Parrot Expo

COST
Adults--$8.00; Seniors 60+--$3.00;
Children under 12--$2.00; Children under 2--FREE

Lots of free parking; convenient to parkways and LIRR.

More info: 631-957-1100

It's a "World's Fair" for pet bird lovers!

If you share your home with a parrot, lovebird, macaw, cockatiel, budgie or other pet bird, you'll find birdbrains just like you at:

The Long Island Parrot Society's Parrot Expo 2009!

Presented by The Long Island Parrot Society, PARROT EXPO 2009 will be an all-day extravaganza of colorful exotic birds, interactive displays, scheduled demonstrations and workshops and a fabulous array of 'parrotphernalia' on sale in the huge vendor room.

The opulent VENDOR ROOM is a great place to do your ‘Pollyday’ shopping… for your favorite birds and humans too! The raffle lobby is always a big attraction; cages and accessories, bird food, toys and accessories dominate the laden tables, while the gorgeous gift baskets always garner raves from winners…that could be you! The education center is a ‘don’t miss’ destination of the day, with live birds and lots of volunteers to answer your questions.

Interested in being a vendor?

Click here to print out a 2009 Vendor Packet

Click here to see the 2009 Vendor Room Floor Plan (older versions are inaccurate)

IMPORTANT NOTE TO VENDORS:
The Freeport Recreation Center will no longer permit the Long Island Parrot Society or vendors to use their flatbed dollies for loading and unloading supplies and merchandise. Please bring your own hand truck or dolly to the event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

THIS YEAR'S EXPO FEATURES...

"Meet the Vet"

Dr. Elisabeth Freilicher
Dr. Charles Greco's
Dr. Heidi Hoefer
Dr. Laurie Hess

Bowtie Press is donating autographed copies of Marc Morrone's upcoming book, "Ask the Birdkeeper" for auction and raffle!

Patricia Sund (shown at right),
whose delightful column,
"Memo to Parker and Pepper" which appears in Bird Talk magazine,
is scheduled to do a presentation
at 1:00 PM

'Parrot University' program for Scouts.
Troop leaders, contact us for information and schedule!

*Great "parrotphernalia" in the huge vendor room --
It's a "World's Fair" for exotic bird lovers

*Avian rescue groups

*Birds! Birds! Birds! All day long!!

Convenient location!
Plenty of free parking!
Snack bar on premises!
Restaurants nearby on Freeport's famous 'Nautical Mile'

Proceeds from EXPO 2009 will help fund LIPS' educational programs, our foster and adoption efforts and the Future Long Island Parrot Musuem, Shelter and Learning Center. Money raised at EXPO will also enable us to donate to avian conservation efforts, medical research and other worthy bird-related causes.

ATTENTION VISITORS!
Please leave your feathered friend home! We do not have any bird sitting facilities. Birds of our WORKING volunteers will be the ONLY birds allowed in. All these birds will be checked by our expo veterinarian.
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS PERMITTED,
NO EXCEPTIONS!

EXPO SCHEDULE 2009

11:30 Presentation by veterinarians Charles Greco and Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher on avian nutrition.

1:00 Patricia Sund who writes the monthly Bird Talk column, 'Memo to Parker & Pepper'

2:30
Queens Zoo staff presentation on the thick billed parrots breeding program at the Zoo.

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change.

Interested in being a vendor?

Click here to print out a 2009 Vendor Packet

Click here to see the 2009 Vendor Room Floor Plan (older versions are inaccurate)

IMPORTANT NOTE TO VENDORS:
The Freeport Recreation Center will no longer permit the Long Island Parrot Society or vendors to use their flatbed dollies for loading and unloading supplies and merchandise. Please bring your own hand truck or dolly to the event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR AT A FUTURE LIPS EVENT?
Hit Your Target Market!
Contact us for information on booth spaces, pricing, donations & sponsor levels.

INTERESTED IN EDUCATION?

ASK US ABOUT PARROT UNIVERSITY
OUR TRAVELING, TEAM TAUGHT, ONE-TIME OR SEMINAR STYLE CLASSES.

Call the Parrot Phone Today! (631) 957-1100
Email us!

SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND PARROT SOCIETY...

ADVERTISE IN OUR EXPO JOURNAL!
Reach your target market!

BECOME A VENDOR!
Prices are reasonable
Any Questions?

DIRECTIONS TO THE FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER:

#1 – From Verrazano Bridge: Belt Parkway East (Long Island) to Southern State East, take exit 22S, Meadowbrook Parkway South to Exit M9 West Merrick Road. At the fourth light make a left turn into the Rec. Center parking lot.

#2 – From G.W. Bridge: Cross Bronx Expressway to either the Whitestone Bridge or Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Island Parkway to Southern State East, take Exit 22S, Meadowbrook Parkway South to Exit M9 West Merrick Road, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

#3 – From New England: Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Island Parkway to Southern State east, take Exit 22S, Meadowbrook Parkway South to Exit M9 West Merrick Road, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

#4 – From Eastern Long Island: Southern Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway South to Exit M9 West Merrick Road, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

#5 – From Meadowbrook Parkway: Take Exit 22S, Meadowbrook Parkway South to Exit M9 West Merrick Road, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

Commercial Routes:

G.W. Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway to Throgs Neck Bridge to Clearview Expressway to Long Island Expressway East. Take Exit 44S, (Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway – Rte 135) south to Merrick Road West. Once past the Meadowbrook Parkway, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

From Verrazano Bridge take Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Long Island Expwy East. Take Exit 44S to Merrick Road West. Once past the Meadowbrook Parkway, at the fourth light make a left turn into Rec. Center parking lot.

By Train from NYC/Manhattan: Take Long Island Railroad (718-794-LIRR) to Freeport Station. Exit towards back of train on Henry Street, it becomes Main Street. Turn left on Merrick Road and walk two blocks. Recreation Center will be on your right.

CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATIONS:

Freeport Motor Inn
445 South Main Street
Freeport, NY 11530
(516) 623-9100

Sunrise Executive
415 Ocean Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY
(newly renovated!)
(516) 593-1600

Hampton Inn & Suites
125 Merrick Road
Rockville Centre, NY
516-599-1700

Best Western Mill River Manor
173 Sunrise Hwy
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 678-1300
Special rate of $125.99 per single/double room per night for vendors and attendees of Parrot EXPO. The hotel is pet friendly; there is a $15.00 per night charge for your pet.

You must call the hotel direct at 516-678-1300 between 10AM and 8PM, EST, ask for reservations and use the code 'LIPS' to verify the group rate. Rooms are subject to availability.

Red Roof Inn Long Island
699 Dibblee Drive
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 794-2555
Rate is approx. $132 per night
Exit M2W on the Meadowbrook Pkwy. Freeport Rec Ctr is M9W

All the above information subject to change; Prices shown are not guaranteed.