Once Again ~ The Best Koi Show in America!
Koi are divided into classifications by recognized types. It is one thing to have a beautiful fish, it is another to have the best!
You will see some of the most amazing animals in the United States at this show - yes Minneapolis is actually home for a few national champions.
Join us. You will be surprised when your favorite little pond buddy becomes a top winner. Read more at the links to the right.
2010 Koi Show Awards Presentation
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Click Here - WARNING THIS IS A 30 MEG HI-RES PDF
2010 Koi Show Tank Assignment Photos

Click Here for the 2010 Tank Pictures
2010 Koi Show Results Pages
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Click Here for the 2010 Tank Results Pages
2010 Koi Show Program
Click the image below to download the 2010 Koi Show Program!
2008 Koi Show Video

Take a look back at the 2008 Koi Show in a 5 minute video dedicated to one of our own. A recap of 2008's show and a great collection of wonderful people. We truly have the best club in America. Our hats off to all of the volunteers and to our friends from around the US and our special two in Colorado.
Hotel Information


Ramada Minneapolis Airport West
7745 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423
(P) 612-861-1000 (F) 612-861-4931
15 Rooms set aside but we can increase if needed.
$69.00/night - use "Upper Midwest Koi Club" for group rate.
Services
- 24 Hour Complimentary Airport Shuttle
- Complimentary Shuttle to the Mall of America
- Free Local Calls
- Kids Activities
- Breakfast Available
- Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
- State of the Art Fitness Center
- Lobby Business Center
- 5 Story Hotel with Elevator
- Free Wireless High Speed Internet
- Pay Per View Movies and Nintendo
- Complimentary Parking
- Ramada Mart
Restaurants
- Don Pablos-Across Street
- Chipotle-Across Street
- Pot Belly's - Across Street
- Boston Market - Across Street
- Einstein Bagels - Across Street
- Starbucks - Across Street
- Noodles & Company - Across Street
- Broadway Pizza-0.5 miles
- Champs Americana - 1 mile
- Houlihans - 1 mile
Local Attractions
- - IKEA - 2.8 miles
- - Mall of America - 3 miles
- - Nickelodeon Universe - 3 miles
- - Hubert Humphrey Terminal - 4 miles
- - Minneapolis St Paul International Airport - 6 miles
- - Fort Snelling - 6 miles
- - Minnesota Zoo - 7 miles
- - VA Hospital - 7 miles
- - Institute of Art - 8 miles
- - Shriners Hospital - 8 miles
- - University of Minnesota - 8 mi les
- - Downtown Minneapolis - 8 miles
- - Metro Dome - 8 miles
- - Target Center - 8 miles
- - Minneapolis Convention Center - 8 miles
- - Guthrie Theatre - 9 miles
- - River Center Convention Center - 10 miles
- - Science Museum of Minnesota - 10 miles
- - Xcel Energy Center - 10 miles
- - MN Childrens Museum - 10 miles
- - MN State Capital - 10 miles
- - Canterbury Park - 11 miles
- - MN State Fair - 12 miles
- - Harriet Island - 13 miles
- - Valley Fair Amusement Park - 14 miles
- - Canterbury Park Horse Racing - 15 miles
- - Mystic Lake Casino - 18 miles
- - Chanhassen Dinner Theater - 19 miles
- - MN Zephyr - 20 miles
Never Been To Minneapolis? Take A Look!
'10 Show - July 30th, 31th & Aug 1st
Public Hours:
Friday
July 30, 4 - 8pm
Saturday
July 31,
9a - 5p
Sunday
Aug 1,
10a - 2p
Admission: Free
Location:
Bachmans Garden Center
6010 Lyndale Ave S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-861-7600
Koi Show Floor Plan
Auction and Raffle Items
Banquet Reservation Form
Show Seminar Schedule
Auction, Raffle and Free Seminars
Saturday July 31, the club will hold a number of free on-site seminars ranging from Koi pond design and Koi health to Koi selection and more.
On Sunday August 1st, the club will have both an auction and raffle for items donated specifically for the show’s fundraiser.
Free Seminars on Saturday July 31st, 2010
9:30 am - Koi Varieties and International Shopping by Mike Swanson of Koi Acres
11:00 am - Koi Pond Filtration by Bryant Bechtholdt of Koi and Pond Systems
1:30 pm - Koi Health by Dr. Amy Kizer, DVM of Lexingon Pet Clinic
3:00 pm - “It’s a system” Koi Environments by Steve Childers, 2010 Koi Show Lead Judge
Press Release
Show Pins

Our 2010 high quality koi show pin is on the way for the show! This years pin will sell for $5.50 due to a slight increase in Chinese labor costs.
2010 Vendor Information
Review our 2010 Vendor Information. 2007, 2008 & 2009 were sellouts so don't miss the 2010 show. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your products and services. Also see "Koi Market Facts" from the "Our Show" menu to lean a little more about what we put into a year's show.
2010 Exhibitor Information
Read more about showing your fish in our show. Koi keepers from all over America are welcome to show. Read more at the link below.


