spring fest 2013?

Just wobdering if ur going to be a vendor what will u have there

 

yah it's going to be april 6th at central campus in des moines iowa. I don't know what the sq footage is going to be like but then again I dont know what other vendors we have lines up already. What company are you/represent? I can get your space reserved soon, I will start building the page in the next month. Please email me or beckerj3 with any questions regarding Spring Fest! we'll get ya in there!

 

send a pm to "JB" and see if he can help you out with that. I'll send you information about registering and putting down a deposit for your space when we get that hammered out here in the next couple months.

 

Spring Fest at Central Campus?? SNAP! Sounds AWESOME!!!

 

nice, i will wait till april to see the 70+ acans one of my fav corals.

 

Hell yes it's going to be awesome! lol

 

Are there written guidelines anywhere for hobbyists who plan on selling? Such as: how & when to reserve a table(s), does one bring his/her SW, is there a size limit for tanks, does one bring his/her signage, things like that? New members may begin to think about selling at the SF soon....... :=0)

 

they don't get their spots before I do!!!!! I sat out during FF so I could run the show, missed out on a payday! That hurts! lol


I'll see if we can get some guidelines written up.

 

Thanks Andy! Is there a tank size restriction? Jeanette and I usually share and I wondered if a 30g can be used?

 

How's the guidelines coming Andy?

 

Forgot all about it! I've had a lot going on. I will do this TODAY!

 

The guidelines for the last couple of years for a hobbyist table are 1 cube or rectangular 30 gallon or smaller tank. I have not heard anyone discuss any changes to this - so that's what we will continue with this year.

 

I agree, I was just thinking of writing up some quick guidelines for hobbyists on dealing with customers, when to arrive and set up, what supplies they should bring etc. I thought it would be a useful addition to our library of documents, something we can link hobby sellers to when were making fest announcements

 

Thanks Jeanette and Andy, I look forward to reading what you write up :+0)

 

here's what I've come up with:


Hobbyist Fest Guidelines:

This document is meant to aid you in planning and timing your busy day at . Fest!

Hobbyists, please remember you are attending an event with professional vendors. You are expected to be punctual and professional!

Arrive at least 1 hour ahead of opening time! Preferably more, setting up and getting things to settle is important for your presentation and pocket book!

Hobbyists are limited to a single 30 gallon tank and a single table.

Each table includes admission for one person, any additional tag-alongs or other hobbyists sharing the table must pick up additional admission fees.

It’s a good idea to bring activated carbon because it improves clarity and lighting on your corals, and absorbs chemical toxins corals secrete when agitated or when in competition with other corals.

The following items are also things you should probably bring:

-towels (2 to 4 minimum)

-bagging supplies (bags and rubberbands, or ziplocks)

-change! Extra 5’s, 10’s, and 20’s (or be prepared to make nice “round” deals until you bolster your cash supply)

-cash/change box

-super glue for reattaching corals to discs

-power strip (just in case venue runs out)

-extra water (preferably uncontaminated from coral transport)

-sharpies for marking sold corals if you need to hold something for a customer

-water pumps for water oxygenation

or

-HOT magnum or other canister filter for carbon/micron filtration and water oxygenation

-checklist or booklet to keep yourself in check with your pricing on the items you’ve brought (this is a good idea for you AND your customers although bartering is of course allowed and encouraged!)

 

critiques? additions? comments?

 

Will setup be the day before the event or day of?

 

Teri, there will be setup time available for a could hours on Friday late afternoon/evening. Also Saturday before the event as well. Times will be announced.