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1st Annual #BlogPawty - Too Much Fun?

Maybe! If there is such a thing as "too much fun", well then we ALL had it at the 1st Annual #BlogPawty! We paraded through the BlogPaws Village Square and headed to the Banquet Hall's Atrium, which was decorated to the nine's by @TinyPearlCat! After giving away a few prizes we began our Pawards ceremony, and we continued giving away prizes through the whole pawty - including THREE free conference registrations to lucky winners @BoSoxAmy, @Toby_Pup and @PetieTheCat!

We started our Pawards ceremony by recognizing the many dedicated attendees who have come to all of our conferences to date. We honored them with a special badge they can display on their blog proudly! Those attendees are Laura Bennett @EmbracePetIns, John Bigley and Paris Permenter @DogTipper, Vicki Boatright @bztat, Neil Brogan @Nigelbugger, Carol Bryant @fidofriendly, Sharon Castellanos @grouchypuppy, Donna DeClemente @ddeclemente, Joan DeMartin @boccibeefs, Felissa Elfenbein @Felissahadas, Michele Hollow @michelechollow, Nikki Jeske @designcoyote, Carol Lindsay @fergusthedog, Maggie Marton @maggiemarton, Karen Nichols @mousebreathzine, Ashley Niels @rescueanimals, Laura Posey @lauraposey, Penny Sansevieri @Bookgal, Brenda Tassava @bktassava, Jessica Vogelsang @pawcurious, Dorian Wagner @yourdailycute and Mary Engle and Darlene Bryant! Thank you 3 time attendees!!

We also honored the attendees who have not only been to all 3 conferences, but are already registered for the 4th! Those attendees also received a special badge for their blog. They are Mary Archer @richmondpets, Vicki Cook @BunnyJeanCook, Janiss Garza @sparklecat, Jane Harrell @petfinder, JaneA Kelley @pawsandeffect, Michelle Maskaly @toby_pup, Joanne McGonagle @thetiniesttiger, Molly Mednikow @AmazonCares, Diane Silver @CosmoHavanese and Jaime Smith @thoughtsfurpaws! Paws up to all of those attendees!

1st Annual #BlogPawty January 14, 2012 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET

Save this link for all the details you need to know about the 1st annual #BlogPawty - the schedule, the staff and the menu. Everyone is welcome so invite your friends and come pawty with BlogPaws!

The schedule and detail of events:

5:00 p.m. EST - Parade arrival and cocktails through the Village Square
6:00 p.m. EST - Recognition Pawards in the Banquet Hall's Atrium
7:00 p.m. EST or immediately following the Pawards - After Pawty in the Atrium

Everyone put on your most pawsome outfit and join the parade at 5:00 p.m. ET as we head into the Village Square dancing to music and giving away prizes!

We will take the parade from the Village Square, through the banquet hall and into the beautifully decorated atrium. Many thanks to @TinyPearlCat for decking out the Atrium for the BlogPawty!

The Pawards ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET. BlogPaws will be recognizing many different people who have helped us get where we are today, as well as anyone who has been to all three conferences and those who are already registered for the 4th conference in Salt Lake City, UT on June 21 - 23, 2012!! Have you had purrfect attendance??

Once we wrap up our recognition Pawards it will be time to just pawty - dance, play, laugh and have fun - and of course, time for more prizes! We're even giving away TWO free 2012 conference passes!! That's right, it's your chance to win a free pass to the 2012 conference! And, if you don't win, this weekend is the last chance you have to purchase a conference pass at the early bird rate of $149!! Don't miss it!!

The BlogPawty Staff by hour:

5:00 - 6:00 ET
      Barktender: @PepiSmartDog
      DJ: @ParkerSKat
      Pawleece: @BrutusTheDane
      Quiz Master*: @BlogPaws

6:00 - 7:00 ET
      Barktender: @tildatoo
      DJ: @ParkerSKat & @CathyKeisha (dualing DJs!!)
      Pawleece: @SnoopDoggDoxie
      Quiz Master*: @CokieTheCat

7:00 - 8:00 ET
      Barktender: @PepiSmartDog
      DJ: @CathyKeisha
      Pawleece: @mizCleo
      Quiz Master*: @BlogPaws

*You must follow the Quiz Master to take part in the prize giveaways because you will need to DM (direct message) them to win.

The Menu:

DRINKS

BlogPaws Bacon Ale

BlogTini

 

BlogPaws CofFeline

 

APPETIZERS

Shrimp BlogTail

 

Cheezy BlogPaws Quiche

 

Beef StroganPaw

 

DESSERTS

Gluten Free Vegan BlogPaws Cookies
(Homemade by @TinyPearlCat!) 

 

Wiggle Worm Cake

 

 

BlogPaws CheesePawCake
What would a BlogPawty be without CHEESECAKE?!
 

Enjoy!

 

Introducing the BlogPaws Village Square!

Welcome to the BlogPaws Village Square where all pets and people pawty like it's 2099!

First things first: How to pawticipate in BlogPaws 1st annual #BlogPawty

Note: If you are unfamiliar with the terms used for Twitter you can familiarize yourself with them by reading the Terms section our latest newsletter. Twitter virgins can also check out @CokieTheCat’s Twitter Tips for Beginners here.

If you have pawtied on Twitter before then you can hop into BlogPaws’ #BlogPawty and feel right at home. Our barktenders will be serving yummy noms and drinks, DJs will keep the party alive with great tunes, Paw-Leece will look out for attendees and help first time Twitter pawtiers (& watch for spammers!) and BlogPaws will ensure everyone has a good time. It promises to be a fantabulous event!