Edmonton FragFest 2011 - The Trilogy ***Sunday September 11th, Noon - 5pm***

[paddyob]

If I may make some sort of suggestion.

Last year I came down and bought nothing.

The turn out was amazing, but, everyone stood around talking IN the store. It was next to impossible to walk through the shop, let alone see what was in the tanks. The crowd in the store was so big, I just left. Empty handed.

The aisles are too small for crowds of chatters and shoppers.

Is there a way to perhaps set up some sort of lounge area outside? Or encourage those who have made purchases, or those who are not, to make their way out to a lounge area? It might help with an extra sale or two with those of us who have issues being packed like sardines.. no pun intended lol.


Just a thought.

Patrick

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Patrick,

I know that was an issue. We are talking to the lounge next door to see if they will be open, if not we may try to get access to use their patio.

If not, I'll be hitting Lenny up for a few more tables, and chairs.

Ken

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by BlueWorldAquatic

Patrick,

I know that was an issue. We are talking to the lounge next door to see if they will be open, if not we may try to get access to use their patio.

If not, I'll be hitting Lenny up for a few more tables, and chairs.

Ken

Great!

[ALang]

Well, to be fair, we were milling about lots outside as well.
But things usually gets more interesting inside, as people were fighting (almost) over frags and fish! People we haven't meet, and now we know, due to their name tags...

I don't have an extra till or you may use it, Ken.
As for the tables and chairs, they should be fine. Maybe you can pick up the Air Bounce for me, as well, as Tim's poor van will be stuffed with my stuff. Or we can drop it off, but then you don't have much room at the back, either.

Am very excited. Esp about all those frags hiding at the store that I cannot have access to!!!

I personally have lots to sell, in the forms of small equipments, maybe a Aqua Medic Kalk stirrer (if I don't hear from BlackVirus19 soon), some small tanks etc...More mushrooms, leathers, Xenias, LPS, lots of freshwater canister filters, air pumps...

[Kevotron]

So what time does this madness start ?? I have to work that day.. hoping I can be sneaky and be there in the AM to get my shopping done b4 work :P

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Offically it starts at 12 noon. But we will be there as early as 10am or so.

I want to make it quite clear, this is not a BWA thing, or an Edmonton vs Calgary thingy.

We started this 3 years ago because we noticed that there was need for all of us to get together and socialize. Fence had me scared the first year when he said that only 20% of all that showed interest will attend.

This event is for all hobbiest, freshwater, saltwater, old, young & ugly.

Any and all commerial business are welcome to display their wares. All I ask is a donation of approximately $100 for your table for draws for the attendees.

Unfortunately last year I approached many vendors, a lot showed interest, but when the time came closer no they didn't show up. That is why we decided to let the vendors contact us.

Ken - BWA

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Please to announce that The Reef Shoppe, and Red Coral Edmonton will be attending the frag fest.

Doug for his donation of captive bred clownfish.

I may also put up a pair or 2 of Herberts siblings (Darwins) for a door prize or draw with proceeds going to the Edmonton Food Bank.

Ken