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Fur the 'More

2025-03-16T12:51:08Z

2601:144:300:E820:330C:558:DCBB:23AB: /* Charity */

{{unreferenced}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Fur the 'More
|logo = [[ Image:Fur_the_More_Logo.jpeg | 200px]]
|othernames = FtM, FurMore
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Maryland|Maryland]] and [[W:Virginia|Virginia]], USA}}
|url = https://www.furthemore.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = 5 - 7 April, 2013
|final =
|organizer = [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]]
|charity = Varies
|resources = Telegram: [https://t.me/furthemore “furthemore”] Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon Discord:YcnyueQ
}}
{{Fur the 'More}}
'''Fur the 'More''' is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]]. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in [[Wikipedia:Hunt Valley, Maryland|Hunt Valley]], a suburb of [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]], USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the [[Furstivus]] convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"<ref name="About">[https://www.furthemore.org/fur-the-more/about About] - Fur the 'More</ref>

In March 2012, [[NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association]] offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and [[con-chair]] was offered a seat on the [[Board of Directors]] as a trustee.<ref name="About"></ref>

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to [[w:Tysons Corner, Virginia|Tysons Corner, Virginia]].On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society]]. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]] and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved.<ref name="About"></ref>

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the [https://hyattregencycrystalcity.reservationstays.com/requests/isBrGGeboufNSfRZyBdIdg/hotels/4jA1B5jE Hyatt Regency] in [[W:Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City, Arlington]], Virginia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tintoytortise/status/1635024546280648705 ''I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 13, 2023.</ref> At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in [[W:Herndon, Virginia|Herndon, VA]].

== Details ==
*;2013:
*Dates: April 6 - 7
*Theme: Time Travelers Party
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**Guest of Honor - [[Clockwork_Creature_Studio]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/guest-of-honor/ Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Artist Guest of Honor - [[SolidAsp]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/artist-guest-of-honor/ Artist Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Musical Guest of Honor - [[Look Left]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/04/music-guest-look-left/ Music Guest LOOK LEFT!] - Fur the 'More</ref>

*;2014:
*Dates: March 14 - 16
*Theme: Pirates vs Ninjas
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[The Gneech]]
**[[RedCoatCat]] (AKA Meezer)
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)

*;2015:
*Dates: May 29 - 31
*Theme: Cryptozoology
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Windfalcon]]<ref name="2015GOH">[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5594826/ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.</ref>

*;2016:
*Dates: April 8 - 10
*Theme: Cubicle Jungle
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Midori (fursuiter)|Midori]]
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)
**[[Bears Doing Murder]] (musical guest)

*;2017:
*Dates: April 28 - 30
*Theme: 8-Bit Adventure
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Latin Vixen]]
**[[Fox Keegan]] & [[Mandy Seley]] of [[Curtailed]]
**[[Boozy Badger]] (special guest)
**[[NIIC The Singing Dog]] (musical guest)

*;2018:
*Dates: April 20 - 22
*Theme: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Kalika Tybera|Kalika]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)
**[[Comiku Girls]] (Educational Guest)

*;2019:
*Dates: March 15 - 17
*Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Huskyteer|Huskyteer]]

*;2020:
*Dates: March 6 - 8
*Theme: Fur the ‘More 08: Boldly Going Forward
*Charity: [http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DC_homepage ALS Association]
** [[Crazdude|Crazdude]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)

*;2021:
*Dates: April 23-25
*Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
*Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

*;2022:
*Dates: March 4 - 6
*Theme: Furries & Fedoras
*Charity: [https://casaruby.org/about-us-2/ Casa Ruby]
** [[NightEyes DaySpring|NightEyes DaySpring]]
** [[Citrine Husky|Citrine Husky]] (Musical Guest)

*;2023:
*Dates: March 10 - 12
*Theme: Time Traveler's Reunion
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[Tonya Song]] (Musical Guest)

*;2024:
*Dates: March 8 - 10
*Theme: Arthurian Legends
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[HollyAnn]]

*;2025:
*Dates: March 7-9, 2025
*Theme: Beach Vacation
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]

