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Anthro Weekend Utah

2026-11-09T04:10:11Z

136.38.42.67: /* Leadership and staff */

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthro Weekend Utah
| othernames = AWU
| logo = [[File:AnthroWeekendUtah-2021.png|250px|Anthro Weekend Utah]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Layton|Layton]], [[W:Utah|Utah]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://anthroweekendutah.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 27-28, 2017
| final =
| organizer = ''Anthro Weekend Utah''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthro Weekend Utah}}
'''Anthro Weekend Utah''' ('''AWU'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Anthro Weekend Utah is the largest<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/anthroweekendutah/posts/1087995928003848 ''Pre-registration already breaking records!''] - Anthro Weekend Utah, [[Facebook]]. Retrieved October 29, 2017.</ref> [[furcon]] in Utah, organized by a [[W:Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organization]] of the same name. Founded in 2017, it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in [[W:Layton|Layton]] since 2018.

== History ==

The concept of Anthro Weekend Utah was dreamed up by furs [[Bexis]], [[Rocky]] and [[Giga]] in early 2016.

However, it wasn't until later that year that Giga revived the idea of a convention with Bexis and Rocky, this time bringing in a few others - [[Talon Windstryke|Talon]], [[JoJo]], and [[Charcoal (Utah)|Charcoal]] - and began planning what would soon become Anthro Weekend Utah.

Anthro Weekend Utah's inaugural event was held October 27-28, 2017, at the [https://www.radisson.com/salt-lake-city-hotel-ut-84101/utsaltlk/ Radisson Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The theme this year was "Legalize AWU!", building on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. The official attendee count was 457. AWU hosted [[Tayerr]] (aka AlbinoTopaz) and artist [[RUdragon]] as [[Guests of Honor]].

=== Relocation ===

AWU 2018 was held on August 10-12, 2018, which was moved to the [https://www.davisconferencecenter.com/ Davis Conference Center] in [[Wikipedia:Layton, Utah|Layton, Utah]] in order to accommodate future growth, and has been held there since then.

=== X ===

AWU no longer keeps its [[Twitter|X]] account active as of 1/8/2025,<ref>[https://x.com/AnthroWeekendUT ''No more posts here! ''] post on Anthro Weekend Utah's official X account. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> leaving it up to its [[BlueSky]] account for official announcements et al.

== Mascots ==

AWU's original [[mascot]]s are '''Arc''', a [[coyote]], and '''Carver''', a [[bear]].<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/about ''About''] - AWU's official website. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> Additional mascots were later created: '''Prryce''', a [[cat]] (in 2019), and '''Spike''', a [[gryphon]] (in 2025).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artist's Alley]]
* [[Panel|Panels]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Game room|Arcade/gaming room]]
* [[Furry dance]]s
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival LollapAWUza music festival]
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino Charity Casino Night]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Giga''' - [[Chairperson]]/[[co-manager]]
* '''JoJo]''' - Co-manager
* [[Xhara]] - [[Events]]
* [[Talon Windstryke]] - [[Registration]]/[[Technology]]
* [[Snowfall]]- [[A/V]]
* [[Hunter Snowmew]] - [[Finance]]
* [[Cina]] - [[Volunteering]
* [[Milo]] - [[Theming]],[[Dance Comp]]
* [[Toby]] - [[Theming]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Savant]] - [[???]]
* [[Dianthus Vulpes]] - [[???]]
* [[Fox Trott]] - [[???]]
* [[Shadow]] - [[???]]
* [[Klovix]] - [[???]]
* [[Luna Starbright]] - [[Dealer's Den]] Director
* [[Pocket Collie]] - [[???]]
* [[Tyler Greyfang]] - [[???]]
* [[Skye]] - [[???]]
* [[Mera Kit]] - [[???]]
* [[Lyra Ardens]] - [[???]]
* [[Jadir]] - [[???]]
* [[Waffle]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2017 - [[Furry artist]], [[fursuiter]], [[dancer]], and [[fursuit maker]] [[Tayerr]] ('''AlbinoTopaz''') and [[artist]] [[RUdragon]]
* 2018 - Australian artist [[Silvixen]] and American artist [[Atlas Inu]]
* 2019 - Artists [[Ritwells]] and [[Injured Songbird]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - [[Titus Weiss]] and professional [[illustrator]], [[character artist]], and [[anthro artist]] [[Weremagnus]]
* 2023 - [[VulpesVant]], [[Ribbontini]], and [[Nicholas Kole]]
* 2024 - [[Ciderbunz]] and [[digital artist]] and [[animator]] [[Tim Weeks]] (Savestate)
* 2025 - Artists [[Aycee]] and [[Shoom'lah]]
* 2026 - [[Voice actor]] [[W: Sean Chiplock|Sean Chiplock]] ('''Pommy''') and artist [[Tokyozilla]]
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2017 - '''''Legalize AWU!'''''
* 2018 - '''''Bark to the 80's'''''
* 2019 - '''''Furlock Holmes'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''The Curse of AWUbis'''''
* 2023 - '''''James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven'''''
* 2024 - '''''YAPerture Science!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers'''''
* 2026 - '''''Animal Warrior Unit'''''
* 2027 - '''''Anomalous Weird Unexplainables'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2017 - None
* 2018 - None
* 2019- ''[https://www.wildwondersedu.com Wild Wonders]'' ($2,677.58)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($10,716.26)
* 2023 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($26,572.11)
* 2024 - ''[https://www.nuzzlesandco.org/ Nuzzles & Co.]'' ($35,577.05)
* 2025 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($36,830)
* 2026 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($35,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| N/A
| 457
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 603
| 27.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 200
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 913
| 40.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 1,453
| 45.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,828
| 22.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 2,438
| 28.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 2,601
| 6.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,884
| 10.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==

