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Bewhiskered

2026-07-18T22:56:31Z

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Bewhiskered
| othernames = BWS
| logo = [[File:Bewhiskered_logo_(2022).png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://www.bewhiskeredcon.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = November 12-14, 2021
| final =
| organizer = ''[[NC Anthro Society]]'' (''NCAS'')
| charity = SAFE Haven for Cats
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Bewhiskered}}
'''Bewhiskered''' ('''BWS'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]] held in the [[W:Research_Triangle|Research Triangle]] region of [[Wikipedia:North Carolina|North Carolina]].

== Leadership ==

The convention is organized by the North Carolina Anthropomorphic Society (NCAS)<ref>[https://ncanthrosociety.com/ NC Anthro Society website] Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref>.

== History ==

* '''Bewhiskered 2020''' The inaugural Bewhiskered was scheduled for October 2-4, 2020 in [[Wikipedia:Durham,_North_Carolina|Durham]], [[Wikipedia:North Carolina|North Carolina]].<ref>[https://furrycons.com/event/15502/bewhiskered-2020 Bewhiskered 2020 page on Furrycons.com] . Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref> The event was postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NCAnthroSociety/status/1274069443468034054 NCAS official Twitter post June 19, 2020] Retrieved 9/4/2022</ref>
* '''Bewhiskered 2021''' - The inaugural Bewhiskered was held on November 12-14, 2021 in [[Wikipedia:Durham,_North_Carolina|Durham]], [[Wikipedia:North Carolina|North Carolina]]. The theme was "Blast Off!", echoing the theme of the inaugural year and also the 50th year anniversary of the Apollo space program.<ref>[https://2021.bewhiskeredcon.org/ bewhiskeredcon.org 2021 website] Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref> Guests of Honor for 2021 were Chise (AKA sailorrooscout) and Eddie Bear (Eddiebear58).<ref>[https://2021.bewhiskeredcon.org/events/guests-of-honor Bewhiskered 2021 Guests of Honor] Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref>
* '''Bewhiskered 2022''' - The second Bewhiskered took place on October 21-23, 2022, at the Marriott in [[Wikipedia:Durham,_North_Carolina|Durham]], [[Wikipedia:North Carolina|North Carolina]]. The theme for 2022 is "A Furry Murder Mystery". <ref>[https://www.2022.bewhiskeredcon.org/ Bewhiskered 2022 website] Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref>. Guests of Honor for 2022 included Marks Barks and Ursula Vernon.<ref>[https://www.2022.bewhiskeredcon.org/guest-of-honor Bewhiskered 2022 Guests of Honor] Retrieved September 4, 2022</ref> Attendance was 481.<ref>https://twitter.com/BewhiskeredCon/status/1584579902246117378</ref>
* '''Bewhiskered 2023''' - The third Bewhiskered occurred on December 28-31, 2023, at the Hilton Durham in [[Wikipedia:Durham,_North_Carolina|Durham]], [[Wikipedia:North Carolina|North Carolina]]. The theme for 2023 was "Furries on the High Seas". <ref>[https://www.2023.bewhiskeredcon.org/ Bewhiskered 2023 website] Retrieved July 19, 2023</ref> Attendance was 1,174.
* '''Bewhiskered 2025''' - The fourth Bewhiskered took place March 7-9, 2025, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, North Carolina. The theme for 2025 was "Prehistoria".<ref>[https://2025.bewhiskeredcon.org/ Bewhiskered 2025 website] Retrieved August 14, 2024</ref>
* '''Bewhiskered 2026''' - The fifth Bewhiskered took place April 2-5, 2026, at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina. The theme for 2026 was "Whisker World Arcade".<ref name="bws2026">[https://bsky.app/profile/bewhiskeredcon.org/post/3lvbvvurtlc2m Join Whisky and Cassie on April 2nd - 5th, 2026 for Bewhiskered 2026: Whisker World Arcade!] on Bluesky. Dated July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.</ref>

== Mascots ==

Bewhiskered's official [[mascot]] is '''Whisky''', often seen with the NC Anthro Society (NCAS) official [[mascot]] '''Cassie''' (a pair of Bobcats and canonically siblings). There is an additional mascot for disability '''Ashe'''.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Charity auction]]

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

* (???) - [[Chairman]]

=== General staff ===

* (???) - (???)

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2020 - Canceled (COVID-19 pandemic)
* 2021 - [[Chise]] and [[Eddie Bear]]
* 2022 - [[Marks Barks]] and [[Ursula Vernon]]
* 2023 - [[JD Puppy]] and [[Kaptain]]<ref>[https://accounts03366.wixsite.com/bws-2023/guest-of-honor Guests of Honor | 2023 Pirates]. Retrieved August 5, 2025.</ref>
* 2025 - [[W:Riley Black|Riley Black]] and [[TwilightSaint]]<ref>[https://accounts03366.wixsite.com/bws-2025/guest-of-honor Guest of Honor | 2025 Pre Historia]. Retrieved August 5, 2025.</ref>
* 2026 - [[Kazul G Fox|Kazplay]]
* 2027 - TBD

== Themes ==

* 2020 - Canceled (COVID-19 pandemic)
* 2021 - '''''Blast Off!'''''
* 2022 - '''''A Furry Murder Mystery'''''
* 2023 - '''''Furries on the High Seas'''''
* 2025 - '''''Prehistoria'''''
* 2026 - '''''Whisker World Arcade'''''
* 2027 - '''''The Fur-Bidden Laboratory'''''

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! 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;" | 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
| 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
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 481
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 180+
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 1,174
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 322
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 1,768
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 580
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 2,138
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 381
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| # of fursuiters in photo
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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|}

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

==References==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.facebook.com/BewhiskeredCon Bewhiskered] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/BewhiskeredCon Bewhiskered] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/bewhiskeredcon.org Bewhiskered] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/+SiG9my-xcgBkODNh Bewhiskered] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/bewhiskeredcon/ Bewhiskered] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC71kCCcv3AkgyHtcuEcPbSg Bewhiskered] on [[YouTube]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/26437/bewhiskered-2026 Bewhiskered] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/26437/bewhiskered-2026 Bewhiskered] on [https://fancons.com/ FanCons.com]
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/39374/Bewhiskered Bewhiskered] on the [https://comiconomicon.com/ Comiconomicon]

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Anthrocon 2027

2026-07-18T22:54:20Z

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2027''' will be the 30th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]] iteration. It will be held in July 2027, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme will be '''''LEVEL 30: BEGIN''''', but [[charity]] has yet to be determined.

== External links ==

*{{con resources}}

[[Category:Anthrocon by year]]
[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:2027 events]]
[[Category:2027s conventions]]

Anthrocon 2006

2026-07-18T22:48:29Z

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2006''' took place from June 15 to 18, 2006 at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. For the first time in its ten year history, [[Anthrocon]] was not held in July, but rather in June. The convention was moved from Philadelphia (where it was in 2005) to Pittsburgh.

* '''Theme''': Making History
* '''Attendance''': 2,489
* '''Charity''': Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage

== Venue ==
[[File:IMG 0216.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Fursuit Parade]] on the balcony over the [[Dealers Room]]]]
[[File:LastBrickOfAdamsMarkAtAuction.jpg|right|thumb|The last brick of the [[Adams Mark]] went for $200 at the [[charity auction]]]]
After the [[Adams Mark]] was scheduled for demolition, Anthrocon was forced to seek new accommodation on very short notice. While the Wyndham Philadelphia locale was adequate during the [[Anthrocon 2005|2005]] convention, it was determined even before July 2005 that a new location would be required. As Philadelphia was showing no signs of providing an affordable venue that was acceptable to the demands and budget of a large-scale convention on terms that the convention directors could accept, the decision was made to switch to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The new facility, which features a separate hotel and convention space, appeared to alleviate most issues which had come up in the past conventions as well as provided enough space for a substantial [[Dealers Room]], [[Artists Alley]], and other 'permanent' programming space.

==Guests of Honor==
Anthrocon's [[Guest of honor|Guests of Honor]] for 2006 were:
* Writer/animator/cartoonist/artist [[Scott Shaw!]]
* Science fiction and fantasy author [[Wikipedia:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]]
* [[Wikipedia:Filk music|Filk]] musician [[Wikipedia:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]]

==Board of directors==
* [[Uncle Kage|Dr. Samuel Conway (Uncle Kage)]] - [[Chairman|Chairman of the Board]]
* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - [[Programming]]
* [[Rigel|Brian Harris]] - [[Charity Auction]], [[Masquerade]]
* [[Xydexx|Karl "Xydexx" Jorgensen]] - [[Publications]]
* [[PeterCat|Peter Kappesser]] - [[Art show]]
* [[Wyldekyttin|Phaedra "Wyldekyttin" Meyer]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]]
* [[Giza|Douglas Muth (Giza)]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]]
* [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|Tigerwolf (George Nemeyer)]] - [[Internet room|Internet Room]]
* [[Bennie|Phillip "Bennie" Pollard]] - [[Registration Department|Registration]]
* [[SimbaLion|Steve "SimbaLion" Hopps]] - Audio/Video

==Interesting facts==
* A lone brick - all that remained from old Adams Mark hotel - was sold at the [[charity auction]] for $200.
* $5,845 was raised for the [http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage]
* Pre-registered attendance counts topped at 2,489 people. This is a record over that of [[Anthrocon 2004]]. It also caused the "death" of one of the registration badge printers, specifically the printer which was responsible for the six-hour waits in the registration line at [[Anthrocon 2003]].
* The total of all on site registrations and one day passes over the entire 10-year history of Anthrocon was approximately 15,000.
* 191 fursuiters attended the [[fursuit parade]]
* [[2 the Ranting Gryphon]] was a notable appearance.

== Problems ==
[[File:WaitingForElevatorsAtAnthrocon2006.jpg|right|thumb|Waiting for the elevators is not ''quite'' so bad now...]]
While for the most part the fan reception of Anthrocon 2006 was very positive, there were some problems.

*Many had issues with Anthrocon's move to a union-run establishment, which was forced upon it mostly due to size constraints. Some [[dealer]]s chafed at the requirement of waiting for [[Wikipedia:Teamsters|Teamsters]] to unload their work from the loading dock rather than doing it themselves - not that they were inefficient ''while'' working, but there were only a few of them and they were sometimes on breaks.<ref>''[http://krag-carbine.livejournal.com/223789.html How do I hate Unions]''. 2006 June 15 post by [[Rabbi Tom]] to his LiveJournal. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> Some got around this by carrying in material via the door from the hotel, which was permitted as long as the cart they carried their goods on was small enough to fit inside an airplane overhead baggage compartment. According to [[PeterCat]]: the Teamsters "required a break every 2 hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch period after 4," but were easier to deal with than [[Wikipedia:Volunteering|volunteer]]s in many respects.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/196514.html?thread=1282466#t1282466 Comment about the Teamsters]. 2006 June 22 comment by [[PeterCat]] to Anthrocon LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> There were similar problems with food in the convention area, which had to be bought at the concession stands, and many snuck food in to avoid paying $7 for a cheeseburger.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/196514.html?thread=1223586#t1223586 Report of concession cheeseburgers for $7]. 2006 June 21 comment by [[Animakitty]] to Anthrocon LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref>
*Many [[room sign]]s (some of which were original works of art) put up by fans were unceremoniously removed by hotel staff, in part because at least one was held on with duct tape, which could be expected to damage the paint on removal.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/197650.html Fantastic con everyone!]. Thread started on 2006 June 21 by [[KurtBatz]] mainly discussing the removal of signs, posted to Anthrocon LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> One person retaliated by removing the room numbers from six rooms, which cost Anthrocon $400 in damages (negotiated down from $600). Anthrocon also took a $6,000 charge when it turned out that dealers would have to pay $52 each (rather than $10) for city taxes, a cost absorbed by the con.<ref>''[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/41716.html The Chairman's view of Anthrocon 2006]''. 2006 June 23 post by [[Uncle Kage]] to his LiveJournal. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref>
*[[Spazfox]]'s show turned out not to have nearly adequate space (a larger room was eventually booked for 2007). The [[fursuit parade]] also conflicted with the end of the [[art show]] auction as it wound through the [[dealer's room]].<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/199706.html Programming Redux]''. 2006 June 22 post by [[Kuddle Pup]] to Anthrocon LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref>
*[[The Frozen Oasis]] party on Friday night was forced to close around 50 minutes after it started due to complaints from hotel management and at least one person in another room.<ref>[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/41716.html?thread=950772#t959220 A comment about the Frozen Oasis party] posted by [[Uncle Kage]] on 2006 June 24 to his LiveJournal. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> Party members asserted that some of the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] threatened to remove [[con badge]]s from those entering and leaving the room unless it was shut down.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/thefrozenoasis/2691.html First-paw account of ANTHROCON 2006]''. 2006 June 21 post by [[Jaspian Stealthpaw]] to The Frozen Oasis LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref><ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/thefrozenoasis/3260.html FYI Cross posted in my journal]. 2006 June 22 post by Joelly to The Frozen Oasis LiveJournal community that is repost of recollections of The Frozen Oasis door guard (Aerun Wolfsong) about The Frozen Oasis party. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> It was suggested that future parties be moved to a room in a separate hotel so that they would not be directly associated with the convention.
*There was also the standard couple of dislocations, broken bones, and one person getting [[:Image:AmbulanceAC2006.jpg|wheeled off in an ambulance]] after supposedly overdosing on an "experimental drug" in private.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/196514.html?thread=1229474#t1229474 Comment by chlorophyta/Seth] posted by 2006 June 21 in ''The rumor mill'' thread started by [[Thrashbear]] to Anthrocon LiveJournal community. Retrieved 2006 August 2.</ref> Most of this appeared to happen on Sunday, after the convention programming had concluded.

== Media coverage ==
[[File:KageTalksToReportersAC2006.jpg|right|thumb|275px|[[:Category:Media coverage|Media coverage]] of the event was quite positive]]
Anthrocon 2006 was covered in the local media, beginning in February with a news brief item [[Fur Ball In the Works]] in the ''Pittsburgh City Paper''. Coverage tended towards neutral-to-positive.

* [['Furries' Descend On Golden Triangle]]/The Furries Are Here from WTAE-TV 4
* [[Furries Descend On Pittsburgh]] broadcast and article from KDKA.
* [[It's a furry weekend]] in the ''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review''.
* [[All about 'furry fandom' at confab]] in the ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette''.
* [[Animal Passions]] in the ''Pittsburgh City Paper''.

Anthrocon 2006 was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records 2008 as the "Largest Furry Fan Club"<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/view/719540/ "Omg furry in Record Book"] scanned by JaketehFoxx</ref>

== Financials ==
{{con-finance
|organization = [[Anthrocon, Inc.]]
|currency = $
|initial-assets = 72144.75
|final-assets = 75057.86
|initial-cash = 40050.98
|final-cash = 37544.09
|total-revenue = 147427.57
|charity-revenue = 24507
|membership-revenue = 121860
|advertising-revenue = 845
|merchandise-profit = 7691.32
|events-profit = -7475.75
|total-expense = 149934.36
|occupancy-expense = 25060.90
|equipment-expense = 31498.11
|catering-expense = 15435.78
|labor-expense = 19146
|printing-expense = 12078.09
|source = [http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/232/232967019/232967019_200612_990O.pdf Anthrocon, Inc. Form 990] ([http://www.npccny.org/Form_990/990.htm description]) from [http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/ Foundation Center]
}}

== Events ==
* [[WikiFur:WikiFur Meetup#Anthrocon 2006|WikiFur Meetup at Anthrocon 2006]]

== References ==
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== See also ==
* [[:Category:Anthrocon 2006 photographs|Anthrocon 2006 photographs on WikiFur]]

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2006}}

[[Category:Anthrocon by year]]
[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:2006 events]]
[[Category:2006s conventions]]

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Anthrocon 2025

2026-07-18T22:47:53Z

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{{Anthrocon}}
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'''Anthrocon 2025''' was the 19th annual [[AC]] [[furry convention]]. It was held July 4–6, 2025, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme was '''''Deep Sea Adventures'''''.

Anthrocon 2025 saw an attendance of 18.353, reclaiming once again its status as the world's largest in-person [[furcon]]; that is, if there is no larger [[Midwest FurFest]]'s tally in December 2025. The [[charity]] partner was "[https://www.nose2tailcatrescue.org/ Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue], for whom they raised $87,267.