== Themes ==
* 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
* 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
* 2015: Cryptozoology<ref name="FA1">[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13483743/ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>
* 2016: Cubicle Jungle
* 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
* 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
* 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
* 2020: Boldy Going Forward
* 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
* 2022: Furries & Fedoras
* 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
* 2024: Arthurian Legends
* 2025: Beach Vacation

== Events ==
Convention events include:<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/schedule/]</ref>{{fact}}

*Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
*Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
*Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
*Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
*24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
*Furry Marketplace ([[Dealers Den]]) - for dealers and artists
*[[Artists' Alley]]
*Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
*Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
*Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
*A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| 473
| -
| 94
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| 714
| 51.0%
| 187
| 99%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| 853
| 19.5%
| 212
| 12%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| 990
| 16.1%
| 220
| 4%
| 300
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| 1050
| 6.1%
| Not held
| N/A%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| 1256
| 19.6%
| 259
| 17.7%
| 310
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| 1487
| 18.4%
| 319
| 23.1%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1238251255887257603 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.</ref>
| 1466
| -1.5%
| 275
| -13.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1501272904482402314 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.</ref>
| 1232
| -16%
| 266
| -3.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1635741191793770515 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.</ref>
| 1620
| 31.5%
| 317
| 19%
| 254
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1767024186378076369 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.</ref>
| 1572
| -3.0%
| 333
| 5.0%
| 215
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement">[https://x.com/FurtheMore/status/1898854609654882717?t=bu3p8yp_YE4ReYpvRPYWJw&s=19 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 9, 2025.</ref>
|1745
|11.0%
|342
|4.2%
|
|
|-
|}

==Charity==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Amount Raised

|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| $2,181.25
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| $5,600<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/2014/05/friskys-donation/ "Frisky’s Donation"] - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| $4,550
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| $5,001<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/719271422238072833 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| $10,872<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/859116576871723010 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| $10,192<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/988476290121588737 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| $7,000<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1107763677506215937 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| $10,000<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| $5,600<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| $9,000<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| $16,393<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| $26,000<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement">[https://x.com/FurtheMore/status/1898854609654882717?t=BGmzBkTA2iDHyXi0GbynSA&s=19 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 9, 2025.</ref>
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.furthemore.org/ Fur the 'More] - official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurtheMore Fur the 'More] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furthemore/ Fur the 'More] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@furthemore Fur the 'More] on [[Mastodon]]

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Fur the 'More

2025-03-16T12:50:19Z

2601:144:300:E820:330C:558:DCBB:23AB: /* Attendance */

{{unreferenced}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Fur the 'More
|logo = [[ Image:Fur_the_More_Logo.jpeg | 200px]]
|othernames = FtM, FurMore
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Maryland|Maryland]] and [[W:Virginia|Virginia]], USA}}
|url = https://www.furthemore.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = 5 - 7 April, 2013
|final =
|organizer = [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]]
|charity = Varies
|resources = Telegram: [https://t.me/furthemore “furthemore”] Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon Discord:YcnyueQ
}}
{{Fur the 'More}}
'''Fur the 'More''' is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]]. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in [[Wikipedia:Hunt Valley, Maryland|Hunt Valley]], a suburb of [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]], USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the [[Furstivus]] convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"<ref name="About">[https://www.furthemore.org/fur-the-more/about About] - Fur the 'More</ref>

In March 2012, [[NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association]] offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and [[con-chair]] was offered a seat on the [[Board of Directors]] as a trustee.<ref name="About"></ref>

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to [[w:Tysons Corner, Virginia|Tysons Corner, Virginia]].On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society]]. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]] and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved.<ref name="About"></ref>

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the [https://hyattregencycrystalcity.reservationstays.com/requests/isBrGGeboufNSfRZyBdIdg/hotels/4jA1B5jE Hyatt Regency] in [[W:Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City, Arlington]], Virginia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tintoytortise/status/1635024546280648705 ''I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 13, 2023.</ref> At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in [[W:Herndon, Virginia|Herndon, VA]].

