Peter

Exhibitor Registration is Now Open

March 6, 2013 in News, Registration

It’s time! Exhibitor Registration for Brony Fan Fair 2013 on September 13-15, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown is now available here.

10×10′ (ten by ten feet) Dealer space is available in our Exhibitor Room at $250 each. You may reserve two spaces maximum and it comes with two badges.

Artist Alley space is available at $80 each and comes with one badge. Additional badges for artists are available at $20. Artist alley is now SOLD OUT! Sign up for our waitlist on the same page!

Items prohibited from sale include food, drinks, & bootlegs.

Once again, Exhibitor registration is now available here: CLICK ME!

Peter

Pre-Registration for BFF2013 is Now Open!

January 29, 2013 in News, Registration

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BFF 2013!

Coming from out of town? Book your room now!

Brony Fan Fair 2013 may be eight months away in September, but there are many great reasons to pre-register early for the only brony convention in Austin, Texas. The banquet admission, VIP and the VIP Plus options are all limited in amount. Here’s the rundown. Click here to register now!

Also, don’t be left in the dark! Don’t forget to review our registration policy!

BASIC PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration for a weekend membership to Brony Fan Fair 2013 is currently $25 until Friday, Febuary 15th, 2013. After that, the price goes up to $30 until March 15th. If you have children age 7 or younger, they get into BFF FREE (Keep in mind they must be age 7 or younger during the dates of the convention). Registration will be $40 on-site for a weekend pass, while Friday-only and Saturday-only memberships will be $30 each and Sunday-only will be $25. So if you pre-register now, you’ll get all three days for the price of a Sunday admission. Buy now and save money!

BANQUET ADMISSION (limited to 80)

For an additional $32 with your registration price, you gain access to the banquet where you can have dinner with the invited guests of Brony Fan Fair. Not only that, but you’ll be entered into a raffle for a special (yet to be announced) autographed item!

Note: DO NOT purchase this banquet admission if you are already purchasing the VIP Plus Badge. The VIP Plus Badge includes banquet admission as part of a packaged deal.

VIP: VERY IMPORTANT PONY BADGE (limited to 100)

For an additional $20 ($45 total until February 15th), you can purchase a weekend pass to BFF as well as the following benefits of VIP status:

  • early seating in lined events
  • a free T-shirt
  • a VIP goody bag
  • VIP exclusive BFF 2013 Postcard
  • Private VIP autograph session
  • early access to exhibitors room.

Note: The price of VIP membership will increase as the price of basic membership increases.

VIP PLUS! BADGE (limited to 30)

For an additional $50 to your pre-registration, you gain all the perks of the VIP Badge plus access to the banquet for dinner with the guests of BFF (and thus you do not have to purchase a separate banquet admissions ticket). You will be entered in the raffle for the special item and you will also receive an exclusive BFF2013 18×24 poster.

Important Note: We do not offer additional discounts on our VIP badges. All perks are subject to change at anytime without warning.

Don’t forget to review our registration policy and information!

Peter

BFF 2013 Announced!

December 29, 2012 in News, Registration

Prepare for Brony Fan Fair 2013!

It’s official! Brony Fan Fair 2013 is go! The first-ever brony convention in Texas will return to the Lone Star State on September 13-15, 2013.

Take a look at that date again and you’ll realize that BFF2013 is gonna give you a little extra this year. The convention is now three days long! That’s a whole ‘nother day of extra programming to satiate your pony needs.

In addition to the extra day, the BFF staff has taken into consideration some ways to improve the convention. We will be returning to the Holiday Inn Midtown and will now have access to the entire convention floor. This allows for more flexibility when it comes to panel planning. Last year, we only had 3/4th of the Main Ballroom to work with, but we have added four additional rooms, including a lecture hall. This has nearly doubled the size of the convention space since Brony Fan Fair 2012, increasing our capacity for more people, more events and more pony! We want you to have fun and we’re working on giving you an even better pony experience than before!

The BFF staff has also planned a few new things this year, including a new gaming room, a FANimation room with 24-hour fan animations and PMV’s, and a Very Important Pony (VIP) program.

Pre-registration starts at $25 till January 25th February 15th. On Jan. 26th February 16th, the price will raise to $30 per ticket and then increase one more time before the convention, where on-site registration will be $40. But if you’re already planning to go, pre-register now and save yourself some money! Help us beat those pre-registration numbers of 300 from last year.

You helped us make BFF 2012 a memorable experience. Now let’s work on making the second year even better!

EDIT: By the time we had pre-registration ready, the January 25th deadline for a $25 has passed. We’ve changed the date to February 15th and we apologize for the trouble.

Peter

Friday Night Social; Price Details for Badges

September 6, 2012 in News, Programming, Registration

Our Friday Night Social will open its doors at 9pm in our Main Events room at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown. This will be a three hour party where convention attendees can mingle with refreshments provided by the convention. Entertainment such as video games will be provided and we strongly encourage you to socialize with other attendees! You will need a badge to enter the room, but don’t worry if you haven’t bought a badge yet!

We will have registration open at 7pm on Friday for attendees picking up their pre-registration badges or registering for the weekend. Registration will close on Friday at 10pm and reopen Saturday at 8am. If you have pre-registered you will not have to pay for your badge again. If you haven’t bought a badge yet, the prices are:

  • On-Site Weekend badge: $25
  • Saturday Only badge: $20
  • Sunday Only badge: $15

We will not be selling Friday Only badges. Please note that children under the age of 7 are not required to purchase badges.

Peter

Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines!

July 31, 2012 in News, Registration, Uncategorized

Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines!

Last day to submit a volunteer submission is August 3rd, 2012.

