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Re: The proliferation of fests: Good or bad?
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lugnet.events
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Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:11:27 GMT
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In lugnet.events, Duane Collicott wrote:
> In lugnet.events, Eric Sophie wrote:
> > I always thought a good idea or rule of thumb would be to have one per season,
> > so that would be 4 per year. One for each corner of the continental USA...
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> Hey, what about those of us who don't live in a corner of the country, like
> along the northern edge instead? :)
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> There are some fests popping up that are more regional in nature. For example,
> the event I produce, Brick Bash, is held here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, every
> March and has attracted exhibitors from about 200 miles around. Brick Bash isn't
> an AFOL fest, though, it's more of a public exhibition.
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> Chicago House of Bricks is another exmaple. I met AFOLs from across the country
> there, but mostly they were regional folks (at least that's what I experienced
> when I was there in 2005).
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> I don't think there can be too many. My Brick Bash will never measure-up to or
> replace a nationally-attended event like Brick Fest. It's more of something to
> do for those within a few hour's drive.
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> We even allow AFOLs from Ohio, but I'm sure they will receive a much colder
> reception next time. ;)
Thats great and the regional/national events help to create more niche fests or
specialty displays and expos.
BTW, what is the master listing of world wide AFOL and LEGO events?
How many are there? Where are they all and when do they generally happen?
LUG Hosts? Org Hosts? AFOL Hosts? LEGO Hosts?
Can you buy a $12,000 pass and get an itinerary from Expedia?
Let's start a list, anyone:
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