On the day

B.K.K.S. NATIONAL KOI SHOW

Averly, Essex, England South East

Recommendation added: 01/08/2006 15:03
By: sweety (YSUK rating +147)

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"Held around the end of July each year, there is an entrance Fee of £5 per Adult, Children and OAP are FREE. At the Event are Exhibition Stands from all types of Koi Specialists, including Ponds, Livestock, Food and many more. There was even a gentleman answering question regarding your Koi concerns and also a club that you could join.

On the day we went was a Competition for Koi this is very well run and the fish are unbelievable, there are fish in the excess of 15 inch, the colours are magnificent. They are judged and each Koi is looked over and rewarded with a place from 1st to 5th. Each has their photo taken and they are added to a board with there awarded place. This is taken very seriously by the breeders and enthusiasts. There is a presentation where the owners get trophies for there Koi Carp.

At the show you have the opportunity to purchase Koi Carp from respectable Koi enthusiasts and dealers. The price ranges are variable from each Stand. I purchased 2 Koi around 3 inches maybe 4inches long for £20. I guess that going late in the day is the best idea, as most of the dealers will drop their prices as they do not wish to take there stock home.

Also Japanese displays such as Kung Fu where there, they used the traditional dress and weapons during their display. This was very good and amazed the children. Food stalls, games and bouncy castles where available for the children when they got bored.

All in all it was a good day and if you have an interest in Koi Carp this event is for you, there are many more around the country and they are good fun and educational too.

Thanks for reading
Sweety

This event takes place at:-
AVELEY SPORTS & SOCIAL GROUND
PURFLEET ROAD
AVELEY
ESSEX"