Just Fur The Weekend
| Just Fur The Weekend | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Website | |
| Status | On-Hiatus |
| First iteration | March 25-27, 2016 |
| Final iteration | April 19-21, 2019 |
| Organizer(s) | JFTW UK |
| Charity | Changes each year |
| Subject | Furry |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: Just Fur The Weekend resources |
Just Fur The Weekend (abbreviated JFTW,[1] sometimes Jefty[2]) is a furry convention which is held in Bristol, England, UK. It is organized by JFTW UK LTD, a private company limited by guarantee, no. 09668582 (incorporated 2 July 2015).
Mascot[edit]
The official mascot of Just Fur The Weekend is Favian the Fox. He is featured in a majority of the convention's branding.
History[edit]
Just Fur The Weekend was conceived in June 2015 as weekend event that provides a more affordable convention experience, within a weekend time period. Providing board, inclusive food options and core convention facilities at a competitive membership price, It has been deemed a viable convention option for the south of the UK.
Just Fur The Weekend 2016 achieved 152 attendees in its debut year.
2017[edit]
Just Fur The Weekend 2017 took place over April 14-16,[3] at the Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton[4] and drew 317 attendees (a 108% increase, breaking the record for second-year growth.) [5]
The theme was "Wonders of the Industrial Revolution".[6] The fursuit walk involved a coach journey to Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge, constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
2018[edit]
Just Fur the Weekend 2018 returned to the Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton over March 30-April 1, 2018.
The theme was "Pier Pressure", a tribute to all things seaside, and the fursuit walk involved a trip to Clevedon Pier.
The final attendance was 203.[7]
2019[edit]
Just Fur The Weekend 2019 returned to the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton with the theme "It Came From The Silver Screen" dedicated to the celebration of B-movies and shlock.
Just Fur the Weekend is taking place on 19th- 21st April 2019 [8]
This year the guest of honour will be Alector Fencer, a professional artist, writer and director for Myre.[9] The final attendance count was 233, with £1968.06 raised for the charity Raystede.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ JFTW has its own subsection now! - Jett G Dragon, UKFur.org forums (27 April 2016)
- ↑ Just Fur The Weekend 2016 photo album - Alex Vance, Flickr
- ↑ Just Fur The Weekend 2017 website. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ Venue on the Just Fur The Weekend website. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ↑ [1]. on the Just Fur the Weekend website. Retrieved Sept 26, 2017.
- ↑ Tweet on the Just Fur The Weekend account on Twitter. Dated June 3, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ Tweet on the Just Fur the Weekend account on Twitter. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ↑ [2] on the Just Fur the Weekend website. Retrieved January 25th, 2019.
- ↑ [3] on the Just Fur the Weekend website. Retrieved January 25th, 2019.
- ↑ [4] on the Just Fur the Weekend Twitter Account. Retrieved May 12th, 2019.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Just Fur The Weekend official website
- Old site (archived 9 January 2016)
- Just Fur The Weekend on Twitter
- Just Fur The Weekend on Facebook