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'''Cozy Con''' is an [[online convention]] & community that is open to all fandoms (including [[furry]]).<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1261401511373856768 "This is only one resource we used when looking at dates but this may illuminate (and keep in mind since were online, no specific fandom and aim to be available worldwide..." CozyCon Twitter] dated May 15, 2020. Retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref> The event offers a dedicated streaming page on [https://www.twitch.tv/cozycononline Twitch] and meetups/games/etc on [[Discord]] instead of each participant using their own sites, as was the case in the past, to streamline the event. <ref>[https://cozycononline.com/#faq CozyCon's FAQ] on CozyCon's website. Retrieved April 11, 2022.</ref> CozyCon also has a presence in [[VRChat]], featuring virtual vendor halls and custom hangout worlds made possible through CozyCon's VR team. <br />
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CozyCon hosts monthly events on Twitch, including VRChat games on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and Gesture Drawing on the 2nd Saturday of the month, which is now also being uploaded to [[Youtube]].<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/cozycononline.com/post/3lmuk3kjwp22v Gesture Drawing Bluesky Update] posted April 15, 2025</ref><br />
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CozyCon previously had a partnership with [[Furnal Equinox]] where there was cross-team support in promotions, special merch, vrchat world support, etc., from 2021 - 2023. The information previously on CozyCon's website about this partnership has been removed to avoid confusion.<br />
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==History==<br />
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It was started by [[Temrin]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/WildElements/status/1238636266993975296?s=20 Tweet from Temrin] on Twitter. Dated March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> in 2020 as a spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]], expanded to host [[artist]]s from all over the internet (not just limited to those streaming or on only one website) and to give artists and their [[fan]]s an avenue to a convention-like experience without the need to leave their homes or travel long distances. <br />
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On July 15th, 2021, CozyCon's Twitter announced that the convention was partnering with [[Furnal Equinox]]. The announcement stated that while they would be sharing resources and support, both conventions are still separate events.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1415734396439580673?s=20 "We're so excited to announce that we'll be partnering with @FurnalEquinox!.."] Posted on Twitter Jul 15, 2021, retrieved Sept 1, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 1==<br />
Their first event took place on May 2-3, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1238875089371672576?s=20 Poll results of CozyCon date] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152?s=20 Pinned Tweet] on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> The convention's attendance statistics were: 201 users that claimed [[badge]]s, total joins 579 (not including duplicate joins) and the maximum number of users at a time was 453.<ref> [https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1257183250839044096?s=20 "...CozyCon is coming to a close, so here are some closing statements!"] Posted on Twitter on May 4, 2020, retrieved May i, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 2: Autumn Magic==<br />
Their second event was held September 19-20 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 Twitter announcement for the second CozyCon] Dated May 23, 2020, retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref> The peak member count was 603, attendees were 218 and server joins (including duplicates) were 1051.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1308116113507586048?s=20 "...CozyCon Online: Autumn Magic (Sept 19th - 20th) - Review and numbers!"] Posted on Twitter Sept 21, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 3: Summer Vacation==<br />
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Their third event was held on May 14-16, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1392897931187916802?s=20 "You have until May 17th to get the attendee digital swag bundle!"] Posted on Twitter May 13, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref> with a peak of 573 users on the convention's Discord.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1395053205273284609?s=20 "CozyCon Summer Vacation is over and we had a peak of 573 users in our Discord for this event."] Posted on Twitter May 19, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 4: CozyWave==<br />
