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Calfurry

2026-11-01T16:38:28Z

Imbellis: /* Staff */ Regorganized and added source

{{Infobox convention
|name = Calfurry
|othernames =
|logo = [[File:Calfurry-Convention-Logo.jpg|250px]]
|caption =
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|can|[[Wikipedia:Calgary, AB | Calgary, AB]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]}}<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/ Calfurry Official Website]. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>
|url = https://www.calfurry.ca/
|status = Ongoing
|first = May 16-18, 2025
|final =
|organizer = [[Alberta Anthropomorphics Assoc]]
|charity = ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]''
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Template:Calfurry}}
[[File:Calfurry-Convention-Mascot-Cow-Gary-Image-2024.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Mascot Cow Gary. Art by (???)]]
'''Calfurry''' is an annual, [[W:family-friendly|family-friendly]] Canadian [[furry convention]].

==Overview ==

The first iteration of the Calfurry convention took place May 16-18, 2025 at the [https://www.glenmoreinn.com/ Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre] in [[W:Calgary, AB|southeastern Calgary]].<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/hotel Calfurry Hotel Information]. Retrieved August 10, 2024.</ref>

The organizer of the event is the '''Alberta Anthropomorphics Assoc''', while the [[staff]] of Calfurry is comprised of several veteran [[staff member]]s from many different [[convention]]s.<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/staff ''Calfurry Staff''] page on the Calfurry's website. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

Calfurry 2027 is scheduled for August 13-15, 2027<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3mvbpuohtbc2h ''Attention passengers who are boarding...''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated September 11, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>, changed from the original August 20-22, 2027 date.

==Mascot==

Calfurry 's [[mascot]] is a black and white [[W:Bull|bull]] dressed in [[W:Cowboy|cowboy]] attire named '''Cow Gary'''.

His name was chosen in a poll conducted by the convention on [[Twitter|X]] and is a play on words referencing both his [[bovine]] species and the city where the convention took place, '''Calgary'''.<ref>[https://x.com/CalfurryCanada/status/1808931067803664871 ''After countin' the votes real careful-like and checkin' 'em thrice, we're mighty pleased to introduce y'all to Cow Gary!''] post on Calfurry's official [[Twitter|X]] account. Posted July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

During the 2025 convention, Calfurry introduced a second [[mascot]], a female [[Goat]] character. In order to choose a name for the [[mascot]], guests could vote on available names by donating money to their charity. The name with the most money donated was Rosie, officially becoming the [[mascot]]'s name.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den|Vendors Marketplace]]
* [[Artists' Alley|Creator Corral]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] and [[Floor Wars]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Cowtown Throwdown]]
* [[Dance parties]]
* [[Car show]]
* [[Art]]-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to [[panel]]s, workshops, and demonstrations
* [[Sketchbook Swaps]]
* [[Game room]] and tournaments
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[species]]-related, and [[lifestyle]] group panels

==Staff==
Calfurry's maintains an updated staff list on their website, with some staff-members filling multiple roles.<ref>''[https://www.calfurry.ca/staff Calfurry Staff, Accessed November 1st, 2026]'' - Eventbrite. Retrieved September 6, 2019.</ref>
=== Leadership ===
*[[Bcbreakaway]] - [[Convention Chair|Convention chairman]], [[Creative director]]
*[[Tiggs]] - [[Vice-chair]] ([[Guest services director| Guest Services]]), Registration Director
*[[Fallout]] - [[Vice-chair]] (Operations & Logistics)
*[[Sleipnir]] - [[Vice-chair]] (Technology & Safety), [[Chief technology officer]]/Technology Services Director, [[Website]] Developer

=== Multiple Roles ===
*[[Sonic_(person) | Sonic]] - Accessibility Services, Staff Services Asst Director, Volunteers
*[[Awkward Bear]] - [[Youth Programming]] Track Manager, Registration Assistant Director
*[[Ixby Wuff]] - External Partnerships, Offsite Guest Services Manager
*[[Loosa]] - [[Programming assistant director]], Charity Liaison
*[[Yeensass]] - On-Site Logistics, Volunteers

=== Entertainment ===
*[[RoWdY]] - Dances Manager
*[[Ember]] - Entertainment Assist Director
*[[Jezza Bat]] - Entertainment Coordinator, A/V Liaison
*[[Tarrin Otter]] - Entertainment Director
*[[Duga]] - Gaming Room Assistant
*[[Sylfane]] - Gaming Room Manager
*[[Tizger]] - Programming Director

=== Sales & Marketing ===
*[[Kloree Stripes]] - Club Calfurry On-Site Concierge
*[[SierraRacs]] - Retail Store Assistant Director
*[[AstridRacs]] - [[Retail Store Director| Director of merchandising]]
*[[Acheron]] - Retail Store Team Member

=== Guest Services ===
*[[Rath]] - Offsite Guest Services Assistant
*[[Dusty]] - Registration Team Member
*[[Xavier Gallow]] - Registration Team Member
*[[Kloree Stripes]] - VIP Lounge Manager

=== Creative ===
*[[Cainen McGuffin]] - Creative Team/Gary
*[[Rexy]] - Publications Team Member
*[[Sunny]] - Publications Team Member
*[[Titan Southclaw]] - Signage Manager
*[[Breve]] - Staff Artist
*[[Mousie]] - Staff Artist/Asset Manager
*[[BubbaGu]] - Theming Assistant

=== Ops & Logistics ===
*[[Wolfish]] - Facilities Manager/Hotel Liaison
*[[NovaCaine]] - Info Desk Manager
*[[BoozinBruin]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Ripley]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[River]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Yeensass]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Zay]] - Staff Services Director

=== Vendor Services ===
*[[SilverHusky]] - Artist Alley Manager
*[[SheepishRuni]] - Marketplace Assistant
*[[YueNoctis]] - Marketplace Assistant
*[[Goblin]] - Marketplace Assistant Director
*[[Yoko]] - [[Vendor services director]]

=== Finance & Compliance ===
*[[Wolever]] - [[Chief financial officer]]

=== Technology & Services ===
*[[Rostrum]] - Technology Services Assistant Director

=== A/V ===
*[[Adam Ott]] - Director of AV ([[Audio]]/[[Visual lighting team lead]])
*[[mBlade]] - Lighting Lead, VR Coordinator
*[[Aiden Rexford]] - Sound Lead
*[[Cheeto]] - Team Assistant
*[[Fritzy Fox]] - Video Editing
*[[Beekin]] - Video Lead
*[[Shira Wolven]] - Video Technician

=== Safety / Crowd Control ===
*[[Tyr, the Dragontaur]] - Guest Health
*[[Lite Voltman]] - Guest Health Team Lead
*[[RenegadeLoneWolf]] - Health & Safety Director
*[[Buck Hooves]] - Safety Team
*[[Moondust Sugar]] - Safety Team

=== Website/Social Media ===
*[[Maple]] - Social Media Manager
*[[Kobault]] - Website Developer

