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Spring Fest [May 21, 2022] Spring Fest 2022: Reefing USA in WDM! (Fox Brewing Company)

Discussion in 'News, Events & Fests' started by Greater Iowa Reef Society, Mar 19, 2022.

Spring Fest 2022: Reefing USA in WDM!
Posted By Bud

Fox Brewing Company
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 11:30 AM
(ends Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 04:00 PM)
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  1. Greater Iowa Reef Society

    Greater Iowa Reef Society Become a GIRS Member! GIRS Member

    Reefing USA is coming to Iowa!

    This post will be updated with more information as it comes in.

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    Save the Date!!
    May 21st, 2022

    Time
    11:30am - 12 Noon: Early entry for GIRS Members only
    All you need is your forum username or email address for entry

    12 Noon - 4pm: Open to all

    Location
    Fox Brewing Company
    https://www.foxbrewco.com/
    103 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    This is on the south side of Railroad Ave in West Des Moines, just west of Valley Junction

    See the map below. We are going to be using the Brew Floor as well as the Mezzanine.

    Cost
    FREE
    (Technically there is a minimum per-hour bar charge...but their beer is really good so that's not likely to be a problem....)

    Food & Drinks
    Craft Beer from Fox Brewing Company available for purchase at venue
    Additional Food & Drinks available at The Hall next door

    Vendors

    Eye Candy Corals
    Eye Candy Coral
    Home - Eye Candy Corals

    Aquatic Touch LLC
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    Aquatic Touch

    Shady Reefs
    Shady Reefs

    7F Reef USA
    7F Reef USA
    7F REEF USA - The premier choice for Reefers

    Reef Donkey Corals
    Reef Donkey Corals
    Reef Donkey Corals

    Law's Tropical Garden
    Law’s Tropical Garden

    ColorAddict Corals

    Nori Vossen Art
    Nori Vossen Art
    NoriVossenArt | Etsy

    Note: Another event is in the works for local hobbyists and businesses at a later date (late spring/early summer)

    DOOR PRIZES / GOODIE BAGS
    The first 100 people through the door will receive a goodie bag, which will include a FREE FRAG!

    Giveaways
    Tickets will be handed out to all attendees for FREE
    Drawing will take place about 1/2 way through the show, or around 2:00
    See posts in this thread for additional giveaway info

    Map
    Google maps API changed up their system so for now here's a map.

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    Greater Iowa Reef Society, Mar 19, 2022
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  2. IowaDiver

    IowaDiver Well-Known ReefKeeper

    I better buy my frags before I start drinking, or I may end up with more frags than will fit in the tank.
     
    IowaDiver, Mar 19, 2022
    #2
  3. Nik

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

    Right!
     
    Nik, Mar 19, 2022
    #3
  4. stew

    stew Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

    Buy more than my budget - only if l'm alone.
     
    stew, Mar 20, 2022
    #4
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  5. MillerTimeISU

    MillerTimeISU

    Awesome can't wait!
     
    MillerTimeISU, Mar 21, 2022
    #5
  6. Dave

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Looks like a great venue!
     
    Dave, Mar 22, 2022
    #6
  7. Cameron

    Cameron

    great venue, but no raffle. Can't have it all I guess.
     
    Cameron, Mar 29, 2022
    #7
  8. Bud

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

    There will be giveaways / door prizes, so don't give up hope for good prizes quite yet
     
    Bud, Mar 30, 2022
    #8
  9. DangerJ

    DangerJ Well-Known ReefKeeper

    My flight back from NYC lands at noon that day....might be rolling my suitcase through the venue. Thanks for getting this set up guys!
     
    DangerJ, Mar 30, 2022
    #9
  10. Sink_or_Swim

    Sink_or_Swim

    Can't wait!
     
    Sink_or_Swim, Apr 5, 2022
    #10
  11. xroads

    xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    What kind of club event is this if club members cant even have booths anymore?
     
    xroads, Apr 12, 2022
    #11
  12. Bud

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

    Craig, this is a different event that we are trying out. This is not setting a precedent for all events moving forward. Also in the event description you will note that we are planning another event for hobbyists.

    More information will be coming later this week, this is going to be a really great event!
     
    Bud, Apr 12, 2022
    #12
  13. covey

    covey

    Are we allowed to swap in the parking lot. IE post items for sale in the sell and trade and finish the deal at the event?
     
    covey, Apr 26, 2022
    #13
  14. Bud

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

    That's never really been "disallowed" - so yes
     
    Bud, Apr 27, 2022
    #14
  15. covey

    covey

    Any preview of what the vendors will be there or what will be available?
     
    covey, May 1, 2022
    #15
  16. Bud

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

    Yes - sorry I've had a hectic couple of weeks, but here's the current infographic:

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    Bud, May 2, 2022
    #16
  17. Kurtis

    Kurtis New User

    I’ve never been to an event like this before but I’m beyond excited to check this out. How do we gain early access?
     
    Kurtis, May 6, 2022
    #17
  18. Bud

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

    Sorry...this post was stuck in the moderation queue and I only now just caught that.

    We'll have a member list at the door so all you have to do is know your username and/or email address associated with your GIRS account and show up
     
    Bud, May 18, 2022
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  19. Bud

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

    Reefing USA has a bunch of goodies for the giveaway about halfway through the show - here are some of them

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    Bud, May 19, 2022
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  20. Bud

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

    Nori Vossen Art will be at the show, she's going to have the entire mezzanine level of Fox Brewing to herself!

    Nori Vossen Art

    It'll look something like this...

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    here's a few samples of her artwork

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    Here's a video feature of her from Aquashella Chicago 2021

     
    Bud, May 19, 2022
    #20
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