"Marine Aquarium Expo" (MAX), is the largest consumer tradeshow for the saltwater reef and fish aquarium hobbies in North America. Now in its second year, MAX II will draw enthusiasts from all over the nation to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 4 and 5, 2009. Anyone with a passion, intrigue, or mere interest in the marine aquarium hobby is welcome to attend from 12 noon to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Friday, April 3 has recently been added as a traditional trade-day (closed to the public) for industry professionals for networking and conducting business. Entrant's fees are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and FREE for children 12 and under.
Freaturing a vast marketplace of over 100 exhibiting booths, multiple speakers, various workshops, and two huge raffles in nearly 30,000 sq. feet of space, MAX is an all-inclusive marine event that features a colorful array of fish/reef aquariums and peripheral goods and equipment, corals, inverts and frags for display, trade, and sale. Retail sales/trade activities, exhibition, showcases, and promotion are all equally encouraged. Every registered exhibitor will receive reserved floor space, pipe-and-drape, table(s), tablecloth(s), chairs, and even saltwater, included in the price. WiFi, and 20-amp electricity are both available for a very nomial fee. All exhibitors and attendees enjoy a clean, comfortable, and affordable venue while exploring the thousands of exciting items available.
MAX provides the perfect annual opportunity to educate, demonstrate, and communicate an accumulated wealth of reef product and knowledge. Attendees are exposed to the most innovative aquarium enterprises by a strong mix of participating vendors, purposely booked to provide a broad range of interests in the industry. Large manufacturers, wholesalers/distributors, retailers, and even hobbyists will be represented to provide the best value for the event.
Southern California is one of the most spectacular areas in the world for the aquatics industry, not only in the proliferation of marine retail and supply, but also in demographics. The density of aquarium hobbyists residing within the greater L.A. and Orange County areas is simply unmatched, and we certainly leverage this advantage in our choice of venue at the OC Fair & Event Center and invest MAX with the professional quality and effort that it deserves. We cordially invite you to participate in this incredible event. 
K. T. Adams, President and CEO
“Marine Aquarium Expo”
Why Marine Aquarium Expo?
VENUE:
Located in sunny Costa Mesa, the OC Fair & Event Center showcases numerous exciting events, both commercial and recreational. A lengthy list of ammenities includes abundant parking, a climate-controlled environment, convenient food vendors, and ATMs. Easy freeway access is an added benefit.
LOCATION:
Orange County, California is one of the most recreationally appealing destinations around, boasting mile of beautiful coastline, timeless family attractions like Disneyland, and an eclectic mix of world-class cuisine and entertainment. These benefits, in combination with its proximity to the greater L.A., Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties, make the O.C. ideal for vacations, business conventions, industry trade shows, concerts, and festivals.
PRICE:
MAX booth prices are reflective of a three-day indoor event and encompass all ammentities listed below. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and FREE for children 12 years and under. MAX is designed to be affordable for both exhibitors and a diverse body of attendees.
AMMENITIES:
In a simple, all-inclusive price, all booth rentals include full selling rights, ample exhibit space in a climate-controlled building complete with tables, tablecloths and chairs, pipe-and-drape, and saltwater for exhibits. 20-amp electrical service and WiFi have a very nomimal fee. For the convenience of our guests, the building also features ATM and food/beverage services.
VALUE:
Gain, immediate Exposure to over 3,000 reef hobbyists in the largest and most economically powerful market in the nation. An audience of such diversity and profusion is an invaluable market for sales/trade/promotions. Networking opportunities abound with the fellowship of over 100 industry-wide exhibitors, including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and livestock sellers.
ACTIVITIES:
Set-up is available 4 hours prior to trade show opening. A smooth operating process is facilitated by a competent staff, public address system, and radios. In addition to dozens of exhibitor's booths, attendees have the opportunity to hear 6 industry speakers, enter 2 huge raffles, and participate in multiple reef workshops and other educational exhibits.
PROMOTION:
Advertising for MAX abounds via posters, postcards flyers, business cards and other printed media. Look for MAX advertisements at your favorite reef store. MAX is quickly gaining popularity and notice as hobbyists and business owners alike continue to spread the word through reef forums and "word-of-mouth" advertising.
CONCLUSION:
Marine Aquarium Expo is a mecca for the consumers, the hobbyists, and industry professionals. Exponential growth is expected for each successive year of this annual event, due in no small part to its popular venue. In its second year, MAX is already the best attended show of its kind in North America. Your support is appreciated as MAX continues to gain momentum and impact the reef industry.
