2027 Frequently Asked Questions

Event Ticketing

When can I purchase tickets? Ticket sales will be announced soon!
Are tickets transferrable? Yes! Your electronic tickets can be emailed to others as a PDF or sent to an Apple Wallet. Click on the "View Order" button of your confirmation email to use these features.
Since PBE is now a non-profit, are event tickets tax deductible? No, normal passes and tickets are not tax deductible. Donations, sponsorships and Friday Gala tickets are all or partly-deductible.
Do vendors and exhibitors need to purchase day or weekend passes to attend the Expo? No. Vendors and exhibitors will receive vendor and/or exhibitor passes once accepted. Please see the Vendor page or Exhibitor page for more information.
Do volunteers need to purchase day or weekend passes to attend the Expo Volunteer policies will be announced soon and will be similar to 2022 and 2024.
Do children need a ticket to attend the show? No. Children, age 16 and under do not require a ticket when accompanying an adult with a valid ticket. Unaccompanied children are not allowed.

What is the Friday Evening Preview? It's the party not to miss! As we did in 2024, the PBE will host a Friday evening preview. The preview will serve as a fundraiser as well as an exclusive nighttime reception with exhibitors, donors and invitees. Attendance will be limited to the first 200 eligible donors. The event will include awarding of prizes to the category winners and "best in show" prize. Light food and beverage will be served.
How Do I get access to the Friday Evening Preview? To attend the Friday Preview you are either an exhibitor or an eligible donor.
Do Exhibitors need to make an additional donation to attend?
No, as the stars of the show, each accepted exhibitor can attend the preview.
As an Exhibitor can I get a +1 for the Preview? No, exhibitor passes do NOT grant a +1 access to the preview. Your guest can attend by becoming a donor.
Can Vendors attend the Preview? Yes, vendors can attend the Friday preview by making a qualifying donation.
Do children need to purchase tickets if they wish to attend the Preview?
Yes.

Where is the 2027 Show? The 3rd Pacific Bonsai Expo will be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA.
Is free parking available at the venue?
No. The on-site lot will require a paid parking pass.
Will food be available for purchase at the venue?
Yes - more details to come.
Can I bike to the venue? No - bicycles are not allowed at the Fairgrounds.
Is photography allowed at the event?
Yes! We encourage you to take photographs at the event while taking care to be courteous towards other visitors. Tripod photography is discouraged. #PacificBonsaiExpo on social media!
Are directions available for the venue?
Yes, the address is 2005 Valley Ave Gate 8, Pleasanton, CA 94566. see Plan Your Visit for more details.
Is there a designated hotel where I should stay nearby? We have recommended The Hyatt House Emmeryville as the primary hotel. We have a reserved block of rooms for Expo visitors. Please refer to the Plan Your Visit page for more information.

Is there a list of vendors who will be attending the event?
We will update the vendor details when more information is available. If you would like to become a vendor please see the Vendor Page.