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Annual Auction August 8, 2026

The date of the 2026 Annual GNOBS Auction & Plant Sale will be August 8, 2026
VFW Hall – 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123

For more information, check our Auction page.
Annual Bonsai Auction

Friday, July 10, 2026

Program 1: Johnny Martinez Competition 7:00pm
3 Divisions (Novice 1-5 years) (Intermediate 6-14 years)(Advanced 15+ years) All members are asked to bring in their best trees (limit 2) for a friendly competition. (Note: Only SINGLE trees - NO GROUPS) All members present will get a vote in each Division for their favorite trees. Winners in the 3 categories will be displayed at the Auction. We ask that you not bring in a tree from a workshop done in the past year. Time permitting, Sean Smith will provide a constructive critique with suggestions for further development of the trees.

Program 2: Bonsai Display in Japanese tokonoma Presentation by Sean Smith 7:00pm
With a passion for Bonsai and Suiseki for over 20 years, and an extensive background in carpentry, Sean took the two, put them together and started his own business in 1994. He makes Bonsai display tables, and carves daiza for renowned Bonsai and Suiseki enthusiasts all over the world and has lectured on Suiseki as well as Bonsai in the United States and Europe, and is internationally known for his skills in Bonsai and Suiseki.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Program: Carve your Own Root Stand workshops with Sean Smith 9:00am and 1:00pm.
Sign up for the morning OR afternoon session. Workshop cost ($160) includes wooden blanks partially started by Sean (and yes - anyone can do it). This should be a very different and fun workshop - and you walk away with a useful and personal bonsai stand. Sign up and pay early to guarantee a spot. These workshops will be opened to other LA clubs! American Legion Hall, 1225 Hickory St., Harahan, LA
You can email gnobs26@gmail.com and someone will get back to you for sign up and to arrange payment.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2026 Annual GNOBS Auction & Plant Sale
VFW Hall – 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Now is the time to go through that overcrowded bench and decide which of your trees should go to the auction for a new home. If you are a beginner, make cuttings now for the bargain table or buy an inexpensive garden center plant and gain some practice by styling it for the auction. All donations contribute to the operating budget of the club and we hope to bring you even better programs next year. Besides, you’ll need the space for the fabulous new bonsai that you just can’t live without and bring home from the auction.
Auction Pre-Setup 10am
Auction Setup 11:00am
Donations Accepted – 12 Noon – 4:00pm
Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4:00pm
Auction – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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