just wondering if anyone from here was going to the new show in akron it is on on dec 27 they are billing it as the biggest show in ohio we will have to see let me know if anyone else is going would be nice to meet some of ya

I may go. Thought about vending, but doubt I will as I have no idea what the turn out will be and Id hate to pack everything up only to see a handful of people come through the doors.

So, it's supposed to be bigger than the All Ohio and All Cleveland shows? Anyone know how many people are supposed to be vending there?

Do they have a website?

Do they have a website?

http://www.akronreptiles.com/presents.htm

heres a link to there flyer i dont know anything about these guys but it sounds like they are trying to put on a good show or they are full of s*&t one of the two guess we will find out on the 27

I would like to vend the show however why anyone would put on a show 2 days after christmas is beyond me. I'm busy with family stuff, Justin is out of town and while attendance may be their, I'm afraid locals (buyers) won't be around and tourists will be, just sight seeing. A show around the end of January, once tax refund checks start coming would be much better for both vendors AND customers....

I have talked very briefly with Jeff about the show in email, but don't really have any information yet. I called Kevin this morning to find out more. My curiosity is more on the show promoter level, but am planning to find out what they are doing as far as vendors as such. In the emails, Jeff seemed like a nice guy trying to do a good show though. If I find out more, I'll let you guys know.

That's pretty sweet.... this show will be about 10 minutes from my parents house and I'll just happen to be home for christmas break. Kinda sucks there's no information on vendors or anything though.

Well, I talked to Kevin just now (talked for over an hour), and I have to say he is one of the nicest people I have ever talked to. Definitely someone doing shows for the RIGHT reasons with the RIGHT attitude. I really look forward to working with him and Jeff over time to help each other out.
He told me he has somewhere around 20 vendors right now, and more adding on every day as the show gets closer. It sounds like a good start to a good show, and I would go if I didn't have Christmas dinner for 20 some people at my house that day (that would be quite a drive for me, but worth it!).
So my suggestion to vendors or customers is to GO, it has the potential for something really awesome! And call Kevin anytime, he is a sweetheart to talk to, and just someone you want to get to know in this industry (he breeds some cool species of snakes too, and is awesome to just talk herps with).
Hope that helps some people make the decision!

Did he happen to mention any of the vendors?

No but he did say that most of them are the same guys that go to the other Ohio shows if that helps any...maybe if you call him and ask he can give you a list. I did tell him I recommend that from now on he puts the vendor list on the website though, because everyone seems to be wondering who is going..

we will be walking around the show tomorrow sportin the reptile radio shirt if any one sees me say hi would like to get to know some more people

Chris, if you get a chance to meet Kevin or Jeff, the show promoters, tell them Kelly Kordek said hi! Let me know how the show turns out, I am really curious, as it seems like they have a good thing starting. Just remember, it is a new show, so go in with that expectation, and know that it has potential to grow into something good from what I heard from Kevin!

Chris, if you get a chance to meet Kevin or Jeff, the show promoters, tell them Kelly Kordek said hi! Let me know how the show turns out, I am really curious, as it seems like they have a good thing starting. Just remember, it is a new show, so go in with that expectation, and know that it has potential to grow into something good from what I heard from Kevin!


will do kelly i was going to try to talk them

well i went to the show today and had a good time it was small but thats to be expected most of the vendors were pretty cool had very nice animals . i talked to kevin the promotor and he really is one hell of a nice guy i will definatly be going back to the next show and if you are close its definatly worth going

just thought i would put in my 2 cents worth

thanks for all your support on this forum we had a good time at the show and were happy to see so many people buying and most of the vendors seem to be looking forward to our next show.
thanks again
jeff