MerMagic Con, billed as the largest mermaid convention in the world, will return to downtown Silver Spring this weekend at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center.
The annual event seeks to foster an inclusive environment for mermaid enthusiasts, uniting individuals from different sectors of the mermaid community and providing a range of activities and programs tailored to various ages and skill levels.
This year’s convention will feature internationally recognized underwater filmmaker Brett Stanley and world-renowned mermaid performers, including the Circus Siren Pod from the Netflix documentary miniseries MerPeople. Industry leaders in aquatic safety, costuming, performance, and more will also attend.
MerMagic Con will be held Friday, February 28, through Sunday, March 2, at the Silver Spring Recreation Aquatic Center at 1319 Apple Ave. in downtown Silver Spring. More information and tickets are available online at mermagic-con.com.
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