Bird Mart & Charity Auction
Saturday June 1, 1996
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
An auction Benefited the Helen Opperman Krause Animal Foundation, Inc.
(a local No-Kill Animal Shelter in Dillsburg Pennsylvania)
56 Vendors Participated (10' X 8' Space)
$3.00 General Admission Fee
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Bird Mart & the Northeast Regional Cockatiel Show
Sunday September 1, 1996
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
A Cockatiel Exhibition affiliated with the National Cockatiel Society was held.
44 Vendor Participated (10' X 8' Space)
$3.00 General Admission Fee
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The Bird Fest of '97
Saturday May 10, 1997
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Attractions included:
| * | Comedy Magic Bird Shows by Magician Erik Gerard and "Oz" His Citron Cockatoo
| | * | "Kids Teaching Kids about Birds", interactive programs with the "Fledglings" (York Area Pet Bird Club Junior Members)
| | * | Onsite Vet Clinic by Carol Lynn Yeisley, V.D.M.
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50 Vendors participated (10' X 8' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Bird Mart & the Northeast Regional Cockatiel Show
Sunday August 31, 1997
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
A Cockatiel Exhibition affiliated with the National Cockatiel Society was held
46 Vendor Participated (10' X 8' Space)
$3.00 General Admission Fee
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Christmas Pet Bird Mart and
the Northeast Regional Baby Cockatiel Show
Sunday November 16, 1997
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Featured Santa "Claws" Marketplace and a Baby Cockatiel Show
Marketplace included:
| * | Bird Photos with Santa
| | * | Elf Toy Workshop (make your own bird toy)
| | * | Mrs.Claw's Kitchen (bake sale goodies for birds)
| | * | Rudolph's Watering Hole Bird Buddies (pick a duck game to win avian products)
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Several Pennsylvania Bird Clubs and Local Businesses sponsored and / or donated their time to work the various Marketplace Fund Raising Activities. Dr. Branson Richie's "Comparative Medicine Fund" (Preventing Polyoma Virus and Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease) was the benefactor.
Also, a Cockatiel Exhibition affiliated with the National Cockatiel Society was held
51 Vendors Participated (10' X 10' Space)
$3.00 General Admission Fee
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Pet Bird Mart
Saturday May 9, 1998
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Held at the Holiday Inn Lancaster Host, Route 30 Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The Feature Attraction was Renaissance and Rain Forest Bird Shows
presented by Mark Booth of "Take Flight"
52 Vendors Participated (10' X 8' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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1999 Bird Fest
Saturday May 08, 1999
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Held at the Lancaster County Convention and Exhibit Center, Leola PA
How To Demonstrations and Other Informative Programs were presented by
the area's Bird Club Enthusiasts and Avian Professionals:
| * | "Bird Toy Discussion" with a "Make Your Own Bird Toy Session"
by Janice Rothe from Presents for Polly
| | * | "Using Pet Birds for Therapy"
by Connie Wolkowicz and Carol Gockley
| | * | "Household Toxins & Hazards"
by The Delaware County Bird Club
| | * | "General Care / Wing & Nail Trimming"
by Sandy Hauer from Woody's Bird Farm
| | * | "The Importance of Proper Lighting for Birds"
by Connie Wolkowicz from With Wings as Eagles
| | * | "Handfeeding Baby Parrots" Discussion & Demo
by Becky DeStefano from Becky's Birds
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60 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Keystone's Capital Region Bird Mart and Exhibition
Saturday October 30, 1999
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Held at the Lancaster County Convention and Exhibit Center, Leola PA
Cockatiel and Lovebird Exhibitions were held and sponsored by:
the Northeast Regional Cockatiel Exhibitors and
the Northeast Lovebird Exhibitors Association.
58 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X10' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Bird Fest 2000
Saturday May 13, 2000
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Held at the Lancaster County Convention and Exhibit Center, Leola PA
The Feature Attraction was Comedian/Magician Erik Gerard and Oz his Citron Cockatoo. Erik also gave a Lecture on Exotic Bird Care, Maintenance and Training.
53 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Keystone's Capital Region Bird Mart and Exhibition
September 30 & 31, 2000
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Held at the Zembo Mosque, Third and Division Streets, Harrisburg Pennsylvania
The Bird Mart was held on Saturday Only
a Cockatiel and Lovebird Exhibition was held both days and sponsored by
the Northeast Regional Cockatiel Exhibitors and
the Northeast Lovebird Exhibitors Association.
30 Vendors Participated (XLarge 12' X 12' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Bird Fest 2001
Saturday April 21, 2001
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Held at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, East High Street, Pottstown Pennsylvania.
A Toy Workshop and other Informative Educational Programs were
presented by area Bird Club Enthusiasts and Avian Professionals:
| * | "The Importance of Proper Lighting for Birds"
by Connie Wolkowicz from With Wings as Eagles,
| | * | "So you think you want a Pet Bird..."
by Becky DeStefano from Becky's Birds,
| | * | "Common Toxins Foods & Plants"
by The Delaware County Bird Club,
| | * | "General Bird Care for the Common Person"
by Connie Wolkowicz from With Wings as Eagles,
| | * | "Bird Toy Discussion" with a "Make Your Own Bird Toy Session"
by Candy Foxwell from Birdnest Specialty
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43 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$4.00 General Admission Fee
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Spring ThriftyBirdsMart
Saturday May 12, 2001
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Held at the Lititz Community Center, Route 501 in Lancaster County
A Huge Shopping Spree for your Pet Bird!
43 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$3.00 General Admission
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Fall ThriftyBirdsMart
Saturday September 29, 2001
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Held at the Lititz Community Center, Route 501 in Lancaster County
A Huge Shopping Spree for your Pet Bird!
45 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$3.00 General Admission Fee
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Keystone's Capital Region Bird Mart and Exhibition
October 27 & 28, 2001
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Held at the Zembo Mosque, Third and Division Streets, Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
The Bird Mart was held on Saturday Only
Cockatiel and Lovebird Exhibitions were held both days and sponsored by
the Northeast Regional Cockatiel Exhibitors and
the Northeast Lovebird Exhibitors Association.
34 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$5.00 General Admission Fee ($3.00 Children & Seniors)
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Bird Fest 2002
Saturday April 20, 2002
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Held at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, East High Street, Pottstown Pennsylvania.
The Feature Attraction was "Parrot Bill's Trick Parrot Shows!"
44 Vendors Participated (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$5.00 General Admission Fee
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Bird Fair 2002
Saturday September 28, 2002
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Held at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, East High Street, Pottstown Pennsylvania.
The Feature Attractions were:
| * | "Bird Man Dave's" Entertaining Educational Shows,
| | * | Round Table Discussions by Dr. Harvey's Naturals, Don Reigle of Reigle's Aviary and Jim & Candy Foxwell of Birdnest Specialty.
| | * | a Lovebird Exhibition sponsored by the Northeast Lovebird Exhibitors Association
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$5.00 General Admission Fee
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"Parrotville"
the feature avian attraction at
the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo
Friday March 7 to Sunday March 9, 2003
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Held at the Fort Washington Expo Center,
1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington PA (exit 26 off PA Turnpike)
Attractions included:
| * | presentations by: Dr Elizabeth Clark M.S. V.M.D., Liz Wilson - Parrot Behaviorist, Steve Martin - Animal Trainer, and Nancy Darst - Magician
| | * | A "Hands-On/Just-Ask" Area sponsored by Chester County Bird Club
and the Delaware County Bird Club Bird Club,
| | * | "Ask the Experts" manned by 11 area specialist including:
Tim & Laura Deitz, Paul Crow, Janet Landvater, and Miki Sparzak
| | * | and a grand entranceway made up of two 10 foot by 10 foot flight cages containing exotic Parrots.
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30 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
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Bird Fest 2003
Saturday May 10, 2003
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Held at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, East High Street, Pottstown Pennsylvania.
Featured Attractions were:
| * | "Brian Wilson and his Parrot Buddies"
Educating Children and Adults in Fire, Gun and Vehicular Safety.
| | * | Also, a just for fun "Pet Bird Show" was held
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40 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$5.00 General Admission Fee
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Pet Bird Market
Saturday October 25, 2003
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Held at the Sunnybrook Ballroom, East High Street, Pottstown Pennsylvania.
