Trade Shows

ramabama · Apr 13, 2017

Never been but seriously considering going to Reef a Palooza. Do light, pump, etc. manufacturers sell items at these shows? If so any good deals or just normal pricing. Defiantly not reason for attending but I am in need of a few things and am curious.

reefwiser · Apr 13, 2017

You see more equipment companies at MACNA and some do sell their display units at the end of the show.

ndrwater · Apr 13, 2017

Absolutely. There are lots of deals to be had. Especially if you get stuff from vendors not wanting to take whatever home with them on the last day

ramabama said:
Never been but seriously considering going to Reef a Palooza. Do light, pump, etc. manufacturers sell items at these shows? If so any good deals or just normal pricing. Defiantly not reason for attending but I am in need of a few things and am curious.

. Lots of vendors showcasing their latest and greatest products.
Absolutely worth your time..

Ubergroover · Apr 13, 2017

reefwiser said:
You see more equipment companies at MACNA and some do sell their display units at the end of the show.

Is that a region specific or once a year type event? I would love to visit one but up here in New England I'v never known of any events like that...

reefwiser · Apr 13, 2017

MACNA moves around the country. This year is the 29th annual conference is being held in New Orleans.

prsnlty · Apr 13, 2017

Ubergroover said:
Is that a region specific or once a year type event? I would love to visit one but up here in New England I'v never known of any events like that...

MACNA is the super bowl of reefing events and it's once a year. It also changes locations each year. Reefapalooza should also be held in NY sometime this year. I'm not sure of when though

Ubergroover · Apr 13, 2017

prsnlty said:
MACNA is the super bowl of reefing events and it's once a year. It also changes locations each year. Reefapalooza should also be held in NY sometime this year. I'm not sure of when though

good to know thank you. info in the web anywhere?

ndrwater · Apr 13, 2017

Reefapaloozashow.net

It's a great show. Although I am biased because of my local affiliation, the California show in Anaheim this year is going to be epic. Orlando and New York are fantastic as well, but, the original is moving to a new location this year literally across the street from Disneyland. We are currently working in details for the OC show, and I promise it will be an event you won't want to miss...

prsnlty · Apr 13, 2017

Here's NY June 25&26 http://www.reefapaloozashow.net/newyork/

I'm going to the Orlando show May 6th

ndrwater · Apr 13, 2017

Speaking g of these shows, my favorite part is being able to meet reefers from all over the country. Last year in Orlando, my wife and I had an absolute blast talking, comparing notes, and enjoying an adult beverage at night at the resort.
Same thing in New York, and obviously here in So Cal. One of the things I am most looking forward to with the new location for the OC show is the ability to meet, hang with and talk with people you may recognise (or not) from the forums.
The new location (Anaheim Hilton) is much more centrally located for those coming in from out of town, with the ability to congregate with show goers before, during and after the show as well.