== Controversy ==
[[File:AC2025CCresponse.jpg|left|thumb|190px|AC's response to Crusader Cat's apparence in the fursuit parade]]
[[File:CCat Parade AC25.jpg‎|left|thumb|190px|AC congoer's response to Crusader Cat's appearance in the fursuit parade]]
[[Crusader Cat]], a [[fursuiter]], [[writer]], [[musician]], [[W:Actor|actor]], [[W:Extremism|political extremist]] [[altfurry]], and a brief a member of the [[Social group|social]]-[[W:Politics of the United States|political]] group the [[Furry Raider]]s, was spotted participating in AC's 2025 [[fursuit parade]], causing consternation for most (congoers or not),<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/2manystripes.bsky.social/post/3ltbknrkd5k2v ''I think I understand why Cruiser Cat has been able to "sneak in" to Anthrocon every year''] post on [[Harper]]'s [[Twitter|X]] account. Retrieved July 7, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/bixbyte.bsky.social/post/3ltdihj4czc2y ''You missed some trash #Anthrocon #NaziFursFuckOff''] post on [[BixByte]]'s X account. Dated July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.</ref> and titillation for some.{{cn}}

The main sticking point with people was Crusader's [[Extremist conservative|political]]/[[fetish]] [[Crusader Cat|personal baggage]], and knowing about it, why did the event's [[staff]] let such an individual into not only one of [[furry fandom]]'s mainstay/flag events, but also mingle in AC's heavily covered (via [[furry social media]] and/or [[W:Mainstream media|mainstrean news]]) [[fursuit parade|parade]],{{cn}} especially when [[poodler]]'s ([[poodling]] fursuiters) were not permitted to attend the same?.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/2manystripes.bsky.social/post/3ltbjsybogc2v ''Cruisader cat was in the #Anthrocon fursuit parade(.) They won't allow poodlers but they'll allow nazis??''] post by Harper's X account. Retrieved July 7, 2025.</ref>

=== AC response ===

The event responded to the controversy by posting an online image (that did not name him) that put the onus (indirectly) on Crusader:
{{q|After careful review with our team members, we believe that this individual '''specifically and intentionally circumvented our Event and Safety measures¹''' (including costume review) with the intention of causing a scene and disruption.}}

More so (again, without names), they indicated that such "individual" was no longer allowed at future events:
{{q|We want to reassure the members of our community that this individual is not allowed membership at Anthrocon now or in the future.}}

The announcement did not persuade many<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/anthrocon.org/post/3ltgb3bffis26 ''Please see the following statement regarding an individual that was seen in this year's Fursuit Parade.''] thread on [[Anthrocon]]'s official X account. Dated July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/penancearkana.bsky.social/post/3lti3bm6ruc2a ''How badly implemented was your system if it was possible for someone to show up in one of the most infamous fursuits this side of Magnus Diridian and for no one to say "Hey, that guy probably shouldn't be here"?'''] post by [[Penance Arkana]] on his X account. Dated July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.</ref> but it was not entirely dismissed.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/lunaisadeer.bsky.social/post/3lthkd7ao2c2o ''Thank you for the clarification.''] post by [[Luna]] on their X account. Dated July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.</ref>

'''1.''' - Paragraph '''bolding''' by AC's staff

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-anthrocon/ Anthrocon 2025] on the [https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/ ''Visit Pittsburgh'' website]

=== Media ===

* [https://www.wesa.fm/identity-community/2025-07-07/anthrocon-2025-furries-downtown-pittsburgh ''Anthrocon 2025 breaks records as furries take over Downtown''] [[podcast]] on [[W:WESA (FM)|WESA]]
* [https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/thousands-participate-record-setting-2025-anthrocon-parade-pittsburgh/WZ4ADDYFORDNZBTO3P4XUQLYLE/ ''Thousands participate in record-setting 2025 Anthrocon Parade in Pittsburgh''] article on on [[W:WPXI|WPXI]]

*{{con resources}}

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Anthrocon 2024

2026-07-18T22:36:23Z

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[[File:Anthrocon 2024 banner.jpg|300px|right]]
{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2024''' was the 28th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]]. It was held July 4–7, 2024, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The convention's theme was '''''AnthroCoaster''''', with the [[guests of honor]] being (???).

Anthrocon 2024 saw an attendance of 17,639, reclaiming its status as the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] (worldwide) [[furcon]]. It also raised over $100,000 for [https://graypaws.org/ ''Gray Paws Sanctuary''].<ref>[https://x.com/anthrocon/status/1810079804781207565 "An absolutely RECORD BREAKING year!"] Posted on [[X]] July 7, 2024, retrieved Aug 5, 2024</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==

* [https://people.com/furries-raise-over-100k-for-homeless-senior-pets-at-pittsburgh-convention-8676313 ''Furries' in Pittsburgh 'Worked Their Tails Off' to Raise Over $100,000 for Homeless Senior Pets''] article on [[W:People (magazine)|People]]

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Anthrocon 2023

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'''Anthrocon 2023''' was the 27th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 29-July 2, 2023, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme was '''''Anthropolis: We Built This City''''', with the [[Guest of Honor]] being the city of Pittsburgh itself.

Anthrocon 2023 saw an attendance of 13,644, narrowly surpassing [[Midwest FurFest 2022|MFF 2022]] as the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] furry convention.

The convention [[charity]] was ''[https://www.rabbitwranglers.org//// Rabbit Wranglers]'', for whom they raised $52,000.

==External links==

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Anthrocon 2022

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'''Anthrocon 2022''' was the 26th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 30-July 3, 2022 at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The convention's theme was "Aesop's Fables", and the [[Guest of Honor]] was writer of [[A Doemain of Our Own]], [[SueDeer]]. Additionally, the animator [[Kékéflipnote]] was a second [[Guest of Honor]].

Anthrocon 2022 was the first year of the Block Party, an event after the [[Fursuit Parade]]. It was a meet-up between the public and the furries of the convention. Multiple local businesses helped provide food and shelter from the heat. The Block Party was considered a astounding success.

Anthrocon 2022 saw over 9,700 attendees, with 2,562 fursuiters in the fursuit picture.

The convention charity was [https://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/// Wildlife Works Inc.], for whom they raised $33,092.

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2022}}

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Anthrocon 2021

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'''Anthrocon 2021''' was to be the 24th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]]. It was supposed to be held on the weekend of July 1-4, 2021, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Anthrocon 2021 was postponed to June 30 to July 3rd, 2022 due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic still lingering in the United States.

The convention's theme was going to be "Aesop's Fables", but the theme was planned to be carried over to Anthrocon 2022. A [[online furry convention|virtual convention]] was held in it's place.

==Anthrocon Online==
As a replacement for the physical convention, Anthrocon announced a virtual convention and began raising funds for "something truly special"<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1378212299945598980 Twitter Announcement]</ref> in April. The virtual convention was dubbed '''AnthrocOnline'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1386480394929848321 AnthrocOnline announcement]</ref> (or '''Anthrocon Online''')

In early June of 2021, members of the production crew began teasing an in-person film shoot that was taking place in Pittsburgh<ref>[https://twitter.com/Firr/status/1401573612805672963 Firr shows off flyers given out to the curious public]</ref> at the Waterfront Plaza of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.<ref>[https://twitter.com/fawksnews/status/1401626591537553423]</ref>

On July 2nd, AnthrocOnline officially kicked off, with [[Uncle Kage]] appearing in an Opening Ceremonies video partially shot in the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, Anthrocon's primary hotel.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkger6P30iM Opening Ceremonies [4K HDR] — Anthrocon Online 2021]</ref> Panels and meetups were also held on Google Meet.

Through the weekend, many of Anthrocon's staple events were shown, filmed on-location around Pittsburgh<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLnmPOQUa5YF2VmC5WI1-dPDyEfUEvdFM Anthrocon Online 2021 Playlist]</ref>, including a performance by [[Pepper Coyote]] and [[Fox Amoore]] (who appeared remotely from his home in Scotland), and Uncle Kage's Story Hour filmed on-location in Pizza Parma/Fernando's Cafe. In addition to the recorded content, live events also took place from the [https://www.astrocasters.com/ Astrocasters] studio in Virginia, including the Charity Auction and Closing Ceremonies.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH27XL3Az3k Closing Ceremonies — Anthrocon Online 2021]</ref>

The videos recorded on-location in Pittsburgh were released in [[Wikipedia:High-dynamic-range_television|High Dynamic Range (HDR)]] [[Wikipedia:4K_resolution|4K]], marking the first time a major furry convention had main events broadcast in the 4K format.

==Statement from Anthrocon staff==

"We had high hopes but at this point, it looks like that we will not be able to safely hold the convention. As such we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the convention will be canceled this year.

For those of you who have deferred memberships or dealerships from 2020, those deferrals will carry over to 2022, as will hotel rooms won at the charity auction. Emails with the coupon codes for Anthrocon 2022 will be sent out at a later date.

Those who were purchasing memberships for this year need not do anything. Those memberships will be canceled and since no payments were processed so there are no refunds that need to be issued.

We are planning a virtual convention for this year. Information regarding the virtual convention will follow shortly.

Plans are proceeding for the in-person convention for 2022 which will take place June 30th - July 3rd. We plan to carry over the theme once again (Aesop's Fables).

We are looking forward to Anthrocon's return in 2022 and are excitedly anticipating seeing everyone in person and making the return of Anthrocon 2022 the best Anthrocon ever."<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1373736080357269504 Anthrocon's postponement]</ref>

==See also==
* [[Anthrocon]]
* [[COVID-19]]

==References==
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Anthrocon 2020

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'''Anthrocon 2020''' was scheduled to be the 24th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]]. It was to be held on the weekend of July 2-5, 2020,<ref name="cctweet">[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1147993471246110720 ''Anthrocon 2020 will be held July 2-5, 2020 and the theme will be “Aesop’s Fables”.''] post on [[Anthrocon]]'s [[Twitter]]. Dated July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref> at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme was to be ''[[Aesop’s Fables]]'',<ref name="cctweet"/> but later dubbed "Virtual Anthrocon".

== Cancellation ==

On April 27, 2020, it was announced that Anthrocon 2020 was canceled in response to the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 novel coronavirus]] pandemic.<ref>[https://www.anthrocon.org/ ''An Important, Sad, Announcement''] post on Anthrocon's website. Retrieved April 27, 2020.</ref>

== Virtual Anthrocon ==

In late June, members from the Anthrocon AV team decided to host an impromptu [[online furry conventions|online version]] of the convention dubbed "Virtual Anthrocon". They hosted key events such as [https://youtu.be/6Bty7fG_iLw opening] and [https://youtu.be/Cougjk6CTSQ closing] ceremonies, [[Uncle Kage]]'s Story Hour, and annual fursuit dance competition through [https://www.youtube.com/user/anthrocon their YouTube] and Vimeo, accessible from [https://anthrocon.tv/ anthrocon.tv], from July 3-5. [[VRChat]] world creator [[Firr]] had built a [https://www.vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_3068c184-f48b-43c4-b3ce-ec8cb87256f0 virtual version] of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center's 'Spirit of Pittsburgh' ballroom and other convention spaces prior to the livestream. Anthrocon agreed to make the VRChat world as an official gathering space for attendees over the weekend. There was no registration fee for the livestream or interacting with the virtual ballroom world.

The production of the live stream was handled by one of Anthrocon's video equipment vendors, [https://www.astrocasters.com/ Astrocasters]. [[Wikipedia:Production_control_room|Production control]] was operated out of Astrocasters' Virginia warehouse, and was produced by [[FreezeFrame_Fox|FreezeFrame]] (who also served as the [[Wikipedia:Emcee|Emcee]]), [[Protocollie]], and [[Veyote]]. Many other members of Anthrocon's production staff supported the live broadcasts, both on-site and remotely. [[TimeSuppression]] served as Technical Director, [[Nieto]] as Audio Engineer, [[Paradox Wolf]] was the on-site [[Wikipedia:Character_Generator|CG Operator]] while [[Simon Fox]] was the Graphic Artist, working remotely from his home in [[California]].

According to stats released by Firr after the virtual convention ended, 6,136 unique visitors entered the Virtual Anthrocon VRChat world<ref>https://twitter.com/Firr/status/1280273116065824774</ref>, which would have made it the third highest-attended convention, behind [[Anthrocon 2019]] and ahead of [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2019]]. Two members of the production staff fursuited through the production control room and took a photo outdoors, claiming it was the "fastest [[Fursuit Parade]] and fursuit photo ever,"<ref>https://twitter.com/kofukitty/status/1279962203832057858</ref> followed by the shortest closing ceremonies in Anthrocon history<ref>https://youtu.be/Cougjk6CTSQ</ref>.

==External links==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2020}}

==References==
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Anthrocon 2019

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'''Anthrocon 2019''' was the 23rd annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 4-7, 2019,<ref name="wrapup">[https://www.anthrocon.org/news/2018/7/14/anthrocon-2018-wrapup Anthrocon 2018 Wrapup]. Retrieved July 20, 2018.</ref> at the [[w:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[w:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The convention's theme was "Surf Pacific".<ref name="wrapup"/> The guests of honor were Benjamin Diskin,<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1089670140143251456 Tweet] from Anthrocon. Dated Jan 27, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref> [[Steve Gallacci]] and [[SonicFox5000]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1082791935704653824 Tweet] from Anthrocon. Dated Jan 8, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>

Anthrocon 2019 saw 9,358 attendees,<ref name="recaptweet">[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1148002180642889728 Tweet] from Anthrocon. Dated July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref> including 2,132 [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1147579122627043329 Tweet] from Anthrocon. Dated July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.</ref>

The convention charity was [https://www.pearlparrots.com/ PEARL Parrot Rescue], for which $46,440 was raised.<ref name="recaptweet"/>

==References==
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==External links==
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Anthrocon 2018

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'''Anthrocon 2018''' was the 22nd annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 5-July 8, 2018,<ref name="AnthroconFAQ">[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - from Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The convention's theme was "Movie Monsters".<ref name="AnthroconFAQ"/>

== Stats ==
Anthrocon 2018 had 8,407 registered attendees and 1,980 fursuiters were counted in the parade.

== References ==
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Anthrocon 2000

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2000''' was a four day event held between Thursday June 29 and Sunday July 2nd. The theme was "Furries of Myth and Legend". It was held at the Valley Forge Hilton (now The Alloy by DoubleTree) in King of Prussia, PA. The total attendance was 1,128 furs.

