I’ve been to this koi show event in the past and it’s really everything you need to know about koi fish, and how to raise them.
More info: www.sakoia.org. They even have Japanese cultural demonstrations at this show, such as swords and traditional dance.
Another fun koi show event coming up on November 13 & 14 at the Kino Veteran’s Memorial Park, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Lots of koi (Japanese carp) to view, plus tai chi, martial arts & Samurai sword demonstrations, Japanese traditional music on koto & shakuhachi by Muso (duo of Hiroko Coates & Paul Amiel), and dance & taiko drumming by Suzuyuki-kai. There’s even a koi coloring contest for the kids.
See the flyers & program schedule below. FREE admission, 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 9 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. This is their 31st annual show sponsored by the Southern Arizona Koi Association (SAKA).
For more info: www.sakoia.org, 520-747-7278. I wrote about a previous koi parade of ponds tour in the Spring (click here).
