# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BonsaiFEST!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: A 2-day celebration of bonsai, Saturday, May 9 (World Bonsai Day) and Sunday, May 10 (Mother's Day). Join us for our family-friendly BonsaiFEST! featuring hundreds of living works of art, bonsai-making demonstrations, guided tours, games, food trucks, shopping, and more, all with free admission thanks to support from 4Culture.

BonsaiFEST! features:

Bonsai 
* Spring Show presented by the Puget Sound Bonsai Association (PSBA) 
* Live demonstrations by the local bonsai community — five demos each day (three one-hour and two two-hour), 11 am – 3 pm on May 9 and 11 am – 3:30 pm on May 10 
* Popular mame (“mah-may") bonsai display by PSBA member Edd Kuehn (both days) 
* Opening of Bonsai United — free admission thanks to support from 4Culture (open through November 2027) 
* Shop for bonsai, pots, and specialty plants from Asia Pacific Gardening, Inc. (both days) 

Arts & Activities 
* Free custom poems written on the spot for visitors by poet Alexandria Manalo (both days) — May 9, 11 am – 2:30 pm; May 10, 11 am – 4 pm 
* Arts and coloring tent for children 
* Onsite tabling by King County Library – Federal Way (May 9) 
* Pacific Bonsai Museum Store pop-up shop featuring unique gifts, including the 2026 enamel pin — a must for collectors 

Food & Drinks 
* MoMo's Kebab food truck (both days) 
* Sweet Wheels Ice Cream (May 9) 
* Classic Crepes and More (May 9) 
* Whippy Cart from Dippy's Ice Cream (May 10) 

PARKING:
* Free parking is available across from the Museum at the Garden Parking Lot; wheelchair-accessible parking and passenger drop-off/pick-up is available at the Museum entrance.

COST:
* Admission is free thanks to support from 4Culture. There is a $12 suggested donation for adults who can support the Museum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/federal-way/bonsaifest/200029857869448
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, kids, nonprofit, pop-ups, exhibitions, literary-art, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 630

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Federal Way
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA, United States, Washington 98001
- **lat**: 47.30126
- **long**: -122.30059
- **full address**: 2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA, United States, Washington 98001

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BonsaiFEST!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BonsaiFEST! being held?
  - **A:** BonsaiFEST! takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA, United States, Washington 98001.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BonsaiFEST!?
  - **A:** BonsaiFEST! is organized by Pacific Bonsai Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BonsaiFEST! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Federal Way, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 630+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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