What other shows to attend?

[Reefinometry]

Besides Reef A Palooza and MACNA, what other shows around the country are worth checking out? I don't mind flying out to shows or traveling, just want to get an idea from everyone about the other shows that draw a good group of vendors?

 

[Dirk Griffin]

Chicago Aquatic Experience-3 days of fresh, salt and reef displays
Frag Farmers Market-Storrs, Ct is the largest 1 day show in attendance and number of vendors in the country
Florida Frag swaps, Tampa, Westin and other towns are decent
Houston, Buffalo & Chicago all just had a great events
Many, many others are also very good. There is a current list of events on the 'Reef related events and frag swap list' on here on R2R.
Take a look, something there should tweak your interest and schedule

 

[Reefinometry]

Chicago Aquatic Experience-3 days of fresh, salt and reef displays
Frag Farmers Market-Storrs, Ct is the largest 1 day show in attendance and number of vendors in the country
Florida Frag swaps, Tampa, Westin and other towns are decent
Houston, Buffalo & Chicago all just had a great events
Many, many others are also very good. There is a current list of events on the 'Reef related events and frag swap list' on here on R2R.
Take a look, something there should tweak your interest and schedule

Thanks for the quick detailed response!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Click on this Link for all the Frag Swaps in the Country

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/2017-frag-swaps-show-schedule.269003/page-3

 

[that Reef Guy]

Lansing, Michigan (February)
- 55 Tables
- Over 950 People Attended (Not Including Kids)
- Big Names like Jason Fox and Cherry Corals Sell Corals at this Frag Swap

 

[Opus]

Depends on what you are looking for in the show. If you want manufacturers then MACNA and Reef a Palooza are your best bets. If you are going for just frag browsing then most of the ones in the big cities are probably good. If you are wanting to see a certain vendor then you will probably have to go to a certain region. Most of the big names other than Jason Fox don't really travel very far unless it is a national show. Many years ago most of them would hit the smaller shows but now with live sales generating such large $$$ for them there is no need.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Chicago Aquatic Experience in November is a lot of fun. If you like the fresh side of things too. Cool shrimp and fish contests along with planted tank contests. Good raffles too.