Staff members and convention guests gather for second annual TrotCon — a convention for fans of the television show, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” to meet, buy and sell fan art and participate in forums. The convention continues through Sunday at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square. The annual convention attracts fans from across the globe.

Convention members take a break between forum panel discussions and gaming rooms at TrotCon 2013. The annual convention in Columbus, Ohio features fan art, music and costumes from the television show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.”

Anna Murphy, also known by her online pseudonym, Nonstop, sports a Rainbow Dash costume from the popular animated television series, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” at the second annual TrotCon — a convention for fans of the show to meet, buy and sell fan art and participate in forums. The convention continues through Sunday at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square.

Anna Murphy and Michael Kamke chat before a TrotCon panel. Murphy, also known by her online pseudonym, Nonstop, sports a Rainbow Dash costume from the popular animated television series, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” at the second annual TrotCon — a convention for fans of the show to meet, buy and sell fan art and participate in forums.

Kayla Harnett, a merchant from Regina, Saskatchewan, sells buttons, posters and stickers at TrotCon, an annual convention for fans of the television show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.” The two-day convention hosted discussion forums, game rooms and a 24-hour TV room for fans to watch episodes of the animated series.

Dayton Ohio native Lauren Milliken wears a homemade Granny Smith costume during a contest at the second annual TrotCon, a two-day convention for fans of the animated television show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.”

Convention attendees wait for the costume contest to begin at the second annual TrotCon convention in Columbus, Ohio. The convention hosts panels, games and a merchandise area for fans of the television show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.”

A participant in the costume contest walks across the stage showing judges elements of her pony costume. The contest was a part of the two-day TrotCon convention in Columbus, Ohio. The convention pays homage to the television show “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” and attracts fans from across the globe to participate in forums and gather together.

Massillon native Heather Henry sports a Rainbow Dash costume from the popular animated television series, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” at the second annual TrotCon — a convention for fans of the show to meet, buy and sell fan art and participate in forums. The convention continues through Sunday at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square. (Abigail Saxton Fisher / Dispatch)
Photographed Saturday, June 14, 2013.

Anna Murphy, also known by her online pseudonym, Nonstop, sports a Rainbow Dash costume from the popular animated television series, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” at the second annual TrotCon — a convention for fans of the show to meet, buy and sell fan art and participate in forums. The convention continues through Sunday at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square.

Dayton native Zac North, left, and Reading native Andrew Flege, center, dress as Starswirl the Bearded and Derpy Hooves, characters from the popular animated television show, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” at the second annual TrotCon convention in downtown Columbus on Saturday, June 14, 2013. The convention attracts fans from around the globe to participate in forums, video game tournaments and meet actors from the show.