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Finman57
07-22-2009, 2:29 PM
http://aquafest2009.org/images/AquaFest09-logo.jpg (http://aquafest2009.org/images/AquaFest09-logo.jpg)

http://aquafest2009.org/ (http://aquafest2009.org/)


Aquafest09 will be on October 16th, 17th, 18th. I know, I know. You are thinking what is an Aquafest09.
lol
Aquafest09 is a small convention put on by 3 of the clubs in the DC area.
The Capital Cichlid Association,
Potomac Valley Aquarium Society, and
The Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association.

In 2007 the 3 clubs got together and put on our first joint show and convention.
It is located at the same hotel that hosts the PVAS Catfish Convention on the opposite years. The Holiday in West. Laurel, Maryland. I95 @ Md 198

There will be at least 3 speakers with 4 presentations, the fish show and vendors on Saturday and a large auction on Sunday. Friday will be set up.
The speakers have not been announced yet and we are hoping to have the website up soon. But with the 3 clubs you can bet one will be on cichlids, one on a general fish topic and one on planted tanks.

I am now looking for vendors.
Here is the letter I sent out.

Hello,

My name is Patrick Kelly and I am the current President of the Capital Cichlid Association. The CCA along with the Potomac Valley Aquarium Society and the Greater Washington Aquatic Plants Association are putting together a Fish Show and weekend event. The event will feature 3 speakers giving talks on both fish and aquatic plants, a fish show, raffles, vendors, and an all day Sunday Auction.

We are in the middle of all the planning at this time and are looking for Vendors to come and sell or display their goods. The cost is $50.00 for a 6-foot table or space.

The date is Saturday October 17th. Set up will be Friday after 4pm and all displays must be down Saturday evening around midnight because they use those rooms for church on Sunday.

Space is limited so if you would be interested please let me know in the next few weeks.

You can contact me at finman57@comcast.net (finman57@comcast.net) and I will pass you on to the proper person.
We hope to have the web site for the show up in the next few weeks.

DarrylR
07-22-2009, 5:43 PM
Hi I am interested in joining the convention but not be a vendor.

Do you have to be a member of one of the clubs to attend? How much is a ticket? And this is the hotel you mentioned where the convention is held and where the people will stay The Holiday in West. Laurel, Maryland. I95 @ Md 198?

msjinkzd
07-22-2009, 7:44 PM
I willl be there! :D

This is a link to the hotel, its where the convention will be hosted and any out of towners will stay. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/waslm

You do not have to be a member of one of the clubs to join. Ticket prices will be announced!

<hope you don't mind me replying Pat!>

This is a GREAT way to support local clubs and hang out with other fish enthusiests in the area as well as attend and learn from teh knowledgable speakers.

Finman57
07-23-2009, 8:02 AM
Thanks Rachel

The Hotel is the same one that has the Catfish convention on even years.
Yes some people will stay there but I suspect most of our people will be drivers...
To answer another question, the Cost to register for the convention
will be $15.00 per person. Plus the extras like food, convention, etc
Friday will be set up and show fish benching, etc
Saturday will be the speakers, vendors, show, banquet etc.
Sunday will be an all day auction.

The auction is all species of fish and plants along with dry good.

oO.Crim.Oo
07-25-2009, 12:13 PM
I will be there! :D

Lexi_D
07-25-2009, 6:05 PM
Oooh, I really want to go, but I guess we'll see when it gets closer!

Lexi_D
07-26-2009, 3:49 PM
Do you have to register for something to get in or is it just $15 for a ticket?

Finman57
08-23-2009, 10:42 AM
Yes there is a registration.
We just got it up and running

http://aquafest2009.org/ (http://aquafest2009.org/)

Hurley
08-23-2009, 11:23 AM
Sounds like a good time. Would you mind sending me some flyer and information so I can pass it along to my club members?

Finman57
09-10-2009, 4:33 PM
I am sorry I did not get back here to answer you about the flyer.

I have PM'ed you.

DarrylR
09-10-2009, 7:33 PM
I smell carpool and hotel stay!

Finman57
09-23-2009, 4:29 PM
bump

svf
09-27-2009, 9:24 PM
I'll be there!

(I belong to all three clubs... )