==Guests of Honor==

* 2025 - (???)
* 2026 - (???)
* 2027 - (TBA)
* 2028 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Calfurry'''''
* 2026 - '''''Midway Mayhem'''''<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%202026%20%2D%20Midway%20Mayhem ''Calfurry 2026 - Midway Mayhem''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
* 2027 - '''''The Furiendly Skies'''''<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3muvddlgnkp2r ''Now boarding...to a new journey''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
* 2028 - (TBA)

== Charities ==

* 2025 - ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]'' (Canadian $10,000 [US $7229.09])<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%20Charity%202025 ''A huge thank you to all our wonderful attendees who helped us raise $10,000 for Furball Force in 2025.''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
* 2026 - '''''Furball Force Animal Rescue''''' (Canadian $8,500 [US $6,073.44])<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc93djwJYrm ''We raised $8,500 for Furball Force this year!''] on Calfurry's official Instagram account. Posted September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 25, 2026.</ref>
* 2027 - (TBA) (TBD)
* 2028 - (TBA) (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Patrons
! 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;" | 2025
| ?
| N/A
| 1,168<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lpij6254es26 ''Thank you so much, critters.''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| 267<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lr7w7ofov226 ''Thank you to the amazing 267 fursuiters...''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Posted June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
| Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre (original venue)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 1,563
| 33.81%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 56 <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260906224448/https://www.calfurry.ca/vendors/map ''2026 Vendors Marketplace''] Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| Change of venue (Hyatt Regency Calgary).<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3muvddlgnkp2r ''Now boarding...to a new journey''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Posted September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

==External links==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jimdwyslsqmqwqsa7oxujv75 Calfurry] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/Calfurry Calfurry] on [[Telegram]] (official announcements)
* [https://www.instagram.com/calfurrycon/ Calfurry] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://discord.com/invite/U4GsbWjEgp Calfurry] on [[Discord]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/calfurry-convention Calfurry (2026)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]

{{convention-stub}}

{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Alberta]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:2025 births]]

Calfurry

2026-11-01T04:00:35Z

Imbellis: /* Staff */ Updated and organized per site https://www.calfurry.ca/staff

{{Infobox convention
|name = Calfurry
|othernames =
|logo = [[File:Calfurry-Convention-Logo.jpg|250px]]
|caption =
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|can|[[Wikipedia:Calgary, AB | Calgary, AB]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]}}<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/ Calfurry Official Website]. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>
|url = https://www.calfurry.ca/
|status = Ongoing
|first = May 16-18, 2025
|final =
|organizer = [[Alberta Anthropomorphics Assoc]]
|charity = ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]''
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Template:Calfurry}}
[[File:Calfurry-Convention-Mascot-Cow-Gary-Image-2024.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Mascot Cow Gary. Art by (???)]]
'''Calfurry''' is an annual, [[W:family-friendly|family-friendly]] Canadian [[furry convention]].

==Overview ==

The first iteration of the Calfurry convention took place May 16-18, 2025 at the [https://www.glenmoreinn.com/ Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre] in [[W:Calgary, AB|southeastern Calgary]].<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/hotel Calfurry Hotel Information]. Retrieved August 10, 2024.</ref>

The organizer of the event is the '''Alberta Anthropomorphics Assoc''', while the [[staff]] of Calfurry is comprised of several veteran [[staff member]]s from many different [[convention]]s.<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/staff ''Calfurry Staff''] page on the Calfurry's website. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

Calfurry 2027 is scheduled for August 13-15, 2027<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3mvbpuohtbc2h ''Attention passengers who are boarding...''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated September 11, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>, changed from the original August 20-22, 2027 date.

==Mascot==

Calfurry 's [[mascot]] is a black and white [[W:Bull|bull]] dressed in [[W:Cowboy|cowboy]] attire named '''Cow Gary'''.

His name was chosen in a poll conducted by the convention on [[Twitter|X]] and is a play on words referencing both his [[bovine]] species and the city where the convention took place, '''Calgary'''.<ref>[https://x.com/CalfurryCanada/status/1808931067803664871 ''After countin' the votes real careful-like and checkin' 'em thrice, we're mighty pleased to introduce y'all to Cow Gary!''] post on Calfurry's official [[Twitter|X]] account. Posted July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

During the 2025 convention, Calfurry introduced a second [[mascot]], a female [[Goat]] character. In order to choose a name for the [[mascot]], guests could vote on available names by donating money to their charity. The name with the most money donated was Rosie, officially becoming the [[mascot]]'s name.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den|Vendors Marketplace]]
* [[Artists' Alley|Creator Corral]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] and [[Floor Wars]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Cowtown Throwdown]]
* [[Dance parties]]
* [[Car show]]
* [[Art]]-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to [[panel]]s, workshops, and demonstrations
* [[Sketchbook Swaps]]
* [[Game room]] and tournaments
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[species]]-related, and [[lifestyle]] group panels

==Staff==
=== Leadership ===
*[[Bcbreakaway]] - [[Convention Chair|Convention chairman]], [[Creative director]]
*[[Tiggs]] - [[Vice-chair]] ([[Guest services director| Guest Services]]), Registration Director
*[[Fallout]] - [[Vice-chair]] (Operations & Logistics)
*[[Sleipnir]] - [[Vice-chair]] (Technology & Safety), [[Chief technology officer]]/Technology Services Director, [[Website]] Developer

=== Entertainment ===
*[[RoWdY]] - Dances Manager
*[[Ember]] - Entertainment Assist Director
*[[Jezza Bat]] - Entertainment Coordinator, A/V Liaison
*[[Tarrin Otter]] - Entertainment Director
*[[Duga]] - Gaming Room Assistant
*[[Sylfane]] - Gaming Room Manager
*[[Tizger]] - Programming Director

=== Sales & Marketing ===
*[[Kloree Stripes]] - Club Calfurry On-Site Concierge
*[[SierraRacs]] - Retail Store Assistant Director
*[[AstridRacs]] - [[Retail Store Director| Director of merchandising]]
*[[Acheron]] - Retail Store Team Member

=== Guest Services ===
*[[Rath]] - Offsite Guest Services Assistant
*[[Dusty]] - Registration Team Member
*[[Xavier Gallow]] - Registration Team Member
*[[Kloree Stripes]] - VIP Lounge Manager

=== Creative ===
*[[Cainen McGuffin]] - Creative Team/Gary
*[[Rexy]] - Publications Team Member
*[[Sunny]] - Publications Team Member
*[[Titan Southclaw]] - Signage Manager
*[[Breve]] - Staff Artist
*[[Mousie]] - Staff Artist/Asset Manager
*[[BubbaGu]] - Theming Assistant

=== Ops & Logistics ===
*[[Wolfish]] - Facilities Manager/Hotel Liaison
*[[NovaCaine]] - Info Desk Manager
*[[BoozinBruin]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Ripley]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[River]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Yeensass]] - On-Site Logistics
*[[Zay]] - Staff Services Director

