We almost lost Fantasia Fair.
Last fall, there were stories and rumors swirling around about Fantasia Fair's imminent demise. I will not repeat any of them here because I don't know which stories are true and which are false, but the bottom line was that Fantasia Fair was folding its tent after the their long run as the longest running transgender event in this neck of the woods.
We lost so many other transgender events the last few years, losing Fantasia Fair would be the another big blow to our community.
Fantasia Fair is unique. Most other transgender events take place in a hotel. Some of the events sponsor quick trips out among the civilians, but most of the time, the attendees are cooped up in the host hotel for a long weekend.
Fantasia Fair is eight days a week. And instead of being stuck in a hotel, attendees live and breathe out among the civilian population of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The whole town is our oyster and is completely supportive of the girls and boys in attendance.
The good news is that Fantasia Fair regrouped. The event has been saved and will be back in its groove from October 14 to October 21. They even have a fresh new website where you can learn all about the event and sign up to attend yourself.
By the way, I want to thank the folks behind the new website for mentioning my book, Fantasia Fair Diaries, which recounts my experience attending the Fair. Read the book and it will whet your appetite to become a future Fan Fair attendee.
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| Wearing Diane von Furstenberg (Source: DVF.com) |
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| Abby, Brigitte, Ethan, Stana and Jan at Fantasia Fair in 2010 |