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indybonsai.org is the official website of the Indianapolis Bonsai Club (IBC), a group that promotes interest in and appreciation of bonsai. The site is useful if you want to attend a local meeting or show, join the club, or find out where members sell bonsai and related items in the Indianapolis area. It serves both newcomers and experienced bonsai artists.
What the site covers
The homepage presents the club's purpose and three main paths: viewing the calendar, becoming a member, and learning about bonsai. Its most concrete content is the events section, which lists meetings and public shows with dates, times, and locations.
Events and calendar
Upcoming listings on the site include:
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September Meeting: Members Only Annual Auction | Sept. 2, 7 pm | Garfield Park Conservatory |
| Garfield Park Fall Bonsai Show | Sept. 5, 10 am–5 pm; Sept. 6, 1 pm–5 pm | Garfield Park Conservatory |
| Penrod Arts Fair (bonsai sale) | Sept. 12, 9 am–5 pm | Newfields |
| October Meeting: Overwintering Bonsai | Oct. 7, 2026 | — |
| November Meeting: Photo-logging Bonsai Workshop | Nov. 4, 2026 | — |
| December Holiday Gala | Dec. 2, 2026 | — |
The auction is members-only for sellers: members can sell bonsai and related items through live and silent auctions, with 15% of proceeds going to the club and the rest paid to the seller. The fall show and the Penrod Arts Fair sale are open to the public, and the site notes that a variety of bonsai and related items are sold in the conservatory classroom during the show.
Membership and learning
The site links to membership sign-up and to bonsai learning material, positioning the club as open to beginners as well as experienced growers. Meetings are held monthly, and the club hosts shows throughout the year.
Sponsors and vendors
The site lists corporate sponsors and related businesses, including Bonsai By Fields, Black Magic Bonsai (with a Facebook page), and Eagle Creek Bonsai.
When this site is the right resource
Use indybonsai.org if you are in or near Indianapolis and want to attend a meeting or show, sell bonsai through the club auction, or connect with local growers. If you need bonsai care guidance rather than local events, the site's learning links are a starting point, but the events calendar and membership pages are its most specific content.