=== Vendor Services ===
*[[SilverHusky]] - Artist Alley Manager
*[[SheepishRuni]] - Marketplace Assistant
*[[YueNoctis]] - Marketplace Assistant
*[[Goblin]] - Marketplace Assistant Director
*[[Yoko]] - [[Vendor services director]]

=== Finance & Compliance ===
*[[Wolever]] - [[Chief financial officer]]

=== Technology & Services ===
*[[Rostrum]] - Technology Services Assistant Director

=== A/V ===
*[[Adam Ott]] - Director of AV ([[Audio]]/[[Visual lighting team lead]])
*[[mBlade]] - Lighting Lead, VR Coordinator
*[[Aiden Rexford]] - Sound Lead
*[[Cheeto]] - Team Assistant
*[[Fritzy Fox]] - Video Editing
*[[Beekin]] - Video Lead
*[[Shira Wolven]] - Video Technician

=== Safety / Crowd Control ===
*[[Tyr, the Dragontaur]] - Guest Health
*[[Lite Voltman]] - Guest Health Team Lead
*[[RenegadeLoneWolf]] - Health & Safety Director
*[[Buck Hooves]] - Safety Team
*[[Moondust Sugar]] - Safety Team

=== Website/Social Media ===
*[[Maple]] - Social Media Manager
*[[Kobault]] - Website Developer

=== Multiple Roles ===
*[[Sonic_(person) | Sonic]] - Accessibility Services, Staff Services Asst Director, Volunteers
*[[Awkward Bear]] - [[Youth Programming]] Track Manager, Registration Assistant Director
*[[Ixby Wuff]] - External Partnerships, Offsite Guest Services Manager
*[[Loosa]] - [[Programming assistant director]], Charity Liaison
*[[Yeensass]] - On-Site Logistics, Volunteers

==Guests of Honor==

* 2025 - (???)
* 2026 - (???)
* 2027 - (TBA)
* 2028 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Calfurry'''''
* 2026 - '''''Midway Mayhem'''''<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%202026%20%2D%20Midway%20Mayhem ''Calfurry 2026 - Midway Mayhem''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
* 2027 - '''''The Furiendly Skies'''''<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3muvddlgnkp2r ''Now boarding...to a new journey''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
* 2028 - (TBA)

== Charities ==

* 2025 - ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]'' (Canadian $10,000 [US $7229.09])<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%20Charity%202025 ''A huge thank you to all our wonderful attendees who helped us raise $10,000 for Furball Force in 2025.''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
* 2026 - '''''Furball Force Animal Rescue''''' (Canadian $8,500 [US $6,073.44])<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc93djwJYrm ''We raised $8,500 for Furball Force this year!''] on Calfurry's official Instagram account. Posted September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 25, 2026.</ref>
* 2027 - (TBA) (TBD)
* 2028 - (TBA) (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Patrons
! 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;" | 2025
| ?
| N/A
| 1,168<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lpij6254es26 ''Thank you so much, critters.''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| 267<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lr7w7ofov226 ''Thank you to the amazing 267 fursuiters...''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Posted June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
| Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre (original venue)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 1,563
| 33.81%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 56 <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260906224448/https://www.calfurry.ca/vendors/map ''2026 Vendors Marketplace''] Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| Change of venue (Hyatt Regency Calgary).<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3muvddlgnkp2r ''Now boarding...to a new journey''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Posted September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

==External links==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jimdwyslsqmqwqsa7oxujv75 Calfurry] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/Calfurry Calfurry] on [[Telegram]] (official announcements)
* [https://www.instagram.com/calfurrycon/ Calfurry] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://discord.com/invite/U4GsbWjEgp Calfurry] on [[Discord]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/calfurry-convention Calfurry (2026)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/26177/calfurry-2026 Calfurry (2026)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]

{{convention-stub}}

{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Alberta]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:2025 births]]

Midwest FurFest

2026-10-31T18:14:40Z

Imbellis: /* Statistics */ Removed old image file of attendance (duplicate), File:ArtySkunk_MFF2022Attendance.png includes the same data and is more updated.

{{Wikify}}
{{copyedit}}
{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
|name = Midwest FurFest
| othernames = MFF, FurFest
|logo = [[File:MFF-2015-Banner.png|300px]]
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[W:Illinois|Illinois]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://www.furfest.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = November 17-19, 2000
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Midwest Furry Fandom|Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]]''
|charity = Various
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Midwest FurFest}}
[[File:MFF-2015-Logo.png|right|thumb|200px|Midwest FurFest's 2015 Logo.]]
'''Midwest FurFest''' ('''MFF''') 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 16,925 people as of December 2025.

== Overview ==

Midwest FurFest is a production of ''Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.'', which holds ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958777 Midwest Furfest]'' and ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958792 furfest]'' as [[W:Service mark|service marks]].

The official [[Twitter|X]] account [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest/status/668939519668781056] advises attendees to post on X using the hashtag "#FurFest", as many other conventions are abbreviated MFF, one of which takes place at around the same time. Previously, MFF [http://forum.furfest.org/index.php/topic,393.0.html suggested using the "#MWFF" hashtag], for the same reason.

MFF has called the [http://ohare.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency O'Hare] in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] home [[Midwest FurFest 2010|since 2010]].

== History ==

MFF began as the [[furry track]] for [[Duckon]], which is a [[W:Chicago|Chicago]]-based [[science fiction]] [[convention]]. It was started at [[Duckon 3]] in 1994 and was headed up by [[Robert King]]. It grew larger yearly, and it was estimated that by [[Duckon 8]] (1999), between a quarter and a third of the attendees were there due to interest in the furry track.

The track encountered problems because it was running out of room to expand without impacting other parts of Duckon's programming space and time. It was decided that the best course of action was to move into a new convention. Thus, Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. was created, and MFF was born, to take place in November 2000, on the weekend before [[W:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]]. The parting was amicable, and Duckon lent a good bit of expertise and manpower to help make the first year of MFF a success.

Since then, the convention has grown from 473 attendees in 2000<ref>[[User:DuncanDaHusky/Midwest FurFest 2005 Registration Report|2005 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]]</ref> to 16,925 in 2025<ref>[https://x.com/FurFest/status/1997811798066544795 Tweet] on the Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 7, 2025.</ref>. It has helped raise over $ 1.28 million for various charities.

== Mascot(s) ==

Midwest FurFest's official [[mascot]] is a [[Raccoon]] named '''MF Raccoon''', with a [[Fursuit]] created by [[Waggary Costumes]]. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDP-dzvzzXe/|FurFest Instagram Post Dec 6, 2024]</ref>

== 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]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit games]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit Lounge]] ('''Headless Lounge''')
* [[Photoshoot]]
* [[Variety show]]
* [[Art]]-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to [[panel]]s, workshops, and demonstrations
* [[Game room]] (Arcade and Board Gaming)
* [[Internet room]]
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[species]]-related, and [[lifestyle]] group [[panel]]s
* [[Dance]]s (including a [[dead dog dance]])
* [[Dance Competition]]s
* [[First aid]]
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]

A variety of panels are held all weekend as part of the organization's core goal to <ref> [https://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/| Midwest Furry Fandom Main Page]</ref> facilitate education in [[anthropomorphic]] [[literature]], [[art]], and [[performance]]. These panels range in topics across various sub-groups of programming, including: [[AD|After Dark]], Art, [[Costuming]], [[Fandom]], [[Gaming]], [[Gender]] & [[Sexuality]], Main Event, [[Meet & Greet]]s, Multimedia, Nature/Spirituality/Mental Health, and [[Writing]].

