It has been 25 years since Brian Froud first published Fairy, the adorable crouching little one on a white cover–many say he is the reason this subject has found its way into daily lives, book stores, craft tables and bed stands.  Not only has Brian & actually, his wife Wendy too, created innumerable  spin-offs (Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairies, The Bad Fairies, Goblins, Dark Crystal, etc) but they have inspired legions of illustrators, polymer clay sculptors, publishers — very likely the gorgeous magazine also succinctly called Faerie, to amuse and entertain us! For more see Wikipedia and Amazon.

So what’s all of this got to do with the three day conference in Philadelphia?  2007 was the first time this hugely attended event was held on the east coast, in addition to the west coast event, which has been held for many years.  The Froud’s and other well known artists and musicians, plus hundreds of exhibitors,  will return to host what promises to be an annual gala.  In fact, many attendees come in full regalia to immerse themselves into the experience, not only for the grand ball, but for walking around, conversing, entertaining and overall enjoying the spirit of the occasion!

Of course this is not the only event of its kind.  Search on “fairy conferences” and find many such             get-togethers, held globally, of varying sizes.  Faerie magazine also publishes notices for prospective attendees on any conference information sent to them.

If you are planning to attend this year write a Comment here and let’s get together!

Watch for photo’s I’ll take and add…