* [https://facebook.com/anthroweekendutah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AnthroWeekendUT Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Twitter|X]] (Inactive)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroweekendutah.org Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Bluesky]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://eventseeker.com/layton-ut/507252382-anthro-weekend-utah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://eventseeker.com/ Eventseeker.com]

<references />

{{Utah}}
{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Utah]]
[[Category:2017 births]]
{{featured article}}

Anthro Weekend Utah

2026-11-09T04:08:46Z

136.38.42.67: /* General staff */

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthro Weekend Utah
| othernames = AWU
| logo = [[File:AnthroWeekendUtah-2021.png|250px|Anthro Weekend Utah]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Layton|Layton]], [[W:Utah|Utah]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://anthroweekendutah.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 27-28, 2017
| final =
| organizer = ''Anthro Weekend Utah''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthro Weekend Utah}}
'''Anthro Weekend Utah''' ('''AWU'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Anthro Weekend Utah is the largest<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/anthroweekendutah/posts/1087995928003848 ''Pre-registration already breaking records!''] - Anthro Weekend Utah, [[Facebook]]. Retrieved October 29, 2017.</ref> [[furcon]] in Utah, organized by a [[W:Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organization]] of the same name. Founded in 2017, it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in [[W:Layton|Layton]] since 2018.

== History ==

The concept of Anthro Weekend Utah was dreamed up by furs [[Bexis]], [[Rocky]] and [[Giga]] in early 2016.

However, it wasn't until later that year that Giga revived the idea of a convention with Bexis and Rocky, this time bringing in a few others - [[Talon Windstryke|Talon]], [[JoJo]], and [[Charcoal (Utah)|Charcoal]] - and began planning what would soon become Anthro Weekend Utah.

Anthro Weekend Utah's inaugural event was held October 27-28, 2017, at the [https://www.radisson.com/salt-lake-city-hotel-ut-84101/utsaltlk/ Radisson Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The theme this year was "Legalize AWU!", building on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. The official attendee count was 457. AWU hosted [[Tayerr]] (aka AlbinoTopaz) and artist [[RUdragon]] as [[Guests of Honor]].

=== Relocation ===

AWU 2018 was held on August 10-12, 2018, which was moved to the [https://www.davisconferencecenter.com/ Davis Conference Center] in [[Wikipedia:Layton, Utah|Layton, Utah]] in order to accommodate future growth, and has been held there since then.

=== X ===

AWU no longer keeps its [[Twitter|X]] account active as of 1/8/2025,<ref>[https://x.com/AnthroWeekendUT ''No more posts here! ''] post on Anthro Weekend Utah's official X account. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> leaving it up to its [[BlueSky]] account for official announcements et al.

