The Sugar Moon Festival

[Derpy]

According to a real-world tradition we're adopting for Ponyville, the first full moon of spring is called the 'Sugar Moon', in honor of it being the best time of year to tap sugar maples for sap. Ponyville will be holding a Sugar Moon Festival this year shortly after Winter Wrap-Up.

The likely dates for this event will be Monday, March 25th to Wednesday, March 27th. The 27th is the night of the actual Sugar Moon (also called the Seed Moon or Egg Moon). MapleWing will lead groups in the various tasks necessary for the creation of maple sugar and candy. Maybe Sugar Rush and Pinkie Pie can pitch in! Maybe someone will play Mr. and/or Mrs. Cake! And since it's a moon-related event, Princess Luna will surely make an appearance.

It would also be nifty to have intrigue of some sort, possibly a villain. One idea is that there could be a saboteur present from the Maple Cartel who wants to keep the industry from booming in Ponyville. If you'd like to play a villain, or have an idea for one, please post below. Likewise, please post if you'd like to play one of the Cakes for this event, or if you have other ideas or thoughts on it. Finally, post if you'd prefer days other than Monday the 25th to Wednesday the 27th. ;D

[Mimic]

I just found this:

articles.chicagotribune.com/1996-03-14/features/9603140258_1_maple-syrup-festival-maple-trees-songs

To briefly quote part, "...has written a story inspired by some Native American tales. It tells about a butterfly called a mourning cloak which hibernates all winter and awakens in the spring to feed on sap leaking from the maple trees."

Might serve for some interesting 'villians', akin to parasprites?

[Derpy]

Interesting! I'd think of those as obstacles or disasters rather than villains. That may be the way to go. ;D

[Derpy]

The festival is coming up! It will be mostly in the Sugar Bush and Whitetail Woods rooms, though maybe it'll spill into the Square or Sugarcube Corner. There will be tapping, refining, syrup available for pancakes and the like, a bonfire, music, taffy making, and jollity! This Monday through Wednesday.