Big Breeders Pushing Their Weight

So I was thinking about all these shows that happen around the US. They are in FL TX, and tons of other states, but very very few in California.

As big name breeders, can you guys "ban" together and make shows happen in CA? I mean what does it take for shows to happen in Daytona every year, or Austin every year.

Is there a way to get more shows in CA period? Even if its not Big timers pushing it. I mean who would they push it too? Just a thought/rant

questions? answers? comments?

maybe petitions? Is there even a market here in Cali?

*cough http://www.narbc.com cough*

how bout' South Florida ;) Daytona is a bit far and the "alternative pet show" is a bit of a joke if you ask me.. i could fit that show in my living room.

yeah ive been to the anahiem show, but that thing gets cancled almost every other year. there was supposed to be one in san diego too this month, that got cancled.

Hey, you're better off than we are in Washington. We get one show a year, and that's it. Mostly just local breeders, too.

I've gotten used to it and do most of my shopping online. Though I love going to shows, I just don't see any happening in this area anytime soon.

Yea, there aren't many shows around here in NC, just the one that comes twice a year. It is nice but pretty small, and lacks the diversity of ball morphs I would like to see.

yeah when i was a kid there was one that came around that was a bird and reptile show, and that one was pretty rockin, of course i cant remember the orgs name cuase i was a child, but it was amazing.

There are absolutely no shows in TN, there is enough interest for there to be one but it will probably never happen here. The laws here are written weird and by the law alot of common species ie. cornsnakes, milks, kings, etc... are technically illegal to own.:(

We have the same laws in GA, but we're starting to get more shows - even though I haven't been able to go to many.

Dixie Reptile show in AL is in a good location that while the show may not be much - it's fun to get members together for a weekend getaway. I think we're planning the next one for April - maybe you can come, Aric?

but see cali is different. we have paris hilton buying kinkajus and what not. the laws arent the problem i think

The Peoples Republic of Kalifornia has many laws that are far more restrictive than anywhere else in the US for many things ( firearms,automobile emissions etc). I would suspect that they may well have laws that discourage promoters from setting up herp shows ( though I admit I really don't know one way or the other). Because California is a State with a generally nice overall climate it would be a natural for such shows.There is the NARBC Annaheim show as previously posted. Maybe it is not cost effective for some reason if there are not many shows.

I don't see why breeders cant "ban" to bring in shows. I mean my local store and the other herp stores are attempting to bring one to my area.

We used to have one once a year in my state, but do to a bunch of fish and game laws they werent allowed to host it anymore

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Originally Posted by PythonChick

Yea, there aren't many shows around here in NC, just the one that comes twice a year. It is nice but pretty small, and lacks the diversity of ball morphs I would like to see.

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I live in NC too, and wish we had more shows. I've actually never been to a reptile show, i wanted to go to the last one in Raleigh, but for some reason missed it and didn't think of it until two days too late. Oh well. I think our next one is in May? Man i can't wait (just to say i been to one.) If its not big enough or cool enough i guess I'll march down to Daytona. Hell enough NASCAR fans make that pilgrimage. I guess an avid herper like myself can make it. Oh and GO WOLFPACK!!!

Theres a decent show in sacramento in september and I believe one in san jose in october.

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Originally Posted by pitbullNpythons

I live in NC too, and wish we had more shows. I've actually never been to a reptile show, i wanted to go to the last one in Raleigh, but for some reason missed it and didn't think of it until two days too late. Oh well. I think our next one is in May? Man i can't wait (just to say i been to one.) If its not big enough or cool enough i guess I'll march down to Daytona. Hell enough NASCAR fans make that pilgrimage. I guess an avid herper like myself can make it. Oh and GO WOLFPACK!!!

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Yes, the show in Raleigh is on May 3-4. Google 'Raleigh Herp Show' and you will find the link witht he vendor list and what not. It seems to be growing, the list for spring is certainlly larger than it was last year. you should definitely come, it is a blast!

Pat, I've been going to Anahiem for years and it has never been canceled? It' the biggest show in Cali. There are a couple of other shows in Pomona in the Pomona fairplex. I think there should be one this December? I will check on that I have been real busy.

Where are you located?

I just checked it's this weekend, here is the website
http://www.irba.com/events.htm

Anahiem is where are the big breeders are but the IRBA show is OK

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Originally Posted by patthesnakeman

yeah ive been to the anahiem show, but that thing gets cancled almost every other year. there was supposed to be one in san diego too this month, that got cancled.

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Wrong show...IRBA is the bimonthly-ish show held in Pomona and San Diego. NARBC happens once a year in Anaheim and is the California "big show". Unfortunately, it's just far for a lot of the big BP breeders like VPI, RDR, NERD, etc. to attend...although I did get to meet Amir (Serpents at Sunset, right?), Gus from Rio Bravo (he's FUNNY!) and Kathy Love there one year...and I think BHB was there...hard to remember, we didn't go the last 2 years.

We went to IRBA once in Pomona and once in SD. I guess if I were going for something specific regularly, but otherwise...*shrug*. Although, it was cool to meet Robert Applegate as I'm a fan of his. =)

Agreed.

I don't think Anahiem has ever been cancelled. NARBC is the biggest show in California every Sept. Granted, not ALL of the big breeders go, but I have met BHB, Amir, TSK and a few others at Anahiem the past couple of years.

IRBA, on the other hand, was cancelled for this December... They show in San Diego and in Pomona. Rather small show, and most vendors that I know have found it to be declining.

I think that there are also new shows popping up here and there, but I have yet to attend.

There are shows here in Cali, you just have to wait for them!

P.S. Cassandra, VPI (The Barkers) were there last year, they just didn't have a booth. I met them!