On June 1, 2021 CozyCon's Twitter announced their fourth event which was held on September 25-26, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1399797042835193858?s=20 "September Event Update!..."] Posted June 1, 2021, retrieved June 7, 2021</ref> with a peak of 792 Discord members, 189 free swag pickups and 1901 [[VRChat]] visits.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1444011378629484544?s=20 "You all are AMAZING!"] Posted Oct 1, 2021, retrieved Oct 4, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 5: CozyWave Continues==<br />
On Nov 21, 2021 CozyCon's Twitter announced their fifth event, which was held May 14, 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1462576561287155721 "CozyCon Online - Mini May Event..."] Posted Nov 21, 2021, retrieved Dec 13, 2021</ref> It had a peak of 787 Discord members, 150 free swag pickups, and 1883 VRChat vendor hall visits. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/976893821780639835 "Discord post with numbers for May 2022"] Posted May 19, 2022, retrieved May 27, 2022</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 6: Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party)==<br />
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On June 20, 2022, CozyCon's Twitter announced that the 6th event would take place Sep 16-18, 2022, that the event is aiming to stick to the 3rd weekend of September for their fall events going forward, and they are changing from a Pacific Time based schedule to a Central Time based schedule.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1538936102202986496 "CozyCon Online - Sep 2022 Event..."] Posted June 20, 2022, Retrieved June 20, 2022</ref> There were 956 peak attendees to the Discord, 216 swag pickups, 1515 VRC Cozy Island Visits, and 1238 VRC Vendor Hall Visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1022203205410627638 CozyCon Discord], posted September 21. 2022.</ref> ChilloutVR visits were not recorded.<br />
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==CozyCon 7: Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party) Continues==<br />
The seventh event was held May 20-21, 2023.<ref>[https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@CozyConOnline/109650428568370032 CozyCon Mastodon], posted January 7, 2023.</ref> The theme continued as "Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party)." CozyCon 7 saw 1016 peak Discord members, with 984 VRChat Cozy Island visits and 705 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1110701906369728522 CozyCon Discord], posted May 23, 2023.</ref><br />
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During closing ceremonies, it was announced that CozyCon would reduce frequency to one big event yearly, and that the con store and registration would merge for future iterations. The dates and theme for the following event were also revealed.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ycngGHeBOI CozyCon Online May 2023 Closing Ceremonies, YouTube.] Streamed May 21, 2023.</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 8: Arcade==<br />
The eighth event was held September 15-17, 2023, with an arcade theme. CozyCon 8 saw 1076 peak Discord members, 136 swag pickups, 627 VRChat Cozy Island visits, and 924 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1154561386765103134 CozyCon Discord], posted September 21, 2023.</ref> Minecraft visits were not recorded. This was the last instance of CozyCon hosting two events in a year.<br />
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==CozyCon 9: CozyCon Cretaceous==<br />
The ninth event took place September 20-22, 2024, with a whimsical cartoon dinosaur theme.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1741866877008175231 CozyCon Twitter], posted January 1, 2024. </ref> CozyCon 9 saw 1148 peak Discord members, 174 swag pickups, over 1442 VRChat Cozy Island visits, and 1777 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref name="2024recap">[https://cozycononline.com/2024/09/26/september-2024-recap/ September 2024 recap], retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref> <br />
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As of the end of September 2024, the Minecraft server has been taken offline and is no longer playable.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1288941318063652904 CozyCon Discord 2024 Recap Post], posted September 26, 2024</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 10==<br />
The tenth event is scheduled for 3rd week of September 2025. The theme is "Cozy Cosmos."<ref name="2024recap"></ref><br />
There is a fundraiser through <ref>Ko-fi and CozyCon's website shop[https://bsky.app/profile/cozycononline.com/post/3lprtbprxgc2t Fundraiser Bluesky Post], posted May 22, 2025</ref> to help keep the event running, and to provide a vendor fee discount if certain goals are reached before July 1st. Fundraiser includes art commissions, vrchat avatar companion, music album, YCH comic and more.<br />
