| Reptile shows
Posted: 9/23/2006 2:20:39 PM | For those of you not to squeamish, in the market for supplies, animals or just sightseeing of a family nature, you may be interested in the Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society fall show and sale [small admission fee], this weekend 10am-5pm both days in the Ambrosia Room at SAIT in Calgary. Parking is available, but probably limited. The LRT is the best bet, especially as the show is literally just inside the campus from the LRT station access.
The Edmonton Area Amphibian and Reptile Society will be hosting its fall show and sale NEXT weekend, but I don't have the information handy...something about old fort road.
AlbertaBeef is here both days, I probably am too [depending on motivation, since I haven't set up shop in a couple years] | |
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| Reptile shows
Posted: 9/23/2006 3:00:59 PM | Where:
Location: Sands Hotel, 12340 Fort rd.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
When:
September 30 - October 1, 2006
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Admission:
$4 Adults
$3 Children
Children under 4 free
^^^^^^Edmonton Show^^^^ | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 3:32:34 PM | | Is this the same one they used to hold at the Round Up Centre? | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 3:34:22 PM | Lovely, I went the the rabbit and parrot show last weekend...lots of smaller birds, 2 parrots and about 15 common types of rabbits...but I enjoyed it.
Thanks, I'm planning to attend | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 3:53:34 PM | | Same as the round up center, Bridgeland community, North Glenmore, and Ogden Legion. Only did Round Up once - too expensive. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 5:15:13 PM | | The Spring show at the Sands in Edmonton was a good one. Thats where I got my boa. I used to travel to Calgary twice a year for the Spring and Fall shows when they used to have them at the Ogden Legion Hall, I'm absolutely delighted that they finally bring them to Edmonton too! | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 5:21:36 PM | Thanks for th ereminder! LOVE these shows! Had 31 poison dart frogs, 2 red eyed tree frogs many fire belly toads and 5 snakes and 7 leopard geckos. Lost custody of all but frogs tho. Planning to build a huge terrarium! Will definately be there! You going Captain? | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 5:57:10 PM | | We bought our cornsnake at the round up about 3 years ago. We love him/her/it. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 8:14:47 PM | | Actually, the shows weren't 'brought' to Edmonton. Edmonton formed its own society and started their own shows a few years ago. I started the Calgary shows around 1989 partly as a way to boost Society membership. A branch of TARAS was formed in Red Deer several years ago, and started hosting shows there as well.. I'm HOPING to get back into the shows full force by spring, but I may have to get involved in planning and executive again :S | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 9:41:22 PM | Edmonton always had a cheesy little show...as far back as 7 yrs ago if I recall correctly, the past two that I have made it to here in Edmonton have been more reminiscent of the Calgary ones...with more of the old familiar breeders. GOD I miss being in the middle of that world!
Life is short...I should get back into it because I loved it. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 9:47:47 PM | I may have to get back into it just because I see lots of problems to be fixed :P
That, and I got used to having the best displays 
Quality of shows increased as they grew. At one point the Calgary show was largest in the country, thus drawing exhibitors [vendors] from across the country. Troubles being, shows themselves have become businesses everyone wants to run, so they've become more numerous; organizers have become vendors and lost sight of their priorities, and sales have been VERY uneven from one show to the next. Whatever it is, one spring a show will be swamped and cash will flow. The next spring everyone looks, noone spends, and vendors fly home at a loss. It's not so bad for BC and Alberta exhibitors, as many wouldn't miss it, just from a social perspective. So many of those, though, have businesses to run and have to consider the profit/loss ratio too. | |
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Posted: 9/23/2006 11:38:19 PM | | I saved a slamander last weekend. It was so cute! | |
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Posted: 9/24/2006 4:45:28 AM | | Zanney I want to goto the edmonton one but we will see how cashflow is. | |
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Posted: 9/16/2007 10:06:02 PM | | That time again - The Alberta [Calgary] fall show, this coming Saturday and Sunday, 10:00AM-5:00PM at the Ogden Legion. The next 6 Calgary shows will be at the same location. The Edmonton show will be the following weekend, as will the Calgary orchid show. The Calgary fish show follows a week later. Woohoo! I can do 'em all, except Edmonton! | |
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Posted: 9/16/2007 11:52:39 PM | | Where is the Ogden legion? .......for those of us who don't live in Calgary | |
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Posted: 9/17/2007 12:21:40 AM | | That'd be 2625-78th Ave SE, Calgary. Just downhill [north] of Glenmore Trail on Ogden Road. More info at albertareptilesociety.org Ugh...so little time, so little to spend :S | |
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Posted: 9/17/2007 5:52:49 AM |
...Where is the Ogden legion? .......
That would be a left turn off Glenmore if you are eastbound at Ogden Rd. ( a right turn if you are westbound) (Glenmore Inn will be on the N. E. corner of the intersection) then make a left turn at 78th Ave. S. E. (there is a train in front of the building) and then a left into the parking lot. | |
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Posted: 9/17/2007 7:03:04 AM | Oooo I so want to take the kids to this. Here is the updated information for the Edmonton Show.
The Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society Fall Show & Sale
Location: Sands Hotel (12340 Fort Road, Edmonton)
When:
September 29th & 30th, 2007
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Admission:
$5 Adults
$4 Youth (12-17)
$3 Children (4-11)
Children under 4 free!
Come out and learn about species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! The ERAS Fall Show provides a great opportunity to learn more about reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and the proper care needed to keep your pet happy and healthy. The Show will feature a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on display. Some animals will also be for sale by local breeders, as well as tanks, supplies, feeders, and more! | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 1:15:37 PM | | Oi. Work work work. Print business cards, print labels, print signs. Research. Set up my display table tonight, plus my sales tables. Pack and transport 24 species for display and about 60 animals for sale. Landscape the last displays. Refill printer ink. Gonna be a looooong night. Note to self - buy lozenges, as I'm likely to be hoarse by 3pm Saturday. | |
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