The deadline for volunteer submissions is right around the corner. If you volunteer, not only will you get a badge, but keep in mind that you’ll be helping the first-ever brony convention in the state of Texas! Be sure to read the volunteer policies before submitting.

Last day to submit panel submissions is August 10th, 2012.

Got a panel on fan fiction you’ve always wanted to hold? Do you know the best and quickest way to teach others how to draw show-accurate ponies? Brony Fan Fair is currently taking panel submissions and we want you to be a part of the fun! It doesn’t even have to be a panel based on ponies. Maybe you wanna talk about Fantasy, Science Fiction or even Pokemon! Head on over to the panel submission page and tell us what you want to host.

Last day to pre-register is August 24th, 2012.

In less than a month, the price of pre-registration will jump from $20 to $25 at the door. Plan ahead and save money! Also, keep in mind that those who pre-register by August 17th will be entered into a raffle to win a free Derpy toy! So the earlier you pre-register, the better.

Peter

Why You Should Pre-Register for BFF 2012

July 28, 2012 in News, Registration

The Fast Five:

The time is fast-approaching for the first-ever brony convention in the state of Texas! But before you think about waiting to register upon arrival, consider these nifty little extras when you decide to pre-register:

1. Every pre-registration completed before August 17th gets you in a raffle to win a DERPY TOY!

If you pre-register for Brony Fan Fair, you could get your hooves on everypony’s favorite mailmare! Amongst those who pre-register for Brony Fan Fair, one lucky brony will be going home with a symbol of Hasbro’s love for one of the best fandoms this side of Canterlot: the San-Diego Comic Con Exclusive Derpy toy. Don’t wait to pre-register! Derpy needs a home and it could be yours.

2. Every pre-registration gets a free “mystery bag” pony!

You heard right. When you pre-register, you get one mystery bag pony to thank you for signing-up to attend Brony Fan Fair. You’ll be able to redeem your free pony when you pick up your badge at the pre-registration desk. One Mystery Bag for each pre-registration badge.

3. It saves you money to pre-register ahead of time.

At only $20, pre-registration for Brony Fan Fair is cheaper than the average price of most conventions. For $20, you could buy a DVD or attend one of the awesome pony parties this side of Austin, Texas! Registration at the door will be $25, so why not save five bucks and pre-register early? With five dollars, you could buy a Big Mac (the burger. Big Mac himself is priceless).

4. You’ll show your support for the con and you could inspire other bronies to attend.

If you pre-register for Brony Fan Fair, you can make plans with your friends, organize a group and take the initiative to help out B.F.F. by increasing the attendance numbers. By pre-registering, you send a message to other bronies to show them how much support has accumulated for Brony Fan Fair. As a result, you can spread the word to other bronies within your area! There are some bronies out there who may only attend a convention if they know their close friends are going, and that means YOU. Brony Fan Fair is all about making this convention your own personalized experience. Start the process by telling everypony you know about the first ever brony con in Texas. By pre-registering, you’ll show them your commitment to making B.F.F. the convention every pony should know!

5. You’ll help develop a stronger foundation for events at Brony Fan Fair.

As more bronies pre-register, the staff over at Brony Fan Fair will be able to adjust their plans accordingly. The more bronies we see pre-reg, the more we’ll make for you! More bronies means more opportunities for even bigger amounts of fun! The difference between having a few hundred pre-register and a thousand pre-register is the difference between a game host preparing for a small Pony D & D group versus preparing AN ENTIRE ROOM for My Little Pony: Roleplaying is Awesome. And since you get a nifty blind bag pony, who’s to say you couldn’t use it in a tabletop roleplaying game? Go Lyra! Take down that dragon with your hand-cannon!

Come see us at Brony Fan Fair this September 8th-9th in Austin Texas! We can’t wait to meet ya!

Peter

BFF 2012 Pre-Registration Now Open!

May 12, 2012 in News, Registration

Get your wallets ready, because pre-registration for Brony Fan Fair is NOW OPEN. For $20, you get a nifty badge that not just acts as a keepsake, but also allows access to the following:

  • Our exhibitor room: the hub for BFF’s pony-related and non-pony related merchandise and wares!
  • Our Friday Night Gala: our pre-convention casual party! Come socialize with fellow bronies and make friends before the convention even starts! You can even partake in cake!
  • Sing-Alongs are Magic: We know everypony loves the songs that our favorite fillies sing in the show, so we’ve dedicated an hour of programming where you can sing your favorite MLP songs with your fellow Bronies.
  • Costume Contest: the BFF Costume Contest highlights the best costumes at the Fair! Come compete with other ponies and showcase your interpretation of your favorite pony!
  • ALL THIS AND MORE!

Prices will increase if you wait to register at the door! Register now for the very first Brony convention in the state of Texas! If you’re coming from out of the city, reserve a room now at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown!

Peter

We have a location! We have dates!

April 30, 2012 in Community, News, Registration

If there was any doubt in your mind that Brony Fan Fair wasn’t going to happen, fret no more. We are pleased to announce our location and dates for 2012! Brony Fan Fair 2012 will celebrate My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic for its first year in Austin, Texas at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown on September 8-9th, 2012. The Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, minutes away from the State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin, is located in central Austin near Highland Mall and the Greyhound station. Wait, back up. Did we just announce TWO DAYS for our convention?

Yes. Yes we did. Brony Fan Fair is now a two-day My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan convention to take place at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown in Austin, Texas on September 8-9, 2012. Tell your parents, tell your friends, tell everypony you know to come see your B.F.F.!

For more information regarding booking and location, visit our Location page. Information regarding pre-registration will be available soon. Hope y’all are excited as I am!

If you haven’t yet, be sure you like our Facebook page as well!

Sincerely,
Peter C. Jiang
Brony Fan Fair Director