Just Fur The Weekend

Just Fur The Weekend (abbreviated JFTW, sometimes Jefty ) 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
The official mascot of Just Fur The Weekend is Favian the Fox. He is featured in a majority of the convention's branding.

History
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
Just Fur The Weekend 2017 took place over April 14-16, at the Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton and drew 317 attendees (a 108% increase, breaking the record for second-year growth.)

The theme was "Wonders of the Industrial Revolution". The fursuit walk involved a coach journey to Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge, constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

2018
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.

2019
Just Fur The Weekend 2019 will be returning 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

This year the guest of honour will be Alector Fencer, a professional artist, writer and director for Myre. The final attendance count was 233, with £1968.06 raised for the charity Raystede.