Furry Fiesta

Furry Fiesta is a furry convention that is held in Dallas, Texas, USA. It occurs each February or March at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Dedicated to the advancement of the furry fandom as a whole and the enjoyment of its attendees, it includes a variety of events centered around the concept of bringing people together for social enjoyment.

Originally founded by Dallas Regional Anthropomorphic Meeting Association (DRAMA) was formed as a 501(c)(7) non-profit governing organization in the first half of 2008. Officers were elected, by-laws were documented, and it became an entity in its own right.

In 2018, DRAMA was dissolved and all assets transitioned to Creature Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization. Furry Fiesta and it's sister event, Furry Siesta, are now run by Creature Arts.

Charity
Since its first year, Furry Fiesta has supported CARE (Center for Animal Research and Education) as their charity of choice. Centered in Bridgeport, Texas, this charity takes in, houses, and cares for the needs of more than 50 big cats. Tours are available for those who are inclined to see the tigers, leopards, cougars, and other animals that are nurtured by the volunteers.

In 2016, CARE elected to share 25% of its donations with FAAS (Friends of Arlington Animal Services), a local Trap/Neuter/Release clinic, adoption, and rescue group.

The following donations have been brought in each year for CARE and, when relevant, its affiliated charities:


 * 2009: $2,700 (Approximately)
 * 2010: $3,800 (Approximately, with roughly $1,000 of it being contributed at closing ceremonies)
 * 2011: $4,100 (Just over)
 * 2012: $9,064
 * 2013: $13,000.00 On Saturday, March 23rd of 2013, Furry Fiesta representatives presented CARE with a check.
 * 2014: $18,532.48
 * 2015: $16,450.00 (preliminary)
 * 2016: $17,970.91
 * 2017: $25,183.30
 * 2018: $24,000+
 * 2019: $29,429.02

Guests of Honor
Furry Fiesta has enjoyed multiple guests of honor each year:


 * 2009: Nexxus, Tiffany Ross, Sub-Level 03
 * 2010: Tigerwolf, Michele Light, Kyell Gold
 * 2011: Dustmeat, Lucky Coyote
 * 2012: Mary Minch (aka Mary Mouse), Kory Bing of the webcomic ‘Skin Deep'
 * 2013: DreamVision Creations, Heather Bruton
 * 2014: Blotch, Big Blue Fox
 * 2015: Dingbat, JD Puppy, and Sanguine Games
 * 2016: PerroMutt, Sophie Cabra, and Laura Garabedian
 * 2017: Ursula Vernon, Clockwork Creatures, and Tirrelous
 * 2018: Atsu Fawx, Deanna Biesemeyer, and Merystic
 * 2019: Yonoa (fursuit maker, of The Fuzz Factory), Riley (artist), Jess E. Owen (writer and artist)
 * 2020: Tweeko Wuff (fursuit maker, of Twinky Arts), Kiwi Fox (entertainer), PinkGatorPress (lesbian illustrators)
 * 2021 (Announced): Animal Shapes (AKA Logan Volkmann) (artist), Rick Griffin (artist), Thunderhowl Studios (fursuit makers), BetaEtaDelota (Youtuber, fursuiter)

Themes

 * In 2009, Furry Fiesta did not have a specific theme beyond "Beginnings".
 * In 2010, the theme was "Space Cowboys".
 * In 2011, the theme was "The 1970s - Disco Infurno".
 * In 2012, the theme was "Beyond Thunderdome".
 * In 2013, the theme was "Time Travelers' Ball".
 * In 2014, the theme was "Heroes & Villains".
 * In 2015, the theme was "Out of the Inkwell: Toon City".
 * In 2016, the theme was "Nights On The Bayou".
 * In 2017, the theme was "Mad Science".
 * In 2018, the theme was "Lone Star Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland with a Texas spin)".
 * In 2019, the theme was "Roll Fur Initiative".
 * In 2020, the theme was “Kaiju Attack!”.
 * In 2021, the theme will be "Underwater Adventure".

