# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Great Lakes Fish Swap
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: TICKETS ON SALE NOW! LINK BELOW OR UNDER "TICKETS"
Trouble purchasing? Message us or email milwaukeeaquariumsociety@gmail.com

Join us for a 2-Day freshwater and saltwater tropical fish event! Swap and mini-conference. Local and regional vendors. Educational speakers from the US and Canada. 

Swap Hours: 
Saturday 1/31 1:00PM-5:00PM (VIP Entry 12:00PM)
Sunday 2/1 11:00AM-3:00PM (VIP Entry 10:00AM)
 
Freshwater and Saltwater Guest Speakers:
Chris "The Mad Aquarist" Biggs 
Amanda "The Macro Lady" Tamillo
Kenneth Nguyen of Worlds Within
Troy Holler from the Cichlid Bros
Speaker Details including schedule, bios and talk descriptions: https://tinyurl.com/2p9j6pv2

Kid's area with educational animal presentations, temporary tattoos, scavenger hunt and other fun activities. Concessions featuring a fish bowl drink for adults and kids. Door prizes and silent auction. And more!

Rooms available at Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South for $99 (1 King or 2 Queen Room) Room Block closes one week before the event
Book Here: Https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=mketh&checkInDate=29&checkInMonthYear=002026&checkOutDate=02&checkOutMonthYear=012026&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=AQU&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00
Or Call (866) 663-4577 and request the room block for 
Milwaukee Aquarium Society Swap & Conference 2026

Tickets - Buy a VIP Package that includes early swap entry both days, speaker events, VIP lanyard and more - or buy everything a la carte - Saturday or Sunday swap ticket and/or presentation tickets. Social hour ticket sold a la carte, but requires swap ticket. 

2-Day VIP Tickets include - 1 hour early entry to the swap on Saturday and Sunday, choice of 3 speaker events, exclusive t-shirt and more! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - BUY EARLY! First 50 adult  VIP tickets purchased receive a free cooler bag 
Online Advance Ticket Sales: 
ADULT Age 14+: $30 through 1/15/26, $40 starting 1/16/26
CHILD Age 5-13: $5 
CHILD Age 4 & under: FREE
At the Door: Adult 13+ $40, Child $5, Child 4 & under FREE

Swap General Admission (Saturday or Sunday): 
ADULT Age 14+: Online $5, At the Door Cash $5/Non-Cash* $6
CHILD Age 5-13: Online $3, At the Door Cash $3/Non-Cash* $4
CHILD Age 4 & under: FREE

Tickets for Speaker Events: $5/1, $8/2, $3.33 each for 3 or more
Swap ticket required for Speaker Event purchase. No charge for child tickets. 

Social Hour Q&A with Troy Holler from Cichlid Bros! Kick back with your fishy friends and ask Troy all of your burning questions about cichlid keeping, his YouTube channel, his aquariums and more. Enjoy a cash bar. Plus door prizes!
Tickets: $5 and include a $5 concessions voucher! Now that's a deal ;)

Pre-Sale Merchandise: 
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG71fecsao/1OkP_oKKQzCFgx6syueAqg/view?utm_content=DAG71fecsao&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1ecd1fea44

Tickets: https://milwaukeeaquarium.org/event/great-lakes-fish-swap/ 

All events, speakers, times, and other details are subject to change. 

Vendor registration open now! Limited tables booths remaining. Register here: https://forms.gle/c3aBKUDhdwJWfZXn9
Email milwaukeeaquariumsociety@gmail.com with any questions or for more information
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greendale/great-lakes-fish-swap/200028059258733
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 196

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Greendale
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South
- **lat**: 42.927948
- **long**: -87.932448
- **full address**: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South, 6401 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221-5246, United States, Greendale

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Great Lakes Fish Swap
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Great Lakes Fish Swap being held?
  - **A:** Great Lakes Fish Swap takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South, 6401 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221-5246, United States, Greendale.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Great Lakes Fish Swap?
  - **A:** Great Lakes Fish Swap is organized by Milwaukee Aquarium Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Great Lakes Fish Swap is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greendale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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