Once again, the State Fair committee put on a good show. There were 60 entries, 4 of which were entered by Novice members. Since the Viewing Stone display was so popular with state fair goers last year, a scaled down version was included this year. Visiting bonsai professional, Ryan Neil was the judge. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to the members who worked to set up the exhibit, entered trees and worked a shift answering questions about the trees and stones. Special thanks to Cheryl Sykora and Jamie Woods for another successful state fair exhibit.
Guest Judge: Ryan Neil
2012 Minnesota State Fair Results
Open Bonsai:
Sara Raynor – Best of Show and Division winner for collected
Gay W – Best of Division – Fruiting and Flowering – Bouganvillea
Van Jensen – Best in Division – Other – Pond Cypress
Best Novice:
Lucy F – Best in Division – Green Mound juniper
Best Shohin:
Van J – Best of Show for Willow Leaf ficus
Awards of Merit:
Sara R – Award of Merit – Rocky Mountain Juniper
Gay W – Award of Merit – Bouganvillea
Tim M – Award of Merit – White Cedar
Tim M – Award of Merit – Black Hills Spruce
Cheryl S – Award of Merit – Gold Cup Oak
Congratulations!!!