==Guests of Honor==
* [[Sara Palmer]] (artist)
* [[Paul Kidd]] (writer)

==Staff==
* '''Director''': [[Uncle Kage|Samuel Conway]]
* '''Operations''': [[Matthew Adey]], [[Wilma E. Conway]], [[Ray Kiefer]], [[Cynthia Moreno]], [[Nathan Slowey]]
* '''Art show''': [[Anthony Albert]], [[Nightsky Bluewyrm]], [[Capricia Davis]], [[Jeff Eddy]], [[Dale Farmer]] (assistant director), [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Stephen Johnson]], [[J'wyldragon]], [[PeterCat|PeterCat Kappesser]] (director), [[Karl F. Meyers]], [[Andrija Popovic]], [[J. Scott Rogers]] (assistant director), [[Erika Leigh Rosengarten]], [[Will A. Sanborn]]
* '''Internet room''': [[Gene Angel]], [[Neil Ferris]], [[Doug Muth]], [[Kyle Sarrif]], [[Tigerwolf (Tigerden administrator)|Tigerwolf]] (director), [[Jason Williams]]
* '''Registration''': [[James Augur]], [[George Cunningham]], [[Amy Heller]], [[Corben Henry]], [[Andrew J. Hicks]] (second), [[Erin Hurst]], [[Carolyn Johnson]], [[Jonathan McDermott]], [[Jay Naylor]], [[Jennifer Scott]], [[Steve Scott]], [[Don Shaffer]]
* '''Security''': [[Terry Austin]], [[Henry Bestwick]], [[Randall S. Brule]] (security chief), [[Andrew Douglas]], [[Robb Flemming]], [[Mark Lacourciere]], [[Tracy Lutrario]], [[Pau Peter]]
* '''Dance''': [[Jeigh Baldwin]] (coordinator, DJ), [[Gary Burke]] (DJ)
* '''Programming''': [[Elizabeth Eloff]], [[Ronni Eloff]] (director), [[Susan Parkin]] (assistant director), [[Vicki Wyman]] (sensei)
* '''Programming advisors''': [[Andrew B. Beaudoin]] (spirituality track), [[Bard Bloom|Bard]] and [[Vicki Bloom]] (RPG track), [[Arnab Chowdry]] (science track), [[W. "Raven" Coons Jr]] (virtual worlds track), [[Susan Parkin]] (art track), [[Ivan Repin]] (fursuit track)
* '''Masquerade''': [[Orzel_Tastyeagle|Orzel]], [[Brian Harris]] (director), [[Paul Kellogg]], [[Bob Wasikowski]]
* '''Video crew''': [[Gary Coulbourne]]
* '''Charity auction''': [[J. Scotty Emerle]], [[Brian Harris]] (director), [[Bob Wasikowski]]
* '''GOH liaison''': [[Dan Eloff]]
* '''Staff writer''': [[Loquacious O. Kentaurus]]
* '''Technical coordinator''': [[Triggur]]
* '''Dealers' room''': [[Karl Maurer]] (co-director), [[DeWayne Stuart]] (director), [[Shannon Stuart]] (assistant)
* '''Web & video director''': [[Phillip Pollard]]
* '''Video room''': [[Ray Rooney]]
* '''Support services''': [[Jonah E. Safar]] (director)
* '''Press services''': [[Stacey K. Wenkel]] (director)
* '''Panelists''': [[Scott Arsenault]], [[Jack W, Below]], [[Nightsky Bluewyrm]] (visual arts & entertainment, fursuit)  [[Po Shan Cheah]], [[Richard Concepcion]], [[Ian Dettmering]], [[Jeff Eddy]] (writer track), [[Bryan Feir]], [[Daniel Gill]], [[Shawntae Howard]], [[Joseph C. Kennedy]], [[Allen Kitchen]], [[Bret Larwick]], [[Heavy Horse]], [[Matt J. McCullar]], [[Joelle "Jade" Mellon]], [[Brian L. Miller]], [[Michael O'Donnell]], [[Higgins Dragon]], [[Ken Pick]], [[Steve Plunkett]], [[Kevin R. Richardson]], [[Michael Russell]], [[Michael Sawyer]], [[Dirk Schmidt]], [[Lee Strom]], [[Francine M. Wolfe]], [[Marlo Young]]
* '''Volunteers''': [[Matt Adey]], Anthony Albert, [[Astor]], [[Terry Austin]], [[Randy Brule]], [[Brian Chronowski]], [[Philip Cohen]], [[Helgi Dagsson]], [[Johnson Earls]], [[Kagur]], [[Cameron Kelly]], [[Kilanon]], [[Mark Lacourciere]], [[Cat Martin]], [[William Mergenthaler]], [[Doug Muth]], [[Martin Owen]], [[Phillip Pollard]], [[Patrick Sharkey]], [[Smrgol]], [[Louis Vitale]]

==Sponsors==
* '''Sponsors''': [[Po Shan Cheah]], [[David Cooke|David S. Cooke]], [[Michael E. Cooper]], [[Romano Eberwein]], [[William Earl Haskell]], [[Bruce A. Herr]], [[Jeffrey Lind]], [[Kim Q. Liu]], [[Brad Metzler]], [[Digit]], [[Travis Ratledge]], [[Jay Reardon]], [[Michael J. Rider]], [[Bruce G. Rowe]], [[Jeff Ruhnke]], [[Michael S. Russell]], [[Jack Salem]], [[Jason R. Saylor]], [[Bob Schumacher]], [[Joe Serbert]], [[Larry D. Seratt]], [[Christopher B. Shaffer]], [[Kevin Tatun]], [[Steve J. Turner]], [[Bruce Wilhite]], [[Sean P. Wilkinson]]
* '''Patrons''': [[Paul Douglas]]
* '''Lifetime Sponsors''': [[Samuel Conway]], [[Daniel Harris]], [[Philip E. Pollard]], [[Stacey K. Wenkel]], [[Jill Wilber]], [[Roger Wilber]]
* '''Super Sponsors''': [[Joel Ahrendt]], [[Jonathan P. Albers]], [[James K. Augur]], [[John Baker]], [[Andrew Beaudoin]], [[Eric D. Blomgren]], [[Sarah K. Brannan]], [[David J. Braun]], [[Michael Burlake]], [[Clifford Cannon]], [[Steve Conley]], [[Wilber Leroy Coons]], [[Mark Correia]], [[Nathan S. Cummings]], [[Keven D. DeShong]], [[Mark A. Dickerson]], [[Jason A. Duma]], [[Clarence A. Dyson]], [[Johnson Earls]], [[Jens Engborg]], [[John D. Fleig]], [[Ryan M. Gates]], [[Michael Graff]], [[Charles Groark]], [[Robert Henney]], [[Ben Herrin]], [[Brock Hoagland]], [[Bryan K. Jackson]], [[Xydexx|Karl "Xydexx" Jorgensen]], [[Joseph C. Kennedy]], [[Ashley Kitto]], [[Lincoln Kliman]], [[Boyce G. Kline]], [[Randall D. Kramm]], [[Ryan G. Lewis]], [[Michael J. Maimone]], [[Matt McCullar]], [[Justin B. Miller]], [[Mary E. Minch]] (honorary, winner of a draw for artists contributing to the con book), [[David G. Opstad]], [[Ryan W. O'Rourke]], [[Andy T. Oxenreider]], [[Judy Oxford]], [[Higgins Dragon]], [[Courtney D. Phillips]], [[The Dragoneer]], [[Henry S. Pickands]], [[David E. Ryder]], [[Michael W. Sawyer]], [[Donald A. Shaffer]], [[Mark Shapiro]], [[Kit Struthers]], [[Matt K. Ulrey]], [[David E. Wills]], [[David R. Wilson]], [[Joseph J. Wynne]], [[Chris Yarnell]]

==Con book==
[[File:Anthrocon00-conbook.png|thumb|The cover of the Anthrocon 2000 conbook.]]
The [[con book]] was edited by [[Stacey K. Wenkel]]. It was 72 black-and-white pages, with a color wrap-around cover by [[Sara Palmer]]. Interior illustrations were contributed by the following artists:
*[[Mitch Beiro]], [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[Po Shan Cheah]], [[Coyohti]], [[Lynn Davis]], [[Lonnie DiNello]], [[Bernard Doove]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], [[Dustmeat]], [[Chris Goodwin]], [[Tygger Graf]], [[Brian Harp]], [[Jennifer Hayden]], [[Jason Holmgren]], [[Flying House]], [[Ryan Hudson]], [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Daphne Lage]], [[Candy Lewin]], [[Mike Maklin]], [[Matt McAndrews]], [[Chuck Melville]], [[Mary Minch]], [[Kurt Moller]], [[Jay Naylor]], [[Sara Palmer]], [[Susan Parkin]], [[Kevin Pease]], [[Ken Pick]], [[Amy Pronovost]], [[Francine M. Rice]] (MoonlightSonata), [[Erika Leigh Rosengarten]], [[Chris Sawyer]], [[Jason Sender]], [[Jay Shell]], [[Shannon Stuart]], [[Sheena Was]], [[Tremaine]], [[Michael Webb]], [[Neil Weber]], [[Ian Williams]], [[G. Wills]], [[Conrad "Lynx" Wong]], [[XianJaguar]]

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Anthrocon 1999

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'''Anthrocon 1999''' was the first [[Anthrocon]] to be held in the Philadelphia area; more specifically, it was held at the Valley Forge Hilton (now The Alloy by DoubleTree) in King of Prussia, PA, on 1-4 July, 1999. This convention was also the debut of [[Uncle Kage|Dr. Samuel "Kagemushi" Conway]] as chairman, a position he has held to date.

Themed as the "Furry Revolution", in keeping with the historic locale, Anthrocon 1999 welcomed [[S. Andrew Swann]] and [[Vicky Wyman]] as its Guests of Honour.

The convention drew 804 attendees, almost as many attendees as [[ConFurence 10]], and just over 100 more than a new convention in California known as [[Further Confusion]].

The charity auction raised $3,485 for the Great Valley Nature Center.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/history-charity-1999 Post] on the Anthrocon website. Dated March 28, 2006. Retrieved May 20, 2016.</ref>

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'''Anthrocon 2016''' was the 20th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 30-July 3, 2016,<ref name="AnthroconFAQ">[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - from Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

In honour of it being the 20th Anthrocon, the convention's theme was the "Roaring Twenty".<ref name="AnthroconFAQ"/> and the [[guests of honor]] were award-winning animation genius [[w:Joaquin Baldwin|Joaquin Baldwin]], voice artist [[w:Trevor Devall|Trevor Devall]] and illustrator/graphic designer [[w:Tracy Butler|Tracy Butler]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/goh Guests of honor] on the [[Anthrocon]] website, dated November 1, 2015. Retrieved July 03, 2016.</ref>

Anthrocon 2016 saw 7,310 attendees.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/749718360569643008 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 3, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.</ref> The [[fursuit parade]] featured 2,100 [[fursuiter]]s.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/749316814572818432 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 2, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.</ref>

The convention charity was [http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium], for whom they raised $30,880.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/749719284709031936 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 3, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Anthrocon 2015

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'''Anthrocon 2015''' was the 19th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 9-12, 2015,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - from Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The theme of the convention was "Viking Invasion!",<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/1685/welcome-anthrocon "Welcome to Anthrocon!"] - posting by [[Uncle Kage]] on the [[Anthrocon]] website. Retrieved July 12, 2015.</ref> and the [[guests of honor]] were voice artist [[w:Kimlinh Tran|Kimlinh Tran]] and iconic sports [[mascot]] "[[w:The San Diego Chicken|The San Diego Chicken]]".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150725172002/http://www.anthrocon.org/goh Guests of honor] on the [[Anthrocon]] website, archived July 25, 2015 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 12, 2015.</ref>

Anthrocon 2015 saw 6,389 attendees.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/620345180038799360 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 12, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.</ref> The [[fursuit parade]], which was held outdoors in public for the first time in the convention's history,<ref>[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/07/11/hundreds-flock-to-furry-parade-downtown/ "Hundreds Flock To Furry Parade Downtown"] - article on the CBS Pittsburgh website. Dated July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.</ref> featured 1,460 [[fursuiter]]s.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/619946442904350720 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.</ref>

The convention charity was [https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society], for whom they raised $35,910.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/28679/anthrocon-2015-charity-event-summary Post] on the Anthrocon forums. Dated July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Anthrocon

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| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
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| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://www.anthrocon.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first =
* July 3-6, 1997 (as '''Albany AnthroCon''')
* July 1-4, 1999 (as '''Anthrocon''')
| final =
| organizer = [[Anthrocon, Inc.]]
| charity = Various
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Anthrocon}}
[[File:FursuiteratFernando.webp|thumb|right|250px|A [[fursuiter]] dining at [[Fernado's]].]]
[[File:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The fursuit parade at [[Anthrocon 2005]].]]
[[File:Anthrocon2005dance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A photo of the fursuit dance at Anthrocon 2005]]
'''Anthrocon''' ('''AC''') is an annual American [[furry convention]] and one of the [[List of conventions by attendance|largest]] [[furcon]]s in the world, with an attendance of 20,618 in [[Anthrocon 2026|2026]].

== Overview ==

The [[convention]] was founded in 1997 as '''Albany AnthroCon''', which itself an offshoot of the [[furry]] [[W:Halloween|Halloween]] [[parties]] held by [[Aloyen Youngblood]]; when attendance pushed triple digits, he decided to book a hotel and organized it as a convention in 1997 with the aid of local friends, [[Points]], [[Rigel]], and others. In its first year, the event attracted approximately 500 attendees.

In late 1998-1999, Points transferred the [[chairmanship]] of the [[convention]] to [[Dr. Samuel Conway]]. They formally organized the group as '''Anthrocon Inc.''', later renamed the convention "Anthrocon," and relocated it to Pennsylvania.

Since 1997, Anthrocon's charity auction has donated over $240,000 to local charities. The [[Science Fiction]] [[W: Security|volunteer security force]], the [[Dorsai Irregulars]], provided security for the convention from 2002 until 2019.

== Incorporation and trademarks ==

'''Anthrocon, Inc.''' was incorporated as a [[W:Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]] on June 25, 1998, registered as a [[W:501(c)|501(c)(7) social and recreation club]] in the state of Pennsylvania (entity [http://www.corporations.state.pa.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?1738650 2823650]). This classification differs from the [[W:501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] status of [[Midwest Furry Fandom]] and [[Anthropomorphic Arts and Education]]; most notably, donations are not tax-deductible to their donors, but in return, the company has more flexibility about its operations, and more leeway to restrict access to non-members, since it's not a club.

Applications to register the word "Anthrocon" and the [[:File:Anthrocon.gif|Anthrocon paw]] as a [[W:trademark|US trademarks]] were filed on [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77001861 September 18] and [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=77042065 November 12, 2006]. According to these filings, the word "Anthrocon" was first used on February 1, 1997, while the paw logo was used from June 30, 1998.

== Anthrocon and Pittsburgh ==
[[File:Anthrocon Day.JPG|right|thumb|225px|Uncle Kage, AC's masco AnthroCat, and various furries celebrate '''Anthrocon Day''']]
Currently, Anthrocon operates with the support of the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's own ''[[Show Your Badge]]'' program{{clarify}} works with the city's own ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh]'', which allows [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen hotels in the city's downtown, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charter buses from these hotels to the convention center, which attendees can use free of charge.

Some restaurants in downtown Pittsburgh offer Anthrocon-themed specials, most prominently [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ Fernando's] (now '''Pizza Parma'''), a pizzeria that re-themes itself to '''''Furryland''''' during the convention weekend.<ref>[https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/furry-friends-pittsburgh-restaurants-welcome-anthrocon-furries-with-specials-signs-and-long-straws-9244633 ''Furry friends: Pittsburgh restaurants welcome Anthrocon furries with specials, signs and long straws''] article on the [[W:Pittsburgh City Paper|Pittsburgh City Paper]]. Dated July 04, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2025.</ref>

Anthrocon generates substantial business for downtown Pittsburgh, with attendees [https://www.wtae.com/article/anthrocon-2024-pittsburgh-business-hotels/61503860 estimated to spend over $70 million] in 2024.

=== "Anthrocon Day" 2026 ===

In celebration of Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far away as Mexico City.

Wednesday’s announcement offered a chance to reflect on what has become an unlikely economic engine for a former industrial city. Since its debut, the convention has generated $163.9 million in direct spending in [[Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[[J&J Farms Animal Sanctuary]]''.

== History ==
=== Locations and relocations ===

Anthrocon's first venue was the [[W:Hilton Hotels & Resorts|Hilton Hotel]] of [[W:Valley Forge, Pennsylvania|Valley Forge, Pennsylvania]] in 1999 and 2000. Due to a rapid increase in attendees, it was forced to relocate to the larger [[W:Adam's Mark|Adams Mark Hotel]] of [[W:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 2001, where it became the largest furry convention ever held, with 1,457 attendees. Attendance continued to grow, and by 2004, it was 2,406.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees the new and unfamiliar [[W:Wyndham Worldwide|Wyndham Franklin Plaza]] hotel in downtown Philadelphia, and (possibly) due to [[W:Hurricane Dennis|Hurricane Dennis]]' effect on the southern United States, which closed many airports and prevented people from traveling.

Attendance increased again in 2006 with the move to the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David Lawrence Convention Center]] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reaching 2,489, but due to scheduling conflicts, the convention had to leave its regular July timeslot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

The 2006 move to Pittsburgh was envisioned by AC's [[Board of Directors]] before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place due to AC's increasing attendance. AC began soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh in October 2004.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041030112340/http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 ''A new home for Anthrocon in 2007?''] post on Antrocon's official website. Retrieved June 1, 2025.</ref>

In 2007, AC was held again from July 5 to 8 at the David Lawrence Convention Center.

In 2008, total attendance reached 3,390. In 2010, it increased to 4,238 attendees and four official convention hotels. The convention's growth has historically averaged 14% yearly.

