Some inteeresting reading.. I think the day when koi clubs compete for dates would be the day koi hobby has taken off and would be on prime time
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But truthfully its hard enough to get a venue to host the show that fits the budget and then the dates. I think that National show that didn't take off over lapped a show in a different state. Some were hurt but like most it was a misunderstanding that was resolved.
Looking at he geography of the state and being more than 5 hours away should be no big deal. In the big state of California we have shows overlap from Norcal to SoCal but we all try to fit it in.
I am happy to see many shows go on at once. It's a better chance to get more involved in the hobby and coer more ground.
Isn't that what doing a show is? Too promote the hobby and education to others?
Joe