Michigan-ish reptile shows?

I have asked a little bit about this before, but wanted to get an updated answer. Which shows do you all like the most in and around Michigan. I have thought of the show in GR, Taylor, Kzoo, (Livonia), the NARBC in Tinley Park. I am trying to find some other shows that may be within driving distance, particular in Indiana and Ohio. I don't know if Toledo has a show, maybe Fort Wayne.

I am sad that the Lansing show sucks so much...I would think that it would draw the most (save for Taylor since it is in such a big metro). IMO, Lansing is a good median for most places in the lower half of the lower peninsula...whereas GR, Kzoo and Taylor are all too far east/west to equalize the drive for a lot of people.

Anyway, let me know which one you think is best. This can be based on anything from bp selection, other herp selection, particular vendors, venue...anything, just let me know why.

However, I do want to know which has the best base morph bp selection/quality...particularly pastels. I realize this pretty much comes down to which local vendors are producing quality animals, but competition may vary at different shows.

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Originally Posted by ThyTempest

I have asked a little bit about this before, but wanted to get an updated answer. Which shows do you all like the most in and around Michigan. I have thought of the show in GR, Taylor, Kzoo, (Livonia), the NARBC in Tinley Park. I am trying to find some other shows that may be within driving distance, particular in Indiana and Ohio. I don't know if Toledo has a show, maybe Fort Wayne.

I am sad that the Lansing show sucks so much...I would think that it would draw the most (save for Taylor since it is in such a big metro). IMO, Lansing is a good median for most places in the lower half of the lower peninsula...whereas GR, Kzoo and Taylor are all too far east/west to equalize the drive for a lot of people.

Anyway, let me know which one you think is best. This can be based on anything from bp selection, other herp selection, particular vendors, venue...anything, just let me know why.

However, I do want to know which has the best base morph bp selection/quality...particularly pastels. I realize this pretty much comes down to which local vendors are producing quality animals, but competition may vary at different shows.

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i cant say about the michigan shows but tinley is huge and the biggest show around here.
indiana:

Valparaiso,IN last saturday of every month, unless she cancels it and doesnt notify even vendors again! this show is bad at best 10 vendors tops typically, not advertised other than KS. used to be a great show along time ago. http://www.geocities.com/lizardlady_...bsite1004.html

Indianapolis,IN pretty good show the pics on their site are accurate
http://www.midwestreptile.com/welcome.html

Ligonier,IN WOLF's BIRD & ANIMAL SWAP MEET 4 times a year outside ive seen it all there its a great sight to see. all sorts of animals. its basically a big flea market setup.
http://visitnoblecounty.com/Attract/WSM.htm


Fort wayne, IN i dont know about this show i think its not operating anymore http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...=2005-3-21&c=3 hes been inactive for a few years on fauna

southbend, in small animal swap county fair grounds i dunno nothing about it personally http://www.4hfair.com/calendar.html

IN ILL.:

wheaton, IL great show every 2 weeks

kanakee,IL animal swap kinda like wolfs a few times a year http://www.kankakeefair.org/expoevents.htm

thats pretty much all i can think of right now