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

Discussion in 'GIRS Events & Fests' started by Greater Iowa Reef Society, Nov 26, 2017.

Spring Fest 2018
Posted By Bud

Iowa State Fairgrounds: 4-H Exhibits Building
4-H Exhibits Building, Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 11:30 AM
(ends Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 03:00 PM)
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  1. Nov 26, 2017 #1
    Greater Iowa Reef Society Iowa

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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!!!​
     
  2. Nov 26, 2017 #2
    Barrett Urbandale, IA

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    I can’t wait
     
  3. Nov 26, 2017 #3
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    TNT Corals, please and Thank You.
     
  4. Nov 26, 2017 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Fixed!
     
  5. Nov 26, 2017 #5
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Thanks Bud@
     
  6. Nov 26, 2017 #6
    Dan peterson Kewanee, IL

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    where do I find table info?
     
  7. Nov 26, 2017 #7
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    We'll be posting more info over the next couple weeks
     
  8. Nov 30, 2017 #8
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    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
     
  9. Dec 3, 2017 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    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
  10. Dec 5, 2017 #10
    stew Ankeny, IA

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

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    Nope, Not that I remember.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2017 #12
    Alex Crittenden West Des Moines, IA

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    Do spouses of members have to pay to enter?
     
  13. Dec 18, 2017 #13
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    That's the way we've done this in the past, if that changes for this fest we will certainly post that information
     
  14. Jan 17, 2018 #14
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Added:
    Printed Reefing Solutions (3D printed parts for saltwater and freshwater)
    Fiji Cube (tank manufacturer out of Twin Cities)
     
  15. Jan 18, 2018 #15
    TNTtropical Tama, IA

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    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!
     
  16. Jan 23, 2018 #16
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Any idea what will be raffled this spring ?
     
  17. Jan 23, 2018 #17
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I can tell you one for sure, a 75G tank and stand. Working on having this be a full build, including sump, overflow, etc.
     
  18. Mar 6, 2018 #18
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Any new information Bud
     
  19. Mar 7, 2018 #19
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I'm cramming a ton of things in this week (life), more info next week.
     
  20. Mar 12, 2018 #20
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    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.
     
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