F.I.R.E., the Florida International Reptile Expo is coming up July 9th, 10th, 11th at the Marriott Expo Centre and the Expo Centre in downtown Orlando.
275 reptile booths, top exhibitors from around the country.
Host hotel (contract for the next 10 years) is now the Orlando Downtown Marriott which connect to the Expo Centre. The convenience and luxury of being at the same venue returns to Orlando. The special $85 hotel rate for our group is valid 3 days prior and after F.I.R.E. for those wishing to stay in the number one vacation city in the nation.
Fire and Ice Welcome Reception sponsored by Reptiles Magazine.
National Reptile Judging Competition, $1000 cash prizes. Open to exhibitors only, no registration fee. Panel of judges are the five Florida Herp Club presidents.
Reptile Photo Contest, $500 cash prizes, sponsored by Ritz Camera, open to everyone, no registration fee. Reptiles Magazine and Ritz Camera will judge this contest.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Elliott Jacobson, leading researcher of Inclusion Body Disease virus (I.B.D.) in the country.
Benefit I.B.D. banquet and auction, with keynote speaker Dr. Elliott Jacobson. Fun evening Satuturday, banquet buffet, I.B.D. discussion by Dr. Jacobson, leading researcher in the country and an auction with many great reptile items.
$10,000 Reptile Wheel of Fortune sponsored by
and stacked with prizes like never before.
Fire show, a special celebration of reptiles through a spectacular fire and dance show this famous Polynesian troupe developed for F.I.R.E..
Workshops on reptile conservation efforts, investments and husbandry.
Manufacturer Demonstrations of new products, trends in the industry.
VIP program Includes early admission into the Expo. VIP tickets only $10.
Tote bags for VIPs, with product samples, promotional gifts and discount coupons being offered to participants by exhibitors, Orlando restaurants and attractions.
