Buckeye Reef Expo & Swap - Perrysburg, OH (March 18, 2018)

[Bucknutz]

The Buckeye Reef Coral Expo & Swap will be on March 18, 2017.

Buckeye Reef Expo is the fastest growing event in Ohio and now in its 3rd year. The event is hosted by Buckeye Reef Club at the beautiful French Quarters in Perrysburg, OH. Preparations are in process to lineup speakers, vendors, raffle items, swag bags, ect. In just the second year last years event saw 500+ hobbyists, and 30 vendors from across the country. If you are a reef hobbyists in the midwest you don't want to miss this event!


When?
March 18, 2018

Where?
Holiday Inn French Quarters
10630 Fremont Pike
Perrysburg, OH 43551


Admission is $5 per person (kids 12 and under are free)


The tentative schedule for the 2018 Buckeye Reef Coral Expo & Swap is as follows:
10:00: Admission for morning speaker session
10:30-11:30: Morning Speaker Session
11:30-12:00: Early expo hall admission for morning speaker attendees
12:00: Doors open to expo hall for general admission
4:30: Event Over

Contact: [email protected] to reserve your table today.

 

[Crimsonvice]

Last year was EPIC! Count me in for sure.

 

[Crimsonvice]

@jfox @Battlecorals @Joe Knows Reefs @Reef Raft USA @Vivid Aquariums @Waterbox Aquariums @WWC @uniquecorals @FraghouseCorals

Would any of you consider being vendors at the event? It would be awesome to see you there.

 

[JBKReef]

The Buckeye Reef Coral Expo & Swap will be on March 18, 2017.

Cant wait to venture out for this... just a heads up a quick edit in the title is needed. Unless we're going back to the future style for this...

 

[Bucknutz]

Can a mod please edit the title in this thread to be 2018?

 

[Bucknutz]

Last year was lots of fun the night before. Hopefully everyone can comment here on how nice the venue/hotel is.

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Join us Saturday night of the expo for drinks, live entertainment, and fun. The hotel is the same location of the Expo.

http://www.hifq.com

Call and book your room quick as it will sell out quick. Tell them you're with Buckeyereef and rooms will be $107.

 

[that Reef Guy]

If you have Never Been to a Frag Swap Before Check out this Video from a previous swap to get an idea of all the fun that you will have

Vendors from around the country come to sell coral (much of which are the amazing brightly colored corals that you see online).

It is also a great way to meet old friends and make new friends that are in the hobby.

You will find the hottest Zoanthids, Acros, Acans, Chalices, Mushrooms, etc. all at great prices!

 

[that Reef Guy]

Here is the "Facebook Event Page" for the Swap.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1584039744989943/?active_tab=discussion

Click "Going" Under the Big Black & White Picture from Last Years Frag Swap at the Top of the Page to Let Everyone Know You Plan on Attending

You will also Receive Updates and Reminders about the Swap if you Click "Going"

Invite all Your Friends Too so they Can Join In on This Awesome Frag Swap

 

[that Reef Guy]

EVERYONE Please Remember to Mark "Going" or "Interested" on the Buckeye Reef Coral Expo & Frag Swap (Toledo, Ohio) Facebook Event Page.

It will help us get a good idea of how many people we should expect to come to the Frag Swap so we can plan accordingly.

Also, Please "Share" the Event on Your Facebook Page or any Reefing Facebook Groups that you are in as it will Help Get the Word Out about this Awesome Frag Swap.

Lastly, Please "Invite" any Reefing Friends that you have on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1584039744989943/?active_tab=discussion

Click on the Facebook Link Above for More Info.

 

[that Reef Guy]

This Frag Swap is Going to Be Awesome !!!!

I Can't Wait

 

[that Reef Guy]

 

[that Reef Guy]

Vendor Map

 

[that Reef Guy]

VENDOR LIST

Acrylic Creations
Aqua Culture
Aquarium Masterminds
AZNnutty Saltwater Connections (Frost)
Booyah's Clownfish
Cherry Corals
CJ Corals
Coral Reef
Coral Reef Connection
DC Aquaculture
Eye Candy Coral
Insane Coral
Just Pretty Coral
Kolb's Corals
LaBo's Aquatics
Lighthouse Corals
Matt's Corals
Mermaid's Cove
Mistress Corals
MT Reefs
Phantom Reefing
Premium Aquatics
Premium Polyps
Reef Tech
Schnab's
Spike's Corals
Summit City Corals
Sweet Frag
Taherman
The Zoanthid Garden
West Mariculture
Wise Corals

 

[that Reef Guy]

A Few Frag Swap Tips for Both Newbies and Veterans


1. Don't Forget Cash. Some Vendors will Take Credit Cards, but Others are Cash Only (Even if a Vendor Accepts Credit Card They Will Prefer Cash Because They Will Not Have to Pay Credit Card Fees).

2. Bring a Small Portable Cooler to Store the Corals that you Bought In.

3. Admission is $5 (Kids 12 and Under are FREE).

4. Doors Open at 12:00 Noon and the Swap Ends at 4:30 PM

5. Be Aware of How Much Time You Take Talking to a Vendor if what Your Discussing Doesn't Involve Buying Something. Vendors are Very Helpful and Knowledgeable and Most Will Try to Help You, but Please be Conscious of the Fact that Vendors are There to Sell and Not to Explain How to Rid Your Tank of Nuisance Algae (For Example).

 

[Bucknutz]

The 2018 Buckeye Reef Expo Speaker will be...

 

[that Reef Guy]

The 2018 Buckeye Reef Expo Speaker will be...

That is Awesome !!!!!!!!

I Wonder What He Will Be Speaking About?

 

[Crimsonvice]

Cant wait for this! Wish some of the vendors mentioned above would have jumped in on this. Would have liked to see them there.

 

[that Reef Guy]

Cant wait for this! Wish some of the would have jumped in on this. Would have liked to see them there.

Which Vendors are you Referring to when you say "vendors mentioned above" ?

 

[Bucknutz]

We are now excepting donations for the raffle.

This years raffle proceeds at the 2018 Expo (March 18, 2018) will be 100% donated to non-profit Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory.

Total raised in 2017: $2,226

http://www.buckeyereef.com/forums/index.php?/topic/9049-2018-buckeye-reef-expo-raffle/

 

[Crimsonvice]

Which Vendors are you Referring to when you say "vendors mentioned above" ?

Sorry I missed this. I was refering to the vendors mentioned in post #3.

@jfox @Battlecorals @Joe Knows Reefs @Reef Raft USA @Vivid Aquariums @Waterbox Aquariums @WWC @uniquecorals @FraghouseCorals

Would any of you consider being vendors at the event? It would be awesome to see you there.