== Leadership and staff==

Yearly, the [[Board of Directors]] for ''Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.'' selects a [[convention chair]] to oversee the following year's event.

=== Board of Directors ===

* [[Chairman]]
** [[Robert King]] (2000-2001)
** [[Aureth]] (2002-2003)
** [[Takaza J. Wolf]] (2004-2005/2010-2011)
** [[Linnaeus]] (2006-2007)
** [[Duncan da Husky]] (2008-2009)
** [[Perro]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2000 - [[Author]]s [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] and [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[fursuiter]] [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], and [[furry artist]] [[Derrick Dasenbrock]]
* 2001 - [[Comic book artist]] and [[writer]] [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]]♰, furry artist [[Jessica Willard]], and writer [[Matt McCullar]]
* 2002 - (???) [[Ursula Husted]], [[fursuit maker]] [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], and professional [[artist]], writer, [[cartoonist]], and [[musician]] [[D.C. Simpson|Dana Claire Simpson]]
* 2003 - [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]]
* 2004 - [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]]
* 2005 - [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]]
* 2006 - [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], furry artist [[Spunky]]
* 2007 - [[Cara Mitten]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]]
* 2008 - [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]]
* 2009 - All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary.
* 2010 - [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper Otter]]
* 2011 - [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]]
* 2012 - [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]]
* 2013 - [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]]
* 2014 - [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]]
* 2015 - [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]]
* 2016 - [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]]
* 2017 - [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [[Russ Adams]]
* 2018 - [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]]
* 2019 - (???) [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]]
* 2022 - [[Nao Romero]], [[S0LARDOG]], [[AC Stuart]]
* 2023 - [[Wild Acai]], [[Jackaloo]]
* 2024 - [[Nordeva]], [[BlindCoyote]], [[Trio Menagerie]]
* 2025 - [[Kitchiki]], [[Scurrow]], [[Joaquin Baldwin]], [[Chervil]]
* 2026 - [[BetaMonkey]], [[Snuffles]], [[Zesty]]
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2000 - (???)
* 2001 - (???)
* 2002 - (???)
* 2003 - (???)
* 2004 - '''''Around the World in 80 Days'''''
* 2005 - '''''Whodunnit? It's a Mystery!'''''
* 2006 - '''''County Fair'''''
* 2007 - '''''Critters on the High Seas'''''
* 2008 - '''''North to Alaska'''''
* 2009 - '''''10 Years of Midwest FurFest'''''
* 2010 - '''''Chicago Blues'''''
* 2011 - '''''Route 66'''''
* 2012 - '''''IT CAME FROM TV!'''''
* 2013 - '''''The Pirates of Lake Michigan'''''
* 2014 - '''''Holidays in the City''''' (originally announced as "'''''Bright Lights Big City'''''")
* 2015 - (???)
* 2016 - (???)
* 2017 - '''''Grimm's Fairy Tales'''''
* 2018 - '''''Fly The Furry Skies'''''
* 2019 - '''''20 Years of Midwest FurFest'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - '''''Intergalactic'''''
* 2022 - '''''Heroes'''''
* 2023 - '''''Snow Days'''''
* 2024 - '''''The Great FurFest Heist'''''
* 2025 - '''''Villainous Vacation'''''
* 2026 - '''''Bark to the Future'''''
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Charities ==

Yearly, MFF selects a local animal-related charity to focus on. As of MFF 2023, the total amount raised is $1,132,917.97. In 2023, MFF's total amount raised surpassed $ 1 million. MFF maintains a historical charity page documenting previous year's fundraising.<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/charity/history ''From the very beginning, charity has been...'']Dated/Retrieved October 30th, 2026</ref>

* 2000 - ''[http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park]'', ''[http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings]'' [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and ''[http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House]'' ($3,522.00)
* 2001 - ''[https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsforAwareness Animals For Awareness]'' ($6,800)
* 2002 - ''Animals For Awareness'' ($6,088)
* 2003 - ''Animals For Awareness'' ($6,500)
* 2004 - None
* 2005 - ''[https://www.mcprescue.org/ MCP Rescue & Outreach]'' ($6,800)
* 2006 - ''[https://safehavenwildlife.com Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge]'' ($13,048)
* 2007 - ''[https://flintcreekwildlife.org Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation]'' ($15,193)
* 2008 - ''[https://www.rainbowaat.org Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy]'' ($15,000)
* 2009 - ''[https://www.facebook.com/KAREforWildlife Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife]'' ($12,799)
* 2010 - ''[http://castawaypetrescue.org Castaway Pet Rescue]'' ($11,300)
* 2011 - ''[https://www.aear.org Animal Education and Rescue]'' ($19,574)
* 2012 - ''[https://www.felinescanines.org Felines & Canines]'' ($40,500)
* 2013 - ''[https://www.onetail.org One Tail at a Time]'' ($28,000)
* 2014 - ''[http://crittercamp.weebly.com Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary]'' ($31,445)
* 2015 - ''[https://www.saveavet.org Save-A-Vet]'' ($62,020)
* 2016 - ''Felines & Canines'' ($78,482)
* 2017 - ''[https://www.crispchicago.com C.R.I.S.P. (Chicagoland Rescue, Intervention, and Support Program)]'' ($85,000)
* 2018 - ''[https://www.sitstayread.org SitStayRead]'' ($92,794)
* 2019 - ''Felines & Canines'' ($112,352)
* 2021 - None
* 2021 - ''MCP Rescue & Outreach'' ($73,360)
* 2022 - ''[https://thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]'' ($110,271)
* 2023 - ''[https://www.livelikeroo.org/ Live Like Roo]'' ($185,758)
* 2024 - ''The Street Dog Coalition'' ($135,946)
* 2025 - ''MCP Rescue & Outreach'' ($151,517)<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org/post/3m44y6l7he523 ''Midwest FurFest is excited to welcome back MCP Rescue & Outreach as our 2025 Charity!''] post on Midwest FurFest's official BlueSky account. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref>
* 2026 - (TBA) (TBD)
* 2027 - (TBA) (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2000
| ?
| N/A
| 473
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2001
| ?
| ?
| 511
| 8.03%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2002
| ?
| ?
| 685
| 34.05%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2003
| ?
| ?
| 800
| 16.78%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2004
| ?
| ?
| 959
| 19.87%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2005
| ?
| ?
| 1,066
| 11.15%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2006
| ?
| ?
| 1,422
| 33.39%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 213
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2007
| ?
| ?
| 1,690
| 18.84%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 286
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2008
| ?
| ?
| 1,992
| 17.86%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 358
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2009
| ?
| ?
| 2,040
| 2.4%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 357
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 2,285
| 12%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 413
| ?
| Midwest FurFest's 10th Anniversary.
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 2,600
| 13.78%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 574
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 3,216
| 23.69%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 743
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 3,904
| 21.39%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 972
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 4,571
| 17.08%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,132
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 5,606
| 22.64%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,378
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,075
| 26.20%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| No more fursuit parades onwards
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 8,771
| 23.97%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 10,989
| 25.28%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 11,019
| 0.27%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 9,332
| -15.3%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 13,641
| 46.17%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 15,547
| 13.97%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 16,800
| 8.05%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 16,925
| 0.74%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| N/A
| N/A
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A.''' - Not applicable

