Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) Convention 2026
Florida’s Largest Bonsai Event
2026 BSF Convention – May 22-24th, in Orlando FL at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center
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. Specifically we want to focus on Mame, Shohin, and Chuhin, but larger trees will be accepted.
2026 BSF Convention – May 22nd – 24th
Florida Hotel and Conference Center Orlando
Join Us at the 52nd Annual BSF Convention, hosted by the Bonsai Societies of Florida! This annual event is the ideal place to explore the capitivating art of bonsai.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of bonsai at this year’s convention, conveniently held at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, just steps from the Florida Mall in sunny Orlando. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your bonsai skills.
The BSF convention boasts expert workshops and demonstrations, a vendor marketplace offering a diverse selection of bonsai trees, tools, pots, and accessories, and awe-inspiring exhibitions showcasing the finest specimens from talented artists throughout Florida. Engage with fellow bonsai enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships within the bonsai community.
Convention Headliners and Visiting Artists
Jesus Brito
Jesus Brito is a Venezuelan born bonsai artist whose work blends refined aesthetic training from the Venezuelan Bonsai Society with the technical mastery he developed after moving to the United States, where he studied under renowned artists such as Nacho Marín,Juan Andrade, Suthin Sukosolvisit, Tyler Sherrod, Pedro Morales, and Boon Manakitivipart. His trees have been exhibited at major state and national shows—including our own Bonsai Society of Florida Convention, the American Bonsai Society seminars, multiple U.S. National Bonsai Exhibitions, and the long running EPCOT bonsai display—earning him recognition for the Best Tropical Tree at last year’s National Bonsai Exhibition.
Sergio Cuan
Sergio Cuan is a Cuban-American bonsai artist and Pratt-trained visual designer known for his refined deciduous work, meticulous ramification, and a design philosophy that blends painting, sculpture, and horticulture into living, evolving compositions. His New Jersey garden—built in 2014 and inspired by Japanese aesthetics—serves as both studio and teaching space, where he develops maples, elms, beeches, and other deciduous species that have earned awards such as Finest Deciduous at the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Cuan is largely self-taught but has trained with Bill Valavanis, Mauro Stemberger, and Bjorn Bjorholm, and he now teaches workshops, lectures internationally, and contributes illustrations to major bonsai publications.
About Bonsai Societies of Florida Conventions
Bonsai Society of Florida hosts annual conventions and events that bring together bonsai enthusiasts and newcomers from across the state. These conventions provide a platform for individuals to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, and foster a sense of community within the bonsai world.
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, the Bonsai Societies of Florida hosts their annual BSF Convention. The event is held at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center conveniently located at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida. Bonsai enthusiasts from all over the southeast participate in a 3-day event full of workshops, demos, vendor area, raffle areas and exhibits. Bonsai artists from around the world teach bonsai arts through demos and workshops. A vendor area with over 80 tables gives participants the opportunity to purchase bonsai trees, tools, books, fertilizer and more. A world class exhibit showcases some of the best trees in the U.S.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in Florida’s biggest bonsai event!
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