Announcing: Fargo Frag Swap 2013

[cdness]

On January 12th 2013, Fargo will be hosting the Fargo Frag Swap 2013 organized by the local reef club Red River Valley Reefers.

This will be the first frag swap in a very long time to be hosted in Fargo, ND. The market has changed in the past years where saltwater tanks are much more common in households and businesses in the area. We feel a frag swap will be able to bring new and exciting livestock and products to the area which will boost the hobby even more and open up new opportunities for businesses and hobbyists to market their products and frags.

Date: January 12th 2013
Time: Noon - 5:00 pm
Location: Paradox Event Center, 26 Roberts Street, Fargo, ND

I will try keep this thread up-to-date, but for the most up-to-date announcements please see the following post on RRVR: http://redrivervalleyreefers.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1625

If you are interested in being a part of this event, there are a few different ways to be involved. I am open to discussing options that would be the best fit for you to be a part of this milestone opportunity. I have some options outlined in a PDF file which I can send to you which includes information on how to become a vendor at the event as well as some sponsorship opportunities.

Did I mention that both the admission to the event and the vendor spaces are FREE?

You can contact me anytime at my email address cdness at gmail dot com or through this forum via post or PM.

Current event flier is below:

 

[revsgirl]

Have a good one!!

 

[revhtree]

Sounds like fun!

 

[cdness]

Rev, Want to come up to Fargo and have a Reef2Reef booth?

 

[cdness]

Still looking to fill the final vendor places! If anyone is interested feel free to contact me and I can forward more information!

Thanks!
Curtis Ness

 

[cdness]

Vendor spaces are FULL. If a vendor would like to be put on the waiting list we will add you and let you know if someone has to back out. Otherwise if there are any others who would like to contribute to the event via product promotions please feel free to contact me. This will be a wonderful event so all are welcome to participate.

If anyone is around the area check out my build thread. I will have frags of most of my stuff there as a fundraiser for the event. We have a great list of vendors as well. Stay tuned for the updated flier. If you would like a high res version of the flier let me know. Feel free to print it our and advertise in your area for us.

 

[cdness]

The date is getting closer! We have a full array of vendors and sponsors. Check out the below info!

Fargo Frag Swap is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/FargoFragSwap

Here is the official flier as well:

I am working on finalizing one last vendor and they will be included on the second printing. If you would like a higher res pdf to use to print and spread the word please let me know and I'll send you one. We need all the advertising assistance we can get!

Also help generate some buzz by liking our facebook page and sharing the event with your friends.

 

[cdness]

Two more vendors have been added at the last minute and will be worked into the flier. Chris from Evolution LED Lights and Reef Koi Corals will be joining us as well as Mike from The Coral Shop! I will have a new version of the flier available soon.


Also introducing Receipt Rewards! Every attendee will be receiving a FREE raffle ticket. In addition to that free ticket additional ones can be earned. For all receipts brought in with at least $50 in goods (shipping not included) from a participating vendor, you can earn another free raffle ticket. One ticket per receipt and the receipts can be from any time between December 1 2012 to the day of the event.

 

[cdness]

Another new flier. Edited for the new vendors added to the list:

A PDF is available by request if you would like to print some out at a higher resolution.

The date is coming up quick. Be sure to check out the Facebook page and like the posts. Share them as well to help spread the news of the event.

Thank you to all vendors, supporters and those willing to help spread the word of the event!

 

[cdness]

Less than 2 weeks away!

 

[cdness]

We made the front page of the Advanced Aquarist website! The Fargo Frag Swap 2013 is getting around!


Advanced Aquarist — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog


Fargo Frag Swap 2013, January 12 — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog


Within the posting is the write up of the second press release that was sent out to all local newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, and blog sites.

 

[cdness]

The Fargo Frag Swap 2013 has been featured in the FM Extra Newspaper:

Also over 500 information pamphlets have been printed and folded...