Chair and vice-chair

 * Sable Gryphon
 * Convention Chair 2018-
 * Executive Staff - Security 2013-


 * Vice Chair
 * Currently vacant

Other staff

 * Aero Nova
 * Fursuit Track 2016-


 * AlohaWolf
 * Registration 2015-
 * Consulting 2014


 * Apari
 * Registration 2016-


 * Ares
 * Executive Staff - Social Media 2020-


 * Asyx Collie
 * Charity Lead 2016-
 * Charity 2015


 * Averywhere
 * Theme Co-Lead 2017-


 * Axenos
 * Con Ops 2016-


 * Bauson
 * Special Guest/VIP Lead 2015-


 * Blitzkrieg Wolf
 * Tabletop Gaming 2016-


 * BrianPuppy
 * AV - Technician 2016-


 * Buck Turner
 * AV - Technician 2016-


 * Corbeau
 * Historian/Texas Furry Flashback Editor 2016-


 * Chandra al-Alkani
 * Cash Office 2016-


 * Crys the Hybrid
 * Art Track 2009-


 * Daggar
 * General Staff 2016-
 * Security Lead 2013-2015


 * DarkDragon
 * Con Ops 2014-
 * Security 2013


 * DoberDog
 * Registration 2014-
 * Cash Office 2015


 * Draconis
 * Variety Show/Furry Drama Show 2012-
 * Theme Lead 2012


 * Drake Foxe
 * Con Ops 2016-2017
 * Programming/Scheduling (Lead) 2018-2020
 * Con Ops 2021-


 * Eddie Fox
 * Con Suite 2016-


 * Evox
 * AV - Video Lead 2016-
 * AV - Assistant Video Lead 2015


 * Featherprop
 * Security 2016-


 * Fido
 * Con Ops 2016-


 * FrozenFoxx
 * Hospitality 2017-


 * Glar
 * Dealer's Den Lead 2015-
 * Music and Motion Minion 2014


 * Glass Ferret
 * Executive Staff - Programming/Scheduling 2014-Present
 * Fabrication Lead 2013
 * Convention Chair 2012
 * Vice Chair 2011
 * Security 2010-2011


 * Guardian
 * Executive Staff - Logistics/Hotel 2013-Present
 * Logistics 2009-Present
 * Hotel Liaison 2009-Present
 * Con Ops 2009-2013
 * Webmaster 2010
 * Vice Con Chair 2009-2010
 * Registration 2009


 * Gwaland
 * Systems Administration 2011-2019
 * Vice Chair: 2013-2017


 * Halfwit
 * Events Lead 2013-
 * Non-Fursuit Activities 2010-2012
 * Registration 2009-2010
 * Con Suite 2009


 * Hipster Hyena
 * Marketing 2016-


 * Huskershep
 * AV - Camera Crew 2015-


 * Ianto (AKA Khyle)
 * Fursuit Track 2014-
 * Furry Night Live Liaison 2012-2013


 * Ilari
 * AV - Second Stage Second 2016-
 * AV - Secondary Ballroom Director 2015
 * AV - Backstage Helper/Tech 2014


 * Inazuma Okami
 * AV - Technician 2016-
 * AV - Event Security 2015


 * Ipequey
 * Fursuit Track 2016-
 * Webmaster 2011-2015
 * Multimedia Track 2011-2013


 * Jac
 * Help Desk 2016-


 * Jace Zantetsukin
 * Executive Staff - Charity Lead 2016-
 * Charity Operations 2014-2015
 * Charity Second 2013


 * Jackpot
 * Photography 2015-


 * Jeddar
 * Staff Suite Lead 2017-
 * Con Suite 2009-2016


 * Jerynn Barbary
 * Security Lead 2016-
 * Security 2013-2015
 * Art Show 2013


 * Joel Feila
 * Game Track 2016-


 * Kai Wulf
 * AV - Second Stage Lead 2016-


 * Kailestis
 * Registration Team 2017-


 * Ketsana
 * Tabletop Gaming Co-Lead 2016-2019


 * Kit Kitsune
 * Volunteer Lead 2016-


 * Kit Sung
 * Art Show Lead 2013-
 * Art Show 2011-2012


 * KL Sanchez
 * Con Ops Director 2015-


 * Kodi
 * Security 2016-


 * Kou Wolffe
 * Dance Competition 2015-
 * Stage Direction, Stage Manager 2013-2014


 * Kyo Foxtrot
 * Executive Staff - Media Liaison 2016-
 * HR 2015
 * Volunteer Wrangler 2010-2015


 * Lakota
 * Security 2016-


 * Lauren
 * HR 2015-
 * Registration 2015


 * Lita MacWolf
 * Security 2016-


 * Lucky
 * Security 2016-


 * Lux
 * Con Suite 2015-


 * Maxamillion Jag
 * Executive Staff - Inventory 2014-2020
 * Inventory Control 2012-2020


