Naturally Exotic Reptile Show and Sale July 16-17

[Joseph Elliott]

The Naturally Exotic Reptile Show and Sale is quickly approaching!

July 16 - 17 at the Bonnyville Centennial Center (Bonnyville, Alberta)

Table bookings are off to a decent start here is a list of current vendors:

Naturally Exotic
Wrapped Up in Reptiles
Celtic Serpents
JT Chameleons
Distinctly Scales
Cat’s Pets
J & J Reptiles
Ectothermic Reptiles
Canadian Mouse Man
Ball Python Hobbyist
Ball Python World
Sid Laan
ERAS
Bonnyville SPCA
Crazy Colubrids
Just Reptiles

Tables are on sale until June 15th, buy your first table at regular price ($60) and purchase the rest you require at $30 each.

Vendor applications and more information can be found at Naturally Exotic Reptiles - Reptile Show and Sale (http://www.naturallyexotic.ca)

Hope to see you there!
Joseph Elliott

[stephanbakir]

Thank you:) Cat's pets? (rodents I'm assuming?)

[Joseph Elliott]

Cat's Pets is a local pet store :)

[stephanbakir]

Welcome to the forums btw:P
If anyone purchasing a table lets slip that they are selling a purple albino sunfire you know who to call:P

[Joseph Elliott]

I will remember :) I was a member of the forum a long time ago but can't remember the user name I had :) There have been many changes to the site since I have been gone.

[Joseph Elliott]

Table sale ends wednesday! Book now to save! Payment doesn't have to be made until the show but to ensure you get the lower price book today!

Joseph

[Joseph Elliott]

Ok people its crunch time! Only 3 weeks left until the show and there is still plenty of room. The advertising has started and the community has started to buzz. This show holds huge potential, the area is chock full of early 20s – late 30s riggers that don’t know what to spend their money on and it burns holes in their pockets! If you’re going to book it has to be now, no more waiting just do it. This show is happening one way or another and the public will expect to see lots of vendors. I realize that some of you can’t make it for various reasons (work, family, other commitments, etc) but you have been screaming for more shows for a long time now. Put your money where your mouth is and help me make this show a success. I can’t do it alone.

I know the area is small and a ways away from most of you but if we want to bring awareness and education to the public it can’t just happen in the large centers. Assuming that the rest of Alberta is going to travel to Edmonton, Red Deer, or Calgary to check out a show on a subject that they have never thought about before is ridiculous. We have to bring it to them, show them that snakes aren’t slimy, turtles aren’t illegal, and tarantulas won’t eat you in your sleep. This industry has become entirely money oriented, there is little passion for the animals left and I am sick of it; frankly I’m appalled by it!

I understand that this post is going to anger some of you but it has to be said! You can’t wait until next year to see if this show will be a success. If the vendors are not at the show the first time the public will not come back the next year! That includes the other shows as well, look at how the attendance rates have dropped at the main shows.

Enough said,
Joseph Elliott

[stephanbakir]

If you talk to "the guys" and change the address to "Ottawa Ontario" I'm there!!
DOOO EEETTT!!!

[Joseph Elliott]

Well it has been pointed out to me that the community is not willing to take the risk of the show flopping and them being out money. So I am going to swallow my pride and offer free tables to anyone that wants them. You can book as many tables as you need but please do not book unless you plan to show. The venue can hold 160+ tables so there is lots of room. Please help me make this show a sucess.

[Joseph Elliott]

Annoucement for vendors: The Broiler Steakhouse will be giving all vendors 10% off all meals excluding alcohol. 12 Days until the show!!!

[Joseph Elliott]

7 Days until the show! Man I'm getting excited, there are going to be lots of people through the doors. Should be a great show for every one! Book now or forever hold your peace :)