==Information==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! # !! Dates of Convention !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Chair !! Attendance !! Percentage change!! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2000|1]] || Nov 17-19, 2000 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] & [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], [[Derrick Dasenbrock]] || [[Robert King]] || 473 || || || $3,522.00 [http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park], [http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings] [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and [http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2001|2]] || Nov 16-18, 2001 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]], [[Jessica Willard]], [[Matt McCullar]] || [[Robert King]] || 511 || +8.0% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2002|3]] || Nov 22-24, 2002 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Husted]], [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], [[D.C. Simpson]] || [[Aureth]] || 685 || +34.1% || || $6,088.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2003|4]] || Nov 21-23, 2003 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]] || [[Aureth]]|| 800 || +16.8% || || $6,500.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2004|5]] || Nov 19-21, 2004 || Around the World in 80 Days || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 959 || +19.9% || || $7,000.00 Furry Friends Foundation ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2005|6]] || Nov 18-20, 2005 || Whodunnit? It's a Mystery! || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 1,066 || +11.2% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.eventbrite.com/o/wildlife-in-need-inc-6705112521 Wildlife in Need] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2006|7]] || Nov 17-19, 2006 || County Fair || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], [[Spunky (artist)|Spunky]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1,422 || +33.4% || 213 || $13,048.96 [http://www.safehavenwildlife.com/ Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2007|8]] || Nov 16-18, 2007 || Critters on the High Seas || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Cara Mitten]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1,690 || +18.8% || 286 || $15,193.00 [http://www.flintcreekwildlife.org/ Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2008|9]] || Nov 21-23, 2008 || North to Alaska || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]] || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 1,992 || +17.9% || 358 || $15,000.00 [http://www.rainbowaat.org/ Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2009|10]] || Nov 20-22, 2009 || 10 Years of Midwest FurFest || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary. || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 2,040 || +2.4% || 357 || $12,799.00 [http://www.kareforwildlife.org/ Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife] || 10th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2010|11]] || Nov 19-21, 2010 || Chicago Blues || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper|Kipper Otter]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2,285 || +12.0% || 413 || $11,300.00 [http://www.castawaypetrescue.com/ Castaway Pet Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2011|12]] || Nov 18-20, 2011 || Route 66 || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2,600 || +13.8% || 574 || $19,574.79 [http://www.aear.org/ Animal Education and Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2012|13]] || Nov 16-18, 2012 || IT CAME FROM TV! || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]] || [[Perro]] || 3,216 || +23.7% || 743 || $40,500.00 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2013|14]] || Nov 22-24, 2013 || The Pirates of Lake Michigan || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]] || [[Perro]] || 3,904 || +21.4% || 972 || $28,000.00 [http://www.onetail.org/ One Tail at a Time] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2014|15]] || Dec 5-7, 2014 || Holidays in the City (originally announced as "Bright Lights Big City") || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker (Novadog)|D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]] || [[Perro]] || 4,571 || +17.1% || 1,132 || $31,445.93 [http://www.crittercamp.org/ Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary] || Chemical incident
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2015|16]] || Dec 4-6, 2015 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]] || [[Woody]] || 5,606 || +22.6% || 1,378 || $62,020.71 [http://Saveavet.org/ Save-A-Vet] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2016|17]] || Dec 1-4, 2016 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera (person)|Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]] || [[Woody]] || 7,075 || +26.2% || No Parade || $78,482.05 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] || First 4-day long MFF
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2017|18]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2017 || Grimm's Fairy Tales || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [http://www.escapedesignfx.com/ Russ Adams] || [[Kodi]] || 8,771 || +24.0% || No Parade || $85,000 [http://www.aliverescue.org/community-outreach/crisp/ C.R.I.S.P.] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2018|19]] || Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018 || Fly The Furry Skies || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]] || [[Rama]] || 10,989 || +25.3% || No Parade || $92,794 [https://www.sitstayread.org Sit Stay Read] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2019|20]] || Dec 5-8, 2019 || 20 Years of Midwest FurFest || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]] || [[Rama]] || 11,019 || +0.3% || No Parade || $112,352 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines]; matched by anonymous donor for a total of $224,704 ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2020|21]] || Dec 3-6, 2020 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || || || || || Cancelled due to COVID-19
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2021|22]] || Dec 3-5, 2021 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || 9,332<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/news/2022/1/23/mff-2021-wrapup MFF 2021 Wrapup] from [https://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest]</ref> || -15.3% || No Parade || $74,303 for [http://mcprescue.org/ MCP Chicago]<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/news/2022/1/23/mff-2021-wrapup MFF 2021 Wrapup] from [https://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest]</ref> ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2022|23]] || Dec 1-4, 2022 || Heroes || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Nao Romero]], [[S0LARDOG]], [[AC Stuart]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 13,641<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1599543378718228480 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022</ref> || +46.2% || No Parade || $106,283.66 for [https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1599554626872872960 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022</ref> ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2023|24]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2023 || Snow Days || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Wild Acai]], [[Jackaloo]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 15,547<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1731452105762758666 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 3, 2023</ref> || +14.0% || No Parade || $185,758.31 for [https://www.livelikeroo.org/ Live Like Roo]<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1731521274688483829 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 3, 2023</ref>||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2024|25]] || Dec 5-8, 2024 || The Great FurFest Heist || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Nordeva]], [[BlindCoyote]], [[Trio Menagerie]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 16,800<ref>[https://x.com/furfest/status/1865901342285349179 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> || + 8.1% || No Parade || $136,000 for [https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]<ref>[https://x.com/furfest/status/1865913712223391894 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> || 25th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2025|26]] || Dec 4-7, 2025 || Villainous Vacation || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kitchiki]], [[Scurrow]], [[Joaquin Baldwin]],[[Chervil]] || [[FuzzyFin]] || 16,925<ref>[https://x.com/FurFest/status/1997811798066544795 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 7, 2025</ref>|| + 0.74% || No Parade || $151,517 for [https://www.mcprescue.org/ MCP Rescue + Outreach]<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org/post/3m44y6l7he523 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[BlueSky]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> ||
|}

