Central Midwest Furmeet


 * Central Plains Furmeet also in Kansas is a different camping event.

The Central Midwest Furmeet (or CMF) was an outdoor camping style furmeet held at the Capitol City KOA campground near Topeka, Kansas. The event is held during the beginning of September. Central Midwest Furmeet allows people in and around the Kansas City area to have a local convention experience to attend, especially if they are unable to attend larger gatherings. Central Midwest Furmeet emphasizes small group activities and a sense of community through activities including campfires, music, and large group games like Capture the Flag.

Central Midwest Furmeet 2010
The first Central Midwest Furmeet was held on 11-12 September 2010 at Clinton Lake, Kansas campground Camp Bloomington West. It was conceptualized by Steel the Wolf and Riyeko. In May 2010 Riyeko posted on Fur Affinity "happy to announce that with Steels help and looking around, brainstorming and just basically getting to know each other, C.M.F. is going to take place this year in September, in a small place in Kansas." Although Riyeko had to withdraw from the planning stage because of personal reasons, the event was still held. A grand total of 22 attendees were present.

Central Midwest Furmeet 2011
CMF 2011 was held on September 9-11, 2011 at Bloomington West group park at Clinton Lake near Lawrence, Kansas. There were 33 total attendees present. Activities included Capture the Flag, Kickball, Foursquare, and a charity art raffle in addition to camp fires and meals. The charity art raffle raised $237 for Pet Connection, a no kill animal shelter, and featured pieces from artists Iggi, Danny Fang, and Solid Steel Productions.

Central Midwest Furmeet 2012
CMF 2012 was held over September 14-16, 2012, at the Capital City KOA campground in Topeka, Kasas.

2013
On April 22, 2013 Steel the Wolf posted: