Pond Digger Podcast Dives into Koi Fest 2024 with Fitz & AJ
Jul 14th 2024
Eric Triplett, host of The Pond Digger Podcast, recently sat down with Brian Fitzsimmons and AJ Mandell of Fitz's Fish Ponds to discuss the highly anticipated annual Koi Fest event. This year, Eric will be bringing his podcasting talents live to Koi Fest, held at FFP Farm on August 23rd and 24th, 2024.
During the podcast, Brian and AJ shared exciting details about what attendees can expect at Koi Fest 2024. Here are some of the highlights:
- Event Dates: August 23-24, 2024
- Activities: A wide variety of koi sizes and breeds will be available for viewing and purchase. The event will also feature live koi auctions, new vendor showcases, and interactive workshops.
- Growth and Success: They reminisced about the first Koi Fest and its impressive growth from 1,000 to 2,000 attendees.
- Improvements: Discussing feedback from previous years, they highlighted new check-in processes and improvements, such as early bird deals and auction plans.
- Challenges: Brian and AJ talked about overcoming challenges like network issues due to high attendee WiFi usage, partnering with Starlink for a more reliable connection, and the importance of maintaining koi in show conditions.
- Partnerships: The collaboration with the Tri-State Koi and Water Garden Society aims to enhance the overall experience at Koi Fest.
- Merchandise and Entertainment: Limited edition event merchandise will be available, alongside entertainment like a Friday night barbecue and a Saturday night banquet.
Koi Fest is free to attend, but tickets such as VIP and Special Access are available for purchase. Pre-registration is encouraged for a smoother check-in process.
To listen to the full interview and learn more about Koi Fest 2024, visit The Pond Digger Podcast. For event registration and more details, visit Fitz's Fish Ponds. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of koi!
