# First time showing at club

**URL:** <https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739>\
**Category:** Beginners\
**Created:** [May 20, 2024, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739 "2024-05-20T10:27:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![OneShot1818](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/839c29/32.png) [@OneShot1818](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/OneShot1818)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739/1 "2024-05-20T10:27:46Z")

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This past weekend I was at my local clubs Spring Show (Alabama Bonsai Society). I entered a tree in the novice category and won 1st place in evergreen confier! I was on the fence about entering but some of the other members encouraged me and I am very glad I did. I asked for help with display prep from our local professional and he really went above and beyond to lend me items and help get everything setup. It was a great experience and finally got to meet a majority of the club. I styled the tree with inspiration from Ryan’s Dwarf Alberta Spruce stream and it was very unique compared to all the other trees in the show. I was amazed at how many comments I got on it. It even got several people to decide to sign up for our club and give bonsai a go. If I wasn’t hooked before I definitely am now;) I highly encourage anyone thinking about showing their trees for the first time to jump in and try it!

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**Author:** ![Steven](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.bonsaimirai.com/steven/32/37576_2.png) [@Steven](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Steven)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739/2 "2024-05-20T11:51:49Z")

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Congratulations! Way to go 😄

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**Author:** ![Avid\_Bonsai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6de8d8/32.png) [@Avid\_Bonsai](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Avid_Bonsai)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739/3 "2024-05-20T22:38:54Z")

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Congrats! I had a similar experience at my club’s show as well this year. We were having a hard time getting enough trees in the show so I offered mine at the last minute. It was a mad dash but it was really rewarding in the end. I definitely want to echo your statement that anyone thinking about showing a tree for the first time should jump in and participate.

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**Author:** ![Hexdex33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc348/32.png) [@Hexdex33](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Hexdex33)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/first-time-showing-at-club/11739/4 "2024-06-16T17:33:46Z")

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Hey that’s great! I think the tree looks awesome. Nice pot and I love all the moss. It’s hard for me to grow moss in Utah, I always admire a pot full of moss. Good luck with your next show!