== Statistics ==
[[File:ArtySkunk_MFF2022Attendance.png|600px|Attendance]]
|[[File:MWFF-Charity-Graph.jpeg|600px|Charity]]

==See also==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest_FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Wikipedia]]

==References==
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== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Midwest FurFest announces 2007 theme, Guests of Honor}}
{{WikiFurNews|MFF board plans more rooms for 2007}}
* [http://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/ Midwest Furry Fandom, Incorporated] official site
* [http://www.facebook.com/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org Midwest FurFest] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Telegram]]
* [http://www.instagram.com/furfest/ Midwest FurFest] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Mastodon]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQbUVlkXk7KUQoRxR_Jj5g Midwest FurFest] on [[Youtube]]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[W:Flickr|Flickr]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/25878/midwest-furfest-2025 Midwest FurFest] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/25878/midwest-furfest-2025 Midwest FurFest] on [https://fancons.com/ FanCons.com]
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/38345/Midwest_FurFest Midwest FurFest] on the [https://comiconomicon.com/ Comiconomicon]

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Midwest FurFest
| othernames = MFF, FurFest
|logo = [[File:MFF-2015-Banner.png|300px]]
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[W:Illinois|Illinois]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
|url = http://www.furfest.org/
|status = Ongoing
|first = November 17-19, 2000
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Midwest Furry Fandom|Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.]]''
|charity = Various
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Midwest FurFest}}
[[File:MFF-2015-Logo.png|right|thumb|200px|Midwest FurFest's 2015 Logo.]]
'''Midwest FurFest''' ('''MFF''') 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 16,925 people as of December 2025.

== Overview ==

Midwest FurFest is a production of ''Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.'', which holds ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958777 Midwest Furfest]'' and ''[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78958792 furfest]'' as [[W:Service mark|service marks]].

The official [[Twitter|X]] account [https://twitter.com/midwestfurfest/status/668939519668781056] advises attendees to post on X using the hashtag "#FurFest", as many other conventions are abbreviated MFF, one of which takes place at around the same time. Previously, MFF [http://forum.furfest.org/index.php/topic,393.0.html suggested using the "#MWFF" hashtag], for the same reason.

MFF has called the [http://ohare.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency O'Hare] in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] home [[Midwest FurFest 2010|since 2010]].

== History ==

MFF began as the [[furry track]] for [[Duckon]], which is a [[W:Chicago|Chicago]]-based [[science fiction]] [[convention]]. It was started at [[Duckon 3]] in 1994 and was headed up by [[Robert King]]. It grew larger yearly, and it was estimated that by [[Duckon 8]] (1999), between a quarter and a third of the attendees were there due to interest in the furry track.

The track encountered problems because it was running out of room to expand without impacting other parts of Duckon's programming space and time. It was decided that the best course of action was to move into a new convention. Thus, Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. was created, and MFF was born, to take place in November 2000, on the weekend before [[W:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]]. The parting was amicable, and Duckon lent a good bit of expertise and manpower to help make the first year of MFF a success.

Since then, the convention has grown from 473 attendees in 2000<ref>[[User:DuncanDaHusky/Midwest FurFest 2005 Registration Report|2005 Midwest FurFest Registration Report]]</ref> to 16,925 in 2025<ref>[https://x.com/FurFest/status/1997811798066544795 Tweet] on the Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 7, 2025.</ref>. It has helped raise over $ 1.28 million for various charities.

== Mascot(s) ==

Midwest FurFest's official [[mascot]] is a [[Raccoon]] named '''MF Raccoon''', with a [[Fursuit]] created by [[Waggary Costumes]]. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DDP-dzvzzXe/|FurFest Instagram Post Dec 6, 2024]</ref>

== 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]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit games]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]]
* [[Fursuit Lounge]] ('''Headless Lounge''')
* [[Photoshoot]]
* [[Variety show]]
* [[Art]]-related, Costumery-related, and other artistic how-to [[panel]]s, workshops, and demonstrations
* [[Game room]] (Arcade and Board Gaming)
* [[Internet room]]
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[species]]-related, and [[lifestyle]] group [[panel]]s
* [[Dance]]s (including a [[dead dog dance]])
* [[Dance Competition]]s
* [[First aid]]
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]

A variety of panels are held all weekend as part of the organization's core goal to <ref> [https://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/| Midwest Furry Fandom Main Page]</ref> facilitate education in [[anthropomorphic]] [[literature]], [[art]], and [[performance]]. These panels range in topics across various sub-groups of programming, including: [[AD|After Dark]], Art, [[Costuming]], [[Fandom]], [[Gaming]], [[Gender]] & [[Sexuality]], Main Event, [[Meet & Greet]]s, Multimedia, Nature/Spirituality/Mental Health, and [[Writing]].

== Leadership and staff==

Yearly, the [[Board of Directors]] for ''Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc.'' selects a [[convention chair]] to oversee the following year's event.

=== Board of Directors ===

* [[Chairman]]
** [[Robert King]] (2000-2001)
** [[Aureth]] (2002-2003)
** [[Takaza J. Wolf]] (2004-2005/2010-2011)
** [[Linnaeus]] (2006-2007)
** [[Duncan da Husky]] (2008-2009)
** [[Perro]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2000 - [[Author]]s [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] and [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[fursuiter]] [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], and [[furry artist]] [[Derrick Dasenbrock]]
* 2001 - [[Comic book artist]] and [[writer]] [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]]♰, furry artist [[Jessica Willard]], and writer [[Matt McCullar]]
* 2002 - (???) [[Ursula Husted]], [[fursuit maker]] [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], and professional [[artist]], writer, [[cartoonist]], and [[musician]] [[D.C. Simpson|Dana Claire Simpson]]
* 2003 - [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]]
* 2004 - [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]]
* 2005 - [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]]
* 2006 - [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], furry artist [[Spunky]]
* 2007 - [[Cara Mitten]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]]
* 2008 - [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]]
* 2009 - All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary.
* 2010 - [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper Otter]]
* 2011 - [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]]
* 2012 - [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]]
* 2013 - [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]]
* 2014 - [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]]
* 2015 - [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]]
* 2016 - [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]]
* 2017 - [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [[Russ Adams]]
* 2018 - [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]]
* 2019 - (???) [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]]
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]]
* 2022 - [[Nao Romero]], [[S0LARDOG]], [[AC Stuart]]
* 2023 - [[Wild Acai]], [[Jackaloo]]
* 2024 - [[Nordeva]], [[BlindCoyote]], [[Trio Menagerie]]
* 2025 - [[Kitchiki]], [[Scurrow]], [[Joaquin Baldwin]], [[Chervil]]
* 2026 - [[BetaMonkey]], [[Snuffles]], [[Zesty]]
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2000 - (???)
* 2001 - (???)
* 2002 - (???)
* 2003 - (???)
* 2004 - '''''Around the World in 80 Days'''''
* 2005 - '''''Whodunnit? It's a Mystery!'''''
* 2006 - '''''County Fair'''''
* 2007 - '''''Critters on the High Seas'''''
* 2008 - '''''North to Alaska'''''
* 2009 - '''''10 Years of Midwest FurFest'''''
* 2010 - '''''Chicago Blues'''''
* 2011 - '''''Route 66'''''
* 2012 - '''''IT CAME FROM TV!'''''
* 2013 - '''''The Pirates of Lake Michigan'''''
* 2014 - '''''Holidays in the City''''' (originally announced as "'''''Bright Lights Big City'''''")
* 2015 - (???)
* 2016 - (???)
* 2017 - '''''Grimm's Fairy Tales'''''
* 2018 - '''''Fly The Furry Skies'''''
* 2019 - '''''20 Years of Midwest FurFest'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - '''''Intergalactic'''''
* 2022 - '''''Heroes'''''
* 2023 - '''''Snow Days'''''
* 2024 - '''''The Great FurFest Heist'''''
* 2025 - '''''Villainous Vacation'''''
* 2026 - '''''Bark to the Future'''''
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Charities ==

