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All CAFE swaps, and auctions will be held at The Franklin County Fairgrounds - Ganyard Building.

The Ganyard Building At The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 5043 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard Ohio, 43026.

                                                    

                                                                                    Directions Ganyard Building Franklin County Fairgrounds.

CAFE Member Meetings: CAFE hosts member meetings on an every other month basis where subject matter experts are invited to speak on anything aquarium and fish keeping related.  CAFE member meetings for 2024 will be held at the Hilliard Moose Lodge located at 5370 Grace Street Hilliard Ohio, 43026.  CAFE member meetings start at 6:30 pm and will go up to 8:30 pm  The 2024 meeting dates will be posted soon:


  • WINTER SWAP 1.0 - DECEMBER 7TH 2024
  • The Franklin County Fairgrounds-Ganyard building.
  • Seller set up 9am - 11am day of the swap.
  • General Admission 11am - 2pm. Admission is $5 dollars at the door, $10.00/family.
  • Winter Swap 2.0 -  JANUARY 25 2025
  • The Franklin County Fairgrounds Ganyard Building.
  • Seller setup 9am - 11am day of the Swap.
  • General Admission 11am - 2pm.    Admission is $5 dollars at the door $10 dollars/Family.

SeptemberCAFE Auctions: CAFE hosts a Spring and Fall auction every year. Auctions are an excellent opportunity to acquire new and rare fish, plants, plus many common aquarium fish and plants from local breeders at excellent prices. You do not need to be a member to attend our auctions, but membership does provide the benefit of priority stickers and a free express bid. The 2025 CAFE auction dates are as follows:

  • Spring Auction - March 1ST At The Franklin County Fairgrounds - Ganyard Building.
  • Fall Auction -  TBD At The Franklin County Fairgrounds - Ganyard Building
  • Buyer and Seller registration begins at 9:30am with Auctions starting at 11:00am.

 

CAFE Holiday Party: This is to celebrate the Holidays and rejoice about things that happened this year at C.A.F.E. This is a member-only event. All Club members whose membership dues are paid on time can attend this event. It's a potluck and BYOB.

Adult Beverages Are Allowed.

Date:  TBD
Location:

 

CAFE FALL AUCTION

Join CAFE for our second auction of 2024 on September 7th At the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Ganyard Building.  If you are looking to add high quality, locally bred/cultivated fish and plants to your aquarium this is the place to be! The auction is also an excellent opportunity to find that unique and rare fish or plant you have been hunting for at great prices! Auctions are free for anyone to attend.

Sellers please review the Auction rules prior to the auction!

Buyers please review the Auction rules prior to the auction!

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CAFE WINTER SWAP 1.0

Join CAFE for our second swap of 2024, WINTER SWAP 1.0, on December 7th at 11 AM, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Ganyard Building.  If you are looking to add high quality, locally bred/cultivated fish and plants to your aquarium this is the place to be! The swap is great place to meet breeders both local and from surrounding areas. Swaps are only $5 per person or $10 per family!

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