Fair Park

Sunday, August 24th: Festival, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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09/17/2023

Bonsai Expo, KBS Shows

KBS Fall Show – Sunday Oct.22nd

Come join Knoxville Bonsai Society’s 23rd annual Fall Display – Sunday October 22nd from 10am – 7pm.

Located at the beautiful Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave., in the Dogwood Building Center.

Admission is free – event indoors and family friendly! 40+ local trees on display from across the state and surrounding Southeast cities. We will have guests artists, demonstrations, and vendors selling trees, pots, stands, and accessories.

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08/20/2023

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Saturday August 26th – 10th Annual Asian Arts Festival

10th Annual Knox Asian Festival

Aug 26th, 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Knoxville Asian Festival @ World’s Fair Park

Prepare to experience authentic foods, exciting performances, and traditional activities that represent the Asian cultures of:

Japan, Indonesia, China, The Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Nepal & Myanmar.

What’s Happening in 2023:

The Asian Cultural Parade will start at 10:30 AM at the Water Fountain on the Festival Lawn and end at 11:30 AM at the Amphitheater stage. During the festival, booths for each country will have Food Vendors, Activities, & Performances. We will also have ongoing performances in the Amphitheater, including FREE Sumo Demonstrations & photo opportunities!

Knoxville Bonsai Society will be featuring local Members’ trees on full display at the #BONSAI booth during the Asian Festival. Members from across east-Tennessee will be in attendance to answer bonsai questions, show off their trees, with free mid-day DEMONSTRATION of pruning and shaping!

For more details, visit the 10th Annual Knoxville Asian Festival Homepage HERE.

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04/11/2023

Bonsai Expo

TVBS Chattanooga Bonsai Show Apr.15-16th, 2023

Photo credit: Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society Facebook page

Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society Annual Show 2023

TVBS will have our annual show at The Master Gardener Show next weekend (April 15 and 16, 2023) at Camp Jordan. We would love all of our fans and followers to come out to see what our club has been doing. It’s a great chance to see a lot of high level/advanced bonsai up close and ask all your questions!

KBS Knoxville will have a few trees on display, come out and support all our bonsai artists across eastern Tennessee!

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09/07/2022

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