== Details ==
*;2013:
*Dates: April 6 - 7
*Theme: Time Travelers Party
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**Guest of Honor - [[Clockwork_Creature_Studio]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/guest-of-honor/ Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Artist Guest of Honor - [[SolidAsp]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/artist-guest-of-honor/ Artist Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Musical Guest of Honor - [[Look Left]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/04/music-guest-look-left/ Music Guest LOOK LEFT!] - Fur the 'More</ref>

*;2014:
*Dates: March 14 - 16
*Theme: Pirates vs Ninjas
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[The Gneech]]
**[[RedCoatCat]] (AKA Meezer)
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)

*;2015:
*Dates: May 29 - 31
*Theme: Cryptozoology
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Windfalcon]]<ref name="2015GOH">[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5594826/ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.</ref>

*;2016:
*Dates: April 8 - 10
*Theme: Cubicle Jungle
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Midori (fursuiter)|Midori]]
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)
**[[Bears Doing Murder]] (musical guest)

*;2017:
*Dates: April 28 - 30
*Theme: 8-Bit Adventure
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Latin Vixen]]
**[[Fox Keegan]] & [[Mandy Seley]] of [[Curtailed]]
**[[Boozy Badger]] (special guest)
**[[NIIC The Singing Dog]] (musical guest)

*;2018:
*Dates: April 20 - 22
*Theme: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Kalika Tybera|Kalika]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)
**[[Comiku Girls]] (Educational Guest)

*;2019:
*Dates: March 15 - 17
*Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Huskyteer|Huskyteer]]

*;2020:
*Dates: March 6 - 8
*Theme: Fur the ‘More 08: Boldly Going Forward
*Charity: [http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DC_homepage ALS Association]
** [[Crazdude|Crazdude]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)

*;2021:
*Dates: April 23-25
*Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
*Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

*;2022:
*Dates: March 4 - 6
*Theme: Furries & Fedoras
*Charity: [https://casaruby.org/about-us-2/ Casa Ruby]
** [[NightEyes DaySpring|NightEyes DaySpring]]
** [[Citrine Husky|Citrine Husky]] (Musical Guest)

*;2023:
*Dates: March 10 - 12
*Theme: Time Traveler's Reunion
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[Tonya Song]] (Musical Guest)

*;2024:
*Dates: March 8 - 10
*Theme: Arthurian Legends
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[HollyAnn]]

*;2025:
*Dates: March 7-9, 2025
*Theme: Beach Vacation
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]

== Themes ==
* 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
* 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
* 2015: Cryptozoology<ref name="FA1">[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13483743/ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>
* 2016: Cubicle Jungle
* 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
* 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
* 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
* 2020: Boldy Going Forward
* 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
* 2022: Furries & Fedoras
* 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
* 2024: Arthurian Legends
* 2025: Beach Vacation

== Events ==
Convention events include:<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/schedule/]</ref>{{fact}}

*Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
*Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
*Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
*Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
*24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
*Furry Marketplace ([[Dealers Den]]) - for dealers and artists
*[[Artists' Alley]]
*Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
*Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
*Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
*A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| 473
| -
| 94
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| 714
| 51.0%
| 187
| 99%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| 853
| 19.5%
| 212
| 12%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| 990
| 16.1%
| 220
| 4%
| 300
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| 1050
| 6.1%
| Not held
| N/A%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| 1256
| 19.6%
| 259
| 17.7%
| 310
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| 1487
| 18.4%
| 319
| 23.1%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1238251255887257603 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.</ref>
| 1466
| -1.5%
| 275
| -13.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1501272904482402314 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.</ref>
| 1232
| -16%
| 266
| -3.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1635741191793770515 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.</ref>
| 1620
| 31.5%
| 317
| 19%
| 254
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1767024186378076369 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.</ref>
| 1572
| -3.0%
| 333
| 5.0%
| 215
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement">[https://x.com/FurtheMore/status/1898854609654882717?t=bu3p8yp_YE4ReYpvRPYWJw&s=19 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 9, 2025.</ref>
|1745
|11.0%
|342
|4.2%
|
|
|-
|}

