Vanhoover Pony Expo is an annual
fan convention primarily dedicated to fans of the animated television show
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, particularly the adult fans known as
bronies. The event is described as a "family-friendly" convention that "carries forward the legacy of the brony community in Canada." The inaugural Vanhoover Pony Expo was held January 11–13, 2019 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, the same venue that previously hosted
BronyCAN until its cessation in 2017. The convention is organized with support from the BC Anthropomorphic Events Association (BCAEA), which is also the parent organization of
VancouFur, a local
furry convention. The convention features two pony mascots named Trail Blazer and Sunny Showers. Vanhoover 2020 featured various
voice actors from
Friendship is Magic and
Equestria Girls, such as
Kelly Sheridan (the voice actor of
Starlight Glimmer),
Chiara Zanni (
Daring Do),
Ian Hanlin (
Sunburst), and Brian Doe (Timber Spruce), as well as
storyboard artist Tori Grant; it also featured Pixelkitties, an artist known for creating official
My Little Pony merchandise and autograph images for the cast and crew. During the
COVID-19 pandemic, the convention moved to an online format. The 2022 event, held on January 7–9, was conducted virtually using a
Pony Town server that featured digitally recreated Vancouver landmarks. == See also ==