Plan Your Visit

The 2027 Pacific Bonsai Expo will be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds located at 2005 Valley Ave Gate 8, Pleasanton, California, 94566.  

Schedule

Wednesday, February 3

• 9:00am - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall setup
  

Thursday, February 4

• 9:00am - 5:00pm Show setup and exhibit photography
• 9:00am - 5:00pm Vendor setup

Friday, February 5

• 9:00am - 3:00pm Show setup and exhibit photography
• 9:00am - 3:00pm Vendor setup
• 3:00pm - 5:00pm Exhibit judging (exhibitors only)
• 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday Evening Reception & Awards Ceremony

Saturday, February 6

• 9:00am Exhibit and vendor area open
• Docent Tours: Hourly from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• 5:00 pm Exhibit and vendor area close

Sunday, February 7

• 9:00am Exhibit and vendor area open
• Docent Tours: Hourly from 10:00am - 3:00pm
• 4:00pm  Exhibit closed

See the Program Schedule for lecture/demo times and topics.

Venue

The 2027 Pacific Bonsai Expo will be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The exhibits, vendor area, and Friday Evening Reception will be in Building A, the programs will be in Building B, and the Saturday Evening Banquet will be in Building C. Learn more at the Alameda County Fairgrounds website.

Tickets

Tickets go on sale Spring, 2027.

Parking

Parking is available for $15/vehicle. (Parking is free for exhibitors, vendors, and volunteers during set-up hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). In-and-out privileges are not available - each entry to the parking lot is $15. 

Shuttle Busses

Shuttle busses will run between the venue and the event hotel. Details coming Spring, 2027.

Lodging

Coming soon!

Food

• Food will be provided at the venue
• Downtown Pleasanton is located a few blocks east of the venue and has lots of restaurants.
• The Stoneridge Shopping Center is close to the event hotel about ten minutes east of the venue by car.

Local Bonsai Attractions

Bonsai Garden Lake Merritt