Koi Online is proud to announce its very first Grow & Show event, giving hobbyists the chance to take home a hand-selected Koda Tosai, raise it themselves, and compete for prizes — all for just £95.
Unlike previous grow-out events hosted by Ricky Stoddart, this time participants will be the ones doing the growing. The event is designed to be fun, educational, and accessible for all levels of koi keepers.
🔑 Event Overview
- Ticket Release: Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 PM
- Available at: KoiOnline.co.uk
- Price: £95 per ticket
- Tickets Available: 70 (first come, first served)
📍 Part 1: Selection Day
- Date: Saturday, August 2nd
- Location: Koi Online Retail Venue, Retford
- Lucky draw to determine selection order
- Live talk on koi growth from Ricky Stoddart
- Fish are taken home the same day
- Proxy selection available for remote participants
🏆 Part 2: Judging & Awards
- Date: Saturday, November 8th
- Location: Koi Online Retail Venue, Retford
- Judging via submitted photo and video
- No need to bring fish back on the day
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Prizes awarded for:
- Grand Champion
- Reserve Champion
- Best Tategoi
- Boogie Prize (surprise category)
- All winners receive trophies and cash prizes
🐟 The Koi
- Hand-selected Koda Tosai
- Average size: 17–20 cm
- Focus on Non-Gosanke varieties
- 100 koi available for selection from a premium shortlist
💬 Event Support
- Dedicated WhatsApp group for participants
- Pre-selection photos shared for proxy entrants
- Full guidance and updates provided throughout
- Helpful video content available via the Koi Online YouTube channel
This is a rare opportunity to grow a high-quality Japanese koi yourself, develop your skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive community event.
🎟 Tickets go live on July 24th at 7 PM at KoiOnline.co.uk — don’t miss your chance to take part!