=== COVID-19 pandemic ===

In 2020, Anthrocon was not held in person due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] outbreak. [[Online convention]]s were held in 2020 and 2021, using [[W:Virtual workplace|virtual meeting spaces]] and [[VRChat]]. The convention returned to being in person in 2022, with attendees required to provide [[W:Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic|proof of vaccination]] and wear [[W:Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic|medical face masks]]. These requirements were rescinded in 2024.

=== Guest of honor ===

As of 2024, Anthrocon no longer has a designated [[Guest of Honor]](s).{{cn}}{{clarify}}

=== Fursuiting ===

Due to time and safety, the 2025 [[fursuit parade]] was capped off at (???). {{cn}}

=== Poodling ===

In 2025, Anthrocon put forth a new rule for the attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]], which was the banning of [[poodling]] during the event.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220620205129/https://www.anthrocon.org/parade-block-party/#parade-rules ''Parade Rules''] section on Anthrocon's official website. Retrieved July 11, 2025.</ref>

Also known as '''fursuit poodling''', poodling is the action of fursuiters (also called '''poodler'''['''s''']) not being fully [[costume]]d (in [[partial]]/[[half-suit]] mode), showing some or all of their [[human]] skin (with the utter exemption of the [[head]], and some of the time [[handpaw]]s, and [[feetpaw]]s) for a series of reasons (most commonly being mobility and motion or suit heat/weight). Some poodlers will wear [[arm sleeve]]s with or without [[animal]] deco ([[stripe]]s, [[fur|fur pattern]]s, etc).

Nonetheless, AC allowed poodlers access to all areas of the event, both within and outside the convention venue.

=== 2026 heatwave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[heatwave]].<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/9605/anthrocon-cancels-parade-and-block-party-due-continued-intense-heat ''Anthrocon cancels parade and block party due to continued intense heat''] post by [[Sonious]] on ''[[Flayrah]]''. Dated July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.</ref><ref>[https://triblive.com/local/furries-cancel-parade-in-pittsburgh-on-saturday-due-to-extreme-heat/ ''Furries cancel parade in Pittsburgh on Saturday due to extreme heat''] article on [[W:Trib Total Media|Trib Live]]. Dated July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.</ref>

No additional plans have been put forth regarding any other celebration and/or events.

=== 2026 AI controversy ===

[[Anthrocon 2026|On July 4 2026]], Anthrocon's [[convention committee]] released an official statement countering the accusations{{cn}} that the event's [[Art and Branding staff]] was using [[W:Artificial intelligence|generative artificial intelligence]] ('''AI''') on the creation of their official marketing media.<ref>[https://x.com/anthrocon/status/2073557475190542808 "ℹ️ Hey all, there have been some complaints and posts through the weekend regarding false claims of AI usage."] post by Anthrocon's [[concom]] on their official [[Twitter|X]] account. Dated July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026.</ref>

== Mascot(s) ==
[[File:Anthrocat fursuit.jpg|thumb|Anthrocat fursuit at [[Anthrocon 2024]].]]
Anthrocon's official [[mascot]] is '''Anthrocat''', a black and gold [[cat]], the same colors as the [[W:Flag of Pittsburgh|flag of Pittsburgh]], which officially debuted on Jul 3, 2025 at the [[W:Pittsburgh Today Live|Pittsburgh Today Live studios]] of [[W:KDKA-TV|CBS Pittsburgh]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObyX67sqH4w ''The stars of Anthrocon have taken over the PTL studios''] article on [[W:KDKA-TV|CBS Pittsburgh]]'s official [[YouTube]] account. Dated July 3, 2025. Retrieved ?.</ref> (although the idea of Anthrocat had been around for years before the official unveiling/announcement).

{{main|Anthrocon mascot}}

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s (General and [[Adult|Mature]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|"Uncle Kage's Story Hour"]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] and [[Floor_Wars|Floor Wars]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Art]]-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to [[panel]]s, workshops, and demonstrations
* [[Table-top]] card and [[role-playing]] [[game]]s
* [[Game room]] and tournaments
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[species]]-related, and [[lifestyle]] group panels
* [[Puppetry]] instructionals
* Various [[social dance]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 instead of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]

== Leadership and staff==

The convention's [[chairman]] is [[Dr. Samuel Conway]] (also known as '''Kagemushi''' or '''Uncle Kage''' by attendees), who oversees AC's operations with the help of [[staff]] and [[volunteer]]s who donate their time and energy throughout the weekend to assist with the multitude of small tasks that arise. During the 2025 convention, the organization formally introduced [[Eric "Faelan" Horton]] as the [[Vice Chairman]].

=== Board of Directors ===
[[File:Anthrocon hotel block timeline.png|thumb|right|250px|A timeline of Anthrocon hotels since 2006 The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Gen. Talon|Kenneth "Gen. Talon" Baker]] - A/V
* [[Dr. Valentina “Nuclear Space Cat” O’Donnell]] - [[Registration]]
* [[Kuddle Pup|John "K.P." Cole]] - [[Public outreach]]
* [[Christopher “Sparf” Williams]] - [[Events]]
* [[PeterCat|Peter "PeterCat" Kappesser]] - [[Art show]]
* [[Talyn_(Virginia)|Scott "Talyn" Williams]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]]
* [[Douglas “Chittebengo” Payne]] - [[Finances]]
* [[Ronnie|Isaac "Ronnie" Tan]] - [[Digital services]]

=== General staff ===

{{main|:Category:Anthrocon staff}}

== Guests of Honor ==

* 1997 - [[Artist]]s [[Daphne Lage]] and [[Watts Martin]]
* 1998 - Artists [[Jeffrey A. Carver]] and [[Jim Groat]]
* 1999 - [[Author]] [[S. Andrew Swann]] and artist [[Vicky Wyman]]
* 2000 - Artist [[Sara Miles|Caribou]] (formerly '''Sara Palmer''') and author [[Pauli Kidd]]
* 2001 - [[Comic book]] artist [[Dan DeCarlo]] (creator of ''[[W:Josie and the Pussycats (comics)|Josie and the Pussycats]]''), and [[cartoonist|syndicated cartoonist]] [[Bill Holbrook]]
* 2002 - Artist [[Heather Bruton]] and author [[Lisanne Norman]] (of the [[Sholan Alliance]] Series)
* 2003 - Artists [[Guy Gilchrist]] and [[Mark E. Rogers]]
* 2004 - Artists [[Michel Gagné]] and [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of ''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]'')
* 2005 - Artists [[Emily Amadhia Albee-King]] ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]") and [[W:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]''
* 2006 - [[Fantasy author]] [[W:Diane Duane|Diane Duane]], [[writer]]/[[animator]]/[[cartoonist]]/artist [[Scott Shaw!]], and (as a "Special Guest") [[Filk]] [[musician]] [[W:Tom Smith (filker)|Tom Smith]]
* 2007 - Television/[[animation writer]] [[W:Mark Evanier|Mark Evanier]], comic artist [[Carolyn Kelly]] (of the [[syndicated comic strip]] ''[[Pogo]]''), and [[voice actor]] [[W:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] (''[[Animaniacs]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[Gummi Bears]]'' and ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'')
* 2008 - Animator and [[Disney]] Legend [[W:Floyd Norman|Floyd Norman]]
* 2009 - [[Character designer]] and [[storyboard artist]] [[W:Ben Balistreri|Ben Balistreri]] (''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'' and ''[[Seaweed the Pelican]]''), [[creator]]/[[producer]] [[W:Bob Boyle (animator)|Bob Boyle]] (''[[Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]'' and ''[[Yin Yang Yo!]]''), and cartoonist and artist [[Joe Harris]] (creator of [[Underdog]] and the [[Trix Rabbit]])
* 2010 - Author [[W:James Gurney|James Gurney]] (''[[W:Dinotopia|Dinotopia]]'' book series), and [[W:Sesame Street|Sesame Street]] [[puppeteer]]/[[director]] [[W:Jim_Martin_(puppeteer)|Jim Martin]]
* 2011 - Artist [[W:Andy Runton|Andy Runton]] (''[[Owly]]''), and author [[Peter_S._Beagle|Peter S. Beagle]] (''[[The Last Unicorn]]'')
* 2012 - Creative director/art director/freelance [[illustrator]] [[Dev Madan]], animator and comic artist [[Mike Kazaleh]], and Japanese [[fursuiter]] and [[W:Acrobatics|acrobat]] [[Sardyuon]]
* 2013 - [[Fantasy artist]] and [[novelist]] [[Larry Dixon]], author [[W:Mercedes Lackey|Mercedes Lackey]], animation producer/writer/story editor and storyboard artist [[W:Tom Minton|Tom Minton]], and Sardyuon
* 2014 - Voice actors [[W:Jim Cummings|Jim Cummings]] (''[[Darkwing Duck]]'', ''[[Winnie the Pooh]]'', ''[[The Lion King]]'', ''[[W:Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'') and [[W:Lee Tockar|Lee Tockar]] (''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'', ''[[Yakkity Yak]]'')
* 2015 - Voice actor [[W:Kimlinh Tran|Kimlinh Tran]] and [[Mascot|sports mascot]], [[W:The San Diego Chicken|The San Diego Chicken]]
* 2016 - Animation genius [[W:Joaquin Baldwin|Joaquin Baldwin]], voice artist [[W:Trevor Devall|Trevor Devall]], and illustrator/[[graphic designer]] [[Tracy Butler]]
* 2017 - Voice actor [[W:Charlie Adler|Charlie Adler]]
* 2018 - [[Animation artist]] [[Len Simon]], one of the main [[animation lead]]s on ''[[W:|Anastasia]]'' and animation character director on ''[[Bartok the Magnificent]]'' and ''[[Titan AE]]'', and artist [[Ursula Vernon]], creator of the ''[[lol wut]]'' (''[[The Biting Pear of Salamanca]]''), and the [[webcomic]] ''[[Digger]]''
* 2019 - Voice actor [[Benjamin Diskin]], artist [[Steve Gallacci]], and [[W:Esports|eSports player]] [[SonicFox5000]]
* 2020 - [[VRChat]] content creator [[Firr]] and furry artist [[SueDeer]] (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. Replaced with [[Virtual Anthrocon]])
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic]. Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon)
* 2022 - French artist and animator [[Kévin Gemin]] ('''Kékéflipnote''') and American artist SueDeer
* 2023 - [[W:Pittsburgh|The City of Pittsburgh]]
* 2024 - No longer hosting GoH(s){{cn}}

==Themes==

* 1997 - '''''An East Coast Furry Convention'''''
* 1998 - '''''Here There Be Dragons'''''
* 1999 - '''''Join the Furry Revolution'''''
* 2000 - '''''Furries of Myth and Legend'''''
* 2001 - '''''Furries in Flight'''''
* 2002 - '''''Inventions'''''
* 2003 - '''''Creatures of the Night'''''
* 2004 - '''''Summer Games'''''
* 2005 - '''''Heroes'''''
* 2006 - '''''Making History'''''
* 2007 - '''''Looking to the Future'''''
* 2008 - '''''It's a Jungle Out There'''''
* 2009 - '''''OMG Aliens!'''''
* 2010 - '''''Modern Stone-Age Furries'''''
* 2011 - '''''The Anthropomorphic Institute of Magic'''''
* 2012 - '''''A Midsummer Night's Dream'''''
* 2013 - '''''The Fast and The Furrious'''''
* 2014 - '''''Secret Societies'''''
* 2015 - '''''Viking Invasion!'''''
* 2016 - '''''Roaring "Twenty"''''' (20th anniversary)
* 2017 - '''''Take Me Out To The Ballgame'''''
* 2018 - '''''Movie Monsters'''''
* 2019 - '''''Surf Pacific'''''
* 2020 - '''''Aesop's Fables''''' (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic]. Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon)
* 2021 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic]. Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon)
* 2022 - '''''Aesop's Fables'''''
* 2023 - '''''Anthropolis: We Built This City'''''
* 2024 - '''''AnthroCoaster!'''''
* 2025 - '''''Deep Sea Adventures'''''
* 2026 - '''''Critters, Cryptids, and Curses'''''
* 2027 - '''''LEVEL 30: BEGIN'''''
* 2028 - TBA

==Charities==

Every year, Anthrocon selects a local animal-related charity as the beneficiary of its charity auction.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/history Charity history] on Anthrocon's website. Retrieved June 19, 2012.</ref>

* 1997 - ''[[Therapy Dogs]]'' ($2,200)
* 1998 - ''[[Whiskers (charity)|Whiskers]]'' ($3,092)
* 1999 - ''[https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/great-valley-nature-center/ Great Valley Nature Center]'' ($3.6K)
* 2000 - ''[https://ngap.org/index.html National Greyhound Adoption Program]'' ($6.5K)
* 2001 - ''[https://www.reinsoflife.com Reins of Life]'' ($7,273)
* 2002 - ''[https://www.facebook.com/CaninePartnersforLife/ Canine Partners for Life]'' ($13,280)
* 2003 - ''[https://supportourshelters.org Support Our Shelters]'' ($8,348)
* 2004 - ''[https://www.forgottenfelines.org Forgotten Felines & Fidos]'' ($7.2K)
* 2005 - ''[http://www.gpsar.org/ Greater Philadelphia Search and Rescue]'' ($6,470)
* 2006 - ''[http://www.wildanimal.org/ Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage]'' ($8,407)
* 2007 - ''[http://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends]'' ($7,608)
* 2008 - ''[http://pages.prodigy.net/zazubird/ppr.htm Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue]'' ($13,154)
* 2009 - ''[http://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue League Wildlife Rehabilitation Center]'' ($8,992)
* 2010 - ''[http://www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net/ Fayette Friends of Animals]'' ($12,849)
* 2011 - ''[http://www.toonseum.org/ Toonseum]'' ($11,522)
* 2012 - ''[http://www.hellobully.com/ Hello Bully]'' ($20,656)
* 2013 - ''[http://equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue]'' ($31,255)
* 2014 - ''[http://aviary.org/ The National Aviary]'' ($32,372)
* 2015 - ''[https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society]'' ($35,910)
* 2016 - ''[http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ Pittsburgh Zoo]'' ($30,880)
* 2017 - ''[http://www.hopehavenfarm.org/ Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary]'' ($37,598)
* 2018 - ''[https://www.southhillspetrescue.org/ South Hills Pet Rescue]'' ($42,051)
* 2019 - ''[https://www.pearlparrots.com/ PEARL Parrot Rescue]'' ($46,440)
* 2020 - ''[https://www.wildlifeworksinc.org/ Wildlife Works, Inc.]'' (Undisclosed)
* 2021 - '''''Wildlife Works, Inc.''''' ($20,000+)
* 2022 - '''''Wildlife Works, Inc.''''' ($41,553)
* 2023 - ''[https://www.rabbitwranglers.org/ Rabbit Wranglers]'' ($52,000)
* 2024 - ''[https://graypaws.org/ Gray Paws Sanctuary]'' ($100,000+)
* 2025 - ''[https://www.nose2tailcatrescue.org/ Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue]'' ($87,267)
* 2026 - ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and J Farms Animal Sanctuary]'' ($86,000)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

Except for [[Anthrocon 2005]], AC's attendance has increased yearly. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016. 
{| 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;" | Albany AnthroCon 1997
| ?
| N/A
| 500'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Omni Albany (original venue)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 1998
| ?
| ?
| 600'''²'''
| 20%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | Anthrocon 1999
| ?
| ?
| 845
| 40.8%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Change of venue (Valley Forge Hilton, King of Prussia PA)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2000
| ?
| ?
| 1,128
| 33.4%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2001
| ?
| ?
| 1,457
| 29.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|Change of venue ([[Adam's Mark]] Hotel, Philadelphia PA)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2002
| ?
| ?
| 1,648
| 13.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2003
| ?
| ?
| 1,949
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2004
| ?
| ?
| 2,404
| 23.3%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
| Unknown'''¹'''
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2005
| ?
| ?
| 2,370
| -1.4%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 140
| N/A
| Change of venue (Wyndham Franklin Plaza, Philadelphia PA)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2006
| ?
| ?
| 2,489
| 5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 191
| 36.4%
| Change of venue (David Lawrence Convention Center & Westin, Pittsburgh PA)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2007
| ?
| ?
| 2,849
| 14.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 353
| 84.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2008
| ?
| ?
| 3,390
| 19%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 453
| 28.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2009
| ?
| ?
| 3,777
| 11.4%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
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! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,386
| 9.01%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
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! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,310
| 14.44%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.33%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,980
| 4.76%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 9,358
| 11.31%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,132
| 7.67%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | Anthrocon Online 2020
| ?
| ?
| 6,136'''³'''
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic). Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon
|-
! 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). Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | Anthrocon 2022
| ?
| ?
| 9,702
| 3.68%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,562
| 20.17%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 13,644
| 40.63%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,127
| 22.05%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 17,639
| 29.84%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| [[Poodling]] was banned during the fursuit parade, which was also capped off for time and safety
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| This event was the 20th year of AC in Pittsburgh. The Fursuit [[Fursuit Block Party|Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade|Parade]] were cancelled due to the July 2026 heatwave
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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|}

'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005 
'''2.''' - Estimated 
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees 
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available 
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== Trivia ==
[[File:AnthroconAttendance.PNG|thumb|right|450px|attendees statistics (1997-2016)]]
* The choice of [[Toonseum]] as a charity was made after consulting the [[furry community]] via [http://anthrocon.livejournal.com/827727.html, a LiveJournal post by] [[Rigel]].