== Mascots ==

AWU's original [[mascot]]s are '''Arc''', a [[coyote]], and '''Carver''', a [[bear]].<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/about ''About''] - AWU's official website. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> Additional mascots were later created: '''Prryce''', a [[cat]] (in 2019), and '''Spike''', a [[gryphon]] (in 2025).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artist's Alley]]
* [[Panel|Panels]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Game room|Arcade/gaming room]]
* [[Furry dance]]s
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival LollapAWUza music festival]
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino Charity Casino Night]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Giga''' - [[Chairperson]]/[[co-manager]]
* '''JoJo]''' - Co-manager
* [[Xhara]] - [[Events]]
* '''Talon Windstryke''' - [[Registration]]/[[Technology]]
* [[Snowfall]]- [[A/V]]
* [[Hunter Snowmew]] - [[Finance]]
* [[Cina]] - [[Volunteering]
* [[Milo]] - [[Theming]],[[Dance Comp]]
* [[Toby]] - [[Theming]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Savant]] - [[???]]
* [[Dianthus Vulpes]] - [[???]]
* [[Fox Trott]] - [[???]]
* [[Shadow]] - [[???]]
* [[Klovix]] - [[???]]
* [[Luna Starbright]] - [[Dealer's Den]] Director
* [[Pocket Collie]] - [[???]]
* [[Tyler Greyfang]] - [[???]]
* [[Skye]] - [[???]]
* [[Mera Kit]] - [[???]]
* [[Lyra Ardens]] - [[???]]
* [[Jadir]] - [[???]]
* [[Waffle]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2017 - [[Furry artist]], [[fursuiter]], [[dancer]], and [[fursuit maker]] [[Tayerr]] ('''AlbinoTopaz''') and [[artist]] [[RUdragon]]
* 2018 - Australian artist [[Silvixen]] and American artist [[Atlas Inu]]
* 2019 - Artists [[Ritwells]] and [[Injured Songbird]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - [[Titus Weiss]] and professional [[illustrator]], [[character artist]], and [[anthro artist]] [[Weremagnus]]
* 2023 - [[VulpesVant]], [[Ribbontini]], and [[Nicholas Kole]]
* 2024 - [[Ciderbunz]] and [[digital artist]] and [[animator]] [[Tim Weeks]] (Savestate)
* 2025 - Artists [[Aycee]] and [[Shoom'lah]]
* 2026 - [[Voice actor]] [[W: Sean Chiplock|Sean Chiplock]] ('''Pommy''') and artist [[Tokyozilla]]
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2017 - '''''Legalize AWU!'''''
* 2018 - '''''Bark to the 80's'''''
* 2019 - '''''Furlock Holmes'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''The Curse of AWUbis'''''
* 2023 - '''''James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven'''''
* 2024 - '''''YAPerture Science!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers'''''
* 2026 - '''''Animal Warrior Unit'''''
* 2027 - '''''Anomalous Weird Unexplainables'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2017 - None
* 2018 - None
* 2019- ''[https://www.wildwondersedu.com Wild Wonders]'' ($2,677.58)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($10,716.26)
* 2023 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($26,572.11)
* 2024 - ''[https://www.nuzzlesandco.org/ Nuzzles & Co.]'' ($35,577.05)
* 2025 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($36,830)
* 2026 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($35,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| N/A
| 457
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 603
| 27.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 200
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 913
| 40.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 1,453
| 45.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,828
| 22.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 2,438
| 28.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 2,601
| 6.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,884
| 10.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==

* [https://facebook.com/anthroweekendutah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AnthroWeekendUT Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Twitter|X]] (Inactive)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroweekendutah.org Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Bluesky]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://eventseeker.com/layton-ut/507252382-anthro-weekend-utah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://eventseeker.com/ Eventseeker.com]

<references />

{{Utah}}
{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Utah]]
[[Category:2017 births]]
{{featured article}}

Anthro Weekend Utah

2026-11-09T04:08:22Z

136.38.42.67: /* General staff */

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthro Weekend Utah
| othernames = AWU
| logo = [[File:AnthroWeekendUtah-2021.png|250px|Anthro Weekend Utah]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Layton|Layton]], [[W:Utah|Utah]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://anthroweekendutah.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 27-28, 2017
| final =
| organizer = ''Anthro Weekend Utah''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthro Weekend Utah}}
'''Anthro Weekend Utah''' ('''AWU'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Anthro Weekend Utah is the largest<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/anthroweekendutah/posts/1087995928003848 ''Pre-registration already breaking records!''] - Anthro Weekend Utah, [[Facebook]]. Retrieved October 29, 2017.</ref> [[furcon]] in Utah, organized by a [[W:Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organization]] of the same name. Founded in 2017, it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in [[W:Layton|Layton]] since 2018.

== History ==

The concept of Anthro Weekend Utah was dreamed up by furs [[Bexis]], [[Rocky]] and [[Giga]] in early 2016.

However, it wasn't until later that year that Giga revived the idea of a convention with Bexis and Rocky, this time bringing in a few others - [[Talon Windstryke|Talon]], [[JoJo]], and [[Charcoal (Utah)|Charcoal]] - and began planning what would soon become Anthro Weekend Utah.

