Special Access Day & Welcome Dinner – A VIP Start to Koi Fest 2025
Kick off Koi Fest 2025 with an exclusive experience at Special Access Day and Welcome Dinner! This highly anticipated pre-festival event gives attendees the chance to explore private and semi-private koi buying farm tours, connect with top vendors and sponsors, and enjoy an evening of incredible food and great company.
Private & Semi-Private Koi Buying Tours
Throughout the day, our knowledgeable staff will guide guests through a behind-the-scenes look at premier koi farms, offering a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality koi before the main festival begins. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, this experience gives you early access to some of the best koi available.
Vendor & Sponsor Setup
For vendors and sponsors, this day is the perfect time to set up booths, network with fellow industry leaders, and get a first look at the festival layout. With an intimate setting before the crowds arrive, it's a great chance to connect with koi enthusiasts and showcase what you have to offer.
Welcome Dinner – Sushi & Hibachi Night
As the day winds down, join us for an unforgettable Sushi & Hibachi Night, catered by Sushi Event Pro and Tokyo Hibachi. Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal featuring fresh sushi, sizzling hibachi, and an authentic dining experience that sets the stage for the weekend ahead.
Bonfire & Community Gathering
Following dinner, we’ll keep the night going with a bonfire, offering the perfect chance to relax, swap koi stories, and get to know fellow hobbyists, vendors, and the Fitz’s Fish Ponds Team. This is the ultimate way to kick off Koi Fest 2025, setting the tone for an exciting weekend filled with koi, connections, and unforgettable moments. Spots are limited—be sure to secure your place!
RETAIL LOCATIONS
Colts Neck Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | Closed |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |
Green Brook Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more! FFP Aquariums & Aquascaping is also located within our Green Brook location!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | 10:00-5:00 |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-6:00 |
| friday | 10:00-6:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-6:00 |
Fairfield Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | Closed |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |
New Hope Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | 10:00-5:00 |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-6:00 |
| friday | 10:00-6:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-6:00 |
FFP Farm/Warehouse
Our Farm/Warehouse location is unique and unlike a retail store. Visitors are welcome BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please call ahead to make an appointment.
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 9:00-5:00 |
| tuesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| wednesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| thursday | 9:00-5:00 |
| friday | 9:00-5:00 |
| saturday | Closed |
Saddle River Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more! This location, is previously known as the historic and iconic Waterford Gardens.
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 9:00-5:00 |
| tuesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| wednesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| thursday | 9:00-5:00 |
| friday | 9:00-5:00 |
| saturday | 9:00-5:00 |
Chattanooga, TN Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 10:00-4:00 |
| tuesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |
RETAIL LOCATIONS
Colts Neck Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | Closed |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |
Green Brook Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more! FFP Aquariums & Aquascaping is also located within our Green Brook location!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | 10:00-5:00 |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-6:00 |
| friday | 10:00-6:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-6:00 |
Fairfield Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | Closed |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |
New Hope Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | 10:00-5:00 |
| monday | Closed |
| tuesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-6:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-6:00 |
| friday | 10:00-6:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-6:00 |
FFP Farm/Warehouse
Our Farm/Warehouse location is unique and unlike a retail store. Visitors are welcome BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Please call ahead to make an appointment.
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 9:00-5:00 |
| tuesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| wednesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| thursday | 9:00-5:00 |
| friday | 9:00-5:00 |
| saturday | Closed |
Saddle River Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more! This location, is previously known as the historic and iconic Waterford Gardens.
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 9:00-5:00 |
| tuesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| wednesday | 9:00-5:00 |
| thursday | 9:00-5:00 |
| friday | 9:00-5:00 |
| saturday | 9:00-5:00 |
Chattanooga, TN Retail Store
We carry a wide variety of products including Koi fish, in display tanks, Evolution Aqua, Bermuda, Atlantic, Oase and more!
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| sunday | Closed |
| monday | 10:00-4:00 |
| tuesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00-4:00 |
| thursday | 10:00-4:00 |
| friday | 10:00-4:00 |
| saturday | 10:00-4:00 |