Saturday- May 30th

8:00 am Registration Reopens

9:00 am Welcome - Larry Christensen, PNKCA President

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Keynote Speaker:  Taro Kodama – “Stewards of Living Art: Behind Koi—History, Culture, and Breeder Philosophy.”  

Mr. Kodama shares how Nishikigoi became “living art” in Japanese culture and what breeders are really thinking behind the scenes—from pairing decisions to culling, Tategoi selection, and raising through the seasons. I’ll also highlight stewardship as a relay: breeders create the standard, bridge people translate it, and koi clubs like PNKCA keep it. ​

PNKCA Rep Luncheon: PNKCA club representatives only.

• PNKCA conference attendees have lunch on their own.

Workshops scheduled all day Saturday. None are concurrent

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Koi Conformation: Larry Christensen, PNKCA President

How to obtain a better understanding of a koi's strengths and weaknesses. What a Koi judge is looking at when judging.

Master the 5 Pillars of Pond Wellness: Dr. Trista Becker, ABVP Diplomate in Fish Practice, Headwaters Aquatic Vet,

Caught in a cycle of adding chemicals to your pond and looking to change your approach? Treatments can be an important strategy in disease treatment and prevention, but only as part of an informed approach to fish health through stable pond management. This workshop will introduce 5 aspects of holistic management to consider in your long-term planning to reduce disease risk and keep your pond environment stable and healthy. 

The Koi Keeper's First Aid Kit: Identifying Illness and Practical First Step Treatments: Dr. Robert Martinez, DVM Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, Aquatic Veterinary Consulting and Services, PLLC

When something looks wrong with your koi, what should you do first? Panic? Google? Wait and hope it fixes itself? This talk will give koi keepers a practical first-aid approach to fish health. Learn how to recognize the early warning signs of illness, what behaviors should raise concern, and the first things to check in your pond—water quality, temperature, and life support systems. We’ll also cover safe, practical first-step treatments hobbyists can try at home, including salt therapy, heat support, and strategic water changes. The Goal: help you act early, act safely, and give your koi the best chance to recover.

Fire and Marbling: TheArt of American Wagyu – Dave Yasuda, Snake River Farms

American Wagyu is a hybrid of Japanese Wagyu and top-quality American beef. Dave has worked for Snake River Farms for 12 years, creating content and cooking demonstration. The class includes a cooking demo, grilling types and a sample of different cuts of Snake River farm’s beef.

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5:30 – PNKCA Banquet- Happy hour, dinner, silent, live, and dessert auction, and awards. Vegan and gluten free meals upon request.