Anthro Weekend Utah's inaugural event was held October 27-28, 2017, at the [https://www.radisson.com/salt-lake-city-hotel-ut-84101/utsaltlk/ Radisson Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The theme this year was "Legalize AWU!", building on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. The official attendee count was 457. AWU hosted [[Tayerr]] (aka AlbinoTopaz) and artist [[RUdragon]] as [[Guests of Honor]].

=== Relocation ===

AWU 2018 was held on August 10-12, 2018, which was moved to the [https://www.davisconferencecenter.com/ Davis Conference Center] in [[Wikipedia:Layton, Utah|Layton, Utah]] in order to accommodate future growth, and has been held there since then.

=== X ===

AWU no longer keeps its [[Twitter|X]] account active as of 1/8/2025,<ref>[https://x.com/AnthroWeekendUT ''No more posts here! ''] post on Anthro Weekend Utah's official X account. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> leaving it up to its [[BlueSky]] account for official announcements et al.

== Mascots ==

AWU's original [[mascot]]s are '''Arc''', a [[coyote]], and '''Carver''', a [[bear]].<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/about ''About''] - AWU's official website. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> Additional mascots were later created: '''Prryce''', a [[cat]] (in 2019), and '''Spike''', a [[gryphon]] (in 2025).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artist's Alley]]
* [[Panel|Panels]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Game room|Arcade/gaming room]]
* [[Furry dance]]s
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival LollapAWUza music festival]
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino Charity Casino Night]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Giga''' - [[Chairperson]]/[[co-manager]]
* '''JoJo]''' - Co-manager
* [[Xhara]] - [[Events]]
* '''Talon Windstryke''' - [[Registration]]/[[Technology]]
* [[Snowfall]]- [[A/V]]
* [[Hunter Snowmew]] - [[Finance]]
* [[Cina]] - [[Volunteering]
* [[Milo]] - [[Theming]],[[Dance Comp]]
* [[Toby]] - [[Theming]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Savant]] - [[???]]
* [[Dianthus Vulpes]] - [[???]]
* [[Fox Trott]] - [[???]]
* [[Glenn Birmingham]] - [[???]]
* [[Shadow]] - [[???]]
* [[Klovix]] - [[???]]
* [[Luna Starbright]] - [[Dealer's Den]] Director
* [[Pocket Collie]] - [[???]]
* [[Tyler Greyfang]] - [[???]]
* [[Skye]] - [[???]]
* [[Mera Kit]] - [[???]]
* [[Lyra Ardens]] - [[???]]
* [[Jadir]] - [[???]]
* [[Waffle]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2017 - [[Furry artist]], [[fursuiter]], [[dancer]], and [[fursuit maker]] [[Tayerr]] ('''AlbinoTopaz''') and [[artist]] [[RUdragon]]
* 2018 - Australian artist [[Silvixen]] and American artist [[Atlas Inu]]
* 2019 - Artists [[Ritwells]] and [[Injured Songbird]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - [[Titus Weiss]] and professional [[illustrator]], [[character artist]], and [[anthro artist]] [[Weremagnus]]
* 2023 - [[VulpesVant]], [[Ribbontini]], and [[Nicholas Kole]]
* 2024 - [[Ciderbunz]] and [[digital artist]] and [[animator]] [[Tim Weeks]] (Savestate)
* 2025 - Artists [[Aycee]] and [[Shoom'lah]]
* 2026 - [[Voice actor]] [[W: Sean Chiplock|Sean Chiplock]] ('''Pommy''') and artist [[Tokyozilla]]
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2017 - '''''Legalize AWU!'''''
* 2018 - '''''Bark to the 80's'''''
* 2019 - '''''Furlock Holmes'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''The Curse of AWUbis'''''
* 2023 - '''''James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven'''''
* 2024 - '''''YAPerture Science!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers'''''
* 2026 - '''''Animal Warrior Unit'''''
* 2027 - '''''Anomalous Weird Unexplainables'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2017 - None
* 2018 - None
* 2019- ''[https://www.wildwondersedu.com Wild Wonders]'' ($2,677.58)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($10,716.26)
* 2023 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($26,572.11)
* 2024 - ''[https://www.nuzzlesandco.org/ Nuzzles & Co.]'' ($35,577.05)
* 2025 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($36,830)
* 2026 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($35,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| N/A
| 457
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 603
| 27.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 200
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 913
| 40.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 1,453
| 45.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,828
| 22.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 2,438
| 28.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 2,601
| 6.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,884
| 10.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==