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CozyCon no longer has a Facebook or Twitter presence<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1308193559190569020 No longer posting to twitter (and have since deleted account)], posted November 18, 2024.</ref> Links have been removed from website and their social media banners and posters<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/wildelementstudios.com/post/3lqztsv3n2c27 Temrin's CozyCon Poster Photo], posted Jun 7, 2025</ref> have mostly been updated.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[List of online furry conventions]] <br />
* [[COVID-19]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [https://cozycononline.com/#home CozyCon] official website<br />
* [https://discord.gg/t8c6gyzx2s CozyCon] on [[Discord]]<br />
* [https://bsky.app/profile/cozycononline.com CozyCon] on [[Bluesky]]<br />
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@CozyConOnline CozyCon] on [[Mastodon]]<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-8h8Qev6S5q2F_Q1EMGAQ] on [[YouTube]]<br />
* [https://twitter.com/CozyConOnline CozyCon] on [[Twitter|X]] - DEFUNCT<br />
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<div>[[File:Cozy con logo.png|right|245px]]<br />
'''Cozy Con''' is an [[online convention]] that is open to all fandoms (including [[furry]]).<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1261401511373856768 "This is only one resource we used when looking at dates but this may illuminate (and keep in mind since were online, no specific fandom and aim to be available worldwide..." CozyCon Twitter] dated May 15, 2020. Retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref> The event offers a dedicated streaming page on [https://www.twitch.tv/cozycononline Twitch] and meetups/games/etc on [[Discord]] instead of each participant using their own sites, as was the case in the past, to streamline the event. <ref>[https://cozycononline.com/#faq CozyCon's FAQ] on CozyCon's website. Retrieved April 11, 2022.</ref> CozyCon also has a presence in [[Minecraft]], [[ChilloutVR]], and [[VRChat]], the latter two featuring virtual vendor halls and custom hangout worlds made possible through CozyCon's partnership with [[Furnal Equinox]].<br />
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==History==<br />
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It was started by [[Temrin]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/WildElements/status/1238636266993975296?s=20 Tweet from Temrin] on Twitter. Dated March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> in 2020 as a spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]], expanded to host [[artist]]s from all over the internet (not just limited to those streaming or on only one website) and to give artists and their [[fan]]s an avenue to a convention-like experience without the need to leave their homes or travel long distances. <br />
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On July 15th, 2021, CozyCon's Twitter announced that the convention was partnering with [[Furnal Equinox]]. The announcement stated that while they would be sharing resources and support, both conventions are still separate events.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1415734396439580673?s=20 "We're so excited to announce that we'll be partnering with @FurnalEquinox!.."] Posted on Twitter Jul 15, 2021, retrieved Sept 1, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 1==<br />
Their first event took place on May 2-3, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1238875089371672576?s=20 Poll results of CozyCon date] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152?s=20 Pinned Tweet] on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> The convention's attendance statistics were: 201 users that claimed [[badge]]s, total joins 579 (not including duplicate joins) and the maximum number of users at a time was 453.<ref> [https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1257183250839044096?s=20 "...CozyCon is coming to a close, so here are some closing statements!"] Posted on Twitter on May 4, 2020, retrieved May i, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 2: Autumn Magic==<br />
Their second event was held September 19-20 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 Twitter announcement for the second CozyCon] Dated May 23, 2020, retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref> The peak member count was 603, attendees were 218 and server joins (including duplicates) were 1051.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1308116113507586048?s=20 "...CozyCon Online: Autumn Magic (Sept 19th - 20th) - Review and numbers!"] Posted on Twitter Sept 21, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 3: Summer Vacation==<br />
[[File:CozyCon3Flyer.jpg|right|245px]]<br />
Their third event was held on May 14-16, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1392897931187916802?s=20 "You have until May 17th to get the attendee digital swag bundle!"] Posted on Twitter May 13, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref> with a peak of 573 users on the convention's Discord.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1395053205273284609?s=20 "CozyCon Summer Vacation is over and we had a peak of 573 users in our Discord for this event."] Posted on Twitter May 19, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 4: CozyWave==<br />
