Upcoming Events
Third Annual BNARC Frag Fest
and DIY Workshop - October 10, 2009
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Cinncinati Reefkeepers Society Annual Frag Swap - October 10, 2009
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Admission: Featuring: For the first time, The Newport Aquarium will be at the Cincy Reef Frag Swap. Come talk with the wonderful marine biologists from the aquarium and see their shark! Also, the best local vendors will be here to sell you quality frags, equipment, invertebrates and more! Stay around all day for our awesome raffle at the conclusion of the swap; featuring items from our club sponsors and other industry-leading vendors and manufacturers. Most importantly, and best of all, lots of hobbyists from all around will be here to buy, sell, and trade with you coral frags propagated in their own tanks! Sometimes even fish, equipment, and more will show up! If you're in the area (or otherwise), it's well worth a drive. This is a great event all about a lot of reef-loving aquarists getting together to support eachother... so you'll find great deals from great people. It is also, perhaps, the BEST enviornment to learn about the hobby. It's lot's of fun! You'll be sure to leave smiling and with a cooler full of frags! Be sure to bring your coral to trade!!! |
SLASH Fall Frag Swap - October 18, 2009
BRASS - Boston Reefers Annual Saltwater Symposium - October 24, 2009
The Boston Reefers Society, New England's largest saltwater reef keeping society, is hosting an exciting saltwater symposium. This will be a gathering of some of the hobby's most noted speakers, covering topics such as good husbandry, aquaculture, coral propagation and reef preservation. We will also be hosting some of the industry's top vendors. This is certainly an event that should not be missed! Attendees will also have the opportunity to be a part of live demonstrations on proper coral propagation techniques and treating incoming corals for common pests. |
NCPARS 2009 Fall Frag Swap - October 24, 2009
Reef-A-Palooza 2009 - October 24, 2009
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CRASE 2009 - October 24, 2009
Continuing in the tradition established by CRASE 2007, the Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society is proud to sponsor this one day event in Edmond, Oklahoma. The CRASE will feature
October 24th 2009 - doors open at 9.30am CRASE 2009 will be held at the University of Oklahoma's Nigh Business Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. This outstanding venue is easily accessible from all the major interstates. Each year the CRASE has grown, and this year will be no different. With national vendors and numerous local stores in attendance, as well as many beautiful coral frags being sold by local farmers, the CRASE represents a great day for the marine hobbyist. Add to that the thousands of dollars of door prizes we have each year - it's a not to be missed event. |
TCMAS Frag Swap and Speaker Event - November 7, 2009
When: Saturday, Nov. 7th, 2009 Great Raffle Prizes!
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Raleigh Aquarium Society Swap Meet & Sale - November 15th, 2009
Where: That's right folks, The Raleigh Aquarium Society is at it again, bringing you another exciting event! We will be announcing more information as it becomes available, but let me tell you a little bit about how this event is set up to give you something to look forward to. First of all, we will be hosting this event at The Wake County Commons Building on November 15th, 2009. There will be vendors, manufacturers, stores, clubs and hobbyists all milling together, making great connections in the industry, selling their wares, listening to speakers or just taking advantage of all the awesome deals! Anyone at all is invited for this open event - all you have to do is contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to be a vendor, or know of a manufacturer or club who would be interested. However, if you would like to just attend the event, all you have to do is come! And the best part of all - it is ABSOLUTELY FREE to attend! You do not have to be a member of our club, or any club, from the beginner with their first goldfish bowl to the experienced aquarist, this event is for you! Since we know times are hard lately, and we are all trying to stay recession free, we are offering some great incentives for you to join us and help clear out space in your closets and garages and go home with more of the items you need! Table fee for vendors: pre-registration - $15; at the door - $20 (if you are not selling we will provide you a display table free of charge). Any type of product is welcome, from fresh or salt to brackish and pond, livestock to drygoods, we would like to have a nice even spread of all factions of this wonderful hobby. Entry fee to join us - FREE!!! Keep your hard earned cash to spend with our vendors on items you need for a great price! We will post updates as they become available, but as you can see there are plenty of reasons to go ahead and mark those calendars! We also plan to have speakers, so be sure to check back here for updates on the talks! Besides scoring lots of awesome deals, selling your wares or promoting your organization, and communing with you fellow aquarists, you might learn something new as well! What could be a better way to spend a relaxing Sunday? |
F.R.A.G. 2009 - December 5, 2009
It's time for MASVC's Third Annual F.R.A.G. Swap! Presented by:
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Midwest Marine Conference 2010 - May 21-23, 2010
Where: Cranbrook Institute of Science Think REEF ! - Refocusing on Efficient and Effective Fundamentals Midwest Marine Conference 2010 includes three days of activities:
Full conference passes start at just $30 per person, which will get you full access to all events over the three days. General admission for the frag swap is from 11am to 4pm on Sunday at $3 per person. |
MAX 2010 - April 10-11, 2010
Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) is the LARGEST marine aquarium event in North America. MAX attracts saltwater enthusiasts from all over the United States for a weekend of selling, trading, exhibiting and showcasing the latest products in the aquatics industry. Now in its third year, MAX will draw enthusiasts from all over the nation to a vast marketplace of over 100 exhibiting booths, multiple speakers, various workshops and incredible raffles. MAX is an all-inclusive marine event that features a colorful array of fish/reef aquariums and peripheral goods and equipment. Large manufacturers, distributors, retailers and hobbyists will all be exhibiting side-by-side, providing a diverse selection of goods and livestock. The number of corals, livestock and other goods available for sale at MAX is simply incredible! Our choice of venue at the OC Fair & Event Center is just as impressive with over 32,000 sq. ft. of indoor floor space and a brand new building (#18). Admission is only $15 per day for adults, $10 per day for seniors and FREE for children 12 and under!
For more information, please visit us at: www.marineaquariumexpo.com |
CTARS Marine Aquarium Conference - April 25, 2010
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010 - 8am - 5pm For more information, please visit us at: www.ctars.org |
MACNA XXII - September 2 - 5, 2010
The Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA), is the largest and oldest marine aquarium conference held in the US and Canada. Hobbyists at all skill levels have been enjoying MACNA for over twenty years. Aquarium enthusiasts and avid reefkeepers will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers and professionals. Learn from leading researchers in the fields of aquaculture, marine biology, diving and oceanography. Discover new technologies and purchase cutting-edge equipment. Conference attendees will have an opportunity to purchase some of finest hand-picked corals from over 100 vendors. But that’s not all! Get ready for a huge raffle. Marine reefkeeping equipment, supplies and countless other highly sought after items will all be raffled off. You can purchase your raffle tickets when you register for your full conference pass. Enjoy the open bar and reception dinner Friday night, as well as the spectacular Saturday night banquet!
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