With the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our Chicagoland communities leading to the temporary closure of the Chicago Botanic Garden, today the Midwest Bonsai Society Board has decided to preemptively cancel the May Exhibit, originally scheduled for May 9th and 10th, 2020.

The decision was not made lightly. While hope remains that life begins getting back to normal by the May Show, the uncertainty of the situation, coupled with the importance of protecting our Society members, guests, visitors and vendors led to the conclusion that the safest thing to do is to cancel the show.

The Board is aware that many will be disappointed by the cancellation. The Board members join in this disappointment, many whom have already put in countless hours planning and preparing for the show that now will not go on.

Thank you for your understanding in this difficult time.

The Midwest Bonsai Society Board