On June 1, 2021 CozyCon's Twitter announced their fourth event which was held on September 25-26, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1399797042835193858?s=20 "September Event Update!..."] Posted June 1, 2021, retrieved June 7, 2021</ref> with a peak of 792 Discord members, 189 free swag pickups and 1901 [[VRChat]] visits.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1444011378629484544?s=20 "You all are AMAZING!"] Posted Oct 1, 2021, retrieved Oct 4, 2021</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 5: CozyWave Continues==<br />
On Nov 21, 2021 CozyCon's Twitter announced their fifth event, which was held May 14, 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1462576561287155721 "CozyCon Online - Mini May Event..."] Posted Nov 21, 2021, retrieved Dec 13, 2021</ref> It had a peak of 787 Discord members, 150 free swag pickups, and 1883 VRChat vendor hall visits. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/976893821780639835 "Discord post with numbers for May 2022"] Posted May 19, 2022, retrieved May 27, 2022</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 6: Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party)==<br />
[[File:CozyConFlyer.jpg|right|245px]]<br />
On June 20, 2022, CozyCon's Twitter announced that the 6th event would take place Sep 16-18, 2022, that the event is aiming to stick to the 3rd weekend of September for their fall events going forward, and they are changing from a Pacific Time based schedule to a Central Time based schedule.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1538936102202986496 "CozyCon Online - Sep 2022 Event..."] Posted June 20, 2022, Retrieved June 20, 2022</ref> There were 956 peak attendees to the Discord, 216 swag pickups, 1515 VRC Cozy Island Visits, and 1238 VRC Vendor Hall Visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1022203205410627638 CozyCon Discord], posted September 21. 2022.</ref> ChilloutVR visits were not recorded.<br />
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==CozyCon 7: Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party) Continues==<br />
The seventh event was held May 20-21, 2023.<ref>[https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@CozyConOnline/109650428568370032 CozyCon Mastodon], posted January 7, 2023.</ref> The theme continued as "Cozy Dreams (Lo-Fi Slumber Party)." CozyCon 7 saw 1016 peak Discord members, with 984 VRChat Cozy Island visits and 705 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1110701906369728522 CozyCon Discord], posted May 23, 2023.</ref><br />
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During closing ceremonies, it was announced that CozyCon would reduce frequency to one big event yearly, and that the con store and registration would merge for future iterations. The dates and theme for the following event were also revealed.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ycngGHeBOI CozyCon Online May 2023 Closing Ceremonies, YouTube.] Streamed May 21, 2023.</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 8: Arcade==<br />
The eighth event was held September 15-17, 2023, with an arcade theme. CozyCon 8 saw 1076 peak Discord members, 136 swag pickups, 627 VRChat Cozy Island visits, and 924 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1154561386765103134 CozyCon Discord], posted September 21, 2023.</ref> Minecraft visits were not recorded. This was the last instance of CozyCon hosting two events in a year.<br />
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==CozyCon 9: CozyCon Cretaceous==<br />
The ninth event took place September 20-22, 2024, with a whimsical cartoon dinosaur theme.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1741866877008175231 CozyCon Twitter], posted January 1, 2024. </ref> CozyCon 9 saw 1148 peak Discord members, 174 swag pickups, over 1442 VRChat Cozy Island visits, and 1777 VRChat Vendor Hall visits.<ref name="2024recap">[https://cozycononline.com/2024/09/26/september-2024-recap/ September 2024 recap], retrieved September 26, 2024.</ref> As of the end of September, 2024, the Minecraft server has been taken offline and is no longer playable.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/1288941318063652904 CozyCon Discord], posted September 26, 2024</ref><br />
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==CozyCon 10==<br />
The tenth event is scheduled for 3rd week of September 2025. The theme is "Cozy Cosmos."<ref name="2024recap"></ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[List of online furry conventions]] <br />
* [[COVID-19]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [https://cozycononline.com/#home CozyCon] official website<br />
* [https://discord.gg/t8c6gyzx2s CozyCon] on [[Discord]]<br />
* [https://bsky.app/profile/cozycononline.com CozyCon] on [[Bluesky]]<br />
* [https://twitter.com/CozyConOnline CozyCon] on [[Twitter|X]]<br />
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@CozyConOnline CozyCon] on [[Mastodon]]<br />
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