==Charity==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Amount Raised

|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| $2,181.25
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| $5,600<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/2014/05/friskys-donation/ "Frisky’s Donation"] - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| $4,550
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| $5,001<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/719271422238072833 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| $10,872<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/859116576871723010 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| $10,192<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/988476290121588737 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| $7,000<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1107763677506215937 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| $10,000<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| $5,600<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| $9,000<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| $16,393<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| $26,000<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement">[https://x.com/FurtheMore?t=DIbGBoddjmQV2V_uFkoTyA&s=09 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 9, 2025.</ref>
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.furthemore.org/ Fur the 'More] - official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurtheMore Fur the 'More] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furthemore/ Fur the 'More] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@furthemore Fur the 'More] on [[Mastodon]]

{{Conventions North America}}

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Maryland]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2013 births]]

Fur the 'More

2025-03-16T12:44:23Z

2601:144:300:E820:330C:558:DCBB:23AB: /* Charity */

{{unreferenced}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Fur the 'More
|logo = [[ Image:Fur_the_More_Logo.jpeg | 200px]]
|othernames = FtM, FurMore
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Maryland|Maryland]] and [[W:Virginia|Virginia]], USA}}
|url = https://www.furthemore.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = 5 - 7 April, 2013
|final =
|organizer = [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]]
|charity = Varies
|resources = Telegram: [https://t.me/furthemore “furthemore”] Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon Discord:YcnyueQ
}}
{{Fur the 'More}}
'''Fur the 'More''' is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]]. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in [[Wikipedia:Hunt Valley, Maryland|Hunt Valley]], a suburb of [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]], USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the [[Furstivus]] convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"<ref name="About">[https://www.furthemore.org/fur-the-more/about About] - Fur the 'More</ref>

In March 2012, [[NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association]] offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and [[con-chair]] was offered a seat on the [[Board of Directors]] as a trustee.<ref name="About"></ref>

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to [[w:Tysons Corner, Virginia|Tysons Corner, Virginia]].On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society]]. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]] and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved.<ref name="About"></ref>

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the [https://hyattregencycrystalcity.reservationstays.com/requests/isBrGGeboufNSfRZyBdIdg/hotels/4jA1B5jE Hyatt Regency] in [[W:Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City, Arlington]], Virginia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tintoytortise/status/1635024546280648705 ''I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 13, 2023.</ref> At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in [[W:Herndon, Virginia|Herndon, VA]].

== Details ==
*;2013:
*Dates: April 6 - 7
*Theme: Time Travelers Party
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**Guest of Honor - [[Clockwork_Creature_Studio]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/guest-of-honor/ Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Artist Guest of Honor - [[SolidAsp]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/artist-guest-of-honor/ Artist Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Musical Guest of Honor - [[Look Left]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/04/music-guest-look-left/ Music Guest LOOK LEFT!] - Fur the 'More</ref>

*;2014:
*Dates: March 14 - 16
*Theme: Pirates vs Ninjas
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[The Gneech]]
**[[RedCoatCat]] (AKA Meezer)
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)

*;2015:
*Dates: May 29 - 31
*Theme: Cryptozoology
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Windfalcon]]<ref name="2015GOH">[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5594826/ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.</ref>

*;2016:
*Dates: April 8 - 10
*Theme: Cubicle Jungle
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Midori (fursuiter)|Midori]]
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)
**[[Bears Doing Murder]] (musical guest)

*;2017:
*Dates: April 28 - 30
*Theme: 8-Bit Adventure
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Latin Vixen]]
**[[Fox Keegan]] & [[Mandy Seley]] of [[Curtailed]]
**[[Boozy Badger]] (special guest)
**[[NIIC The Singing Dog]] (musical guest)

*;2018:
*Dates: April 20 - 22
*Theme: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Kalika Tybera|Kalika]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)
**[[Comiku Girls]] (Educational Guest)

*;2019:
*Dates: March 15 - 17
*Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Huskyteer|Huskyteer]]

