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EnglishWhen and Where Does the Midwest Bonsai Society Hold Its Meetings?
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The Midwest Bonsai Society (MBS) is based at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and its site organizes gathering information under a Meetings page plus a separate Chicago Chapter section. The site also flags two recurring annual events — a May Exhibit and the August Exhibition — as anchors of its activity calendar. The published excerpt does not include specific meeting dates, times, or room locations, so the reliable move is to open the Meetings and Chicago Chapter pages directly rather than rely on a summary.
Where meeting details live on the site
The MBS navigation lists these activity-related pages:
- Meetings — the primary place for regular gathering details
- Chicago Chapter — local chapter information for members in the Chicago area
- May Exhibit — one of the two named annual events
- August Exhibition — the larger annual exhibition
- Newsletter Archive and Blog — running updates on activities
If you only check the homepage, you may see exhibition news (the site prominently features the August event) but miss the routine meeting schedule. Go to Meetings first, then Chicago Chapter if you are looking for something closer to the city.
The August Exhibition: the best-documented event
The excerpt gives concrete, dated detail for the 48th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, which is the society's flagship gathering:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 14–16, 2026 |
| Friday hours | 12 noon – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday hours | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Location | Chicago Botanic Garden |
| Guest master | Boon Manakitivipart (judging and critiquing exhibited trees) |
| Activities | Tree displays, vendor sales, workshops, Saturday night banquet, volunteer opportunities |
| Registration | Online tree registration for those showing trees in the judged show |
The site notes the exhibition is "one of the region's largest," with vendors from across the United States bringing trees, supplies, pots, and more. Workshop details were listed as "to be announced soon" at the time of the May 24, 2026 update, so check the August Exhibition page for the current schedule and sign-up links.
What to check before you go
Because the excerpt does not state regular meeting times or addresses, verify these before traveling:
- Open the Meetings page for the current schedule.
- Check Chicago Chapter if you want a city-based option rather than the Botanic Garden.
- Confirm the event page for the May Exhibit or August Exhibition if your visit coincides with either.
- Watch the Newsletter Archive and Blog for schedule changes or newly announced workshops.
The site's own framing — "Connect with Others – Join the Society" and "Learn About Bonsai" — suggests meetings double as both social and educational gatherings, but the excerpt does not describe their format, frequency, or cost. Treat any assumption about free drop-in attendance as unverified until you read the Meetings page.