Yearly, MFF selects a local animal-related charity to focus on. As of MFF 2023, the total amount raised is $1,132,917.97. In 2023, MFF's total amount raised surpassed $ 1 million. MFF maintains a historical charity page documenting previous year's fundraising.<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/charity/history ''From the very beginning, charity has been...'']Dated/Retrieved October 30th, 2026</ref>

* 2000 - ''[http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park]'', ''[http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings]'' [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and ''[http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House]'' ($3,522.00)
* 2001 - ''[https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsforAwareness Animals For Awareness]'' ($6,800)
* 2002 - ''Animals For Awareness'' ($6,088)
* 2003 - ''Animals For Awareness'' ($6,500)
* 2004 - None
* 2005 - ''[https://www.mcprescue.org/ MCP Rescue & Outreach]'' ($6,800)
* 2006 - ''[https://safehavenwildlife.com Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge]'' ($13,048)
* 2007 - ''[https://flintcreekwildlife.org Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation]'' ($15,193)
* 2008 - ''[https://www.rainbowaat.org Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy]'' ($15,000)
* 2009 - ''[https://www.facebook.com/KAREforWildlife Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife]'' ($12,799)
* 2010 - ''[http://castawaypetrescue.org Castaway Pet Rescue]'' ($11,300)
* 2011 - ''[https://www.aear.org Animal Education and Rescue]'' ($19,574)
* 2012 - ''[https://www.felinescanines.org Felines & Canines]'' ($40,500)
* 2013 - ''[https://www.onetail.org One Tail at a Time]'' ($28,000)
* 2014 - ''[http://crittercamp.weebly.com Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary]'' ($31,445)
* 2015 - ''[https://www.saveavet.org Save-A-Vet]'' ($62,020)
* 2016 - ''Felines & Canines'' ($78,482)
* 2017 - ''[https://www.crispchicago.com C.R.I.S.P. (Chicagoland Rescue, Intervention, and Support Program)]'' ($85,000)
* 2018 - ''[https://www.sitstayread.org SitStayRead]'' ($92,794)
* 2019 - ''Felines & Canines'' ($112,352)
* 2021 - None
* 2021 - ''MCP Rescue & Outreach'' ($73,360)
* 2022 - ''[https://thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]'' ($110,271)
* 2023 - ''[https://www.livelikeroo.org/ Live Like Roo]'' ($185,758)
* 2024 - ''The Street Dog Coalition'' ($135,946)
* 2025 - ''MCP Rescue & Outreach'' ($151,517)<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org/post/3m44y6l7he523 ''Midwest FurFest is excited to welcome back MCP Rescue & Outreach as our 2025 Charity!''] post on Midwest FurFest's official BlueSky account. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref>
* 2026 - (TBA) (TBD)
* 2027 - (TBA) (TBD)

== Attendance ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2000
| ?
| N/A
| 473
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2001
| ?
| ?
| 511
| 8.03%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2002
| ?
| ?
| 685
| 34.05%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2003
| ?
| ?
| 800
| 16.78%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2004
| ?
| ?
| 959
| 19.87%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2005
| ?
| ?
| 1,066
| 11.15%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2006
| ?
| ?
| 1,422
| 33.39%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 213
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2007
| ?
| ?
| 1,690
| 18.84%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 286
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2008
| ?
| ?
| 1,992
| 17.86%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 358
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2009
| ?
| ?
| 2,040
| 2.4%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 357
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 2,285
| 12%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 413
| ?
| Midwest FurFest's 10th Anniversary.
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 2,600
| 13.78%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 574
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 3,216
| 23.69%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 743
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 3,904
| 21.39%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 972
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 4,571
| 17.08%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,132
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 5,606
| 22.64%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,378
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,075
| 26.20%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| No more fursuit parades onwards
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 8,771
| 23.97%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 10,989
| 25.28%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 11,019
| 0.27%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 9,332
| -15.3%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 13,641
| 46.17%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 15,547
| 13.97%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 16,800
| 8.05%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 16,925
| 0.74%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| N/A
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| N/A
| N/A
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A.''' - Not applicable