== See also ==

* [[W:Anthrocon|Anthrocon]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Anthrocon photographs|Anthrocon photographs on WikiFur]]

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

== External links ==
{{FlayrahTag|Anthrocon}}
* [http://www.facebook.com/Anthrocon/ Anthrocon] on [[Facebook]] (official)
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/Anthrocon/ Anthrocon] on Facebook (public)
* [http://twitter.com/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ulwyvthzao6goq6pqth2j5z3 Anthrocon] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/anthrocon/ Anthrocon] on [[Instagram]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/anthrocon Anthrocon] on [[Youtube]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/23777/anthrocon-2025 Anthrocon] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/23777/anthrocon-2025 Anthrocon] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/39098/Anthrocon Anthrocon] on [https://comiconomicon.com/ Comiconomicon.com]

=== Media ===

* [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/what-is-anthrocon-furry-convention-pittsburgh/ ''What is Anthrocon? The furry convention is expected to bring thousands to Pittsburgh''] article on [[W:CBSNews|CBS News]]
* [https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-economy-out-millions-because-of-canceled-events/35907481 ''Pittsburgh economy out millions because of canceled events''] article on the [https://www.wtae.com/ Pittsburgh's Action News 4]
* [https://people.com/furries-raise-over-100k-for-homeless-senior-pets-at-pittsburgh-convention-8676313 ''Furries' in Pittsburgh 'Worked Their Tails Off' to Raise Over $100,000 for Homeless Senior Pets''] article on [[W:People (magazine)|People magazine]]
* [https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/furry-friends-pittsburgh-restaurants-welcome-anthrocon-furries-with-specials-signs-and-long-straws-9244633 ''Furry friends: Pittsburgh restaurants welcome Anthrocon furries with specials, signs and long straws''] article on the [[W:Pittsburgh City Paper|Pittsburgh City Paper]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xRuZeldCk ''Shake your tail and move your feet, the Anthrocon furries are here!''] news segment on the [[W:Pittsburgh Today Live|Pittsburgh Today Live studios]] ([[W:KDKA-TV|CBS Pittsburgh]])
* [https://www.wesanews.org/identity-community/2026-07-06/extreme-heat-anthrocon-attendees-pittsburgh-parade-cancellation ''With water and fans, 2026 Anthrocon prepared for Pittsburgh's extreme heat''] article on [https://www.wesanews.org/ 90.5 WESA]
* [https://triblive.com/local/furries-cancel-parade-in-pittsburgh-on-saturday-due-to-extreme-heat/ ''Furries cancel parade in Pittsburgh on Saturday due to extreme heat''] article on the [[W:Trib Total Media|Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]
* [https://www.aol.com/articles/inside-anthrocon-furries-fandom-boost-200316000.html ''Inside Anthrocon: How furries and fandom boost downtown Pittsburgh''] article on [[W:USA Today|USA Today]]

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Anthrocon 2014

2026-07-18T22:16:49Z

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{{Anthrocon}}

'''Anthrocon 2014''' was the 18th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 3-6, 2014,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]. The convention had booked 4,825 room-nights in local hotels as of 2011.<ref>''[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_787673.html City tourism up 14 percent from 2010]'' - Kim Leonard, [[Wikipedia:Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]] (22 March 2012)</ref>

The theme of the convention was "[[w:Secret society|Secret Societies]]", and the [[guest of honor|guests of honor]] were voice actors [[w:Lee Tockar|Lee Tockar]]<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/17354/lee-tockar-anthrocon-2014s-guest-honor "Lee Tockar: Anthrocon 2014's Guest of Honor"] - posting by [[Giza]] on the Anthrocon website. Dated February 8, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.</ref> and [[W:Jim Cummings|Jim Cummings]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/18276/anthrocon-welcomes-jim-cummings-guest-honor "Anthrocon Welcomes Jim Cummings as Guest of Honor"] - posting by [[Giza]] on the Anthrocon website. Dated May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.</ref>

Anthrocon 2014 attracted 5,861 attendees,<ref name="AC2014Tweet1">[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/485901949284261890 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 6, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2014.</ref> including 1,326 [[fursuit]]ers in the [[fursuit parade]].<ref name="AC2014Tweet1"/> The convention raised $32,372.79<ref>[https://twitter.com/National_Aviary/status/487320592409178112 Tweet] on the National Aviary account on Twitter. Dated July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.</ref> for their [[charity]], which this year was [http://www.aviary.org/ The National Aviary].

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2014}}

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Anthrocon 2013

2026-07-18T22:11:51Z

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[[File:Anthrocon2013Logo.jpg|right|300px]]
{{Anthrocon}}

'''Anthrocon 2013''' was the 17th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]] held on the weekend of July 4th to 7th, 2013,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]. The [[2012 Ursa Major Awards]] were held at this con.

* '''Theme:''' "The Fast and the Furrious"
* '''[[Guest of honor|Guests]]:''' [[Larry Dixon]],<ref>''[https://www.anthrocon.org/node/9536/2013-guest-honor-larry-dixon 2013 Guest of Honor: Larry Dixon]'' (20 March 2013)</ref> [[Wikipedia:Mercedes Lackey|Mercedes Lackey]],<ref>''[https://www.anthrocon.org/node/9535/2013-guest-honor-mercedes-lackey 2013 Guest of Honor: Mercedes Lackey]'' (20 March 2013)</ref> [[Wikipedia:Tom Minton|Tom Minton]],<ref>''[https://www.anthrocon.org/node/9534/2013-guest-honor-tom-minton 2013 Guest of Honor: Tom Minton]'' (20 March 2013)</ref> [[Sardyuon]]<ref>''[https://www.anthrocon.org/goh/sardyuon Special returning guest: Sardyuon!]'' (20 March 2013)</ref>
* '''Attendance:''' 5,577<ref name="ACannounce">''[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/13646/anthrocon-2013-wrapup Anthrocon 2013 Wrapup]'' - (8 July 2013)</ref>
* '''Fursuiters in the parade:''' 1,300
* '''Charity''': [http://www.equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue]<ref name="ACannounce"></ref>
* '''Money raised for charity''': $31,000<ref name="ACannounce"></ref>

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2013}}
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11052088/ Anthrocon 2013 t-shirt design] by [[Wikipedia:Tom Minton|Tom Minton]] and [[Jasper (artist)|Jasper]]

=== News coverage ===
* ''[http://wesa.fm/post/world-s-largest-cartoon-animal-convention-returns-pittsburgh World’s Largest Cartoon Animal Convention Returns to Pittsburgh]'' - Deanna Garcia, 90.5 WESA (July 3, 2013)
* ''[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/07/03/furries-return-to-pittsburgh-going-for-world-record/ Furries Return To Pittsburgh, Going For World Record]'' (July 3, 2013) and ''[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/07/05/furries-fill-downtown-for-8th-year/ Furries Fill Downtown For 8th Year]'' (July 8, 2013) - KDKA
* ''[http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/return-of-the-furries-an-annual-pittsburgh-event-694178/ Return of the 'furries' an annual Pittsburgh event]'' (July 3, 2013) and ''[http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/furries-leave-visible-prints-downtown-and-in-pittsburghs-coffers-694266/ 'Furries' leave visible prints Downtown and in Pittsburgh's coffers]'' (July 4, 2013) and ''[http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/furries-seek-world-record-for-largest-parade-in-fur-suits-694511/ 'Furries' seek world record for largest parade in fur suits]'' (July 7, 2013) - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
* ''[http://www.wtae.com/ulocal/photos-anthrocon-2013-on-u-local/-/9680716/20820826/-/1jc4oo/-/index.html Furries from Anthrocon 2013: Complete Coverage]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3hK94QU4W8 Don't be scared: It's only the furries]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wnyJSSoVJY The Furries Are Back! Who Are They?]'' - WTAE (July 3, 2013)
* ''[http://www.wpxi.com/news/entertainment/furries-converge-pittsburgh/nYdZ4/ "Furries" Converge on Pittsburgh]'' - Allan K. Smith, WPXI (July 4, 2013)
* ''[http://www.newpittsburghcourieronline.com/index.php/featured-news/metro/14795-furries-attempt-to-set-guinness-world-record-at-annual-anthrocon-convention Furries attempt to set Guinness World Record at annual Anthrocon convention]'' (July 8, 2013) and ''[http://www.newpittsburghcourieronline.com/index.php/featured-news/metro/14812-more-african-americans-get-involved-in-anthrocon-every-year More African-Americans get involved in Anthrocon every year]'' (July 10, 2013) - Associated Press/New Pittsburgh Courier
* ''[http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/a-modern-fable-pirates-and-furries-converge/ A Modern Fable: Pirates and Furries Converge]'' (July 9, 2013) - The New York Times/The 6th Floor
* ''[http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/mass/largest_parade_of_people_in_fur_suits_Pittsburgh_breaks_Guinness_world_record_213484.html Largest parade of people in fur suits: Pittsburgh breaks Guinness world record]'' - World Record Academy (July 11, 2013)

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Anthrocon 2012

2026-07-18T22:10:30Z

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{{Anthrocon}}

'''Anthrocon 2012''' was the 16th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 14th to 17th, 2012,<ref name="ACannounce">''[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/7248/anthrocon-announces-dates-2012 Anthrocon announces dates for 2012!]'' - [[Uncle Kage]] (5 August 2011)</ref><ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

Originally scheduled for June 21st to 24th, 2012, the convention received a request from the city of Pittsburgh to move their dates one week earlier so the city could realize a "very rare opportunity to host an event that they have been wanting to host for many years", in compensation for additional hotel rooms.<ref name="ACannounce"></ref> After some speculation,<ref>''[http://www.flayrah.com/3641/anthrocon-bumped-2012-nhl-entry-draft Anthrocon bumped for . . . 2012 NHL Entry Draft?]'' - [[GreenReaper]], ''[[Flayrah]]'' (6 August 2011)</ref> it was announced in October that the [[wikipedia:NHL Entry Draft|NHL Entry Draft]] would be hosted in Pittsburgh, on Anthrocon's original dates.<ref>''[http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2011/10/26/sp-pittsburgh-nhl-draft.html Pittsburgh to host next NHL Entry Draft]'', CBC Sports, 26 October 2011.</ref>

Anthrocon broke [[ConFurence]]'s longevity record that year, becoming the longest running furry convention in North America, and the 2nd longest running in the world after [[Eurofurence]].

* '''Theme:''' "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"

The [[guests of honor]] were [[Dev Madan]] and [[Mike Kazaleh]].

Total attendance was 5179 with 1044<ref>''[http://www.flayrah.com/4107/video-anthrocon-2012-fursuit-parade Video: Anthrocon 2012 fursuit parade]'' - [[Patch Packrat]], [[Flayrah]]; video by jesssioui (20 June 2012)</ref> [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]].

Total amount raised for the convention's designated charity, [http://www.hellobully.com/ Hello Bully], was $20,656.<ref>''[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/8525/anthrocon-2012-charity-event-followup Anthrocon 2012 Charity Event Followup]'' - [[Rigel]] (19 June 2012)</ref>

== Dealers Den and art show ==

[[Uncle Kage]] commented
{{q|The Dealer's Room did not double in size. Well, it did, but only geographically. We widened the aisles from 15 to 22 feet, but we only added approximately 15% more table space. The attendance itself grew by about 15%, so it was pretty much in line.

I personally have noticed a decline in sales-per-attendee at the Art Show over the past ten years. The revenue generated by Art Show sales is pretty close to what it was in 2007, although the convention itself has doubled in size.<ref>[http://ursulav.livejournal.com/1499700.html?thread=47405108#t47405108 Comment posted June 21 2012] to [[Ursula Vernon]]'s LiveJournal. Retrieved June 21, 2012.</ref>}}

== Financials ==
{{con-finance
|organization = [[Anthrocon, Inc.]]
|currency = $
|initial-assets = 91346.04
|final-assets = 124240.07
|initial-cash = 42607.24
|final-cash = 66243.35
|total-revenue = 472019.59
|charity-revenue = 49562.51
|membership-revenue = 278090
|advertising-revenue = 680
|merchandise-profit = 6233.92
|events-profit =
|total-expense = 448383.48
|occupancy-expense = 75577.23
|equipment-expense = 48589.23
|catering-expense = 43662.94
|labor-expense = 52285.17
|printing-expense = 30055.47
|source = [http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990_pdf_archive/232/232967019/232967019_201208_990O.pdf Anthrocon, Inc. Form 990] ([http://www.npccny.org/Form_990/990.htm description] from [http://foundationcenter.org/ Foundation Center])
}}

The figures above include '''$124,871.27''' of revenue from consignment sales in the [[art show]] and [[artists alley]], of which '''$108.754.06''' was paid out to artists.

== References ==
<references />
http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990_pdf_archive/232/232967019/232967019_201208_990O.pdf
== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2012}}

===News coverage===
* ''[http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/06/14/furries-arriving-in-town-for-annual-anthrocon-convention/ Furries Arriving In Town For Annual Anthrocon Convention]'' - CBS Pittsburgh/KDKA (June 14, 2012)
* ''[http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/thousands-furries-return-pittsburgh-annual-anthroc/nPWCY/ Thousands of 'furries' return to Pittsburgh for annual Anthrocon convention ]'' - WPXI (June 14, 2012)
* ''[http://news.yahoo.com/furries-looking-shed-bad-rap-pittsburgh-181536337.html Furries looking to 'shed' bad rap in Pittsburgh]'' - Joe Mandak, Associated Press (June 15, 2012)
* ''[http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/furries-pony-up-to-keep-favorite-eatery-open-for-pittsburgh-convention-640547/ Furries pony up to keep favorite eatery open for Pittsburgh convention] - Kaitlynn Riely, The Pittsburgh Press (June 15, 2012)
* ''[http://abclocal.go.com/wls/gallery?section=news/bizarre&id=8702992 'Furries' gather for Pittsburgh convention]'' - photos by Keith Srakocic, Associated Press (June 15, 2012)
* ''[http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/dogged-by-financial-struggles-and-looming-closure-pittsburgh-cafe-gets-a-hand-or-paw-from-a-loyal-group-of-furry-friends-640633/ Pittsburgh cafe gets a hand (or paw) from a loyal group of furry friends]'' - Kaitlynn Riely, ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'' (June 16, 2012)
* ''[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/17/anthrocon-furries-fernandos-cafe_n_1603768.html Anthrocon Furries Aid Fernando's Cafe In Pittsburgh]'' - ''Huffington Post'' (June 17, 2012)
* ''[http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/25/3110947/anthrocon-furry-furries-pittsburgh-wild-kingdom When animals attract: Inside Anthrocon, the Furry utopia]'' - Joseph L. Flatley, ''The Verge'' (June 25, 2012)

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Anthrocon 2011

2026-07-18T22:09:38Z

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2011''' was the 15th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 23 to 26, 2011,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

It was on this year that Anthrocon tied with [[ConFurence]] for longevity.

