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Spring Fest [Mar 25, 2018] Spring Fest 2018 (Des Moines, IA)

Discussion in '2018' started by Greater Iowa Reef Society, Nov 26, 2017.

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  1. Greater Iowa Reef Society

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    Greater Iowa Reef Society
    &
    CEACich Aquatics
    Present:
    Spring Fest 2018!

    Sunday March 25th, 2018
    Location:
    Iowa State Fairgrounds
    Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
    Des Moines, IA

    We've got a ton of space for this event - 43,000 square feet!
    **(and cheaper than the Animal Learning Center actually...)

    Event Day Schedule:
    Doors will open early for check-in (exact time TBD)

    11:30am - Show Floor Opens for Members-Only Early Access
    12:00pm - Show Floor Opens to Public
    2:30pm - Raffle
    3:00pm - Show Floor Closes

    $5 General Admission
    FREE for GIRS and CEACich Aquatics Club Members
    FREE for all 17 and younger

    RAFFLE ITEM THREAD:
    https://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/threads/raffle-item-list.28771/

    We have some great things in the works for this event which we will announce as we lock them in!


    Here are a few fun things that will be going on:

    Kids' Zone     open from Noon - 3 pm
    This will include fun activities for the kids!

    Photo Booth (more information to come)

    FOOD AND DRINKS!
    ** INCLUDES BEER **

    The venue will have the Concessions Stand open with a variety of food & snacks available from their catering vendor Campbell's Concessions.
    MENU POSTED IN THREAD POST #35, CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO IT

    VENDORS!

    There will be no limit on Dry Goods tables and non-coral vendors
    We will be limiting the number of Coral Vendors

    We plan on having a Community Dry Goods / Used Equipment area, as well as a Community Livestock Tank. This was popular at Fall Fest, so we are planning on doing it again. More information to come!

    We've already got a bunch of vendors lined up, including:

    Coral Vendors
    Jason Fox Signature Corals
    AZN Nutty
    TNT Corals
    Reef Deep Aquatics
    Midwest Frags
    T Ball
    Aquaporium
    Unlimited Color Corals
    Jeanette Becker
    Dave Roth
    Jeremy Dirks
    Matt Van Sloten
    Casey Schares & Kendall Kannegieter

    Non-coral Vendors
    Booyah's Clowns
    Dirk Griffin
    Mermaid's Cove
    Printed Reefing Solutions
    Fiji Cube
    Landscape Accents

    **Tables fees:
    $20 per table for Members & Sponsors
    $25 per table for all others

    ** If power is needed, a $5 charge per booth space (not per table) will apply
    Night-before setup will be available from 7pm - 11pm

    More to come!!!​
     
    Greater Iowa Reef Society, Nov 26, 2017
    #1
  2. Barrett

    Barrett

    I can’t wait
     
    Barrett, Nov 26, 2017
    #2
  3. Sponge

    Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    TNT Corals, please and Thank You.
     
    Sponge, Nov 26, 2017
    #3
  4. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Fixed!
     
    Bud, Nov 26, 2017
    #4
  5. Sponge

    Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Thanks Bud@
     
    Sponge, Nov 26, 2017
    #5
  6. Dan peterson

    Dan peterson

    where do I find table info?
     
    Dan peterson, Nov 26, 2017
    #6
  7. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    We'll be posting more info over the next couple weeks
     
    Bud, Nov 26, 2017
    #7
  8. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    This just in: Jason Fox Signature Corals will be at Spring Fest!

    First post updated! Please scroll up for all the most current information - this is current as of today but the 1st post will always contain the current information!!

    Show Floor schedule:
    11:30am - Show Floor Opens for Members-Only Early Access
    12:00pm - Show Floor Opens to Public
    2:30pm - Raffle
    3:00pm - Show Floor Closes

    Activities/etc:
    Kids' Zone
    Photo Booth
    T-Shirts
    Concessions Stand
    Community Dry Goods / Used Equipment tables
    Community Livestock Tank

    Tables fees & availability posted

    Current Vendor Lineup:
    Gonzo's Coral Frags
    Jason Fox Signature Corals
    AZN Nutty
    TNT Corals
    Booyah's Clowns
    Ocean's Wonders
    Dirk Griffin
    Mermaid's Cove
    Jeanette Becker
    Dave Roth
    Jeremy Dirks
     
    Bud, Nov 30, 2017
    #8
  9. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Here's our final Coral Vendor List:

    Coral Vendors
    Gonzo's Coral Frags
    Jason Fox Signature Corals
    AZN Nutty
    TNT Corals
    Reef Deep Aquatics
    Midwest Frags
    Jeanette Becker
    Dave Roth
    Jeremy Dirks
    Matt Van Sloten

    We won't have a limit on non-coral vendors, so this list below is still growing

    Non-coral Vendors
    Dirk Griffin
    Booyah's Clowns
    Ocean's Wonders (plus some personal corals)
    Mermaid's Cove
    Possibly: Printed Reefing Solutions
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2017
    Bud, Dec 3, 2017
    #9
  10. stew

    stew Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

    Was Dirk around last spring fest? Seems like it's been awhile since I've seen him.
     
    stew, Dec 5, 2017
    #10
  11. Sponge

    Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Nope, Not that I remember.
     
    Sponge, Dec 5, 2017
    #11
  12. Alex Crittenden

    Alex Crittenden

    Do spouses of members have to pay to enter?
     
    Alex Crittenden, Dec 18, 2017
    #12
  13. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    That's the way we've done this in the past, if that changes for this fest we will certainly post that information
     
    Bud, Dec 18, 2017
    #13
  14. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Added:
    Printed Reefing Solutions (3D printed parts for saltwater and freshwater)
    Fiji Cube (tank manufacturer out of Twin Cities)
     
    Bud, Jan 17, 2018
    #14
  15. TNTtropical

    TNTtropical New User

    Gauging interest here in saltwater fish and invert list here. Thinking of doing a table but I want to see who is coming to the show to buy. Cheers!
     
    TNTtropical, Jan 18, 2018
    #15
  16. aussie

    aussie Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Any idea what will be raffled this spring ?
     
    aussie, Jan 23, 2018
    #16
  17. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    I can tell you one for sure, a 75G tank and stand. Working on having this be a full build, including sump, overflow, etc.
     
    Bud, Jan 23, 2018
    #17
  18. aussie

    aussie Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Any new information Bud
     
    aussie, Mar 6, 2018
    #18
  19. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    I'm cramming a ton of things in this week (life), more info next week.
     
    Bud, Mar 7, 2018
    #19
  20. Actuary

    Actuary Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I know I at least would be interested in some inverts... would like to be able to refresh my CuC without having to place an order for $100+ to get reasonable shipping somewhere.
     
    Actuary, Mar 12, 2018
    #20
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