* [https://facebook.com/anthroweekendutah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AnthroWeekendUT Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Twitter|X]] (Inactive)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroweekendutah.org Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Bluesky]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://eventseeker.com/layton-ut/507252382-anthro-weekend-utah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://eventseeker.com/ Eventseeker.com]

<references />

{{Utah}}
{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Utah]]
[[Category:2017 births]]
{{featured article}}

Anthro Weekend Utah

2026-11-09T04:07:57Z

136.38.42.67: /* Board of Directors */

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthro Weekend Utah
| othernames = AWU
| logo = [[File:AnthroWeekendUtah-2021.png|250px|Anthro Weekend Utah]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Layton|Layton]], [[W:Utah|Utah]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://anthroweekendutah.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 27-28, 2017
| final =
| organizer = ''Anthro Weekend Utah''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthro Weekend Utah}}
'''Anthro Weekend Utah''' ('''AWU'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Anthro Weekend Utah is the largest<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/anthroweekendutah/posts/1087995928003848 ''Pre-registration already breaking records!''] - Anthro Weekend Utah, [[Facebook]]. Retrieved October 29, 2017.</ref> [[furcon]] in Utah, organized by a [[W:Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organization]] of the same name. Founded in 2017, it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in [[W:Layton|Layton]] since 2018.

== History ==

The concept of Anthro Weekend Utah was dreamed up by furs [[Bexis]], [[Rocky]] and [[Giga]] in early 2016.

However, it wasn't until later that year that Giga revived the idea of a convention with Bexis and Rocky, this time bringing in a few others - [[Talon Windstryke|Talon]], [[JoJo]], and [[Charcoal (Utah)|Charcoal]] - and began planning what would soon become Anthro Weekend Utah.

Anthro Weekend Utah's inaugural event was held October 27-28, 2017, at the [https://www.radisson.com/salt-lake-city-hotel-ut-84101/utsaltlk/ Radisson Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The theme this year was "Legalize AWU!", building on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. The official attendee count was 457. AWU hosted [[Tayerr]] (aka AlbinoTopaz) and artist [[RUdragon]] as [[Guests of Honor]].

=== Relocation ===

AWU 2018 was held on August 10-12, 2018, which was moved to the [https://www.davisconferencecenter.com/ Davis Conference Center] in [[Wikipedia:Layton, Utah|Layton, Utah]] in order to accommodate future growth, and has been held there since then.

=== X ===

AWU no longer keeps its [[Twitter|X]] account active as of 1/8/2025,<ref>[https://x.com/AnthroWeekendUT ''No more posts here! ''] post on Anthro Weekend Utah's official X account. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> leaving it up to its [[BlueSky]] account for official announcements et al.

== Mascots ==

AWU's original [[mascot]]s are '''Arc''', a [[coyote]], and '''Carver''', a [[bear]].<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/about ''About''] - AWU's official website. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> Additional mascots were later created: '''Prryce''', a [[cat]] (in 2019), and '''Spike''', a [[gryphon]] (in 2025).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artist's Alley]]
* [[Panel|Panels]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Game room|Arcade/gaming room]]
* [[Furry dance]]s
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival LollapAWUza music festival]
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino Charity Casino Night]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Giga''' - [[Chairperson]]/[[co-manager]]
* '''JoJo]''' - Co-manager
* [[Xhara]] - [[Events]]
* '''Talon Windstryke''' - [[Registration]]/[[Technology]]
* [[Snowfall]]- [[A/V]]
* [[Hunter Snowmew]] - [[Finance]]
* [[Cina]] - [[Volunteering]
* [[Milo]] - [[Theming]],[[Dance Comp]]
* [[Toby]] - [[Theming]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Savant]] - [[???]]
* [[Dianthus Vulpes]] - [[???]]
* [[Fox Trott]] - [[???]]
* [[Glenn Birmingham]] - [[???]]
* [[Shadow]] - [[???]]
* [[Klovix]] - [[???]]
* [[Luna Starbright]] - [[???]]
* [[Pocket Collie]] - [[???]]
* [[Tyler Greyfang]] - [[???]]
* [[Skye]] - [[???]]
* [[Mera Kit]] - [[???]]
* [[Lyra Ardens]] - [[???]]
* [[Jadir]] - [[???]]
* [[Waffle]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2017 - [[Furry artist]], [[fursuiter]], [[dancer]], and [[fursuit maker]] [[Tayerr]] ('''AlbinoTopaz''') and [[artist]] [[RUdragon]]
* 2018 - Australian artist [[Silvixen]] and American artist [[Atlas Inu]]
* 2019 - Artists [[Ritwells]] and [[Injured Songbird]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - [[Titus Weiss]] and professional [[illustrator]], [[character artist]], and [[anthro artist]] [[Weremagnus]]
* 2023 - [[VulpesVant]], [[Ribbontini]], and [[Nicholas Kole]]
* 2024 - [[Ciderbunz]] and [[digital artist]] and [[animator]] [[Tim Weeks]] (Savestate)
* 2025 - Artists [[Aycee]] and [[Shoom'lah]]
* 2026 - [[Voice actor]] [[W: Sean Chiplock|Sean Chiplock]] ('''Pommy''') and artist [[Tokyozilla]]
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2017 - '''''Legalize AWU!'''''
* 2018 - '''''Bark to the 80's'''''
* 2019 - '''''Furlock Holmes'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''The Curse of AWUbis'''''
* 2023 - '''''James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven'''''
* 2024 - '''''YAPerture Science!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers'''''
* 2026 - '''''Animal Warrior Unit'''''
* 2027 - '''''Anomalous Weird Unexplainables'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2017 - None
* 2018 - None
* 2019- ''[https://www.wildwondersedu.com Wild Wonders]'' ($2,677.58)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($10,716.26)
* 2023 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($26,572.11)
* 2024 - ''[https://www.nuzzlesandco.org/ Nuzzles & Co.]'' ($35,577.05)
* 2025 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($36,830)
* 2026 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($35,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| N/A
| 457
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 603
| 27.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 200
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 913
| 40.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 1,453
| 45.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,828
| 22.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 2,438
| 28.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 2,601
| 6.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,884
| 10.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==

