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Matt I updated the main page to show a schedule as well as the speakers bios and times.

I know many of you are not social media nuts. However, we have 6 contests going starting today and Saturday. If you aren't on these outlets it would be worth spending 5mins to signing up for an account and having a chance at winning some of the prizes we have. www.mid-atlanticmas.com/contests.php

MAMAS merch is now on sale now but without a lot of coding, I can't figure out how to do a local pick up and shipping option. If you want one locally, come next weekend and grab it in person. http://www.mid-atlanticmas.com/merch.php

We'll be throwing several social contests next weekend. If you don't have Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, sign up to participate. If you have a smart phone, it might be worth it just to win a few prizes. #mamas2013

I'm picking them up on Friday

If you haven't booked a hotel room and want to take advantage of the rate, please do so by the end of the week. I can't guarantee a room after Friday.

Anyone can attend from anywhere. VIP passes are $10 and general admission is $5 You can get tickets in advance to ensure you get in after a long drive.

Last one. I should have these in about 2 weeks and they will be available online.

We're proud to announce Seachem as our main sponsor!www.seachem.com

Sounds perfect

Yup, coraline costumes for all volunteers

Also, stickers are now available for $2 + shipping. I will be posting a order page later this week. We are also getting some shirts done. Red and blue will be available for $20 and you can look for our staff in purple.

We've managed to secured a handful of rooms at the Country Inn at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for our out of town guests. Ask for the MAMAS Group rate which should be $74.99 before taxes and fees. Please note that we've learned there is another event happening that weekend and rooms are filling up. You can book now and cancel up to 72hrs before your stay with no charge. If you are thinking about coming and staying you should jump on this asap and then shop around if you want to. Contact 1-800-830-5222 or 1-757-437-9100 for reservations. More information about the hotel can be found here: http://www.countryinns.com/virginia-beach-hotel-va-23451/vavabch

Tickets are now on sale to the general public. There are some VIP tickets left. Note that we are using TicketLeap and while you can print the tickets, you can also grab a digital ticket for your iPhone or Android supported ticket wallet. http://mamas.ticketleap.com/2013-fall-frag-fest/t/2013fallfragfest/

Sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of our homepage to get an email when VIP tickets go on sale this week http://bit.ly/18cwNEG

As of this evening we're 100% confirmed with our last 3 vendors, Joe Knows Reefs, Headie Corals and the one and only Steve Tyree. Steve will also be speaking at the event. We've also gained some sponsors today. A big thank you to Drs Foster and Smith as well as Premium Aquatics! Tickets to the event will also be going on sale this week to ensure we get you out of town reefers inside!

I just ordered some custom vinyl stickers for MAMAS promotion. My reefer spin on the 1/2 marathon stickers. They should be available end of next week! $2ea

Let me know if I can help anyone out on hotel recommendations, places to eat. local shops to checkout while you are here etc.

Apparently I can't edit the main post anymore. Not sure if this is a limitation due to posts or because of replies. We've confirmed www.zoanthids.com as of this evening.

The Mid-Atlantic Marine Aquarium Society (MAMAS) would like to invite you to the 2013 Fall Frag Fest located in Virginia Beach, VA on October 19, 2013 from 10:30am-5:30pm. The Fall Frag Fest is an opportunity for reef aquarists in the mid-atlantic region to come together for a day of shopping, education, conversation, contests and family fun. With over a dozen vendors from across the eastern seaboard, 2 renowned industry experts speaking and booth decoration and costume contest throughout the day, we have something for everyone. Tickets are just $5 and kids 12 and under are free. We're going to be selling VIP passes for a 9:30 early bird entrance and include our new 1.026 MAMAS stickers. Vendors The Fall Frag Fest will host over a dozen vendors, including large scale, renowned aquarists to the garage hobbyist, local fish stores, as well as companies of all sizes. As of 9/17 we are 100% confirmed on all booths. Thank you to our vendors for their support! Speakers Throughout the day we will have 2 educational sessions by Dr. Mac from PEA and Steve Tyree of Reef Farmers. Sponsors If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our staff for details and an application form at info@mid-atlanticmas.com. Contests We will be hosting several contest throughout the day starting with a best vendor booth decoration contest. Attendees can vote for their favorite booth and the winner will get their booth fee for free. Winner swill be announced at the close of the festival. We will also be hosting a costume contest for the kid 12 and under. Our vendors will vote for their favorite costume of the days. We'll also have candy to giveaway as well as contests and giveaways. Please contact our staff for more details at info@mid-atlanticmas.com. Volunteers MAMAS is searching for volunteers in an effort to staff the event. Volunteers will be asked to work for half of the day in exchange for free admission to the festival, a chance to shop and hear from one of out speakers. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact our staff for details and an application form at info@mid-atlanticmas.com.