Meetings & Events

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Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The location and time will be posted each month on Facebook, Discord, Band, and here!

2026 dates:

January 17 @ Innovation Barn

February 21 @ CMACS Gastonia

March 7 Special Event - The Aquatic Expo

March 21 @ Aqua World

April 18 @ Bass Pro Fort Mill with a presentation from Alex Scharnberg on his West Africa trip

May 16 @ Pondside Aquatics

June 20 Cookout @ William’s House

July 18 @ Innovation Barn with speaker, Jen Williams!

August 15 @Innovation Barn with speaker from Last Place on Earth and Show and Tell

September 19 @ Location TBD

October 17 @ Location TBD

November 21 @ Location TBD

December 19 Christmas Party @ David’s House

AUGUST MEETING 2026

August 15, 12:30 til ~ 4 pm

Innovation Barn

932 Seigle Ave

Charlotte, NC 28205

https://www.innovationbarnclt.com/

🥪 Please bring your own lunch for this meeting. 🥪

We will have a presentation from Last Place on Earth Pet Shop followed by Show and Tell!

If you want to present for 5 minutes on your favorite aquarium subject, send your pictures or slides to Sam: dudegrowsfish@gmail.com

Our first presenter will be Josh, spouse of the owner at Last Place on Earth Pet Shop and art director.

“For more than 40 years, Last Place on Earth has been a Charlotte staple, growing from a neighborhood pet shop into a trusted destination for generations of pet enthusiasts. We're known for our expertise, unique selection, and genuine passion for animals.

We're excited to meet everyone in the club, share experiences, learn from fellow hobbyists, and continue building the friendships that make the fishkeeping community so special. We look forward to getting to know you all!”

There will be an AUCTION of fish, shrimp, plants, and supplies!

IMPORTANT INNOVATION BARN PARKING INFO!

There's new parking at the back of the building! Please park in the back unless you need to use the closer spaces at the front.

Most monthly meetings include an auction.

🦐 Paid members get an 80%-20% split on items they bring while it is 60%-40% for non-member sellers.

🐠 Be sure to label your items accurately and legibly and get them checked in at the beginning of the meeting.

🌿 Please only bring bags of water for the animals, plants travel better damp not wet. Make sure your bags or containers are secure!

🎈🎈 To keep the auction process smooth and efficient, dry goods such as hardscape, equipment in good working condition, and other supplies are limited to 5 items per seller.🎈🎈

Pre-register your items at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeORvEEwBngE71GlKUNtSeyy0F0bWxNv-yOuGCtsU1My4ULew/viewform