* [https://facebook.com/anthroweekendutah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AnthroWeekendUT Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Twitter|X]] (Inactive)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroweekendutah.org Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Bluesky]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://eventseeker.com/layton-ut/507252382-anthro-weekend-utah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://eventseeker.com/ Eventseeker.com]

<references />

{{Utah}}
{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Utah]]
[[Category:2017 births]]
{{featured article}}

Anthro Weekend Utah

2026-11-09T04:07:36Z

136.38.42.67: /* Board of Directors */

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthro Weekend Utah
| othernames = AWU
| logo = [[File:AnthroWeekendUtah-2021.png|250px|Anthro Weekend Utah]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Layton|Layton]], [[W:Utah|Utah]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://anthroweekendutah.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 27-28, 2017
| final =
| organizer = ''Anthro Weekend Utah''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthro Weekend Utah}}
'''Anthro Weekend Utah''' ('''AWU'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Anthro Weekend Utah is the largest<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/anthroweekendutah/posts/1087995928003848 ''Pre-registration already breaking records!''] - Anthro Weekend Utah, [[Facebook]]. Retrieved October 29, 2017.</ref> [[furcon]] in Utah, organized by a [[W:Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organization]] of the same name. Founded in 2017, it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in [[W:Layton|Layton]] since 2018.

== History ==

The concept of Anthro Weekend Utah was dreamed up by furs [[Bexis]], [[Rocky]] and [[Giga]] in early 2016.

However, it wasn't until later that year that Giga revived the idea of a convention with Bexis and Rocky, this time bringing in a few others - [[Talon Windstryke|Talon]], [[JoJo]], and [[Charcoal (Utah)|Charcoal]] - and began planning what would soon become Anthro Weekend Utah.

Anthro Weekend Utah's inaugural event was held October 27-28, 2017, at the [https://www.radisson.com/salt-lake-city-hotel-ut-84101/utsaltlk/ Radisson Hotel] in [[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]]. The theme this year was "Legalize AWU!", building on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. The official attendee count was 457. AWU hosted [[Tayerr]] (aka AlbinoTopaz) and artist [[RUdragon]] as [[Guests of Honor]].

=== Relocation ===

AWU 2018 was held on August 10-12, 2018, which was moved to the [https://www.davisconferencecenter.com/ Davis Conference Center] in [[Wikipedia:Layton, Utah|Layton, Utah]] in order to accommodate future growth, and has been held there since then.

=== X ===

AWU no longer keeps its [[Twitter|X]] account active as of 1/8/2025,<ref>[https://x.com/AnthroWeekendUT ''No more posts here! ''] post on Anthro Weekend Utah's official X account. Retrieved July 17, 2025.</ref> leaving it up to its [[BlueSky]] account for official announcements et al.

