MAX II ("Marine Aquarium Expo") coming to Southern California April 3-5, 2009 @ OCFEC

[MadMax]

Please visit the MAX Web site at: http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/

 

[MadMax]

 

[oceanparadise1]

Thats awsome i wonder if it is coming to ny ever?

 

[MadMax]

Thats awsome i wonder if it is coming to ny ever?

We are exploring the possibility of doing an East Coast MAX.

We would love to hear suggestions for an appropriate venue and/or location.

Somewhere with a large concentration of hobbyists is a must

 

[revhtree]

Atlanta would be an awesome place and another would be Chattanooga Tn. Anywhere in that area would be great as there are tons of reefers within a couple hundred miles in all directions.

I'll help you coordinate it if it's in Chattanooga. Beautiful city, many hotels, awesome convention center, aquarium, and tons of sights to see. Right on the river, minor league baseball, beautiful mountains, etc...

http://www.chattanoogafun.com/

http://www.chattanooga.gov/

 

[oceanparadise1]

o MAN ROCHESTER!!!! You could use the blue cross arena TONS of people here, DO IT lol!!!!

 

[MadMax]

o MAN ROCHESTER!!!! You could use the blue cross arena TONS of people here, DO IT lol!!!!

We are currentlly researching possible locations for a late 2009 MAX outside of California. We would consider those locations that have:
a) a strong and motivated club following
b) a concetrated population of hobbyists to support an attendance in excess of 1,500
c) an appropriate venue to house a professional event such as MAX

We would glady accept formal proposals from members of the board who feel their club fit the bill of requirements above.

 

[ahayes13]

anyone know if there are any expos that come to the tampa area???

 

[MadMax]

anyone know if there are any expos that come to the tampa area???

Amanda,
we are seriously looking into Miami as a possibility too. Do you belong to any of the clubs out there?

 

[MadMax]

Latest Announcements for MAX

Hi Everyone.
We'd like to announce a few things regarding the MAX show:

1) We have an entirely new website for Marine Aquarium Expo; please check out all the different links and pages of information now provided about the show:

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/



2) We have now finished the official "Speaker's Schedule" for Marine Aquarium Expo...The days and times are as follows:

Eric Borneman: Saturday, April 4 @ 12:30 PM

Tullio Dell Aquila: Saturday, April 4 @ 2:00 PM

Joseph Yaiullo: Saturday, April 4 @ 3:30 PM

Bob Fenner: Sunday, April 5 @ 12:30 PM

Marc Levenson: Sunday, April 5 @ 2:00 PM

Adam Blundell: Sunday, April 5 @ 3:30 PM

3) We have a SUPER Grand Prize worth over $12,000 to give away!

300 Gallon Starfire Complete Reef-Ready System:

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/at...le/raffle.html


Don't forget, MAX is just around the corner now!


"MARINE AQUARIUM EXPO" (MAX)

APRIL 4 and 5, 2009 Noon - 6:00 PM

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(Perfect time and place to take a family vacation! Don't forget to check out the heavily-discounted hotel deals on our website)

 

[MadMax]

Hello ladies and Gents,

Presale Tickets for the upcoming Marine Aquarium Expo April 3-5, 2009are finally HERE! Simply visit one of our three participating Local Fish Stores to purchase now and avoid the lines and crowds at the door.

1) “Ocean Blue†in Orange

2) “OC Aquatics†in Huntington Beach

3) “Aquarium in Motion†in Corona


Adult Tickets are only $10 each and Child's Tickets are absolutely FREE!
(Limit of upto two child's tickets per paid adult ticket)

AND each presale ticket includes a FREE Raffle Ticket (distributed at the show) good for either the Saturday or Sunday drawing.


Click here to see our raffle page: http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/attendee/attandeemain.html

Coming from Out of State?

We do offer mail service for those purchasing 4 or more Adult Tickets
For those who wish to purchase via mail, please PayPal $10 per Adult ticket to:
[email protected]

Be sure to include in the comments box:
1) Your name
2) E-mail address
3) Full Mailing address of where you want the tickets sent
4) # of children's tickets needed, if any (limit of two per adult ticket)

You should receive your tickets within 7 working days.

Thank You for your participation and support!

Kevin

 

[MadMax]

Hi Everyone,
Please be informed that all booth sales for Marine Aquarium Expo will cease at 11:59pm Sunday, March 15, 2009. We will accept new booking up until that date and time, however as of March 16 we will lock the floorplan and consolodate any unsold booths into other uses.

