Mark your calendar now for the Central Florida Koi & Goldfish Show 2017.
When: The dates are March 10-12, 2017 (with early vendor set-up beginning at Noon on Thursday, March 9).
Where: NEW LOCATION: DoubleTree Hotel in Orlando at Kirkman Rd. & Major Blvd. (across from Universal Studios).
Those reading closely will realize that I have inserted "& Goldfish" in the show title. We added a goldfish show as a 'nice little extra' a few years ago. But, in 2015 it was largest in the country, and in 2016 grew by around 50%. There were about as many goldfish in competition as there were koi, and we drew some attendees to the goldfish show who would not have come 'just' to see koi. Personally, I've not quite figured out the attraction of intentionally deformed interbreeding. But, after seeing some tiny guys fly out of a sale tank at $250 each , it is clear that I'm lacking in my appreciation of the finer points. So, although it is officially CFKS, for promotion purposes, I'm starting to refer to CFK&GS. ....We'll see how folks react.
PS… Really mark your calendar. It is 9 months away, but we don't want to lose your attendance because you scheduled a Florida vacation the wrong week!