The convention's theme was "The Anthropomorphic Institute of Magic". Guests of honor were [[Wikipedia:Andy Runton|Andy Runton]] and [[wikipedia:Peter S. Beagle|Peter S. Beagle]].<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/827216.html Anthrocon 2011 Guest Of Honor: Andy Runton!]'' - [[Chiaroscuro]], {{lj-comm|anthrocon}} (17 October 2010)</ref><ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/6185/peter-s-beagle Anthrocon 2011 is pleased to welcome its honored guest] - Giza on anthrocon.org (January 12, 2011). Retrieved July 7, 2011</ref>

There was a total 4,400 attendees from 39 countries, and 854 [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/7177/anthrocon-2011-wrapup Anthrocon 2011 wrapup] - [[Giza]] on anthrocon.org (July 2, 2011). Retrieved July 7, 2011</ref>

[[wikipedia:The ToonSeum|The ToonSeum]] was Anthrocon's charity benefactor this year,<ref>''[http://anthrocon.livejournal.com/849228.html Anthrocon 2011 Charity Auction/Raffle Information - Final Call!]'' - [[Rigel]], {{lj-comm|anthrocon}} (27 May 2011)</ref> receiving $11,522 from a charity auction, donations, and an [[Uncle Kage]]/[[2, The Ranting Gryphon]] show.<ref>''[http://anthrocon.livejournal.com/858814.html Anthrocon 2011 Charity Event Followup]'' - [[Rigel]], {{lj-comm|anthrocon}} (28 June 2011)</ref>

==Hotel space==
The number of furs attending Anthrocon this year caused problems, with some reports that attendees had booked out all the available hotel rooms in downtown Pittsburgh over that weekend.<ref name=PostG>''[http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11175/1155879-53.stm Return of the furries: Anthrocon in Pittsburgh for sixth year]'' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 24, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011</ref><ref>''[http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/macadam/2011/jun/29/i-blame-furries/ "I blame the furries"]'' DailyGazette.com, June 29, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011</ref> Anthrocon Chairman [[Uncle Kage]] stated that this might explain the slower growth this year, compared to 2009/10 - ''"When Downtown hotels became fully booked in mid-May, Anthrocon registration dropped off dramatically"'', he said. He went on to say that he doubted the event would grow further unless more rooms were made available near the center.<ref name=PostG/>

In the same article, it also stated that Anthrocon is worth an estimated $5 million a year to Pittsburgh.<ref name=PostG/>

== Financials ==
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The figures above include '''$123,526.67''' of revenue from consignment sales in the [[art show]] and [[artists alley]], of which '''$106,962.22''' was paid out to artists.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2011}}

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[[File:AC 2010 conbook cover.jpg|thumb|right|Anthrocon 2010 conbook cover. Artwork by James Gurney.]]
'''Anthrocon 2010''' was the 14th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 24th to 27th, 2010<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref>, at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]. The theme was "Modern Stone-Age Furries".The charity was [http://www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net/ Fayette Friends Of Animals], a no-kill dog & cat rescue shelter.

*'''Attendance''': 4,238
*'''[[Fursuit parade]]''': 713
*'''[[Charity]] total''': $12,849.00<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/800192.html Anthrocon 2010 Charity Event Followup] on {{lj-comm|anthrocon}}</ref>

Unlike years past, hotel reservations were not available until February 2010.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/4469 2010 Hotel reservations will be available in February] from the Official Anthrocon Forums. Retrieved September 23, 2009</ref> This was made at the request of many furries based on feedback from years prior. Despite a record load on Anthrocon's webserver at the opening of hotel reservations, it held up under the load.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/4840 How our webserver performed under a heavy load] from Anthrocon's forums</ref> After the initial rush, a breakdown of when various nights sold out was posted.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/4867 How the Westin fared on February 2 (Warning! Contains SCIENCE!)] from Anthrocon's forums</ref>

The [[Guest of Honor|Guests Of Honor]] were [[wikipedia:James Gurney|James Gurney]], author of the [[wikipedia:Dinotopia|Dinotopia]] book series and [[Jim Martin]],<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/goh Anthrocon 2010 is pleased to welcome its honored guests] from the official Anthrocon website. Retrieved September 23, 2009.</ref> puppeteer/director on Sesame Street.

== Financials ==
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Anthrocon counted '''$125,304''' of revenue and '''$125,966''' of expenses related to the [[art show]] and [[artists alley]] for 2010, which had previously been accounted for separately. The revenue and expenses without these items were '''$248,622''' and '''$250,380'''.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2010}}

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Anthrocon 2009

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[[Image:AC_2009_conbook_cover.jpg|thumb|right|Anthrocon 2009 conbook cover. Art by Joe Harris, Ben Balistreri, and Bob Boyle.]]
'''Anthrocon 2009''' was the 13th annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 2nd to 5th, 2009,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/328 Future dates. Mark your calendar!] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Forums]</ref> at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in downtown [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]. The event's theme, titled ''"OMG Aliens!"'', focused on UFOs and other Sci Fi related topics.

*'''Attendance''': 3,776
*'''[[Fursuit parade]]''': 640
*'''[[Charity]] total''': $8992.69 for [http://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue League] Wildlife Rehabilitation Center<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/687820.html Anthrocon 2009 Charity Auction/Raffle Followup] from {{lj-comm|anthrocon}}. Retrieved July 06, 2009</ref>

Anthrocon 2009 saw a record-breaking 3,776 registered attendees, 386 more than the year before (an 11% increase). In order to keep up with the growing attendance, a number of changes were made for this year and future cons. Among them, some significant functions, including the [[Artists Alley]] and [[Dealers Den]], were moved into Hall B of the convention center, which is twice as large as Hall C (used from 2006–2008). Registration was likewise moved from the Westin to the convention center for better crowd control.

The Omni William Penn, which traditionally had served as the secondary hotel for con goers during the past 3 years, was unavailable for Anthrocon 2009,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/3033 Something new for 2009] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Forums]. Retrieved July 7, 2008</ref> but will be back in 2010. The Doubletree Hotel, used in 2008 as the tertiary hotel, became 2009's secondary hotel, and a block of rooms was also reserved at the Courtyard by Marriott, across the street from the Convention Center. The [[Convention_sponsorship|Supersponsor]] lounge was not available this year due to financial issues.

The [[Guest of Honor]] was [[Wikipedia:Joe Harris|Joe Harris]], creator of [[Wikipedia:Underdog (TV series)|Underdog]] and the Trix Rabbit. On January 15th, 2009, [[Uncle Kage]] announced that two more guests of honor would be attending in addition to Harris<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/3437 Anthrocon's Guests of Honor for 2009] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Forums]. Retrieved January 18th, 2009</ref>: [[Wikipedia:Bob Boyle|Bob Boyle]], [[Wikipedia:Emmy_Award|Emmy Award]] winning creator of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! and Disney’s Yin Yang Yo!; and [[Wikipedia:Ben Balistreri|Ben Balistreri]], Emmy Award winning design supervisor for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and author of [http://saltysugar.com Seaweed : A Cure For Mildew].

Some attendees attended a private welcome party Wednesday night at the Animal Rescue League in nearby Verona.

== Fursuiting ==
Anthrocon 2009 hosted over 640 fursuiters, as counted during the Fursuit Parade.

Fursuiter [[Hallow Fox]] managed to claim the title of "First Fursuiter of 2009" when he appeared in the Westin Hotel Lobby in the afternoon, followed by fellow fursuiter [[Arinmal]] in his [[Cage]] suit.

== Financials ==
'''Note''': Anthrocon changed its [[Wikipedia:Fiscal year|fiscal year]] to end August 31 in 2009; this return reflects a whole convention's expenses, but only eight months' income. The latter half of the calendar year typically involves accumulation of revenue for the following year. Future years are likely to give a more accurate picture of gain/loss.

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== References ==
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== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Anthrocon 2009 psychological survey team releases preliminary results}}
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2009}}
* [http://www.wpxi.com/news/19925913/detail.html Thousands Of 'Furries' Flock To Pittsburgh For Anthrocon Convention] — WPXI
* [http://www.wpxi.com/video/19929000/index.html Video from the WPXI report]
* [http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/19924514/detail.html Walk On The Wild Side: Furries Return To Pittsburgh, Freak Mets Out] — WTAE-TV Channel 4.
* [http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/19924724/index.html Furries Return To Pittsburgh] — WTAE's news report on the pre-convention charity event
* [http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/19932602/index.html Walk On The Wild Side: Furries Return To Pittsburgh] — Another report from WTAE
* [http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/19928116/index.html Walk On The Wild Side: Furries Return To Pittsburgh] — Yet another report from WTAE
* [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09184/981543-53.stm Furries stress friendliness at Downtown convention] ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'', July 3, 2009.
* [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_632187.html City gives Furries the warm fuzzies] — ''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review'', July 3, 2009.

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Anthrocon 2008

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[[Image:AC 2008 conbook cover.jpg|thumb|right|Anthrocon 2008 conbook cover. Artwork by Floyd Norman.]]

'''Anthrocon 2008''' was the 12th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry]] [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 26th to 29th, 2008,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/328 Future dates. Mark your calendar!] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Forums]</ref> at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

* '''Theme''': "It's a Jungle Out There!"
* '''Attendance''': 3,390 <ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/history-registration-2008 2008 Registration Totals]</ref>
* '''Fursuit Parade''': 453 fursuiters
* '''Charity''': [http://web.archive.org/web/20090603003646/http://pittsburghparrotrescue.org/ Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue].

[[Convention chairman]] [[Uncle Kage]] announced at the closing ceremony for [[Anthrocon 2007]] that [[wikipedia:Floyd Norman|Floyd Norman]], one of [[The Walt Disney Company]]'s first African-American animators and a major contributor to such movies as ''Sleeping Beauty'', ''[[101 Dalmatians]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' and ''[[Robin Hood]]'', would be the first "[[guest of honor|Guest of O.K.]]" (He reasoned that Norman was a very modest man, and was uncomfortable at the prospect of being a "guest of honor".)

[[Image:Ac 2008 fursuit parade.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A small section of the fursuit parade at Anthrocon 2008]]

The [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh Pirates|Pittsburgh Pirates]] were in town during the convention, like last year. They were locked in interleague action, facing the [[wikipedia:New York Yankees|New York Yankees]] June 24–26, and the [[wikipedia:Tampa Bay Rays|Tampa Bay Rays]] June 27–29. The Yankees actually ended up staying in the Westin.

Product debuts at Anthrocon 2008 include the print version of ''[[Dog's Days of Summer]]'', ''[[Heat (magazine)|Heat]]'' #5, and animation DVD ''[[Wild for Passion]]''.

According to a [[LiveJournal]] entry, attendance stood at 2,958 as of the [[opening ceremonies]], raising expectations that attendance would exceed 3,000.<ref>http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/493566.html</ref> Later on, it was confirmed by [[Chiaroscuro]] during the closing ceremonies that the actual attendance rose to 3,390, making it a 19% increase from last year's, as well as a significant increase of the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade to 453, about 13% of AC's attendance.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/3009 All Through for 2008!]</ref>

Local classic rock radio station [[wikipedia:WDVE|WDVE 102.5]] did a brief featured video on furries entering Anthrocon 2008 set to the song "Eye of the Tiger". However, they were shut down by the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] and forced to cut their videotaping short.{{fact}}

The Irregulars also wrote [[We're Working Anthrocon|a little song]] about the convention.

== Financials ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2008}}

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Anthrocon 2007

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[[File:AC 2007 conbook cover.jpg|thumb|right|Anthrocon 2007 [[conbook]] cover, art by Carolyn Kelly]]
[[File:KageAC2007Twomets.jpg|thumbnail|300px|[[Uncle Kage]] holding the Anthrocon 2007 [[conbook]]]]
'''Anthrocon 2007''' was the 11th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry]] [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of July 5-8, 2007, at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

* '''Theme:''' "Looking To the Future"

The convention hotel sold out of regular rooms as of 1 February. Alternative accommodation was provided at the [http://www.anthrocon.org/hotel/omni Omni William Penn Hotel]. As of 26 March, over 3,000 room-nights were booked between both hotels, with 750 rooms on the convention's peak night,<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/624#comment-3437 Omni Sold Out?] - [[Uncle Kage]], Anthrocon Forums (26 March 2007)</ref> and by 16 June there were over 1,800 pre-registrations, as compared to 1,700 the year before.<ref>[http://unclekage.livejournal.com/65329.html Anthrocon pre-registration extended by one day!] - Uncle Kage's LiveJournal (16 June 2007)</ref> Official attendance for the con was 2,849 people, including 202 super-sponsors. Additionally, there were 353 [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]]. A claim was made to Guinness World Records for "Most [[Mascot]]s in a parade" and is the process of being verified. The Guinness Worlds Record organization may be present next year to verify a new record. <ref>Anthrocon 2007 Closing Ceremonies.</ref>

The convention's [[charity]] for the year was [http://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends].<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/243960.html Animal Friends is Anthrocon's 2007 Charity!]'' - [[Rigel]], Anthrocon [[LiveJournal]] (17 February 2007)</ref> $6608 was raised through initial donations and a charity auction, with an extra $1000 added by [[Wikipedia:Time Warner|Time Warner]] in October.<ref>''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/377659.html Anthrocon Receives Time Warner Community Service Grant For 2007 Charity Work]'' - [[Rigel]], {{lj-comm|anthrocon}} (11 November 2007)</ref>

The Pittsburgh media was generally warm in its coverage of the event. The Chicago media, however, wasn't quite as kind, as Paul Sullivan of ChicagoSports.com bemoaned the convention after the [[wikipedia:Chicago Cubs|Chicago Cubs]] moved to a different hotel for their series in-town against the [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh Pirates|Pittsburgh Pirates]] because of the convention. He did not post whether the Cubs were supposed to be at the Westin Convention Center or the Omni William Penn. The Pirates took the series, 2 games to 1, no doubt with many furries in attendance.

The Pirates previously hosted the division leader [[Wikipedia:Milwaukee Brewers|Milwaukee Brewers]] prior to the Cubs series and the Brewers DID stay in the same hotel as the convention. During the unfortunate trip, the Brewers reported several unpleasant experiences with furries, labeling them as "creepy", including hearing loud disturbing noises including "barking" throughout the night. (It is worth noting however, that neither Anthrocon nor the Westin received any noise complaints from the Brewers) Brewers announcer Jim Powell is quoted as saying "Going up the elevator is an unpleasant experience when you are packed in with a bunch of people who look like they haven't left their mother's basements since the last convention." <ref>[http://www.brewersradionetwork.com/JimPowellBlog/tabid/2575/newsid5111/18258/A-Hair-Raising-Time-In-Pittsburgh/Default.aspx A Hair-Raising Time In Pittsburgh] - from the Brewers Radio Network website</ref> Following the convention, the Brewers experienced a major slump, allowing the Cubs to close their lead to a few games. Bloggers would dub this the "Curse of the Furries"<ref>[http://fourblockstomillerpark.blogspot.com/2007/08/brewers-suffer-curse-of-furries.html Brewers suffer the "Curse of the Furries"]- Thursday, August 02, 2007</ref>

== [[Guest of honor|Guests of Honor]] ==
* [[Wikipedia:Voice acting|Voice actor]] [[Wikipedia:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]]<ref name="firstguest">''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/218272.html Anthrocon's first guest of honor named]'' - [[Uncle Kage]], Anthrocon LiveJournal (19 August 2006)</ref><ref name="allguests">''[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/227927.html Anthrocon 2007's guests of honor!]'' - Uncle Kage, Anthrocon LiveJournal (12 November 2006)</ref>
* [[Comic book]] [[writer]] [[Wikipedia:Mark Evanier|Mark Evanier]]<ref name="allguests" />
* ''[[Wikipedia:Pogo|Pogo]]'' artist and animator [[Carolyn Kelly]]<ref name="allguests" />

