FragFest II 2010, the return...
 

I know this is quite early for us to be thinking about this, but need a earlier lead time to make this event an even larger event that last year.

I have already started canvasing other CanReef and Local sponsers for the event.

Like last year, all local stores are invited to attend, as long as they supply a contribution to the sponsers table which will be raffled out to attendees.

Please help make this a success like last year.

Without the marine community there is no FragFest.

KEN - BWA

FRAG FEST 2010!!!!!!!!!!

:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

frag fest?? whats all this about and what does a guy got to do to attend?

Use the search function to find lastyears thread I beleive its under the edmonton section.

FragFest 2010
 

After a talk with a few of the "Edmonton Reefers" over the weekend, we are going to set a rough date for this year’s event for the last Sunday in August. August 29, 2010.

I have and will be canvassing all of last year’s supporters, and will be approaching other LFS in Alberta, all are welcome.

For the sponsors, just like last year the only requirement to the sponsors is supply a few items for the draws, either than that you will get equal billing and table space.

For the attendee's, the only requirement is to bring a healthy appetite, and have fun.

Maybe I can talk the AI fish to come out and entertain the children.

I am hoping this will be much more organized than last year.

Ken - BWA

:Banane44: I can't wait!!

didn,t you just spend all your money!!!!!!!!!!

Lol, no, just bought some chemipure. I'll have to save some funds for August though :mrgreen:

fragfest 2010
 

dang why so long from now?...... lol count me in will start saving $ :mrgreen::lol: i like this hobby.....LMAO!!!!

Gives people time to start frags, so they can sell and use that $$$ to get frags from others.

Ken

Hmmmm, thinking I should frag a bit.

I am in the process of setting up a frag "Grow OP" in Soda's old home. Start bringing some exotics to give away at the Fest.

Any donations? You will be compensated for them.

Ken - BWA

Oh, Oh, Oh, I am coming. :biggrin: Can't wait. :wink:

Leah,

I hope you can make it. Last year we have people from Calgary, Lethbridge, Atabasca, Grande Prairie, Peace River, and Red Deer.

Was fun watching people meet for the first time in real life, that have been friends online for years.

But that is part of what the "FragFest" was for, to bring the hobbiest together.

Ken - BWA

:biggrin1:
Oh, no, no, no...I will not miss it this year, besides you need some people from B.C. to tell you crazy people that we have way nicer winters in B.C. :wink::boink:

aug.28th would be better. lol

I would consider Saturday if there was enough demand.

Ken

I 2nd the Saturday! LOL then Sunday we can all go to the sponsors stores and spend more $$$!! (assuming they're open!)

hehehe, why not shop on Saturday then FragFest sunday then. :idea:


I am trying to get the bar to open on the day of our meet too this year.

Ken

Re: FragFest II 2010, the return...
 

Foods on me Ken!
Hopefully Ill be around this year to cook

totally in for this! it would be a perfect time for me to frag my zoos and 2 birdsnests and possibly some green acro as well for sale or trade

That'd be cool. If that happens here's my prediction, reefers + :drinking: = :shocked: I spent how much more than I was supposed to ??? :faint: Or maybe that's just how it'd turn out in my case :lol:

I was going to ask, but I know you are still quite busy with your new daughter.

I knew you would offer though. Glad you were able to just attend for a bit,
Ken

FragFest II 2010, the return...**Event Date Poll**
 

I have been asked by a few customers and users on Canreef if I would consider the previous Saturday. So I thought I would let the users decide on the date.

Either Saturday August 28th or Sunday Augus 29th

These are some of the things to consider;
Parking on Saturday will be limited, whereas Sunday we have the whole parking lot to use.
The bar is open on Saturday, but not Sunday (they may consider Sunday for this event)

I will let people vote until May 8th on these dates. If anyone has any other reasons for either date please don't hesitate to post them.

Ken - BWA

I tried looking up last years event, but didn't find the "where"
So...Where is the event held?
Thanks!

At Blue World Aquatics in Edmonton, 5544 Calgary Trail.

I will attend for homegrownreef.com
Donations of 5 of each Phytoplankton 16Oz and F/2 Growing medium will be joining me for the sponsors table.

We had it in our parking lot last year.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...light=fragfest from last year.

Ken - BWA

How the heck did I miss this thread until now!!!!!!!!??????!!!!!!!!

Last years was awesome and I can't wait for this years :mrgreen:

If people want to see pic.'s of last years, the link Ken provided above has pic.'s on pages 7 and 8.

And Leah I really hope you can make it, it would be great to meet you :biggrin:

Looks like fun! Thanks for the info and the link! I think I have ADD, didn't look far enough when I looked! LOL Can't wait for the end of August!!

Hey Laurie,

It's quite funny when you meet an online friend for the first time huh?

Ken

I will be there this year to buy many frags, looking forward to meeting everyone.

Either day would work for me but having the parking lot all to our self's would be more beneficial. So my vote is for the Sunday.

Was a fun time last year, back this year for sure....

i can make either day as long as the sun isnt shining too hot lol. Why do you always plan this in the middle of riding season?

Uhm.... I have no real answer to that, except the middle of riding season is the kickoff to the marine season.

Ken

Count me in for Sunday Ken. Bring frags if you can everybody. It was great last year. I sold over 20 frags last year in about an hour. I brought zoas and accompanied them with photographs taken just before the event. Gives everyone a chance to see what they look like under normal conditions.

Yes it is great meeting people, funny thing is that I've meet a lot of them at your store :lol:

That was our main outlook for the business when I took over. A community based store that the people can hang out in without pressure of someone always trying to sell you something.

I don't know how many of you help us out when it gets busy too, even with some rolling up their sleeves. The community support is unbelievable, and we appreciate every bit of it.

Ken - BWA