As I sit and write this, the 72 hour presale for the second annual BBW FanFest in Las Vegas is well underway. The event is scheduled to take place July 26-28, 2013 at the Tuscany Suites in Las Vegas, NV.
In fact, according to the event's Twitter feed, sales started very, very early:
The SUPER Early Bird Event has started off with a BANG! We had sales just 2 mins after launching! AWESOME!! bbwfanfest.comIf you don't know what BBW FanFest is, the first one was held in July 2012 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino just off the Las Vegas Strip. In fact, I wrote about my day at FanFest on this here very site.
— BBW FANFEST (@BBWFANFEST) November 19, 2012
As a Las Vegas local, a fan of BBWs and a supporter of BBWs in the adult industry, I am extremely pleased that this event is returning for a variety of reasons. Yes, the eye candy factor is at play (I am, after all, only a human male) but also because it is extremely important that this event is successful.
Like any industry, there are rifts and cliques and the like. Furthermore, BBWs are still viewed (by some) as being a niche market within the larger industry. Events like this, showing that women can be sexy no matter their size, hopefully can help break down the mindset that pervades much of porn valley.
(I'll have more thoughts on this later. I don't want to get off track.)
As I stated earlier, the Tuscany Suites and Casino are home to the event yet again, a nice property just east of The Strip and just west of UNLV's campus on Flamingo. Not a bad cab ride if you absolutely have to go to the larger properties, but it's also pretty well-self contained. It was a nice layout for the event, and I think that having it there is a wonderful spot for getting business done with a side of fun.
The vibe, as I experienced it on the first day of the event, was a lot of fun. Laid back, friendly people. Not as tense or as bullshit filled as I remember A.E.E. being the last time I went to it a few years ago. The event here is still small enough that you can actually hold a conversation with folks (as I definitely did with a few lovely ladies).
If you buy your package deal now, you will get about 30% off of the cost of your package. Not a bad deal at all. The entry level package during this current sale runs about $99. Not too shabby at all, and worth taking advantage of if you have the means to attend.
According to a statement from Kari Anthony (aka Platinum Puzzy), co-founder of the event:
There is something for everyone at BBW FanFest! We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the experience of a size friendly environment, where we not only accept but celebrate your curves. There are adult novelty companies, plus size clothing vendors, DVD retailers and much more! If you are a fan of BBW porn, or just bigger women in general, you will have all the eye candy you can feast your eyes on under one huge roof.
You can check out BBW FanFest's Twitter account @BBWFANFEST, or their Facebook Page. To purchase your tickets now, visit bbwfanfest.com.