 * Maxxie Farlane
 * Photography 2015-


 * Mike Folf
 * Con Store 2015-


 * Mis0
 * Music and Motion Lead - 2011-2017
 * Panelist - 2009-2017


 * Mizrik
 * AV - Lighting and Rigging Lead 2013-


 * Mothball the Bat
 * Tabletop Gaming Lead 2020-


 * Muzik
 * AV - Audio 2016-


 * Neybulot
 * Registration Team 2017-


 * Noxychu
 * Theme Co-Lead 2016-


 * Oddy
 * AV - Second 2016-
 * AV - Lighting Lead 2014-2015
 * AV - Audio Lead 2014


 * Orim Katsu
 * Music and Motion Minion 2014-
 * Activity Track 2013


 * PacerFox
 * Fursuiting Track Lead 2009-


 * Paperkat
 * Registration 2014-


 * Path
 * HR 2017 -
 * Convention Chair 2013-2017
 * Art Show Lead 2011-2012


 * Pestilynce
 * Head of Security 2017-
 * Security 2015-2017


 * Pondit
 * Inventory Control 2016-


 * Princess Leah
 * Hospitality 2017-


 * Psyfur
 * AV - Audio 2014-


 * Rama
 * Artist Alley Lead 2015-


 * Reginald Huntington
 * Charity 2016-


 * Remclave
 * Art Show 2013-2016-


 * Renegade Kangaroo
 * Social Media 2017-


 * Rex Grannat
 * Programming 2015-


 * Rheldar
 * Kempi's AV Assistant 2016-


 * Ridi
 * Art Show 2015-


 * Ringer
 * Web Design 2016-


 * Roark
 * VIP Liaison 2016-


 * Sairo Husky
 * Food Truck Liaison 2016-
 * vendor Relations Minion 2015-
 * Dealer's Den 2014
 * Art Show 2013


 * Sasuke
 * Writing Track Lead 2014-


 * Savrin
 * Gaming Track Lead 2009-


 * Saxxon Fox
 * Registration 2016-


 * Sebris Montpark
 * AV/DJ Coordinator 2014-


 * Seismic Gelatin
 * Music and Motion Minion 2016-
 * Con Store Lead 2011-2015


 * Shanerous Lorenthien
 * AV - Stage Manager 2016-


 * Shelby Allen
 * Hotel Liaison 2017-Present
 * Artist Alley 2015-2016


 * Shi Ni Ferret
 * Events Track 2015-2016
 * Cash Office 2013-2015


 * Shiva
 * Executive Staff - Vendor Relations 2015-
 * Artist's Alley/Dealers Den Lead 2009-2014
 * Media/Community Relations 2012-2013
 * Advertisement Coordinator 2012
 * LiveJournal Liaison 2009-2010
 * Twitter Liaison 2013


 * Shoogy
 * Registration 2014-


 * Shrike
 * Photography Lead 2015-


 * Siam
 * Vendor Relations Staff 2015-
 * Dealer's Den 2014


 * Silver Eagle
 * Console Gaming 2016-


 * Simon Fox
 * AV - Video Second 2016-


 * Sissyroo
 * AV - Lighting Second 2016-
 * AV - Lighting 2015-


 * Slick Kat
 * Con Ops Lead 2016-
 * Con Ops 2015


 * Smash
 * AV - Audio Lead 2016-


 * Smurph
 * Schedule Planner 2017-


 * StarGazer
 * Tabletop Gaming 2014-


 * Storm
 * Executive Staff - registration 2014-


 * Takoda
 * Art Editor - 2015-


 * Talv
 * Security Lead 2016-
 * Security 2015


 * Tarpaw
 * Security 2016-


 * Taztiger74
 * Hospitality 2017-


 * Tekrin
 * Security 2016-


 * Teiran
 * Conbook/Publications 2011-


 * Tigerwolf
 * Internet Room 2009-


 * Toboe Wolfsbane
 * Art Show Lead 2016-
 * Art Show 2013-2015


 * Tormod
 * Registration 2016-


 * TripDiam
 * AV - Lighting 2015-


 * Vash Dragon
 * Vendor Relations 2016-


 * Veronikia
 * Registration 2016-


 * VioletRook
 * Volunteers 2016-


 * Vonunov
 * Charity Team 2016-
 * Cash Office 2015


 * Vos Rood Flamefur
 * Charity Team 2016-
 * Security 2015


 * VVolf
 * Tabletop Gaming 2016-


 * Whines
 * Corral Lead 2018-
 * Hospitality Lead/Kempi's Lead 2017
 * Kempi's A/V Lead 2014-2016
 * A/V 2012-2013


