Breyerfest 2018

Breyerfest Live: Collector's Class

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Breyerfest equals early mornings and late nights. Sleep? Who needs sleep when there’s so much to see and do?

I wasn’t showing in the open show but Mackenzie was, so I tagged along to help and take pictures.

The Collector’s Classes started Breyerfest Live. Elaborate themed displays that showcase creativity and research filled many tables. Novice and Open were separated by color. 
I always enjoy seeing the different set ups. 
Some followed this year’s theme of Off To The Races. 
I loved this little guy.
This one made me laugh. Clever!
Others were about a specific mold. 

A particular color with a literary twist.
A few year’s worth of an annual Breyerfest special run option.
Connection with real horses. 
In the end, this won the open division. It’s owned by Sarah Roberts.
Look at that mare!
Mackenzie won the novice division with her PAM and PAF display!

Breyerfest 2018 Recap

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Breyerfest 2018 was one of my most favorite Breyerfests.
It was nice to hang with friends and new people.

Photo Credit: Sandra Gibson

This year I went with Jodi and Mackenzie Purdy. On Tuesday they stopped in Harrisburg to pick me up and we drove until reaching West Virginia. We stopped at a hotel for the night.

We woke up on Wednesday and continued to trek through West Virginia. West Virginia has such pretty mountains.
 We drove through Kentucky and reached the Clarion Hotel. I’d never stayed there before but had always wanted to. The halls would be empty for another 24 hours. 
Many of the walls were not. 
Each day was filled with plastic pony fun. 
On Thursday the artist gallery opened. 
Friday was Breyerfest Live. 
The Children and Youth Show happened on Saturday. 
Sunday was full of real horses and goodbyes.
I took a lot of photos for Breyerfest. So be ready for plenty of posts about it!