Get ready, North Carolina! The largest mermaid gathering in the world is taking place this summer in the Tar Heel State and if the last one (in 2017) is any indication, this fairy tale event promises to be even bigger (and more magical) than the last!

The biggest international meeting of Merfolk is set to take place, according to the event's official Facebook page, August 16 - 18, 2019.
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Get ready for three days of fairy tale fun at this huge mermaid convention!
One of the big events involves actual mermaid (and merman!) swim time — for those with tails.
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Details about general admission for non-merfolk are yet to be released.

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The last event took place at the Greensboro Aquatics Center. Official details, other than the dates for the 2019 event are still forthcoming, but rumors keep the event in or near Greensboro again.
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Regardless of the venue, this year's Mer-Mania is sure to be as magical as the last.
Again, other than the dates for Mer-Mania 2019, other details have yet to be announced... Will the world famous professional merman "Christian" be in attendance again?
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We'll have to wait and see!
One thing you can count on is a variety of vendors boasting all sorts of mermaid wares! Need a new tail? Who doesn't?!
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Save the date (August 16 – 18, 2019) for the next chapter of the largest Merfolk gathering in the world, right here in North Carolina! Follow the Facebook page here to learn more about NC Mer-mania!

Greensboro isn’t the only meeting place for mythical mermaids… keep reading here to discover a place in the wilds of North Carolina that has legendary tales of mermaid meetings throughout time.

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