CozyCon

2022-06-20T17:32:54Z

2604:3D08:7085:DF00:456D:2CFB:C6E8:B44: Updating with the next event details and fixing mentions of "Cozy Con" to "CozyCon" no space, to reflect how the event uses their event name.

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'''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>

==History==

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.

The event offers dedicated streaming page on [https://www.twitch.tv/cozycononline Twitch] and meetups/games/etc on [https://discord.gg/HWY6VDM 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>

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>

==CozyCon 1==
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>

==CozyCon 2: "Autumn Magic"==
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>

==CozyCon 3: "Summer Vacation"==
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>

==CozyCon 4: "CozyWave"==
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>

==CozyCon 5: "CozyWave" Continues==
On Nov 21, 2021 CozyCon's Twitter announced their fifth event, which was held May 14th 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>

==CozyCon 6: Theme TBA==
On June 20, 2022, CozyCon's twitter announced that the 6th event will take place Sep 16-18 2022, that the event is aiming to stick to the 3rd weekend of Sep 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>

==References==
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==See also==

* [[List of online furry conventions]]
* [[COVID-19]]

==External links==

* [https://cozycononline.com/#home CozyCon] official website
* [https://twitter.com/CozyConOnline CozyCon] on [[Twitter]]

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