== Mascots ==

AWU's original [[mascot]]s are '''Arc''', a [[coyote]], and '''Carver''', a [[bear]].<ref>[https://anthroweekendutah.org/about ''About''] - AWU's official website. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> Additional mascots were later created: '''Prryce''', a [[cat]] (in 2019), and '''Spike''', a [[gryphon]] (in 2025).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artist's Alley]]
* [[Panel|Panels]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Game room|Arcade/gaming room]]
* [[Furry dance]]s
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival LollapAWUza music festival]
* [https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino Charity Casino Night]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Giga''' - [[Chairperson]]/[[co-manager]]
* '''JoJo]''' - Co-manager
* [[Xhara]] - [[Events]]
* '''Talon Windstryke''' - [[Registration]]/[[Technology]]
* [[Snowfall]]- [[A/V]]
* [[Hunter Snowmew]] - [[Finance]]
* [[Cina]] - [[Volunteering]
* [[Milo]] - [[Theming]][[Dance Comp]]
* [[Toby]] - [[Theming]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Savant]] - [[???]]
* [[Dianthus Vulpes]] - [[???]]
* [[Fox Trott]] - [[???]]
* [[Glenn Birmingham]] - [[???]]
* [[Shadow]] - [[???]]
* [[Klovix]] - [[???]]
* [[Luna Starbright]] - [[???]]
* [[Pocket Collie]] - [[???]]
* [[Tyler Greyfang]] - [[???]]
* [[Skye]] - [[???]]
* [[Mera Kit]] - [[???]]
* [[Lyra Ardens]] - [[???]]
* [[Jadir]] - [[???]]
* [[Waffle]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2017 - [[Furry artist]], [[fursuiter]], [[dancer]], and [[fursuit maker]] [[Tayerr]] ('''AlbinoTopaz''') and [[artist]] [[RUdragon]]
* 2018 - Australian artist [[Silvixen]] and American artist [[Atlas Inu]]
* 2019 - Artists [[Ritwells]] and [[Injured Songbird]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - [[Titus Weiss]] and professional [[illustrator]], [[character artist]], and [[anthro artist]] [[Weremagnus]]
* 2023 - [[VulpesVant]], [[Ribbontini]], and [[Nicholas Kole]]
* 2024 - [[Ciderbunz]] and [[digital artist]] and [[animator]] [[Tim Weeks]] (Savestate)
* 2025 - Artists [[Aycee]] and [[Shoom'lah]]
* 2026 - [[Voice actor]] [[W: Sean Chiplock|Sean Chiplock]] ('''Pommy''') and artist [[Tokyozilla]]
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2017 - '''''Legalize AWU!'''''
* 2018 - '''''Bark to the 80's'''''
* 2019 - '''''Furlock Holmes'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''The Curse of AWUbis'''''
* 2023 - '''''James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven'''''
* 2024 - '''''YAPerture Science!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers'''''
* 2026 - '''''Animal Warrior Unit'''''
* 2027 - '''''Anomalous Weird Unexplainables'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2017 - None
* 2018 - None
* 2019- ''[https://www.wildwondersedu.com Wild Wonders]'' ($2,677.58)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2022 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($10,716.26)
* 2023 - '''''Wild Wonders''''' ($26,572.11)
* 2024 - ''[https://www.nuzzlesandco.org/ Nuzzles & Co.]'' ($35,577.05)
* 2025 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($36,830)
* 2026 - '''''Nuzzles & Co.''''' ($35,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| N/A
| 457
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 603
| 27.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 200
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 913
| 40.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 1,453
| 45.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,828
| 22.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 2,438
| 28.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 2,601
| 6.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,884
| 10.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==

* [https://facebook.com/anthroweekendutah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/AnthroWeekendUT Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Twitter|X]] (Inactive)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/anthroweekendutah.org Anthro Weekend Utah] on [[Bluesky]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27642/anthro-weekend-utah-2026 Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://eventseeker.com/layton-ut/507252382-anthro-weekend-utah Anthro Weekend Utah] on [https://eventseeker.com/ Eventseeker.com]

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Luna Starbright

2026-11-09T04:04:53Z

136.38.42.67: Luna wrote this themselves :) [11/8/26]

'''Luna Starbright''' [They/Them], simply known as '''Luna''', is a casual furry artist currently based out of Northern Utah (as of 2015).
Luna was born in San Antonio, Texas in October 1989, which to many younger furs would make them a [[greymuzzle]].

When they are able to find the time, Luna primarily illustrates using digital programs, but loves to dabble in other forms of art. They also greatly enjoy hiking, cooking, and socializing with other furs. They love being able to host small fur parties in their local area.