Feature Attraction: "Ken Glob "The Bird Whisperer"
demonstrated the Taming of Wild, Frightened and Aggressive Birds
45 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$5.00 General Admission Fee
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"Parrotville"
the feature avian attraction at the Tri-Sate Pet Expo
Friday October 31 thru Sunday November 02, 2003.
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Held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
at the Raritan Center in Edison NJ
Attractions included:
| * | "NJ Bird Man" - Trick Macaw Shows,
| | * | "Birdie Show & Tell" sponsored by the Staten Island Bird Club,
| | * | ALBS Judge Lovebird Competitions,
| | * | SPBE Judged Parrot Competitions,
| | * | NCS Judged Cockatiel Competitions,
| | * | and a grand entranceway made up of a 10' by 10' Flight Cage containing exotic Parrots.
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30 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
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"Parrotville"
the feature avian attraction at
the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo
Friday March 12 to Sunday March 14, 2004.
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Held at the Fort Washington Expo Center
1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington PA
Attractions included:
| * | Parrot Photo Opportunities sponsored by the Wilson Parrot Foundation
| | * | "Hands-On/Just-Ask" sponsored by Chester County Bird Club and the Real Macaw Society
| | * | "Puppet Bird Shows by Puppet Pizzazz
| | * | a Kids Area including story telling & crafts all with a pet bird theme
| | * | a Pet Bird Photo Contest
| | * | Programs by: Becky Destefano, the Wilson Parrot Foundation, Dr Tim Paterson D.V.M., Kelly Williams and Tim & Laura Deitz
| | * | a grand entranceway made up of a 10 foot by 10 foot flight cages containing exotic Parrots
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30 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
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Bird Mart and Benefit Auction
Saturday, May 8, 2004
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Held at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, Route 30, Lancaster PA
A Benefit Auction was held as the feature activity of the event. The auction benefited the ProPARROT Rescue Organization, a Non-Profit organization based in Lancaster, PA which is dedicated to finding loving and nurturing homes for displaced companion birds.
Other activities included a "Hands On-Fun Children's Activity Area" with project sheets and crafts with a pet bird theme and a "Hands On-Bird Information Area" sponsored by Chester County Bird Club.
46 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$5.00 General Admission Fee
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"PARROTVILLE"
the feature avian attraction at
the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo
Friday March 10 to Sunday March 12, 2005
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Held at the Fort Washington Expo Center,
1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington PA
Activities included:
| * | "Parrot Photos & Handling Opportunities" with beautiful Exotic Parrots", sponsored by the Wilson Parrot Foundation.
| | * | "Bird Hands - on Just Ask Interactive Area", sponsored by the Chester County Bird Club.
| | * | A "Free Kids Area" with birdie crafts, educational project sheets and more.
| | * | A two day Cockatiel Exhibition Judge by NCS Panel judges
| | * | and Presentations throughout out the weekend by the Wilson Foundation and Chester County Bird Club
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"PARROTVILLE"
the feature avian attraction
at the Harrisburg Pet Expo
Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, 2005
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Held at the PA State Farm Show Complex
in Harrisburg PA 17110-9408
Activities included:
| * | a "SPBE Affiliated Parrot Exhibitions" took place throughout the two days and a special "IPS Parrotlet Show" was held Saturday only
| | * | a "Birdie Show and Tell" area - guidance and information on the care and keeping of birds, as well as many different species were on site in this interactive area
| | * | "The Wilson Parrot Foundation" - provided the opportunity to have photos taken with many of their Parrots, as well as conducting programs throughout the weekend.
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Pet Bird Mart
Saturday October 29, 2005
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Held at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, Route 30, Lancaster PA
Activities included:
| * | Several "Parrot University Classes" were taught by a team of instructors who collectively have hundreds of years of experience caring for exotic birds. Classes include the opportunity for up close interaction with birds and a question and answer period.
| | * | a "Trick Training Workshop"- consisted of a powerpoint presentation followed by a film of a red bellied parrot being taught and performing the tricks it had learned. The red bellied parrot was present and asked to do the tricks "live" for the audience. Also an untrained bird was used to help show the audience the process so they themselves could train their birds at home.
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49 Vendors Participated in the Marketplace (Large 10' X 10' Space)
$6.00 General Admission Fee
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