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KANNAPOLIS — Bonsai hobbyists, gardeners and art lovers all can enjoy the beauty of those small trees when bonsai artists and vendors from all over the U.S. showcase their skills in Kannapolis this weekend. This is a great chance to learn about this art and hobby, buy a tree or buy supplies.

For the 12th year, bonsai artists from around the country will show their bonsai trees in the marble-lined domed atrium of the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.

The Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and then at 5:30 p.m., there will be a bonsai auction open to all.

The show will be open on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

There will be approximately 70 trees on exhibit and more than 30 bonsai supply vendors selling at the show. There will also be demonstrations on bonsai creation by nationally known artists (free admission).

The North Carolina Research Campus is located at 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.

Admission and parking are free.

More information can be found at: www.winterbonsai.net.