BreyerFest Week Thursday

 Second Post of the Day

It's the first day of BreyerFest activities, although not officially part of the listed dates for the event. My guess is that next year Breyer will include Thursday and we will grow into a four day event. 

That's hard to believe, says she who was there in the beginning and remembers  the two day event complete with dinner models,  

1991, Dr Peaches,

1992, Mustang Lady,

1993, Turbo the Wonder Horse,

and a big BBQ served for all attendees in tents (that's Liz Cory and her mama, Caroline,)

and model shows being held in the arena! (I was so dirty and dusty after showing there, and so were my models.)

How far we have come in 36 years!

Because I had physical therapy yesterday then an out of town drive to go get the chair Van made for me, and finally with Cole and Henry arriving (more on their visit later), I am behind on yesterday's news from Kentucky. But...

I did see pictures of the Clarion with flooded hallways - apparently they had heavy rains and the hotel was flooding in some areas. (I don't have permission to post names or photos of that; sorry!) Photos also showed that despite the flooded areas, shopping and other events were in full swing.

I was also excited to get shipping notices yesterday from Breyer that both of my Flinkas have shipped. Currently she is scheduled to be delivered on Monday. 

Speaking of Flinka,

where in the world is she? Breyer has posted a key; I'll download that and share it with the final photo tomorrow.

Stay 'tooned!

BreyerFest Week Wednesday - Breyer Updates Us

First Post of the Day

Your "Where's Flinka" photo of the day! 

I haven't been this excited about the Celebration Horse for a long time. Not even Athenian Lady on the Dundee mold or Danash's Northern Tempest in that wild spotted coloring had me looking forward like this. The last was Atlantis Bey V in 2001 - 25 years ago!

Yesterday Breyer posted an update as to what is happening on Thursday, an unofficial BreyerFest day but one that BreyerFest has expanded into this year. Here is a quick summary of Thursday's activities:

The Clarion

The Resin Renaissance and Breakables shows begin around 5 PM. Will Call with free QR codes printing will be open between 10 AM - 3 PM.

Sellers in the Artisan's Gallery or the Swap Meet need to pick up their packets at Will Call during that 10 AM - 3 PM time slot. The Artisans' Gallery opens in the Expanded Belmont Ballroom at 5:30 PM.

The KHP and the Hotel Loop shuttles begin running at 4:30 PM with the last departure from the Clarion at 11 PM.

Kentucky Horse Park

The Alltech Arena is where all activities will be taking place. Thursday workshops are being held in the South Expo Hall. The Open Model Horse Show will be in the North Expo Hall. (Performance and Mini divisions.)

All other areas of the KYP are closed to visitors until the gates open Friday morning.

It's so close and I am so excited!

Stay 'tooned!

BreyerFest Week Tuesday - NAN and Other Things

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BreyerFest officially is listed as Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12, and is three days away, but the BreyerFest Open Model Horse Show runs Thursday through Friday at the North Expo Center. So, things are already happening as we get ready for the hobby's best weekend of the year! Here are some of them.

~ Breyer's event team left New Jersey for Kentucky on July 1 and is onsite in the Kentucky Horse Park getting set up.

~ The 2026 BreyerFest app has dropped. 

 It's free and useful for both on-site as well as virtual BreyerFesters.

~ NAN has completed its first day of competition

The 2026 championship medallions by Solstice Studio/Becky Turner.

Shannon Rodgers sent me this picture of her Top Ten winning entry last night. I've seen this piece in person several times and it is gorgeous. Congrats, Shannon!

~ The Clarion has begun to fill up despite that it is currently undergoing remodeling. There has been a big kerfuffle on social media due to a hobbyist who had arrived early and begun posting misinformation about the Clarion, the shape it was in, and how management "did not want us there." Things calmed down as more folks arrived and shared their own posts and photos with correct information about the remodeling situation and that, yes, we are welcome in the Clarion.

~ Another Where's Flinka from Breyer's Instagram account has been posted.

I don't know Scandinavia very well so I have no idea where these pictures are being taken, but I think it is a cool idea! (And I REALLY like Flinka!)

Just three days until BreyerFest officially opens!

Stay 'tooned!

It's Pony Time! BreyerFest Week Monday

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It's BreyerFest Week! At last! 

And long time readers know that that always means a listen to Chubby Checker's famous dance song, Pony Time!

It is indeed Pony Time, whether you are heading to Kentucky or not. NAN begins today and is being held in the Clarion, so between that and those who arrive early, things are already happening.

Not attending in person? Keep your eye on social media. Facebook has several groups devoted to BreyerFest, there's Instagram and Tik Tok, YouTube, and Model Horse Blab among others.

Breyer is doing a Where's Waldo sort of guessing game with Flinka. This is from Instagram, but I would imagine it can be found on Breyer's other social media sites as well.

The excitement is building!

Stay 'tooned!