*;2020:
*Dates: March 6 - 8
*Theme: Fur the ‘More 08: Boldly Going Forward
*Charity: [http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DC_homepage ALS Association]
** [[Crazdude|Crazdude]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)

*;2021:
*Dates: April 23-25
*Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
*Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

*;2022:
*Dates: March 4 - 6
*Theme: Furries & Fedoras
*Charity: [https://casaruby.org/about-us-2/ Casa Ruby]
** [[NightEyes DaySpring|NightEyes DaySpring]]
** [[Citrine Husky|Citrine Husky]] (Musical Guest)

*;2023:
*Dates: March 10 - 12
*Theme: Time Traveler's Reunion
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[Tonya Song]] (Musical Guest)

*;2024:
*Dates: March 8 - 10
*Theme: Arthurian Legends
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[HollyAnn]]

*;2025:
*Dates: March 7-9, 2025
*Theme: Beach Vacation
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]

== Themes ==
* 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
* 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
* 2015: Cryptozoology<ref name="FA1">[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13483743/ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>
* 2016: Cubicle Jungle
* 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
* 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
* 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
* 2020: Boldy Going Forward
* 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
* 2022: Furries & Fedoras
* 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
* 2024: Arthurian Legends
* 2025: Beach Vacation

== Events ==
Convention events include:<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/schedule/]</ref>{{fact}}

*Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
*Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
*Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
*Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
*24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
*Furry Marketplace ([[Dealers Den]]) - for dealers and artists
*[[Artists' Alley]]
*Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
*Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
*Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
*A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| 473
| -
| 94
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| 714
| 51.0%
| 187
| 99%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| 853
| 19.5%
| 212
| 12%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| 990
| 16.1%
| 220
| 4%
| 300
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| 1050
| 6.1%
| Not held
| N/A%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| 1256
| 19.6%
| 259
| 17.7%
| 310
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| 1487
| 18.4%
| 319
| 23.1%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1238251255887257603 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.</ref>
| 1466
| -1.5%
| 275
| -13.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1501272904482402314 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.</ref>
| 1232
| -16%
| 266
| -3.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1635741191793770515 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.</ref>
| 1620
| 31.5%
| 317
| 19%
| 254
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1767024186378076369 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.</ref>
| 1572
| -3.0%
| 333
| 5.0%
| 215
|}

==Charity==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Amount Raised

|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| $2,181.25
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| $5,600<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/2014/05/friskys-donation/ "Frisky’s Donation"] - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| $4,550
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| $5,001<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/719271422238072833 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| $10,872<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/859116576871723010 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| $10,192<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/988476290121588737 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| $7,000<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1107763677506215937 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| $10,000<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| $5,600<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| $9,000<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| $16,393<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| $26,000<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement">[https://x.com/FurtheMore?t=DIbGBoddjmQV2V_uFkoTyA&s=09 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 9, 2025.</ref>
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.furthemore.org/ Fur the 'More] - official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurtheMore Fur the 'More] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furthemore/ Fur the 'More] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@furthemore Fur the 'More] on [[Mastodon]]

{{Conventions North America}}

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Maryland]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2013 births]]

Fur the 'More

2025-03-16T12:39:30Z

2601:144:300:E820:330C:558:DCBB:23AB: /* Charity */

{{unreferenced}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Fur the 'More
|logo = [[ Image:Fur_the_More_Logo.jpeg | 200px]]
|othernames = FtM, FurMore
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Maryland|Maryland]] and [[W:Virginia|Virginia]], USA}}
|url = https://www.furthemore.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = 5 - 7 April, 2013
|final =
|organizer = [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]]
|charity = Varies
|resources = Telegram: [https://t.me/furthemore “furthemore”] Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon Discord:YcnyueQ
}}
{{Fur the 'More}}
'''Fur the 'More''' is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]]. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in [[Wikipedia:Hunt Valley, Maryland|Hunt Valley]], a suburb of [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]], USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the [[Furstivus]] convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"<ref name="About">[https://www.furthemore.org/fur-the-more/about About] - Fur the 'More</ref>

