Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
2009 Inland Empire Coral Farmers Market
First Annual Fall Event - September 6, 2009
This 2009 Coral Farmers MarketSM sanctioned event is the first annual event run by the Inland Empire Coral Farmers MarketSM company. This one day event is held within the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties). Up to 40 coral farming and exhibiting vendors will be selling or displaying their captive-grown, cultured corals or reef-related products to the public. We expect at least 250 total attendees for our first event. Some of the best coral farming vendors from Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, High Deserts, Sacramento, Central Coast, Bay Area, Utah, Nevada and Arizona will be setting up coral displays. Farmers include aquarists, retail reef shops, online coral shops and full-scale coral farming enterprises. There will also be exhibitors present who will be demonstrating and selling their products. This IE-CFM event will also feature coral auctions, raffles and door prizes throughout the day. Reef aquarists new to the captive reef market can also expect to see a fine collection of easy to keep beginner corals. Aquarists and enthusiasts can attend this one-day event by purchasing a Inland Empire Coral Farmers MarketSM day ticket online for ($25). Tickets will also be sold at the door ($30) during the day of the event, but may be limited by occupancy restrictions. We are also encouraging our farmers to bring plently of farmed soft corals along with their exotic farmed stony corals. In 2009 this event is being held within the same hotel and ballroom where the 2009 SouthWestern Coral Farmers MarketSM March 1st event occurred.
If you have any questions concerning this event please contact us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it When: 10:30 AM to 4 PM Where: Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel |
CORA All Ohio Frag Swap - September 12, 2009
The CORA All Ohio Frag Swap is back at the Grotto!! |
MACNA XXI - September 25-27, 2009
The 21st Marine & Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA XXI) has been announced! Your destination city for this industry leading event is Atlantic City, New Jersey. This must-attend event will be held September 25-27, 2009. Join us for a weekend near the beautiful beaches of Atlantic City where the excitement never stops. September and New Jersey beaches are a winning combination. The weather is still warm and the water temperatures are perfect. If beaches aren't your thing, there is plenty of shopping, casinos, energizing spas, shows and concerts, endless nightlife, fine dining, boardwalk, golf, attractions, fishing and water sports to keep you well entertained for the entire week after the show.
MACNA is the oldest and largest marine aquarium conference in the U.S. and has been bringing together vendors, manufacturers, hobbyists, researchers and educators since 1988. It is an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons, see new product launches before they hit the market, and learn from some of the greatest speakers in the industry. If you'd like to attend, register here.
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Third Annual BNARC Frag Fest
and DIY Workshop - October 10, 2009
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Location: Holiday Inn
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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!!! |
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
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Reef-A-Palooza 2009 - October 24, 2009
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CRASE 2009 - October 24, 2009
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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.
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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? |
Midwest Marine Conference 2010 - May 21-23, 2010
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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
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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 |
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.
