The location will again be in Boulder, Colorado (we have too much invested in local logistics support and infrastructure to consider moving the venue while we're still in "grow the event" mode), and it will be hosted at the Outlook Hotel again. The weekend we've converged on for next year's event is March 2-3, 2012. That's a bit earlier in the year than the last two events, but not as early as the old Valentine's Day weekend (mid Feb) that the IMF used to shoot for, so we will very likely still have moderately cool (that's COLD to y'all in the South) days, but probably not likely to see a huge snowstorm.
BTW - the dates have been posted on the MCI website,
http://www.mazercup.com/ and you should periodically check there for updates to the event schedule.
ALSO, since it is never too early to ask, ;D if any of you are planning on coming to the MCI for the first time, we'll be doing a public pour next year!! However, the competition will still be a closed event so in order to participate you have to volunteer. Don't hesitate to provide your contact information and volunteer preferences via the Volunteer link on the MCI website. That link isn't active yet, but it will be turned back on in the next couple of months so check back frequently and let us know that you want to help! In the mean time, consider signing up for the email list.