Reef-A-Palooza 2007

ReefMeister2 · #1 04/05/2007, 05:43 PM

About Reef-A-Palooza

Reef-A-Palooza is an annual event promoted by the Southern California Marine Aquarium Society (SCMAS). Now in its fourth year, RAP can best be described as an indoor marketplace where sellers, exhibitors, and hobbyists of all types can buy, sell, trade, showcase their products to the marine hobbyist community. The main purpose of RAP is to provide an enjoyable, positive atmosphere that is conducive to education and trade of both product and knowledge. As such, participating vendors range from large manufacturers, to retailers, to small livestock sellers, and participating hobbyists range from the beginner to the elite rare-species coral farmer. It is the perfect venue to showcase new products in the marine aquarium industry as well as retail products for sale. We strive to rally a diverse range of participants into the one-day event so as to present the best value and interest to everyone involved. Considering our current bookings and the popularity of previous years, we expect 60+ vendors/exhibitors and well over 1,000 attendees this year!

Reef-A-Palooza provides the perfect venue for marine aquarium hobbyists to meet fellow enthusiasts, exchange information, and trade, and learn about new products. One of our main goals at Reef-A-Palooza, and within SCMAS, is to educate and enlighten the public with the latest knowledge in marine animal husbandry skills and environmental responsibility. For instance, SCMAS fully encourages the rapid advancement and allure of coral propagation as a viable alternative to wild harvest collection practices. As such, many of our booth vendors are local hobbyists who grow their own corals specifically to sell and trade at Reef-A-Palooza and similar events. SCMAS thoroughly encourages this type of “green commerce” for both the betterment and future of our hobby, as well as the resulting benefit to the marine environment.

Southern California is one of the most prolific areas in the world for the marine hobby in terms of retail, supply, and demographics. The density of marine aquarium hobbyists living within the greater LA and Orange County area is simply phenomenal! As such, we fully leverage this advantage by properly directing resources to proactively promote Reef-A-Palooza far in advance of the actual event. Significant effort is made to advertise the event effectively, such as posting abundant signs, distributing postcards, and providing other similar displays to various retail locations. Booth rates are extremely reasonable and affordable.

Reef-A-Palooza is focused mainly to cater to the vendor and hobbyist, rather than as an educational conference. As such, we tend to attract customers who come specifically for the purpose of buying and seeing all the different exhibitor’s booths and displays. Nonetheless, speakers, raffle drawings, and other entertainment are provided to help keep people around for most of the day, even after seeing all the booths. In addition, our promotional and marketing efforts are nearly guaranteed to attract high participation and attendance rates, and hence, heavy foot-traffic throughout the building. RAP 2007 is going to be HUGE this year due to the popularity of its new venue (Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Building #14) as well as the number of sellers, vendors, and manufacturers involved. We now have 18,000 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled space in which to make this event a resounding success. Now into its fourth year, Reef-A-Palooza has quickly gained the reputation as an event that is NOT to be missed!

Thank you,

Kevin T. Adams

President – SCMAS

Gomer · #2 04/05/2007, 07:14 PM

Just a recommendation: With any type of advertising, you may want to highlight the location and add in a date

tomconk · #3 04/05/2007, 07:49 PM

Ill be there

greencardgraphics · #4 04/06/2007, 12:38 AM

whats the date?

ReefMeister2 · #5 04/06/2007, 04:32 AM

Reef-A-Palooza 2007 is:
Saturday, August 18, 2007 11:00AM to 6:00PM
"The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center"
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enter via Arlington Drive, Gate 5

ReefMeister2 · #6 04/06/2007, 02:22 PM

Here is the latest floor plan as of today:

You can also get more information on our website:

http://www.reefapalooza.org/

flyhigh123 · #7 04/06/2007, 04:40 PM

reefmeister: ur box is full.... thanks!

rbdesigns · #8 04/06/2007, 07:03 PM

Has the price of the booths gone up?

ReefMeister2 · #9 04/07/2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by rbdesigns
Has the price of the booths gone up?

No, not yet

wishntoboutside · #10 04/07/2007, 10:14 AM

the vewndors keep on geting better and better. wow i am infront of the deltec booth.. thanks kevin. you get my vote for reeclection.

pookstreet · #11 04/07/2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by wishntoboutside
the vewndors keep on geting better and better. wow i am infront of the deltec booth.. thanks kevin. you get my vote for reeclection.

Just be careful Richard. You just may spend every last penny you make and more at the end of the day for a Deltec

wishntoboutside · #12 04/07/2007, 07:15 PM

kenny,

i truley think you are right. i will be putting a coffee can out in my both for my deltec donation fund. maybee if i am lucky i can get one similar to your h &s in sizing.. and ehiem pumps ohh yeah

gemini aquarius(t) · #13 04/10/2007, 01:40 AM

how much is it going to cost again?

ReefMeister2 · #14 04/10/2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by gemini aquarius(t)
how much is it going to cost again?

Only $5 per adult (kids 12 and under are Free)

Parking is Free too

gemini aquarius(t) · #15 04/10/2007, 01:44 AM

alright sweet! thanks!

gcarroll · #16 04/11/2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by wishntoboutside
kenny,

i truley think you are right. i will be putting a coffee can out in my both for my deltec donation fund. maybee if i am lucky i can get one similar to your h &s in sizing.. and ehiem pumps ohh yeah

You could always get a Bubble King. Now they will be there too!

pookstreet · #17 04/11/2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by gcarroll
You could always get a Bubble King. Now they will be there too!

Richard, you better set up some extra coffee cans around the building

gcarroll · #18 04/11/2007, 04:34 PM

Great idea Kenny. BTW, by next week he will also be able to get a skimmer just like yours because you know Fins Reef is also on my list.

Are there any other companies you guys would like to see at RAP. We are running out of space and need to be selective as to who we go after.

gtrestoration · #19 04/11/2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by gcarroll
need to be selective as to who we go after.

Translated, whoever has the money for space rent.

SteveU

wishntoboutside · #20 04/12/2007, 12:18 AM

Greg,

How about Roger from Tunze going over some of the new product line.
A rep from Hanna would be cool too.

Kenny,
I think i need a 50 gallon drum full of pennies and other lose change now.

gcarroll · #21 04/12/2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by wishntoboutside
Greg,

How about Roger from Tunze going over some of the new product line.
A rep from Hanna would be cool too.

Kenny,
I think i need a 50 gallon drum full of pennies and other lose change now.

Roger, from Tunze will be unable to attend. He will be in Germany that weekend. He did say that he will come next year.

Bebo77 · #22 04/12/2007, 09:35 AM

Who is going to be there from Deltec?

gcarroll · #23 04/12/2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Bebo77
Who is going to be there from Deltec?

Doug will, he will need help setting up the display. Are you volunteering?

wishntoboutside · #24 04/12/2007, 10:19 AM

greg.

inregards to doung needing help. i am sure i can lend a hand if not the great group of IEMAS will throw in a hand or 2.

no tunze..bummer props for you at least trying

gcarroll · #25 04/12/2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by wishntoboutside
greg.

inregards to doung needing help. i am sure i can lend a hand if not the great group of IEMAS will throw in a hand or 2.

no tunze..bummer props for you at least trying

I just figured Gabe wanted to get in good w/ Deltec so I was implying that he should help Doug out.

As for Tunze I was disappointed that they could not come either. You know how much I love Tunze products.