 * Willowmore Fox
 * Webmaster 2016-
 * Web Development 2015


 * Wullger
 * On-Site IT 2015-


 * Wynd
 * Art Show 2015-


 * Zentra
 * AV - Lighting 2014-


 * Ziel
 * Con Store 2016-

Former staff members

 * Auryn Blaquesmythe
 * Music and Motion Minion 2015


 * Bagronk
 * Security 2015


 * Balto
 * Art Show 2009-2010


 * Basko
 * Security 2014-2015


 * Bear
 * Volunteer Lead 2015
 * Volunteers 2014


 * Celyddon
 * Registration 2010-2012


 * Chakat Silverstreak
 * Twitter Liaison 2010-2012
 * Video Room 2009-2012


 * Churran
 * Con Ops 2014


 * Cole
 * Security 2014-2015


 * Damien
 * Security 2009
 * Registration 2009


 * DiddyWolf
 * Registration Lead 2013
 * Registration 2011-2012


 * Dr. Wildlife
 * Social Media Lead 2018 - 2020


 * Edward Hyena
 * Con Ops 2014-2015


 * Esper
 * Music and Motion Minion 2015


 * ExpressFox
 * Software Consulting 2015


 * Firr
 * Staff Artist 2010-2011


 * Foxes (person)
 * Security 2009
 * Webmaster 2009


 * Freezeframe Fox
 * AV - Camera Crew 2015


 * furball
 * AV - Camera Crew 2014


 * FuzzWolf
 * Conbook 2009-2010
 * Publicity 2009-2010


 * Istanbul
 * Convention Chair 2009-2011
 * Programming Lead 2009-2011
 * Charity Lead 2009-2014
 * Media Liaison 2009-2015
 * Charity Aide 2014-2016
 * Tabletop Gaming 2017-2018


 * Keba Shadowblade
 * Security 2014-2015


 * Kitsune
 * AV - Audio Operator/Tech 2014-2015


 * Karizma
 * VIP Liaison 2016


 * Kwandry
 * Logistics 2015


 * Ky Mizuki
 * Dealer's Den 2013


 * Lathyrus
 * Con Suite 2013-2014


 * Loya Starr
 * Volunteers 2014


 * L'sai
 * Con Ops 2015
 * Puppetry Track Assistant 2014
 * Video Room 2013


 * Manick
 * Cash Office 2014


 * Mia Koda
 * Cash Office 2014-2015


 * Mitch Kenzo
 * Events Track 2013-2014


 * MitchDLG
 * Staff Artist 2010-2011


 * Moot
 * AV - Lead Camera Operator 2014-2015


 * Myles Cougar
 * Security 2015


 * Phil Geusz
 * Writing Track 2009


 * The Playwrite
 * Con Ops Lead 2014


 * Ratchet
 * AV Director 2014-2018
 * AV - Main Ballroom Lead 2012-2013


 * RedFox
 * Dance Operations Coordinator 2013


 * Regek
 * AV 2009-2011
 * Photography 2011


 * Reskitty
 * Logistics 2014
 * Programming 2013-2014
 * Con Ops 2013


 * Rollar Wolfcub
 * On-Site IT 2014-2015


 * Roq
 * Con Store Lead 2014-2015


 * Sdocat
 * Photographer 2013-2014


 * Shockwave
 * Writing Track 2010-2011
 * Puppetry Track 2012-2014


 * Simba Maliki
 * Executive Staff - Secretary and Hotel Liaison 2014
 * Registration Lead 2015
 * Registration 2013-2014


 * Smokescale Aquatos
 * Events Track 2012-2014
 * Writing Track 2015


 * Sylver Bu
 * Volunteer Coordinator 2014-2015


 * TimeSuppression
 * AV - Audio Operator/Tech 2014-2015


 * Trevalyn Sleestak
 * DJ manager 2009-2012


 * Tygepc
 * Art Show 2013-2014


 * Ultra
 * AV - Camera Crew 2014-2015


 * USB Bunny
 * VIP Liaison 2016
 * Security 2015


 * Vermy Fox
 * Executive Staff - Social Media 2015-2017
 * Twitter Liaison 2014


 * Webster
 * Treasurer 2010-2012
 * Con Ops 2011
 * Art Show 2009


 * Zap Shakur
 * Marketing Coordinator 2015-2017


 * Zeck Grey
 * Con Suite 2015


 * Zomgshiny
 * Con Suite 2015