Bonsai Societies of Florida Posts 2026 Convention Program, Celebrates Small Bonsai

Bonsai Societies of Florida updated its convention pages with program details and registration guidance for the 2026 BSF Convention, scheduled for May 22–24, 2026 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center Orlando, conveniently located at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida. BSF bills the gathering as "Florida’s largest bonsai event" and invites "bonsai enthusiasts from all over the southeast" to the three-day program that falls on the Memorial Day weekend schedule the society has used for years.

Program copy on the BSF site makes the convention’s curatorial aim explicit: "This year’s theme centers on the concept of ‘small.’ These miniature bonsai specimens are an important part of the bonsai tradition, and this year we will highlight their exceptional artistry through a curated exhibition of distinguished compositions." Exhibition categories are spelled out: "Specifically we want to focus on Mame, Shohin, and Chuhin, but larger trees will be accepted." The site also promotes the exhibit as "a world class exhibit" that "showcases some of the best trees in the U.S."

The convention will run a mix of workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, vendor and raffle areas over the three days. The posted text states plainly that "Bonsai artists from around the world teach bonsai arts through demos and workshops." The vendor footprint is large: the site describes a "Vendor Room" and notes that "Vendors from all over the country sell pots, trees, soil, wire, books, tools, and other artform items. These vendors cater to enthusiasts of all levels, offering specialized supplies and expert advice to help customers expand their artistry." Organizers add that "A vendor area with over 80 tables gives participants the opportunity to purchase bonsai trees, tools, books, fertilizer and more."

The BSF pages include administrative fragments that point to registration options and exhibit definitions: the site contains an "Event Signup Plan" fragment and the literal prompt "Go here to see Convention Definitions." On vendor-room participation the site shows the literal entry "May participate Yes." The update is described as including "program details and registration guidance," but the posted fragments do not include registration fees, demonstrator names, exact schedules, or registration links. Those items remain to be confirmed on the BSF convention pages.

Organizational calls on the site appear alongside the program material: "Become a Member," "Make a Donation," and the encouragement "Don’t miss the opportunity to become a member at large." The page footer retains the society’s site credit and legal lines, reading "© 2026 BSF Bonsai / Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy / Web Design & Hosting by Rooks Agency."

Expect a convention focused on the small-form traditions of mame, shohin and chuhin, plus a broad vendor hall that promises national vendors and more than 80 tables, when doors open May 22 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center Orlando. Check the BSF convention pages for the posted "Convention Definitions" and the registration plan to confirm fees, demonstrators and the full daily schedule.