In March 2012, [[NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association]] offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and [[con-chair]] was offered a seat on the [[Board of Directors]] as a trustee.<ref name="About"></ref>

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to [[w:Tysons Corner, Virginia|Tysons Corner, Virginia]].On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society]]. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]] and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved.<ref name="About"></ref>

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the [https://hyattregencycrystalcity.reservationstays.com/requests/isBrGGeboufNSfRZyBdIdg/hotels/4jA1B5jE Hyatt Regency] in [[W:Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City, Arlington]], Virginia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tintoytortise/status/1635024546280648705 ''I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 13, 2023.</ref> At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in [[W:Herndon, Virginia|Herndon, VA]].

== Details ==
*;2013:
*Dates: April 6 - 7
*Theme: Time Travelers Party
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**Guest of Honor - [[Clockwork_Creature_Studio]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/guest-of-honor/ Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Artist Guest of Honor - [[SolidAsp]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/artist-guest-of-honor/ Artist Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Musical Guest of Honor - [[Look Left]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/04/music-guest-look-left/ Music Guest LOOK LEFT!] - Fur the 'More</ref>

*;2014:
*Dates: March 14 - 16
*Theme: Pirates vs Ninjas
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[The Gneech]]
**[[RedCoatCat]] (AKA Meezer)
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)

*;2015:
*Dates: May 29 - 31
*Theme: Cryptozoology
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Windfalcon]]<ref name="2015GOH">[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5594826/ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.</ref>

*;2016:
*Dates: April 8 - 10
*Theme: Cubicle Jungle
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Midori (fursuiter)|Midori]]
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)
**[[Bears Doing Murder]] (musical guest)

*;2017:
*Dates: April 28 - 30
*Theme: 8-Bit Adventure
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Latin Vixen]]
**[[Fox Keegan]] & [[Mandy Seley]] of [[Curtailed]]
**[[Boozy Badger]] (special guest)
**[[NIIC The Singing Dog]] (musical guest)

*;2018:
*Dates: April 20 - 22
*Theme: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Kalika Tybera|Kalika]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)
**[[Comiku Girls]] (Educational Guest)

*;2019:
*Dates: March 15 - 17
*Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Huskyteer|Huskyteer]]

*;2020:
*Dates: March 6 - 8
*Theme: Fur the ‘More 08: Boldly Going Forward
*Charity: [http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DC_homepage ALS Association]
** [[Crazdude|Crazdude]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)

*;2021:
*Dates: April 23-25
*Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
*Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

*;2022:
*Dates: March 4 - 6
*Theme: Furries & Fedoras
*Charity: [https://casaruby.org/about-us-2/ Casa Ruby]
** [[NightEyes DaySpring|NightEyes DaySpring]]
** [[Citrine Husky|Citrine Husky]] (Musical Guest)

*;2023:
*Dates: March 10 - 12
*Theme: Time Traveler's Reunion
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[Tonya Song]] (Musical Guest)

*;2024:
*Dates: March 8 - 10
*Theme: Arthurian Legends
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[HollyAnn]]

*;2025:
*Dates: March 7-9, 2025
*Theme: Beach Vacation
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]

== Themes ==
* 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
* 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
* 2015: Cryptozoology<ref name="FA1">[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13483743/ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>
* 2016: Cubicle Jungle
* 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
* 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
* 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
* 2020: Boldy Going Forward
* 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
* 2022: Furries & Fedoras
* 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
* 2024: Arthurian Legends
* 2025: Beach Vacation

== Events ==
Convention events include:<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/schedule/]</ref>{{fact}}

*Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
*Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
*Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
*Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
*24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
*Furry Marketplace ([[Dealers Den]]) - for dealers and artists
*[[Artists' Alley]]
*Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
*Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
*Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
*A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| 473
| -
| 94
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| 714
| 51.0%
| 187
| 99%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| 853
| 19.5%
| 212
| 12%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| 990
| 16.1%
| 220
| 4%
| 300
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| 1050
| 6.1%
| Not held
| N/A%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| 1256
| 19.6%
| 259
| 17.7%
| 310
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| 1487
| 18.4%
| 319
| 23.1%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1238251255887257603 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.</ref>
| 1466
| -1.5%
| 275
| -13.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1501272904482402314 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.</ref>
| 1232
| -16%
| 266
| -3.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1635741191793770515 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.</ref>
| 1620
| 31.5%
| 317
| 19%
| 254
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1767024186378076369 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.</ref>
| 1572
| -3.0%
| 333
| 5.0%
| 215
|}

==Charity==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Amount Raised

|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| $2,181.25
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| $5,600<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/2014/05/friskys-donation/ "Frisky’s Donation"] - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| $4,550
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| $5,001<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/719271422238072833 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| $10,872<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/859116576871723010 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| $10,192<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/988476290121588737 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| $7,000<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1107763677506215937 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| $10,000<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| $5,600<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| $9,000<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| $16,393<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| $26,000<ref name="https://x.com/FurtheMore?t=KB2pYRTjYCDgLWLnrM1nYQ&s=09" />
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.furthemore.org/ Fur the 'More] - official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurtheMore Fur the 'More] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furthemore/ Fur the 'More] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@furthemore Fur the 'More] on [[Mastodon]]

{{Conventions North America}}

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Fur the 'More
|logo = [[ Image:Fur_the_More_Logo.jpeg | 200px]]
|othernames = FtM, FurMore
|subject = Furry
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Maryland|Maryland]] and [[W:Virginia|Virginia]], USA}}
|url = https://www.furthemore.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = 5 - 7 April, 2013
|final =
|organizer = [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]]
|charity = Varies
|resources = Telegram: [https://t.me/furthemore “furthemore”] Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon Discord:YcnyueQ
}}
{{Fur the 'More}}
'''Fur the 'More''' is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]]. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in [[Wikipedia:Hunt Valley, Maryland|Hunt Valley]], a suburb of [[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]], USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the [[Furstivus]] convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"<ref name="About">[https://www.furthemore.org/fur-the-more/about About] - Fur the 'More</ref>

In March 2012, [[NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association]] offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and [[con-chair]] was offered a seat on the [[Board of Directors]] as a trustee.<ref name="About"></ref>

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to [[w:Tysons Corner, Virginia|Tysons Corner, Virginia]].On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society]]. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as [[Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc]] and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved.<ref name="About"></ref>

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the [https://hyattregencycrystalcity.reservationstays.com/requests/isBrGGeboufNSfRZyBdIdg/hotels/4jA1B5jE Hyatt Regency] in [[W:Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City, Arlington]], Virginia.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tintoytortise/status/1635024546280648705 ''I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 13, 2023.</ref> At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in [[W:Herndon, Virginia|Herndon, VA]].

== Details ==
*;2013:
*Dates: April 6 - 7
*Theme: Time Travelers Party
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**Guest of Honor - [[Clockwork_Creature_Studio]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/guest-of-honor/ Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Artist Guest of Honor - [[SolidAsp]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/07/artist-guest-of-honor/ Artist Guest of Honor]</ref>
**Musical Guest of Honor - [[Look Left]]<ref>[http://furthemore.org/2012/04/music-guest-look-left/ Music Guest LOOK LEFT!] - Fur the 'More</ref>

*;2014:
*Dates: March 14 - 16
*Theme: Pirates vs Ninjas
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[The Gneech]]
**[[RedCoatCat]] (AKA Meezer)
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)

*;2015:
*Dates: May 29 - 31
*Theme: Cryptozoology
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Windfalcon]]<ref name="2015GOH">[http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5594826/ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.</ref>

*;2016:
*Dates: April 8 - 10
*Theme: Cubicle Jungle
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Midori (fursuiter)|Midori]]
**[[Matthew Ebel]] (musical guest)
**[[Bears Doing Murder]] (musical guest)

