Mare Fair 2023: A New Florida Con…What Could Go Wrong?

The folks over at Snowpity, Inc., who brought us the silver mare coins are at it again and have apparently announced an actual, real-life pony convention they're planning to run in Orlando, FL, this fall called Mare Fair.  This could be a really good thing or a really bad one, I'm hoping for the former.  But whatever happens, it should be fun to watch.  Their press release is re-printed after the break.

A previous headline for this article stated the con was run by /mlp/; this is not in fact the case, but rather it is run by people from /mlp/.  It is not a /mlp/ or 4chan convention.

The convention's OC being used to shamelessly shill the con

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February 13th, 2023

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Mare Fair 2023: Orlando’s Newest Pony Convention

Mare appreciators all over the world are flocking to one place to celebrate their love of ponies: Mare Fair 2023! Being hosted in sunny Orlando, FL, from September 29th to October 1st, this three day convention is promising to make a big splash during its first year. Mare Fair is looking to put lesser known artists and community members in the spotlight and promote a comfy atmosphere where the fandom can boldly “poni poni” like no one has before.

The Mare Fair venue is conveniently located on International Drive near some of America’s most popular theme parks such as Disney World and Universal Orlando. The venue even offers a free shuttle to SeaWorld and Aquatica. Neighboring ICON Park, the convention sits beside a massive ferris wheel, which ties in nicely to the fair theme. There are over 60 restaurants within walking distance of the convention. With a group rate of $115 a night from September 25th to October 5th, you might even consider turning this convention trip into a proper vacation supplemented by a couple theme park visits.

Mare Fair has already sold out of its two highest tier sponsor badges, so if you were hoping to cop extra goodies like commemorative gear, line-skip passes, or reserved hotel nights - now is the time to register! More than half of the room block has already been filled, so prospective fairgoers should buy a badge and reserve their rooms as soon as possible.

Spots are still open for the ticketed Spaghetti and Tendie Dinner - a grand banquet where chicken tenders, as well as heaping loads of spaghetti, will be piled high on your plate as you revel in the camaraderie you share with your fellow horsey buds. An open bar is planned for the event and all proceeds will go towards the convention’s chosen horse rescue charity.

The group behind Mare Fair 2023, Snowpity, Inc., is a non-profit seeking 501(c)(3) status. The group is composed of fandom members who have a long history of delivering successful community projects. Just this month, their $76k commemorative silver coin project on Kickstarter successfully mailed out more than 1,200 custom-minted coins to nearly 500 people. Snowpity, Inc., is a 100% volunteer organization that holds events to raise funds to rescue, care for, and improve the lives of equines in need; to bring together artists to practice and hone their craft of pony art; and to educate the world about the beauty that resides within every mare. The convention will be topped off with a charity auction with proceeds being donated directly to a non-profit horse rescue charity to be announced.

Wanna come to Mare Fair 2023? Looking to be a vendor, apply for a panel, or perform in the concert? Looking to be a volunteer (please) and get a free badge? Head over to https://marefair.org for all your needs. The registration page also offers a commemorative spirit badge to purchase for $35 if you cannot make it but would like to support the convention. 

Another way to support Mare Fair is through their current fundraiser, the new Winter Warm-Up! art pack (18+). You can grab the pack for $10, or get the deluxe edition for $15. Both packs are “name your own price above minimum” and all donations are committed to making Mare Fair 2023 the best convention it can be. 

You can follow them for major updates and announcements on Twitter @MareFairCon and

Mastodon @MareFair@pone.social.

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