Conventions And Seminars 2008
May
Asheville, NC: Drank Rutowski, DVM. Science of Pet Birds Series: Labs and Bloodwork. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact 866-749-5634 or go to www.phoenixlanding.org
Arizona: Discover the Oasis 2008. The theme is Birds in The Wild and In Your Home. Speakers include Dr. Stewart Metz and Dr. Rebecca Fox. The Oasis will also have information on Estate Planning for Your Parrot. $75-members; $95-non-members. Contact: Charlotte 602-863-1543; www.the-oasis.org
Washington, DC: Steve Martin, Natural Encounters. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact 866-749-5634 or go to www.phoenixlanding.org
Victoria, BC: 11th Annual Canadian Parrot Symposium. Dunsmuir Lodge. Contact: www.parrotsymposium.com
Pittsburgh, PA: Basic Behavior Problems. 300 Cumberland Rd. Contact: Pgh. Parrot Rescue 412-761-2268; zazubird@prodigy.net; www.pittsburghparrotrescue.org
Dr. Fort Worth, TX: The Bird Mart. Will Rogers Exhibit Hall; 3300 Burnett/Tandy. $5; $3 Seniors; Under 12 Free. Contact: www.birdmart.com
18 Charlotte, NC: Frank Rutowski, DVM. Science of Pet Bird Series: Labs and Bloodwork. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact 866-749-5634 or go to www.phoenixlanding.org
18 Charlotte, NC: Nourish to Flourish #2, A Cooking Class for Parrots. Hosted by the Phoenix Landing Foundation. Contact 866-749-5634 or go to www.phoenixlanding.org
Rocky River, OH: Understanding and Resolving Behavior Problems (Required for adoption)/Foraging as Enrichment. Rocky River Library; 1600 Hampton Rd. 2-4. Contact: PEAC 440-349-1700; clevelandpeac@yahoo.com; www.clevelandpeac.org.
Salem, OR: Flyabout 2008, Learn What It Takes To Successfully Fly Your Parrot Indoors or Outdoors from expert trainers. Contact: 503-831-1314; chris@cockatoodown.com. www.cockatoodowns.com
San Diego, CA: Avian Diseases – The 4 P’s And Sex & The Single Parrot. Marina Village Conference Ctr.; 1936 Quivira Way, Room D-6. Contact: PEAC 619-287-8200; parroted@cox.net; www.peac.org
Pittsburgh, PA: Behavior Problems (Screaming, Biting & Feather Destruction). Contact: 724-378-7588; info@pitpeac.org; www.pitpeac.org
Long Beach, CA: Parrots International Symposium celebrating “Parrots of the Caribbean.” Speakers include Julie Murad, Rosemary Low, Dr. Susan Friendman and more. At the Queen Mary. 8-5. Contact: www.parrotsinternational.org
Shows And Fairs 2008
May
Little Rock, AR: Little Rock Exotic Bird Fair @ the Jacksonville Community Center - 5 Municiple Dr; I-40 exit 67/167 North to Exit 8. 10-3. $3. Contact: Carri 901-878-1307; sales@birdshows.com; www.birdshows.com
Grand Rapids, MI: Great Lakes Avicultural Society’s 8th Annual Spring Bird Fair & Expo. Delta Plex Entertainment & Expo Center; 2500 Turner NW. 10-4. Contact: Marcia 616-361-0140; mawtiel@aol.com; Joyce 616-458-9041; noahbird@sbcglobal.net; Mary Jo 616-363-5409; kepchaso@sbcglobal.net
Webster, TX: Bird Fair. Webster Civic Center; 311 Pennsylvania. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4. Contact: W.D. Brown 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
Denver, CO: RMSA Bird Expo; National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. Denver. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4. $5 Contact: 303-456-0068; www.rmsa-birds.org. Vendor Contact: 720-936-4016
4 Council Bluffs, IA: Greater Omaha Cage Bird Society. Mid America Convention Center. 10-5. $1; Under 12 free. Contact: Rick 402-933-5686; www.greateromahacagebirdsociety.com
4 Sarasota, FL: Florida West Coast Avian Society Exotic Bird Expo. Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Robarts Arena, Fruitville Rd. (Exit 210,) 10-4. $4; Under 10 Free. Contact: Pat 941-475-7103; rora.dora@verizon.net or Lynda 941-302-3258, lynjupiter@comcast.net
Rolling Meadows, IL: Rolling Meadows Bird Fair and Sale. Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant. 10-3. $3. Contact: 937-377-3607; info @midwestshows.biz; www.midwestshows.biz
Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Exotic Bird Fair. VFW Hall; 5880 Omaha Ave., N. Contact: 608-362-4696; busybirdtoys@charter.net; www.busybirdtoysandfairs.com
10-11 Forest Park, GA: Exotic Bird Fair & Sale. Atlanta Farmer's Market; I-75 Exit 237. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4. $4; Under 12 free. Contact: 423-240-8423; BIRDSnMOREkgcage@msn.com.