Luna is currently a pre-med student, wishing to pursue a degree in Radiologic Technology, and primarily lurks on [[Bluesky]] and [[Fur Affinity]].

=== Fursona ===

Luna's [[fursona]], '''Luna Starbright''', is a non-binary, purple-ish grey and chertruse colored bat "creature". They are "Queer AF", and are often drawn in casual street attire, with a "tomboy" vibe.

Luna's [[fursona]] originated as a "wolf-bat" [[hybrid]] with grey fur and fleshy pink features. She was primarily a wolf, with small bat-like features like small wings and stubby fangs.

Luna also has a number of "altsonas" / [[OC]]'s which can be found on their [[Fur Affinity]]<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/luna-starbright/] Luna's Fur Affinity Gallery. Retrieved 2026 November 08.</ref>. Many of their altsona's are used with the intent to explore different sides of their identity and sexuality.

== Fandom involvement ==

Luna's name "'''Luna Starbright'''" was created as a username around 2004 for the online forum [[Gaia Online]]. They were inspired by the 2003 movie, Underworld, when creating their avatar. Their character was then adapted into a furry form, where they then frequented furry forums and circles around Gaia. Luna would offer "gold"-based pixel art commissions for other users.

Luna quickly created a [[DeviantArt]] and [[Fur Affinity]] profile, and frequented the websites between 2004 and ~2014. Luna posted a mix of photos, digital art, and traditional art, dabbling in a variety of mediums. Due to the rise of AI use on [[DeviantArt]], Luna has since deactivated their account around 2025.

Luna has contributed artwork to [[Antarctic Press]] and [[North American Fur]].
During ~2007, Luna had a small, voluntary internship opportunity at [[Antarctic Press]] assisting with small projects around the studio. They submitted a small pin-up of [[Stryyp'Gia]] with a tray of gingerbread cookies for Gold Digger X-Mas Special #3. <ref>[https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/6898790/gold-digger-x-mas-special-3] League of Comic Geeks. Retrieved 2026 November 08.</ref>
Luna also provided artwork to [[North American Fur]] for a small number of publications between ~2016-2017. They also created the cover for Issue 35. <ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/view/28006505/] Fur Affinity Gallery Submission. Retrieved 2026 November 08. </ref>

Luna often vended at [[furry convention]]'s around the U.S., starting out in Texas at [[Texas Furry Fiesta]] for a few years before expanding to other events. They primarily offered [[conbadge]] and sketchbook [[commission]]'s in their earlier years, shifting their focus on merchandise in more recent years. Their merchandise ranged from screenprinted t-shirts, acrylic charms, mini-dakimakura keychains, fursuit props, stickers, and lapel pins.
Luna was able to vend at the following conventions before "retiring" from being a freelance furry artist in 2020 to focus on their family and career:
*[[San Japan]]
*[[Texas Furry Fiesta]]
*[[Fur Fright]]
*[[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]]
*[[Denfur]]
*[[Further Confusion]]
*[[Biggest Little Fur Con]]
*[[Midwest Fur Fest]]
*[[Alamo City Furry Invasion]]
*[[Anthro Weekend Utah]]

Luna has been married to the furry illustrator [[Portzebie]] since 2015, and has been close friends (and partners-in-crime) with him since ~2010.
Luna was an occasional guest and co-host on [[Portzebie]]'s [[podcast]], [[PORTZcast]].

Since "retiring" from focusing on furry freelance artwork as a career, Luna has shifted their focus within the furry community from primarily creating artwork to volunteering their time with community engagement. Luna used to host periodic [[art jam]]'s in the Salt Lake City area, and is now currently the [[Dealer's Den]] Director for [[Anthro Weekend Utah]]. They have enjoyed helping build community groups and providing safe spaces to encourage other furs to meet like-minded people in their community and develop their social skills.

Luna helped provide art assets to [[Anthro Weekend Utah]] in 2019 and 2022, helping create a number of banners that are still used within the con space. In 2024, they offered to help as a volunteer to help run the [[Dealer's Den]], and was then offered the [[Dealer's Den]] Lead position for 2025. They were then offered the [[Dealer's Den]] Director position for 2026 and have since held the position.

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://lunastarbright.carrd.co/] Luna's Carrd
* [https://bsky.app/profile/lunastarbright.bsky.social] Luna's Bluesky Profile
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/luna-starbright] Luna's Fur Affinity
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~lunastarbright] Luna's [[Weasyl]]
* [http://www.portzcast.com/ PORTZcast] official PORTZcast webpage

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