== Trivia ==
* A couple of events were canceled by the convention staff (notably, the Fursuit Dodgeball and "Recess!") because they endangered lights and the ceiling of the convention hall.
* Three /b/ users from [[4chan]] and [[7chan]] arrived on Thursday to "raid" the convention. They stood outside across the street in the rain, holding signs with the text "POOL'S CLOSED" and "YIFF IN HELL, FURFAGS."<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxiKH6RXvqI Video of conversations with "protestors" - Chris C. (July 26, 2007)</ref> [[Uncle Kage]] and [[Giza]] came outside with umbrellas for them in the rain - they accepted them despite "hating furries". /b/ users also vandalized the message board at the convention outside [[The Zoo]], including posting Longcat, multiple "DESU" messages, many messages about "spider experts" and more. A number of Nintendo DS pictochats held during the convention were disrupted with spam featuring depictions of the protest posted under the guise of "Kage".
*Around $32,000 was paid out to artists in [[Artists Alley]], an increase of roughly $12,000 over last year. Plans were laid to increase the number of seats to around 120 for next year, as many could not get one of the 80 seats on Friday (when there were 114 signups) or Saturday (113). <ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/anthrocon/322307.html 2007 Artists Alley Report] [[Duncan da Husky]] (July 10, 2007)</ref>
[[File:AC 2007 Protesters.JPG|thumbnail|300px|The 4chan raid against Anthrocon]]
[[File:AC2007ShirtCarolynKelly.jpg|thumbnail|250px|Anthrocon 2007 T-shirt, art by Carolyn Kelly]]
[[File:Anthrocon 2007 KT con shirt.jpg|thumb|right|[[KT]] wearing the Anthrocon 2007 T-shirt]]
== Media reports ==
* Carpenter, Mackenzie. [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07188/799987-51.stm "Anthrocons convention turns city into 'real zoo'"], ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'', 7 July 2007. Accessed 11 July 2007. Excerpt:
:[[Uncle Kage|Dr. Conway]] is also a dead-ringer for Pittsburgh native [[Wikipedia:Jeff Goldblum|Jeff Goldblum]], except younger and shorter and in coke-bottle glasses and a white lab coat with "Mad Scientist Union Local 3.14" emblazoned on the back.
* Sullivan, Paul. [http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2007/07/lions-and-tiger.html "Lions and Tigers and Cubs, Oh My"], ''Chicago Sports'', 6 July 2007. Accessed 11 July 2007. Excerpt:
:There are many people dressed as animals walking around hotel lobbies here in town, but as far as I can tell, none of them are [[Wikipedia:Chicago Cubs|Cubs]]. It was explained to me that Pittsburgh is the host city for Anthrocon 2007 ... The [[Wikipedia:Milwaukee Brewers|Brewers]] were staying at the same hotel as the wacky animal people this week, but the Cubs decided to change hotels when they were informed last winter about the convention. Just as well. It’s tough enough dealing with autograph-seeking fans in the lobby. No need to have to drink at the hotel bar next to a man dressed like a raccoon.
* Togneri, Chris. [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_515974.html "Furries purr over Pittsburgh reception"], ''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review'', 6 July 6 2007. Accessed 11 July 2007.
* [http://kdka.com/topstories/Furries.Anthro.Con.2.389875.html "Furries Return For Annual Convention"], KDKA, 7 July 2007. Accessed 20 Oct 2008.
* [http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/13632162/detail.html "Furries Return To Pittsburgh"], WTAE-TV, 6 July 2007. Accessed 11 July 2007.

== Financials ==
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|advertising-revenue = 6330
|merchandise-profit = 5907.79
|events-profit = -212.61
|total-expense = 157190.40
|occupancy-expense = 29921.50
|equipment-expense = 16455.90
|catering-expense = 17337.36
|labor-expense = 19286.42
|printing-expense = 10481.32
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2007}}
* [http://dugout.progressiveboink.com/archive/b97.html Commentary] from The Dugout, a [[Wikipedia:Major League Baseball|Major League Baseball]] blog

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'''Anthrocon 2005''' was held July 7-10 at the Wyndham (now Sheraton) Philadelphia, a hotel in the heart of [[wikipedia:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], [[wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The [[guests of honor]] were [[Wikipedia:Peter Laird|Peter Laird]], co-creator of [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] and [[Timothy Albee]], ("[[Kaze: Ghost Warrior|Kaze: Ghost Warrior]]")

The [[2004 Ursa Major Awards]] were announced at Anthrocon 2005.
== Theme ==

The convention's theme was "Heroes". It was a nod to police officers, firemen, EMTs, and all kinds of everyday people who did something to become heroes in others' eyes. Among planned events were the [[Dealers' Room]] and [[Artists' Alley]], gaming room, and especially [[Uncle Kage's Story Hour]].

== Change of venue ==
[[File:Anthrocon-2005-Flyer.jpg|thumb|left|A rare Anthrocon 2005 flyer, listing the venue as the Adams Mark Hotel]]

Following the demolition announcement of the [[Adam's Mark]] hotel to occur in the first quarter of 2005, the Anthrocon staff scrambled to find an alternate venue to hold the convention for their 2005 program. Dozens of hotels and convention centers offered to be the new location of the convention, but the Wyndham hotel was the closest and cheapest available location. After a long duration, the official announcement was made that the Wyndham Philadelphia would serve as their venue for 2005. As it was explained shortly thereafter, the hotel would be their venue only for 2005 as they were looking into a new permanent home for the convention. This would later turn out to be in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]]. To date, the Wyndham is the only hotel Anthrocon has used for only one year.

[[File:Ac2005fursuitparade.jpg|thumb|right|The [[fursuit parade]] on the last day of Anthrocon 2005]]

Due to space limitations the internet room was set up in the second floor of the lobby, and the convention could not offer [[The Zoo]] to the attendees (the large main lobby more than made up for it). They could not hold as many artists and dealers selling their services and products as the previous year. Despite the space limitations and a slight decrease in attendance (this is the only Anthrocon to date that experienced a dip in attendance), the convention proved to be a success.

== Financials ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/anthrocon/106870.html OF ALL THINGS: All The Rage in the US] - an article on Anthrocon 2005 in the [[Wikipedia:Financial Times|Financial Times]]
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2005}}

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The [[Anthrocon 2004]] [[furry convention]] was a three day event held at the Philadelphia [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel between July 9th (Friday) and 11th (Sunday). It had a "Summer Games" athletics theme. It was the last year Anthrocon was held at the Philadelphia [[Adam's Mark]].

==[[Guests of Honor]]==
* [[Stan Sakai]] (creator of [[Usagi Yojimbo]])
* [[Michel Gagné]] (illustrator)

==Staff==
* '''Chairman''': [[Dr Samuel Conway]]
* '''Operations''': [[Matt Adey]], [[Bob Allen]], [[Tom Brady]], [[Cnipur]], [[Sam "Grandpa Kage" Conway]], [[Wilma Conway]], [[Patrick Dowden]] (manager), [[Susan Kershaw]], [[Thomas Kershaw]], [[Simon Leet]] (manager), [[Douglas Muth]] (director), [[Michael Pritchard]], [[Patrick Reed]], [[Mark Shapiro]], [[Kari Snyder]], [[Jesse Stringer]], [[Dave Wilson]]
* '''Art show''': [[Andrian]], [[Tara A. Bassette]], [[Tony Bassette Jr]], [[Rriar]], [[Falbert]], [[Dale Farmer]], [[Fluxxx]], [[Karl F. Meyers]], [[PeterCat]] (director), [[J. Scott Rogers]], [[Will A. Sanborn]] (assistant director), [[ShiroTora]], [[Simtra Firefox]], [[Smrgol]]
* '''Security ([[Dorsai Irregulars]])''': [[Michael Bellinger]], [[Dawn Braun]], [[Chris Clayton]], [[Kathleen Cogswell]], [[Bill Dyer]], [[Marty Fabish]], [[Sharon Ferraro]], [[Carol Gobeyn]], [[Rene Gobeyn]], [[Samantha Gobeyn]], [[Marnie Gucciard]], [[Mike Gucciard]], [[Joanne Hall]], [[John Hall]], [[Elizabeth Huffman]], [[Diana Hunt]], [[Tina Klein-Lebbink]], [[Donna Long]], [[Eric Long]], [[Jim Martin]], [[Tracy Martin]], [[Ellen McMicking]], [[Dave Roach]], [[Sandy Schreiber]], [[Steve Simmons]], [[David Stein]], [[James Walton]], [[Mel White]]
* '''Programming''': [[Vicki Borah Bloom]] (RPG track adviser), [[John Cole]] (co-director), [[Chris Johnson]] (costuming/puppet track advisor), [[SueDeer]] (co-director), [[Josh Strom]] (video game co-advisor), [[Jessie Tracer]] (video game advisor), [[Kristy Tracer]] (writing track advisor)
* '''Videography''': [[Cheetah (FurryMUCK)|Cheetah]], [[Scott Brainard]], [[Kevin Lane]], [[Mirko]]
* '''Dealer Room''': [[Patrick Casey]], [[DataHawk]], [[Matt Henry]], [[Robert King]], [[Phaedra Meyer]] (director), [[Tim Mithee]], [[Michael Moore]], [[Joseph Stockman]]
* '''A/V staff''': [[Robert Cook]], [[Steve Hopps]], [[Triggur]] (director), [[Louisa Smith]], [[Erin Washington]]
* '''Charity auction/Masquerade''': [[Candy Dewalt]], [[Ryan Dewalt]], [[J. Scotty Emerle]], [[Brian Harris]] (director), [[B. J. Hughes]] (masquerade MC), [[JBadger]], [[Jason Murdock]], [[Mike Pierce]], [[Chilly|Erika Leigh Rosengarten]], [[Derek Sailor]], [[AlaskanWolf]], [[Jesse Stringer]]
* '''Video production''': [[Bowen Goletz]], [[Rustitobuck]]
* '''Newsletter''': [[Dan Hauschild]], [[Paul Lester]]
* '''Registration''': [[Kevin Lane]], [[Phil Pollard]] (director), [[Puc]], [[Stahi]], [[Chiaroscuro]]
* '''Hospitality''': [[Cynthia Moreno]]
* '''Internet room''': [[George Nemeyer]] (director), [[Jason Williams]]
* '''Media relations''': [[Phil Pollard]]
* '''Video room''': [[Ray Rooney]]

==Events and locations==
[[File:Anthrocon2004MessageBoard.JPG|right|thumb|The Message Board at Anthrocon 2004]]
[[File:Anthrocon2004Zoo.JPG|right|thumb|"Dogs Playing Poker" in [[The Zoo|the Zoo]]]]
[[File:AC2004Stage.JPG|right|thumb|[[Fursuiter]]s onstage at Anthrocon 2004]]
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==[[Con book]]==
The publishing team was directed by [[Karl Jorgensen]] and consisted of [[W. Michael Dooley]] (staff artist), [[Digit]] (editor), [[Kristopher Schnee]] (staff writer, editor), [[Jessie Tracer]] (graphic design, editor).

The programme book was 72 black-and-white pages, with a color wrap-around cover illustrated collaboratively by the two guests of honor, [[Michel Gagné]] and [[Stan Sakai]]. Interior illustrations were contributed by the following artists:
* [[Beanie]], [[Belic Bear]], [[Angel Manuel Blanco]], [[DBruin]], [[Babs Bunny (species)|Babs Bunny]], [[Po Chan Sheah]], [[Cybercat]], [[Dark Wolfie]], [[Derrick Dasenbrock]], [[Eala Dubh]], [[Equus]], [[Firestorm Six]], [[Foxy]], [[David Francis]], [[Michel Gagné]], [[Yami Griffin]], [[Ray Jones]], [[Kim Kirkdorfer]], [[Brendan McCann]]/Furlicious Studios, [[Zen Migawa]], [[Rog Minotaur]], [[John Nunnemacher]], [[Roy Dean Pounds II]], [[Christine Marie Reynolds]], [[The Gneech|John "The Gneech" Robey]], [[Erika Leigh Rosengarten]], [[Stan Sakai]], [[Aissys Sparkstealer]], [[Gordon Spurlock]], [[Audrey Walker]], and [[Neil Weber]].

=== Trivia ===
For a few years, the restaurant list had omitted the nearby Denny's restaurant for good reason -- many reports of horrible service had been reported. As of February 2014, the Denny's in question no longer exists.

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|equipment-expense = 20450.18
|catering-expense = 14710
|printing-expense = 10163.71
|source = [http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?userHomePage=false&npoId=100363026 Anthrocon, Inc. Form 990] ([http://www.npccny.org/Form_990/990.htm description]) from [http://guidestar.com GuideStar.com]
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2004}}

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'''Anthrocon 2003''' was held at the [[Adam's Mark]] hotel in Philadelphia, PA, during the weekend of July 17-20. The convention's theme was ''Creatures of the Night''.

The [[guest of honor|Guests of Honor]] were [[Wikipedia:Guy Gilchrist|Guy Gilchrist]], author of the [[Muppets]] comics and ''[[Mudpie]]'' as well as current artist for ''[[Wikipedia:Nancy (comic strip)|Nancy]]''; and [[Mark E. Rogers]], creator of [[Samurai Cat]].

== Statistics ==

* There were 1,949 registered attendees.
* US$8348 was raised for the charity ''Support Our Shelters''.

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2003}}

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The [[Anthrocon 2002]] [[furry convention]] was held at the Philadelphia [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel between July 12 (Friday) and 14 (Sunday). The year's theme was "Invention".

==Guests of Honor==
* [[Heather Bruton]]
* [[Lisanne Norman]]
The convention also noted two special guests, [[Herbie Hamill]] and [[Josette DeCarlo]].

==Staff==
* '''Chairman''': [[Uncle Kage|Samuel Conway]]
* '''Operations''': [[Matt Adey]], [[Tom Brady]], [[Grandpa Kage|Sam "Grandpa Kage" Conway]], [[Wilma Conway]], [[Patrick Dowden]], [[Ryan Gates]], [[Dan Hauschild]], [[Dan Mayall]], [[Doug Muth]], [[Algernon]], [[Preyfar]], [[Mark Shapiro]], [[Jesse Stringer]], [[Dave Wiilson]]
* '''Art show''': [[Andrian]], [[Tony Bassette Jr]], [[Rriar]], [[James Eden]], [[Falbert]], [[Dale Farmer]], [[Simtra Firefox]], [[Jos. Harrison]], [[Tara A. Maune]], [[Karl F. Meyers]], [[PeterCat]] (director), [[J. Scott Rogers]], [[Will A. Sanborn]], [[Smrgol]]
* '''Internet room''': [[Gene Angel]], [[George Nemeyer]] (director), [[Jason Williams]]
* '''Support''': [[Robert Armstrong]], [[James Augur]], [[Dave Belfer-Shevett]], [[Steve Bornstein]], [[Steve Conley]], [[George Cunningham]], [[Tristan Danner]], [[W. Michael Dooley]], [[Clare Duxbury]], [[Daniel Hammond]], [[Amy Heller]], [[Corben Henry]], [[Andrew Hicks]], [[Caro Johnson]], [[Brian Kinnison]], [[Adrian Kruger]], [[Amanda MaGee]], [[Jay Naylor]], [[Matt Roush]], [[Kurt Schiller]], [[Jennifer Scott]], [[Steve Scott]], [[Don Shaffer]], [[Brian Smith]]
* '''Registration''': [[Dave Belfer-Shevett]] (director), [[Andrew Hicks]] (coordinator)
* '''Security ([[Dorsai Irregulars]])''': [[Michael Bellinger]], [[Carol Gobeyn]], [[Rene Gobeyn]], [[Joanne Hall]], [[John Hall]], [[Donna Long]], [[Eric Long]], [[David Stein]]
* '''Programming''': [[Vicki Bloom]] (gaming track advisor), [[Kristina Davis]] (writing track advisor), [[Becky Fish]] (track advisor-in-training), [[Sue P]] (artists' track advisor), [[Susan Parkin]] (director), [[Stephonie Williams]] (assistant, general track advisor), [[Francine Wolf-Johnson]] (spirituality track advisor)
* '''Charity auction/Masquerade''': [[Ryan Dewalt]], [[J. Scotty Emerle]], [[Brian Harris]] (director), [[B. J. Hughes]] (masquerade staff, M.C.), [[Paul Kellogg]], [[Candy Lewin]], [[Jason Murdock]], [[Mike Pierce]], [[Mark Shapiro]], [[AlaskanWolf]], [[Jesse Stringer]], [[Ken Suzuki]]
* '''Dance''': [[Genki]] (Friday night DJ), [[Brian Harris]] (Saturday DJ), [[Triggur]] (coordinator)
* '''Media services''': [[Scott Gosik]], [[Kevin Kane]], [[Phillip Pollard]] (director)
* '''Con suite''': [[Frederick Grimm]], [[Cynthia Moreno]]
* '''Audio-visual''': [[Steve Hopps]], [[Triggur]], [[Louise Smith]], [[Erin Washington]]
* '''Dealers Room''': [[Rachel Hugg]], [[Karl Meyer]], [[Phaedra Meyer]]
* '''Press services''': [[Karl Jorgensen]], [[Diane Sawyer]]
* '''Video room''': [[Ray Rooney]]
* '''Volunteer table''': [[Edward Rutkowski|Edward]] and [[Margaret Rutkowski]]

==Con book==
The programme book was 72 black-and-white pages with a color wrap-around cover illustrated with a ''Smilodon'' design. Publishing was directed by [[Stacey Wenkel]]. Interior illustrations were contributed by the following artists:
* [[Heather Bruton]], [[Steve Carter]], [[Po Shan Cheah]], [[Amy M. Cott]], [[DarkWolfie]], [[Cirrel|Phil Eggerding]], [[Joe Ekaitis]], [[FirestormSix]], [[FlepKitsu]], [[Grimal]], [[Herbie Hamill]], [[JessK]], [[David Koppenhaver]], [[Loopy]], [[Matt McAndrews]], [[Julie Miyamoto]], [[C. K. Penchant]], [[Roy D. Pounds II]], [[Christine Marie Reynolds]], [[Chris Sawyer]], [[Terminotaur]], and [[Neil Weber]].

