Hey everyone, i've been on the forums for awhile but have since hung my torch up for the time being. Still in love with the culture and now after moving to a Big City looking at getting into it again. I am planning a trip to Austin for the AAGI show to see some of my Fav's do their thing up on stage, including the makers of my 2 favorite pipes in my collection POGO and Kage. My question is not on this activity but more of the other spectical which is the Glass Roots tent! I am tryin to get in so I can buy some wholesale for my buddies shop back in my home town in New Mexico but I know you have to be a flame worker or business owner to get into the GlassRoots tent. Any way of proving my dedication to the culture of lampworking to get into the tent or am I SOL and will just have to enjoy the free shows?!?!

Any info you have on the show or anyone who is going is more than welcomed and encouraged to share their Knowledge and experiences with me please!