Pacific Bonsai Museum's Two-Day BonsaiFEST Brings Vendors, Art to Federal Way in May

The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way is staging its fifth annual BonsaiFEST! on May 9–10, 2026, filling the museum's Pavilion and grounds with vendor booths, live demonstrations, and featured exhibitions across both days. Admission is free, with a suggested $12 donation for those who want to support the museum. Daily hours run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Two exhibitions anchor the art programming this year. Dave Creek's "Building Wonder: Bonsai Treehouses" brings an architectural dimension to the grounds, while Edd Kuehn's mame collection puts the emphasis on radical miniaturization. The Puget Sound Bonsai Association returns with its own mame ("ma-may") exhibition, showcasing what organizers describe as the tiniest bonsai around. Azalea, wisteria, and other flowering species are expected to be near peak bloom when the festival opens.

On the vendor side, Robert Cho's Asia Pacific Gardening will offer bonsai, pots, and related supplies, and the Pacific Bonsai Museum's pop-up shop will carry hats, books, stickers, and gifts. Food trucks will be on site both days. Bonsai-making demonstrations and guided tours run throughout the weekend, and a Games and Art Station provides free coloring sheets and hands-on learning activities for younger visitors. The event is listed as all ages.

Free parking is available at the Garden Parking Lot directly across from the museum at 2515 S 336th Street. Wheelchair-accessible parking and passenger drop-off and pick-up are available at the museum entrance.

Note: Local listings have cited varying dates for BonsaiFEST, including May 10–11 and May 13–14. The Pacific Bonsai Museum's own events calendar lists May 9–10, 2026 as the official dates. Confirm the schedule at the museum's website before making plans.