==External links==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2002}}

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[[File:Anthrocon01-conbook.png|thumb|The cover of the Anthrocon 2001 conbook.]]
'''Anthrocon 2001''' was held 27-29 July 2001 at the [[Adam's Mark]] Hotel in [[wikipedia:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], [[wikipedia:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], U.S.A.

The [[convention]]'s theme was "Furries in Flight". [[Guests of Honor]] were [[Bill Holbrook]], [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (the creator of [[Josie and the Pussycats]], amongst other [[wikipedia:Archie Comics|Archie Comics]] [[character]]s), and Dan's wife, Josie (for whom the character was named). This convention was one of Mr. DeCarlo's last public appearances before passing away in December.

The convention drew 1,457 attendees.

== Staircon ==
[[Image:Broken Elevator.jpg|thumb|right|215px|An Adam's Mark Hotel employee fixing a broken elevator at Anthrocon 2004.]]
'''Staircon''' is the nickname given to [[Anthrocon 2001]] by some of its attendees.

The convention was held for the first time in the [[Adam's Mark]] Philadelphia, which at the time had an older elevator system for guests. The elevators were unable to handle the traffic during the convention, forcing attendees to utilize the stairwells or (for those who found them) the staff elevators.

As the theme of Anthrocon 2001 was "Furries in Flight", it became common for attendees to change this to "Furries in Flight(s of Stairs)", or variants thereof, in later con reports.

The hotel, to its credit, took action to upgrade their elevators in future years.

During the [[Feedback Session]] at [[Anthrocon 2002]], a fan made the complaint that the risers on the stairs were too tall, and it was too easy to trip. To his credit, [[Uncle Kage]] was nonplussed for a moment, then said that he would take up the matter with the hotel.

[[2 the Ranting Gryphon]], in his [http://web.archive.org/web/20070307100243/http://www.ranting-gryphon.com/Rants/2rant-furryballs.mp3 Furry Balls] rant, mentions the difficulties with the elevators in his own unmistakable style:

<blockquote>''...I know the evil plot behind it all. Anthrocon people were sitting around and saying, "Hmm, we've sold out this hotel. How can we squeeze more furs in here next year? I know! We'll break the fucking elevators and make 'em walk up twenty million flights of stairs until they're sweating cooking grease and [[Wikipedia:Cheez Whiz|Cheez Whiz]] and falling over from cardiovascular seizure! Then we'll put 'em in a registration line thats starts in fucking [[Wikipedia:Cairo|Cairo]], and with no food, and they'll turn cannibalistic and starve, and by the time they get to the registration desk, they'll weigh, like, twelve fucking pounds! And we can stuff forty of them in one room!"''</blockquote>

== See also ==
* ''[[Invasion of the furries]]'' – News article about Anthrocon 2001

== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2001}}

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'''Anthrocon 2017''' was the 21st annual [[Anthrocon]] furry [[convention]]. It was held on the weekend of June 29-July 2, 2017,<ref name="AnthroconFAQ">[http://www.anthrocon.org/faq/date Convention Date Related Questions] - from Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/faq FAQ]</ref> at the [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]].

The event's theme was "Take Me Out To The Ballgame",<ref name="AnthroconFAQ"/> and the [[Guest of Honor]] was voice actor and voice director [[w:Charlie Adler|Charlie Adler]].<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/goh Guest of Honor] on the Anthrocon 2017 website. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref>

Anthrocon 2017 saw 7,544 attendees,<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/881630310315765760 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 2, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref> including 1,890 [[fursuiter]]s in the [[fursuit parade]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/881226912101797888 Tweet] on the Anthrocon account on [[Twitter]]. Dated July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.</ref>

The convention charity was [http://hopehavenfarm.org// Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary], for whom they raised $37,598.<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/36412/anthrocon-2017-charity-event-summary Website Post] on the Anthrocon website. Dated July 4, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref>

== Ursa Major Awards ==

The convention hosted the [[2016 Ursa Major Awards]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/furry/comments/4irhz6/fursonas_documentary_released_today/d322pah?context=3 Comment to ''"Fursonas" documentary released today!''] by [[Mark Merlino]] (sysable) - [[furry reddit]] (11 May 2016))</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2017}}

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'''Albany AnthroCon 1998''' was the last [[Anthrocon]] held in the state of New York. The convention was held 3-5 July, 1998, at the Omni Albany Hotel in Albany, New York.

The convention's theme was "Here Be Dragons". The [[Guests of Honour]] were Jeffrey A. Carver and [[Jim Groat]].

The convention drew 600 attendees, an increase of 100 from their first year.

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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Albany AnthroCon 1998}}

[[File:Anthrocon98-conbook.png|left|thumb|The cover of the Albany AnthroCon 1998 [[con book]].]]

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'''Albany AnthroCon 1997''' ('''AAC 1997''') was the first [[Anthrocon]], held 3-6 July 1997 at the [[W:Omni Hotels & Resorts|Omni Albany Hotel]] in [[W:Albany, New York|Albany, New York]], USA.

== Overview ==

The convention was originally scheduled to be held at the '''Desmond Albany Hotel''', closer to [[W:Albany International Airport|Albany International Airport]]; however, it was discovered in June 1997 that the convention's contact at the hotel -- who had, at that point, resigned to move out of state -- had not made the appropriate arrangements, and the hotel was not in a position to host the [[con]].

The convention was almost canceled before hard work on the part of [[Chip Unicorn]] led to the move to the Omni.

== Guests of Honor ==

The [[Guests of Honour]] for AAC were [[artist]]s [[Daphne Lage]], [[Watts Martin]], and [[David L. Pulver]].

== Attendance ==

The convention drew 500 attendees in its first year, despite the hotel shift. Pre-registration before New Year's Day 1997 was a mere $15, with quad hotel rooms $75/night.

== External links ==

* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Albany AnthroCon 1997}}

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Anthrocon 2026

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'''Anthrocon 2026''' was the 29th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]]. It was held on July 2–5, 2026, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme was '''''Cryptid Creatures & Critters''''', while the [[charity]] partner was ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/| J & J Farms Animal Sanctuary]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260225043444/https://www.anthrocon.org/charity/ Charity] page on Anthrocon.org. Archived from [https://www.anthrocon.org/charity/ the original] on February 25, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2026.</ref>

== Standing ==

Anthrocon retained its spot as the largest worldwide [[furcon]] with an attendance count of 20,618 [[attendee]]s.

== Anthrocon Day ==

2026 was the 20th anniversary (and 18th iteration) of '''Anthrocon''' being hosted in the American city of [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. In celebration of Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Government/The-Mayor Mayor Corey O’Connor] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day'''”,<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/9604/anthrocon-kicks-18th-year-held-pittsburgh-mayor-pledges-anthrocon-day Anthrocon kicks off 18th year held in Pittsburgh, mayor pledges 'Anthrocon Day'] - [[EberraWolf]] for ''Flayrah''. Dated July 3, 2026, retrieved July 4, 2026.</ref> prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful [[furries]] who traveled from as far away as [[W:Mexico City|Mexico City]], Mexico.

The announcement offered a chance to reflect on what has become an unlikely economic engine for a former industrial city. Since its debut, the convention has generated $163.9 million in direct spending in [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County, Pennsylvania]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org J&J Farms Animal Sanctuary]''.

== Heatwave ==

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the [[W:Heat wave|heatwave]].<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/9605/anthrocon-cancels-parade-and-block-party-due-continued-intense-heat ''Anthrocon cancels parade and block party due to continued intense heat''] post by [[Sonious]] on ''[[Flayrah]]''. Dated July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.</ref>

No additional plans were put forth regarding any other celebration and/or events.

== Artificial intelligence (AI) ==

On July 4, Anthrocon's [[convention committee]] released an official statement countering the accusations{{cn}} that the event's [[Art and Branding staff]] was using [[W:Artificial intelligence|generative artificial intelligence]] ('''AI''') on the creation of their official marketing media.<ref>[https://x.com/anthrocon/status/2073557475190542808 "ℹ️ Hey all, there have been some complaints and posts through the weekend regarding false claims of AI usage."] post by Anthrocon's [[concom]] on their official [[Twitter|X]] account. Dated July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026.</ref>
{{q|False claims of Al usage for Anthrocon material

TLDR: [[W:AI slop|Al Slop]] SUCKS. And we don't do it. See it? Please tell us.

Art produced for Anthrocon is, and always has been, made by the [[human]] ([[furry]]) hands of our skilled Art & Branding staff. We feel Al slop is unacceptable. Not only does it cheapen our entire community, but it damages the reputation and morale of our [[artist]]s. We strongly believe that it is [[W:Art theft|art theft]]. It is certainly not fun to always be questioning what you see.

Anthrocon prides itself on being Al slop-free. Thank you to those who brought use of Al by a partner hotel to our attention - your vigilance in this way helps ensure our community feels heard and supported.

Anthrocon will redouble its efforts to work with all our partner businesses and hotels to provide them with licensed art and branding in the future.

Sincerely,
Anthrocon, Inc.}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="" widths="125px" heights="125px" perrow="5">
File:Anthrocon Day.JPG|[[Uncle Kage]], [[AC]] [[mascot]] [[AnthroCat]], and various [[furries]] celebrate Anthrocon Day
File:AC2026SteetSigns.JPG|Pittsburgu's Anthrocon Day street renaming
File:AC2026HeatAdvisory.JPG|Anthrocon 2026's [[W:Heat advisory|heat advisory]] notice
File:AINotice.jpeg|Anthrocon 2026's [[W:AI|AI]] notice
</gallery>

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

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=9609|title1=Anthrocon brings the heat: 20 years in the steel city!}}

* [https://www.wesanews.org/identity-community/2026-07-06/extreme-heat-anthrocon-attendees-pittsburgh-parade-cancellation ''With water and fans, 2026 Anthrocon prepared for Pittsburgh's extreme heat''] article on [https://www.wesanews.org/ 90.5 WESA]
* [https://triblive.com/local/furries-cancel-parade-in-pittsburgh-on-saturday-due-to-extreme-heat/ ''Furries cancel parade in Pittsburgh on Saturday due to extreme heat''] article on the [[W:Trib Total Media|Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]
*{{con resources}}

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Iterations of the [[Anthrocon]] furry convention, ordered by year.

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Anthrocon 2026

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2026''' was the 29th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry convention]]. It was held on July 2–5, 2026, at the [[W:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]], USA.

The convention's theme was '''''Cryptid Creatures & Critters''''', while the [[charity]] partner was ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/| J & J Farms Animal Sanctuary]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260225043444/https://www.anthrocon.org/charity/ Charity] page on Anthrocon.org. Archived from [https://www.anthrocon.org/charity/ the original] on February 25, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2026.</ref>

== Standing ==

Anthrocon retained its spot as the largest worldwide [[furcon]] with an attendance count of 20,618 [[attendee]]s.

== Anthrocon Day ==

2026 was the 20th anniversary (and 18th iteration) of '''Anthrocon''' being hosted in the American city of [[W:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. In celebration of Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Government/The-Mayor Mayor Corey O’Connor] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day'''”,<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/9604/anthrocon-kicks-18th-year-held-pittsburgh-mayor-pledges-anthrocon-day Anthrocon kicks off 18th year held in Pittsburgh, mayor pledges 'Anthrocon Day'] - [[EberraWolf]] for ''Flayrah''. Dated July 3, 2026, retrieved July 4, 2026.</ref> prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful [[furries]] who traveled from as far away as [[W:Mexico City|Mexico City]], Mexico.

The announcement offered a chance to reflect on what has become an unlikely economic engine for a former industrial city. Since its debut, the convention has generated $163.9 million in direct spending in [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County, Pennsylvania]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org J&J Farms Animal Sanctuary]''.

== Heatwave ==

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the [[W:Heat wave|heatwave]].<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/9605/anthrocon-cancels-parade-and-block-party-due-continued-intense-heat ''Anthrocon cancels parade and block party due to continued intense heat''] post by [[Sonious]] on ''[[Flayrah]]''. Dated July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.</ref>

No additional plans were put forth regarding any other celebration and/or events.

== Artificial intelligence (AI) ==

On July 4, Anthrocon's [[convention committee]] released an official statement countering the accusations{{cn}} that the event's [[Art and Branding staff]] was using [[W:Artificial intelligence|generative artificial intelligence]] ('''AI''') on the creation of their official marketing media.<ref>[https://x.com/anthrocon/status/2073557475190542808 "ℹ️ Hey all, there have been some complaints and posts through the weekend regarding false claims of AI usage."] post by Anthrocon's [[concom]] on their official [[Twitter|X]] account. Dated July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026.</ref>
{{q|False claims of Al usage for Anthrocon material

TLDR: [[W:AI slop|Al Slop]] SUCKS. And we don't do it. See it? Please tell us.

Art produced for Anthrocon is, and always has been, made by the [[human]] ([[furry]]) hands of our skilled Art & Branding staff. We feel Al slop is unacceptable. Not only does it cheapen our entire community, but it damages the reputation and morale of our [[artist]]s. We strongly believe that it is [[W:Art theft|art theft]]. It is certainly not fun to always be questioning what you see.

Anthrocon prides itself on being Al slop-free. Thank you to those who brought use of Al by a partner hotel to our attention - your vigilance in this way helps ensure our community feels heard and supported.

Anthrocon will redouble its efforts to work with all our partner businesses and hotels to provide them with licensed art and branding in the future.

Sincerely,
Anthrocon, Inc.}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="" widths="125px" heights="125px" perrow="5">
File:Anthrocon Day.JPG|[[Uncle Kage]], [[AC]] [[mascot]] [[AnthroCat]], and various [[furries]] celebrate Anthrocon Day
File:AC2026SteetSigns.JPG|Pittsburgu's Anthrocon Day street renaming
File:AC2026HeatAdvisory.JPG|Anthrocon 2026's [[W:Heat advisory|heat advisory]] notice
File:AINotice.jpeg|Anthrocon 2026's [[W:AI|AI]] notice
</gallery>

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

== External links ==
{{flayrah|node1=9609|title1=Anthrocon brings the heat: 20 years in the steel city!}}

* [https://www.wesanews.org/identity-community/2026-07-06/extreme-heat-anthrocon-attendees-pittsburgh-parade-cancellation ''With water and fans, 2026 Anthrocon prepared for Pittsburgh's extreme heat''] article on [https://www.wesanews.org/ 90.5 WESA]
* [https://triblive.com/local/furries-cancel-parade-in-pittsburgh-on-saturday-due-to-extreme-heat/ ''Furries cancel parade in Pittsburgh on Saturday due to extreme heat''] article on the [[W:Trib Total Media|Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]
*{{con resources}}

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'''Asthexiancal''' is a French sketch [[artist]] in the [[furry fandom]].

Most famous for his [[cub art]] on [[Cub Central]], he had since removed his account and art from the site, after several of his pictures were reposted without his permission. He has since started to post new artwork on [[Fur Affinity]], but it is currently{{when}} unknown if he will repost his old work, or post new cub art, especially in light of Fur Affinity's new{{when}} policy allowing cub art to be posted.

== External links ==

* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/asthexiancal/ Asthexiancal] on [[Fur Affinity]] (inactive)
* [https://inkbunny.net/asthexiancal Asthexiancal] on [[Inkbunny]] (inactive)

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