NEED A PLACE TO STAY?
Welcome to Koi Fest 2025!
We’re excited to host our friends from near and far at the FFP Farm for this special event!
Farm Address: 610 Little York Mt. Pleasant Rd., Milford, NJ 08848
For your convenience, we’ve secured discounted hotel accommodations. Be sure to book by the deadlines to lock in the special rates! Our reccommended Hotel Accommodations are listed below.
Marriot TownePlace Suites
Clinton, NJ 1638 Highway 31 North Clinton, NJ 08808
*To access discounted rate room block, you must book by May 23rd!
Or Call +1 866-370-9576 and mention group Code: FFPC
Hampton Inn
16 Frontage Dr. Clinton, NJ 08809
*To access discounted rate room block, you must book by July 23rd!
Things to Do in the Area
Local Breweries & Ciderhouses
•Ironbound Farm & Ciderhouse (Asbury, NJ) – Enjoy farm-to-glass hard cider, locally sourced food, and a relaxed outdoor setting.
•Descendants Brewing Company (Milford, NJ) – One of the oldest operating brewpubs in the country.
Wineries & Vineyards
•Alba Vineyard (Milford, NJ) – Award-winning wines with scenic views and tastings.
•Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown, NJ) – A family-owned vineyard offering tastings, live music, and a cozy atmosphere.
Charming Towns & Shopping
•Downtown Frenchtown – A vibrant arts community with boutique stores, cafés, and river views.
•Downtown Clinton – Home to the famous Red Mill, this historic town offers shopping, dining, and picturesque scenery.
•Downtown Lambertville – Known for its antique stores, art galleries, and scenic riverfront.
•Downtown New Hope – A lively town with eclectic shops, historic sites, and great restaurants.
•Peddler’s Village (Lahaska, PA) – A charming colonial-style shopping village with unique stores, restaurants, and seasonal events.
Places to Eat
•MezzaLuna Pizzeria (Frenchtown, NJ) – Authentic Italian pizza and delicious pasta.The Little York (Little York, •NJ) – A historic tavern known for its cozy atmosphere, craft beer, and quality pub food.
•Clinton Station Diner (Clinton, NJ) – A classic American diner famous for its giant burgers and train car dining experience
CHECK OUT OUR NJ & PA RETAIL STORES
EST. 2024
FFP Saddle River, NJ, is located at 74 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458.
Once known as Waterford Gardens, this historic site has a deep-rooted past that we’re honored to preserve.
Originally the property of William Tricker, a pioneer in Commercial Water Lily Culture since 1895, this location played a key role in hybridizing and cultivating water lilies. His name still appears on various lily varieties and historical publications.
FFP is committed to reviving this legacy by restoring the greenhouses and maintaining this site as one of the nation’s first water lily farms. We’re excited to carry this tradition forward and welcome you to visit soon! CALL US: (201) 327-0721
EST 2023
Fitz’s Fish Ponds is excited to announce its fifth location right outside of Peddlers Village in New Hope, PA. Managed by Tom Swinarsky, the store looks to be unique from all the others in that there will be an outdoor showroom for our landscape and hardscape division as well as our pond construction division.
The store is stocked with hardgoods and will soon be stocked with the highest quality Japanese Imported Koi. We officially opened our doors in March of 2024 and held our Grand Opening Event on April 20th & April 21st! In the area? Stop on in and say hello! We are located at 5921 Lower York Rd, New Hope, PA 18938.
EST 2022
Our Colts Neck Retail Store is located on 315 NJ-34 Suite 101, Colts Neck, New Jersey, directly across from Delicious Orchards. Come visit us to check out our large selection of pond supplies and Japanese Imported Koi as well as our beautiful display pond.
At FFP Colts Neck, we carry a wide variety of products including Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more! We have everything you need for your pond right here! We also carry a large selection of Japanese Imported Koi that are housed in 7,000 gallon display tanks. Come on in and work with our team to help you find that special koi for your pond.
For more information about our Colts Neck Store please call (908)-420-9908 ext. 5 and our retail manager, Tom Swinarsky, will be happy to answer any questions! Hope to see you at the store soon!
EST 2019
Our FFP Green Brook Retail Store is located on 205D Route 22 in Green Brook, New Jersey. This store is great to pick out beautiful Japanese Koi fish, Koi Food, Evolution Aqua pumps and filters, Atlantic and Oase Pumps and Filters, all of Bermuda Water Gardens pond supplies, and much more!
For more information about our Green Brook Store please call (908)-420-9908 ext. 4 and our retail manager, Ryan Cardillo, will be happy to answer any questions.
EST 2019
Our Fairfield Retail Store is located on 437 US-46 in Fairfield, New Jersey. This store has an extremely large variety of pond products including Evolution Aqua, Bermuda Water Gardens, Atlantic, Oase, and much more!
Aside from the hardgood products we offer, FFP Fairfield carries many Koi Fish imported from Japan as well as fancy goldfish, tadpoles, and snails. We also carry an assortment of water plants to add color to your pond!
For more information about our Fairfield store please call (908)-420-9908 Ext. 3 and our retail manager, Nick, will be happy to answer any questions! Hope to see you at the store soon!
Fitz’s Lily Pond Emporium Acquisition
Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP), a leader in koi ponds and water features, is excited to announce the acquisition of Lily Pond Emporium in Mount Holly, NJ. Located at 1690 South Pemberton Road (NJ-38), Lily Pond Emporium has been a trusted resource for pond enthusiasts, offering quality products, expert guidance, and top-tier customer service.
This expansion strengthens FFP’s presence in South Jersey, providing pond owners, aquascaping enthusiasts, and koi collectors with premium pond supplies, aquatic plants, koi fish, and professional pond services. Customers can now access FFP’s industry-leading expertise in pond construction, filtration systems, and ecosystem design.
Former owner Ed Schnoor will remain with the team as Retail Store Manager, ensuring a smooth transition and continued excellence in service. The Mount Holly location will operate under Fitz’s Fish Ponds with business hours from open to 3 PM. For more details, call (609) 267-1700.
CHECK OUT OUR TENNESEE STORES!
EST 2024
Our Chattanooga Retail Location is located at 2314 Bliss Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406, formerly known as Aquanooga. When Brian, the owner and CEO of Fitz's Fish Ponds heard that the beloved Pond Supply Store, Aquanooga was going out of business, he seized the opportunity to expand.
At FFP Chattanooga, we carry a wide variety of products including Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic Oase, Microbe Lift and more! We also will carry a large selection of Japanese Imported Koi.
The store is operated by Bryson Foss, former front end manager for Aquanooga. We are proud to have him join our staff and we are confident he will deliver the same high quality service to our customers!
Contact us at (423) 870-2838 and Bryson will be happy to field all of your inquiries.
New Retail Store in Franklin, TN Opening This Spring!
Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) is set to bring our love for ponds, koi, and aquatic features to Franklin, TN by opening a new retail shop this spring! With the opening of the new retail location, FFP will be able to serve more communities, marking a new chapter in our nationwide expansion.
Tim Bock takes the lead at the Franklin retail store with nearly a decade of experience in the industry as an FFP Pond Construction Sales Manager. He, along with his son Tim Bock Jr, moved to Tennessee, which makes this initiative a family business. The father-son duo will bring FFP’s brand to the local pond community with expert guidance, services, and pond construction sales.
Tim Bock Sr. has been an integral member of FFP due to his background in constructing ponds and designing water features. His expertise, along with the Bock family moving to Tennessee, has made it possible for Franklin residents to have a direct line to FFP’s services. It was obvious the retail space had to be opened, especially after high demand for FFP services was noted in Tennessee.
