Help spread the word about ReefSMART! The more people that know about it, the bigger and better the event will be. We already have more hobbyist vendors lined up for this event than we have in the past (meaning more frags to go around), but we are always on the lookout for more hobbyists, businesses and sponsors to be involved in ReefSMART. Click the "Read More" link below to download our flyer and take it to your local fish stores.

Once again, we are excited to announce ReefSMART Raleigh. ReefSMART is an exposition featuring vendors, manufacturers, hobbyists, clubs, businesses, raffles, presentations and much more! We will announce more details as the date draws nearer, so keep checking back for updates.

What: ReefSMART Exposition – Free admission, vendors, food, frags, stores, clubs and more.

Where: Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 12pm to 6pm

Selling/Trading Information:

v     Hobbyists may bring a hand cooler with corals to trade at no cost. If you wish to sell corals, you will need to register and rent table space.

v     Hobbyists may rent table space to sell corals, equipment, etc. for $15 (preregistration before August 14) or $25 (registration after August 14)

v     Commercial vendors (businesses) may rent table space to sell corals, equipment, etc. for $50 (preregistration before August 14) or $85 (registration after August 14)

We had incredible sponsor support at the last ReefSMART – there were over 100 raffle items, and some very nice goodies in the door bags. Please be sure to spread the word about ReefSMART to your fishy friends and businesses, and thank our sponsors so that they know their support is appreciated.

We are in the process of setting a date for the next ReefSMART, so stay tuned for an announcement!

When: Sunday, April 18, 2010 12pm to 6pm
Where: Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC
What: Vendors, Speakers, Manufacturers, Local Fish Stores, Information Booths, BBQ, Goody Bags

Free admission!

Carolina Barbecue will be selling BBQ and chicken plates for lunch. Bring the whole family to enjoy BBQ, fried chicken, brunswick stew, boiled potatoes, corn sticks and sweet tea!

Community vendors (meaning hobbyists who are not businesses) can purchase table space to sell frags, equipment, etc. Community vendor tables are $25.

Hobbyists can bring a hand coolor with frags to trade without purchasing a table.

Businesses can purchase table space for $85

Presentations:

Stay tuned for an announcement on the Raleigh Show that is happening in Early Spring.  If you are interested in being a vendor or having a booth to show off/demonstrate your products please contact expo@sustainablereef.com and we will get you all the information.

Have you ever been to a lecture and found yourself wishing you could spend a little bit more time talking personally with the experts? Do you ever feel you have helpful tips to share? Or have you never been to hear a speaker before but still want to expand your knowledge or participate in the latest DIY projects? The round tables are the place for you! These smaller discussion groups are designed to bring people of different experience levels together to share, register for one today!

The ReefSMART Expo has made its way to North Carolina, and the first stop is at the Greensboro Airport Clarion Sunday October 4th.  We are looking forward to putting on a great show.  We already have a fantastic lineup of activities, vendors and manufacturers and it is still a few weeks out. 

Head over to the Event Calendar or the Discussion area and let us know what you think!

Event Schedule

12:00 Exhibitor, Vendor, & Swap Open

1:00-2:00 Frozen Food (DIY)

2:00-3:00 Creating a Seahorse Biotope (Roundtable)

3:00-4:00 Livestock Quarantining (Roundtable)

4:30 Raffle Area Closes

4:35 Raffle Drawing Begins

5:00-6:00 Future of the Hobby (Roundtable)

6:00 Event Closes