If anyone is thinking of signing up for MAX, now is your last chance to register for the LARGEST aquarium event in North America:
http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/EXHIBITORS/floorplan/Floorplan.html

IMPORTANT:
Please be aware that there will be significant security measures upgraded this year.
1) "piggy backing" (sharing a booth space) will NOT be tolerated without officially registering with show management and paying applicable fees. If you want to sell at the Marine Aquarium Expo you must book your own booth.

2) No one will be allowed access to the building prior to the show without a valid exhibitor's badge. "Helpers" and "Volunteers" will not gain access to the building without a badge from a legitimate exhibitor; if you are not on the list, you will have to wait outside in line with all other attendees.

3) MAX is a very family-oriented event. For the safety and serentity of our attendees, anyone displaying rude, obnoxious, and/or intoxicated behavior will be either warned or asked to leave the building entirely. Management reserves all rights and authority (and delegation of such authority to all staff members) to control the event as needed.


Thank you to everyone who is participating in this great event!

Kevin Adams

 

[FaviaFreak]

We are exploring the possibility of doing an East Coast MAX.

We would love to hear suggestions for an appropriate venue and/or location.

Somewhere with a large concentration of hobbyists is a must

Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, NY (East End of Long Island) you have a population density in the Metro NYC area of 12-13 million people

Atlantis definitely has the capability of being able to accommodate a function like that

 

[MadMax]

Max is this weekend!!! April 3-5, 2009 at oc fair & event center in costa mesa, ca

Ladies and Gents, can you believe it is that time again!

Marine Aquarium Expo is at the OC Fair & Event Center April 3-5, 2009
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (enter from Arlington drive and gate #8)

Friday*, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
(*note: Friday is open only to business professionals and closed to the general public)


Admission to the Marine Aquarium Expo is only $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and FREE for children 12 and under! (Parking is $5 at the gate)


- the FIRST “Hybrid” consumer-trade show in our entire industry!
- the SECOND Annual event here at the Orange County Fair & Event Center
- the LARGEST aquatics consumer show in all of North America!
- the GREATEST participation by both exhibitors and attendees!


Here is our complete line up of exhibitors for the 2009 marine Aquarium Expo:

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/EXHIBITORS/VENDORS/VENDORS.html


Included in the above lineup are over TWENTY (20) LIVE GOODS DEALERS just waiting to offer you incredible deals on FRAGS, CORALS, and other LIVESTOCK:

Here are the live stock dealers:

- Aquarium in Motion
- Boston Aqua Farms
- Cherry Corals
- Choice Coral
- Dirk's Reef
- Exotic Aquarium
- Fish n' Frags
- HiDef Corals
- Lighthouse Aquatics
- Midwest Saltwater
- Mobile Aquatics
- Ocean Blue
- O.C. Aquatic
- Reefkoi Corals
- Reefski's Corals
- Seahorse Aquatics
- Vivid Aquariums
- West Coast Reefer
- Wet Thumb Frags
- ZoaNuts.com
- EIGHT club booths

Here are the SPEAKERS:
1) Eric Borneman Saturday @ 12:30pm
2) Joseph Yaiullo Saturday @ 2:00pm
3) Tullio Dell Aquila Saturday @ 3:30pm
4) Bob Fenner Sunday @ 12:30pm
5) Mark Levenson Sunday @ 2:00pm
6) Adam Blundell Sunday @ 3:30pm

5:00pm both Saturday and Sunday:
LARGEST RAFFLE of Aquarium Goods you’ve ever seen in your entire life!

PREMIER GRAND PRIZE: (drawing is at 5:45pm on Sunday) is valued at $12,000!

300 Gallon Starfire Aquarium system with LED/MH/T5 light hood, sump, pump, and custom furniture, donated to Marine Aquarium Expo by Marineland & Instant Ocean


This NEW AND JUST ADDED:

Children’s “Fin-Zone”, to include:
- 8-foot children’s Touch Tank
- drawing, games, music, & more
- Aquarium of the Pacific exhibit
- 4-H club exhibit
- Prizes, Prizes, and more Prizes
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Things for your “Significant Other” to do while you attend the Marine Aquarium Expo:
1) “Sugarplum Festival Arts and crafts” next door in building 10 & Free admission
2) “OC Market Place” Largest Swap Meet in California and LOTS of great vendors
3) “Anatolian Cultures and Foods Festival” happening in the festival fields
4) “Giant Paintball Park” in the Grandstand Arena
5) FOOD and FOOD and more FOOD! (Beer and other beverages available)



Bring the entire family to spend the whole day at this tremendous, world-class event!

http://www.marineaquariumexpo.com/

 

[dbarker]

I vote for Atlanta, Atlanta, Atlanta!

 

[zoous]

That looks like one awesome event!!! I vote NYC.