Live Oak, TX: Bird Fair. Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4. Contact: W.D. Brown 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
Wichita, KS: Parrot Education & Entertainment People’s Spring Bird Fair. Sedgwick County 4-H Building; 21st & Ridge Rd. 9:30-4:30. Contact: 316-943-7708; ParrotPeople@PEEPClub.org.
Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Bird Fancier’s Bird Mart & Finch Show. Tall Cedars Hall; 2501 Putty Hill Ave. 9-4. $4. Contact: Dorothy 410-256-9326; drhaynesbbf@yahoo.com; baltimorebirdfanciers.org.
Arlington, TX: Bird Mart. Will Rogers Exhibit Hall; 3300 Burnett/Tandy Dr. 10-6. $5; $3 seniors, Under12 $1. Contact: Ann or Mike 817-478-8320; www.thebirdmart.com
Nashville, TN: Morning Star Exposition’sBird Fair. Tennessee State Fair Grounds; Wilson Hall Ave. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4. Contact: W.D. Brown 214-244-0350; www.birdsandpets.com
Tallahassee, FL: Tri-State Avian Society 7th Annual Spring Exotic Bird Fair. North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Rd. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4. $4. Contact: Barry 850-364-4666; BarryL7523@comcast.net; www.tristateaviansociety.org
Johnson City, TN: Exotic Bird Club of NE Tennessee 19th Annual Bird Fair & Sale. VFW Post 2108; 2158 Jim Sunk Houser Rd, 1-26 Ext 24. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4. Contact: Linda 423-83-9972 or Anita 423-639-4588; www.ebcnet.net
Des Moines, IA: Mid America Cage Bird Society, Cage Bird Carnival. Des Moines Botanical Center. 10-4. Contact: Nancy 515-277-9985
Queens, New York: VSW Post 6478; 242-37 Broddock Ave. Off Crossiland Pkwy. 9-5. $75/Table. Under 5 free. Contact Victor: 914-433-2043 or 914-376-3076.
Oak Creek, WI: Oak Creek Exotic Bird Fair. American Legion Hall, 9327 S. Shephard Ave. Contact: 608-362-4696; busybirdtoys@charter.net; www.busybirdtoysandfairs.com
18 Sparta, WI: Beak Boutique Exotic Bird Fair. 1615 Hwy 16 W at Club 16. 10-3. $2; Under 5 free. Contact: Dave 608-366-1146; naturalsoap@centurytel.net
Pleasanton, CA: Northern California Exotic Bird & Reptile Show. Pleasanton Fairgrounds. 9-4. $6. Under 12 Free. Contact: 510-785-6647; www.ncabird.com
Jacksonville, FL: Jacksonville Avicultural Society, 15th Annual Bird Fair. Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 So. St. Johns Bluff Rd. Contact: Jean 904-384-1491 or Janet 904-268-1980
Raleigh, NC: Raleigh – Durham Caged Bird Society Pet Bird Fair & Shows. Kerr Scott Buildin; NC State Fairgrounds. Free Admission. Contact: John webmaster@rdcbs.org; www.RDCBS.org
Marshfield, WI: The Central Wisconsin Cage & Wild Bird Club Connection’s Annual Bird & Garden Fair. Marshfield Fairgrounds; 513 E. 17th St. 10-3. Free Admission. Contact: Marlene 715-884-2659; mminor@tds.net; Sue 715-561-5565; sabelson@highlinecorp.org; www.cwwcbc.us/bc/
Livonia, MI: Society of Canary & Finch Breeders of Michigan Bird Fair. Quality Inn & Suites; 30375 Plymouth Rd. 9-4. $4. Contact: Tielnmore@aol.com; http://societyofcanaryandfinchbreedersofmichigan.com.
Knoxville, TN: Exotic Bird Fair & Sale. Chilhowee Park-Exposition Center. Rutledge Pike, I-40 Exit 392. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4. $4; Under 12 free. Contact: 423-240-8423; BIRDSnMOREkgcage@msn.com.
25 Joliet, IL: Joliet Bird Fair and Sale. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2720 Jefferson. 10-3. $2. Contact: 937-377-3607; info @midwestshows.biz; www.midwestshows.biz
Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas Bird & Exotic Pet Expo. Cashman Concention Ctr, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. at E. Washington. 9-4. $4. Contact: James 702-683-8608; jrdrennan@cox.net.
Corpus Christi, TX: Coastal Bend Companion Bird Club's Spring Bird Mart. Al Amin Shrine Center Pavilion; 2001 Suntide Road. 9-5. Contact: cbcbirdclub@aol.com; www.cbcbirdclub.com