*;2017:
*Dates: April 28 - 30
*Theme: 8-Bit Adventure
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Latin Vixen]]
**[[Fox Keegan]] & [[Mandy Seley]] of [[Curtailed]]
**[[Boozy Badger]] (special guest)
**[[NIIC The Singing Dog]] (musical guest)

*;2018:
*Dates: April 20 - 22
*Theme: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Kalika Tybera|Kalika]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)
**[[Comiku Girls]] (Educational Guest)

*;2019:
*Dates: March 15 - 17
*Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
*Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
**[[Huskyteer|Huskyteer]]

*;2020:
*Dates: March 6 - 8
*Theme: Fur the ‘More 08: Boldly Going Forward
*Charity: [http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DC_homepage ALS Association]
** [[Crazdude|Crazdude]]
**[[Fox Amoore]] and [[Pepper Coyote]] (Musical Guest)

*;2021:
*Dates: April 23-25
*Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
*Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

*;2022:
*Dates: March 4 - 6
*Theme: Furries & Fedoras
*Charity: [https://casaruby.org/about-us-2/ Casa Ruby]
** [[NightEyes DaySpring|NightEyes DaySpring]]
** [[Citrine Husky|Citrine Husky]] (Musical Guest)

*;2023:
*Dates: March 10 - 12
*Theme: Time Traveler's Reunion
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[Tonya Song]] (Musical Guest)

*;2024:
*Dates: March 8 - 10
*Theme: Arthurian Legends
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]
** [[HollyAnn]]

*;2025:
*Dates: March 7-9, 2025
*Theme: Beach Vacation
*Charity: [https://thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center]

== Themes ==
* 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
* 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
* 2015: Cryptozoology<ref name="FA1">[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13483743/ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!"] - posting on the Fur the 'More account on [[Fur Affinity]]. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.</ref>
* 2016: Cubicle Jungle
* 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
* 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
* 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
* 2020: Boldy Going Forward
* 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
* 2022: Furries & Fedoras
* 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
* 2024: Arthurian Legends
* 2025: Beach Vacation

== Events ==
Convention events include:<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/schedule/]</ref>{{fact}}

*Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
*Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
*Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
*Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
*24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
*Furry Marketplace ([[Dealers Den]]) - for dealers and artists
*[[Artists' Alley]]
*Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
*Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
*Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
*A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Fursuiters in fursuit parade
! scope="col" | Percentage change
! scope="col" | Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| 473
| -
| 94
| -
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| 714
| 51.0%
| 187
| 99%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| 853
| 19.5%
| 212
| 12%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| 990
| 16.1%
| 220
| 4%
| 300
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| 1050
| 6.1%
| Not held
| N/A%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| 1256
| 19.6%
| 259
| 17.7%
| 310
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| 1487
| 18.4%
| 319
| 23.1%
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1238251255887257603 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.</ref>
| 1466
| -1.5%
| 275
| -13.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1501272904482402314 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.</ref>
| 1232
| -16%
| 266
| -3.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1635741191793770515 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.</ref>
| 1620
| 31.5%
| 317
| 19%
| 254
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement">[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1767024186378076369 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.</ref>
| 1572
| -3.0%
| 333
| 5.0%
| 215
|}

==Charity==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Amount Raised

|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| $2,181.25
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| $5,600<ref>[http://www.furthemore.org/2014/05/friskys-donation/ "Frisky’s Donation"] - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| $4,550
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| $5,001<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/719271422238072833 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| $10,872<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/859116576871723010 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| $10,192<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/988476290121588737 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| $7,000<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1107763677506215937 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page"] - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| $10,000<ref name="FM 2020 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| $5,600<ref name="FM 2022 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| $9,000<ref name="FM 2023 attendance announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| $16,393<ref name="FM 2024 numbers announcement" />
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| $26,000<ref name="FM 2025 numbers announcement" />
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.furthemore.org/ Fur the 'More] - official website
* [https://twitter.com/FurtheMore Fur the 'More] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/furthemore/ Fur the 'More] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@furthemore Fur the 'More] on [[Mastodon]]

{{Conventions North America}}

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[[Category:Maryland]]
[[Category:Virginia]]
[[Category:2013 births]]