Upcoming Events
- 2026-04-25 Killifish Karnival and Tropical Magic Show in South Bend
The Killifish Karnival and Tropical Magic Show in South Bend, Indiana, scheduled for April 25-26. It is the only killifish show put on by a general aquarium club. It is part of an all-species show, so if any of you have fish besides killies to put in a show here’s your chance! Contact Dave Hemmerlein at pupfishmich@aol.com for more information. - 2026-04-25 Southwest Aquarium Keepers Event (SAKE)
SAKE is the annual Southwest Aquarium Keepers Event and is a one-day public conference for aquarium hobbyists. SAKE features programs by prominent people on a variety of topics, a raffle, and both silent and regular auctions. Admission is free. Registration opens January 12, 2026See the SAKE Facebook group for details and updates –https://www.facebook.com/groups/541562413991851 When: April 25, 2026 (note new date – rescheduled due to venue conflict) Where: Sun City West Foundation14465 W R H Johnson BlvdSun City West, AZ 85375 Registration opens January 12, 2026. SpeakersGreg Sage on selective fish breeding John Aspega on conservation/rehoming Dr. Ron Harlan on killfishes Chuck Rambo on… Read more: 2026-04-25 Southwest Aquarium Keepers Event (SAKE) - 2026-06-12 AKA Annual Convention
The AKA 2026 Convention will be held in St. Louis, MO June 12 – 14, 2026. The AKA convention is the national killifish event of the year. It is held in different cities each year, depending on which affiliate club successfully bids to host it. This event is attended by killifish enthusiasts from all over the US, Canada and from other countries. It starts on the Friday evening, with talks on Friday and Saturday. There is a show in which many species of killifish, ranging from the common to the very rare, are there for display and for judging. On… Read more: 2026-06-12 AKA Annual Convention - 2026-08-08 TAKO Belle Revue
The Texas Area Killifish Organization is excited to host the 36th Annual TAKO Belle Revue this August! We have a full weekend planned featuring 15 show classes, expert presenters, and our annual auction. Event Schedule Saturday, August 8th Sunday, August 9th Location & Contact Casa Leuterman 742 Bison Drive Houston, Texas 77079-4401 For any questions regarding the event, please contact Art Leuterman or leave a message with TAKO https://aka.org/tako/contact-us/
Past Events
- 2026-03-14 TAKO & AKA Exhibiting at DFW Aquarium Association & DFW Reptile Association event
March 14th, 2026 – TAKO/AKA table at the DFW EXPO (in Arlington) Art Leuterman will staff the AKA/TAKO table Several AKA members will have tables too: The DFW Aquarium Association & DFW Reptile Association event will be open to the public from 1000 hours to 1600 hours that Saturday. Tickets -> https://dfwaa.org/tickets/ Free entry for 10 and under11-17 years – $5; 18 and above will be $10. Esports Stadium Arlington1200 Ballpark WayArlington, Texas 76011 - 2025-11-01 Wisconsin Area Killifish Org (WAKO) Egg-Laying Toothcarp Jamboree Nov. 1-2 2025
If you haven’t already heard, our club, Wisconsin Area Killifish Org., voted tohold another great Show and Auction this year. It is our 44th annual Egg-Laying Toothcarp Jamboree, which will be held the weekend ofNov. 1-2, 2025. We signed our contract with the same outstanding hotel:Comfort Suites Milwaukee-Airport 6362 S. 13 St., Oak Creek, WI. Our featured speaker, Nikita Totsky, will give her presentation on Saturdayafternoon. We plan to have our same line up as in the past with pre-registration on-line, Mail-ins and Proxies, Showroom set-up on Fri., Saturday features our Sales Table, Raffle, Registration both pick-up and new, Display,… Read more: 2025-11-01 Wisconsin Area Killifish Org (WAKO) Egg-Laying Toothcarp Jamboree Nov. 1-2 2025 - 2025-09-26 Keystone Clash – AKA Sanctioned Show 9/26/2025 – 9/28/2025
The AKA will have a booth at the Keystone Clash Aquatics Show this September. The aquatics show features judged entries with 5 classes dedicated to killifish. The AKA will judge the killifish portion of the show and will award points for entries. Holiday Inn6170 Morgantown Rd.Morgantown, Pennsylvania 19543United States https://www.keystoneclash.com/aquatic-show - 2025-08-16 SCKC Annual BBQ 8/16 in West LA
SCKC Annual BBQ at Ray Van Veen’s 8/16 12:30 PM - 2025-08-15 TAKO Belle Revue August 15 – 17 2025The Texas Area Killifish Organization will be holding its 35th Annual TAKO Belle Revue. Killifish Show and Auction15 Classes of KillifishLocation: Casa Leuterman