October 11-12                                      Rochester, New York
International BONSAI Magazine: “Bonsai: 2008 National Exhibition” at Monroe Community Hospital Auditorium, 435 East Henrietta Road.  Hours are 9AM-5PM both days.  Daily Admission $15, Weekend Pass $20, Award Ceremony Banquet $25.  Continuous demonstrations by Kathy Shaner and Suthin Sukolosvisit.  Select Sales Area.  For more information: (585) 334-2595 or www.internationalbonsai.com.

October 30-November 2                                                        Modesto, California
Golden State Bonsai Federation: Convention XXXI at the Doubletree Hotel Modesto and the Modesto Centre Plaza, 1150 Ninth Street.  Featured headliners are Boon Manakitivipart, Martin Schmalenberg, and Tak Shimazu.  Enjoy Exhibits, Demonstrations, Workshops, Vendors, Field Trips, Design Contest, Critiques, Raffles & Auctions, and Banquet. Visit the Convention web site to learn more.