==Information==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! # !! Dates of Convention !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Chair !! Attendance !! Percentage change!! Parade count !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2000|1]] || Nov 17-19, 2000 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Robert Carspecken|Robert]] & [[Margaret Carspecken]], [[Rapid T. Rabbit]], [[Derrick Dasenbrock]] || [[Robert King]] || 473 || || || $3,522.00 [http://wolfpark.org/ Wolf Park], [http://www.votk.org/ Valley of the Kings] [[feline|big cat]] sanctuary, and [http://www.chicagohouse.org/ Chicago House] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2001|2]] || Nov 16-18, 2001 || || [[wikipedia:Sheraton Hotel|Sheraton Chicago Northwest]] || [[wikipedia:Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights, Illinois]] || [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]], [[Jessica Willard]], [[Matt McCullar]] || [[Robert King]] || 511 || +8.0% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2002|3]] || Nov 22-24, 2002 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Husted]], [[Ysengrin Blackpaw]], [[D.C. Simpson]] || [[Aureth]] || 685 || +34.1% || || $6,088.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2003|4]] || Nov 21-23, 2003 || || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Thomas K. Dye]], [[M.C.A. Hogarth]], [[DBruin]] || [[Aureth]]|| 800 || +16.8% || || $6,500.00 [http://www.animalsforawareness.org/ Animals for Awareness] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2004|5]] || Nov 19-21, 2004 || Around the World in 80 Days || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Ursula Vernon]], [[ScribbleFox]], [[David Gilbert]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 959 || +19.9% || || $7,000.00 Furry Friends Foundation ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2005|6]] || Nov 18-20, 2005 || Whodunnit? It's a Mystery! || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Gene Breshears]], [[Kenket]], [[Tincrash]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 1,066 || +11.2% || || $6,800.00 [http://www.eventbrite.com/o/wildlife-in-need-inc-6705112521 Wildlife in Need] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2006|7]] || Nov 17-19, 2006 || County Fair || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Kyoht]], [[WhiteyFawks]], [[Spunky (artist)|Spunky]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1,422 || +33.4% || 213 || $13,048.96 [http://www.safehavenwildlife.com/ Safe Haven Wildlife Refuge] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2007|8]] || Nov 16-18, 2007 || Critters on the High Seas || [[wikipedia:Hyatt Regency|Hyatt Regency Woodfield]] || [[wikipedia:Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg, Illinois]] || [[Cara Mitten]], [[Jill0r]], [[Will Sanborn]] || [[Linnaeus]] || 1,690 || +18.8% || 286 || $15,193.00 [http://www.flintcreekwildlife.org/ Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2008|9]] || Nov 21-23, 2008 || North to Alaska || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || [[Lucky the Evil Dog]], [[Darc]], [[Gyrfalcon]], [[Foxfeather]] || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 1,992 || +17.9% || 358 || $15,000.00 [http://www.rainbowaat.org/ Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2009|10]] || Nov 20-22, 2009 || 10 Years of Midwest FurFest || [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724 Westin Chicago North Shore] || [[Wikipedia:Wheeling, Illinois|Wheeling, Illinois]] || All previous Guests of Honor were invited back for the convention's 10th Anniversary. || [[Duncan da Husky]] || 2,040 || +2.4% || 357 || $12,799.00 [http://www.kareforwildlife.org/ Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife] || 10th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2010|11]] || Nov 19-21, 2010 || Chicago Blues || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Vantid]], [[The Blue Hyena]], [[Kipper|Kipper Otter]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2,285 || +12.0% || 413 || $11,300.00 [http://www.castawaypetrescue.com/ Castaway Pet Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2011|12]] || Nov 18-20, 2011 || Route 66 || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Rick Griffin]], [[Thornwolf]] || [[Takaza J. Wolf]] || 2,600 || +13.8% || 574 || $19,574.79 [http://www.aear.org/ Animal Education and Rescue] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2012|13]] || Nov 16-18, 2012 || IT CAME FROM TV! || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[FirestormSix]], [[Miss Monster]], [[Nambroth]] || [[Perro]] || 3,216 || +23.7% || 743 || $40,500.00 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2013|14]] || Nov 22-24, 2013 || The Pirates of Lake Michigan || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Chibi-Marrow]], [[Silver Huskywolf]], [[Sonderjen]] || [[Perro]] || 3,904 || +21.4% || 972 || $28,000.00 [http://www.onetail.org/ One Tail at a Time] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2014|15]] || Dec 5-7, 2014 || Holidays in the City (originally announced as "Bright Lights Big City") || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Lacy]], [[CloudPouncer]], [[D. Walker (Novadog)|D. Walker]], [[Sabretoothed Ermine]] || [[Perro]] || 4,571 || +17.1% || 1,132 || $31,445.93 [http://www.crittercamp.org/ Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary] || Chemical incident
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2015|16]] || Dec 4-6, 2015 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Ifus]], [[Mahrkale]], [[Yonoa]] || [[Woody]] || 5,606 || +22.6% || 1,378 || $62,020.71 [http://Saveavet.org/ Save-A-Vet] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2016|17]] || Dec 1-4, 2016 || || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Balaa]], [[Bagheera (person)|Bagheera]], [[Betsy Beaver]], [[DrakonicKnight]] || [[Woody]] || 7,075 || +26.2% || No Parade || $78,482.05 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines] || First 4-day long MFF
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2017|18]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2017 || Grimm's Fairy Tales || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Latin Vixen]], [[Remy Wolf]], [http://www.escapedesignfx.com/ Russ Adams] || [[Kodi]] || 8,771 || +24.0% || No Parade || $85,000 [http://www.aliverescue.org/community-outreach/crisp/ C.R.I.S.P.] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2018|19]] || Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018 || Fly The Furry Skies || [https://ohare.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Hyatt Regency O'Hare] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[JD Werewolf]], [[Kyell Gold]], [[Vivzie Pop]] || [[Rama]] || 10,989 || +25.3% || No Parade || $92,794 [https://www.sitstayread.org Sit Stay Read] ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2019|20]] || Dec 5-8, 2019 || 20 Years of Midwest FurFest || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Artkour]], [[Brushwolf Creature Studio]], [[Mary E. Lowd]] || [[Rama]] || 11,019 || +0.3% || No Parade || $112,352 [http://www.felinesinc.org/ Felines & Canines]; matched by anonymous donor for a total of $224,704 ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2020|21]] || Dec 3-6, 2020 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || || || || || Cancelled due to COVID-19
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2021|22]] || Dec 3-5, 2021 || Intergalactic || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kory Bing]], [[Stuffed Panda Studios]], [[Lynette Eklund]] || [[DataHawk]] || 9,332<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/news/2022/1/23/mff-2021-wrapup MFF 2021 Wrapup] from [https://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest]</ref> || -15.3% || No Parade || $74,303 for [http://mcprescue.org/ MCP Chicago]<ref>[https://www.furfest.org/news/2022/1/23/mff-2021-wrapup MFF 2021 Wrapup] from [https://www.furfest.org/ Midwest FurFest]</ref> ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2022|23]] || Dec 1-4, 2022 || Heroes || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Nao Romero]], [[S0LARDOG]], [[AC Stuart]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 13,641<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1599543378718228480 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022</ref> || +46.2% || No Parade || $106,283.66 for [https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1599554626872872960 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022</ref> ||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2023|24]] || Nov 30-Dec 3, 2023 || Snow Days || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Wild Acai]], [[Jackaloo]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 15,547<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1731452105762758666 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 3, 2023</ref> || +14.0% || No Parade || $185,758.31 for [https://www.livelikeroo.org/ Live Like Roo]<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurFest/status/1731521274688483829 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 3, 2023</ref>||
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2024|25]] || Dec 5-8, 2024 || The Great FurFest Heist || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Nordeva]], [[BlindCoyote]], [[Trio Menagerie]] || [[Duncan Da Husky]] || 16,800<ref>[https://x.com/furfest/status/1865901342285349179 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> || + 8.1% || No Parade || $136,000 for [https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/ The Street Dog Coalition]<ref>[https://x.com/furfest/status/1865913712223391894 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> || 25th Anniversary
|-
| [[Midwest FurFest 2025|26]] || Dec 4-7, 2025 || Villainous Vacation || [https://www.rosemont.com/desconvention/ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center] || [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]] || [[Kitchiki]], [[Scurrow]], [[Joaquin Baldwin]],[[Chervil]] || [[FuzzyFin]] || 16,925<ref>[https://x.com/FurFest/status/1997811798066544795 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[Twitter]]. Dated/Retrieved December 7, 2025</ref>|| + 0.74% || No Parade || $151,517 for [https://www.mcprescue.org/ MCP Rescue + Outreach]<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org/post/3m44y6l7he523 Tweet] from Midwest FurFest [[BlueSky]]. Dated/Retrieved December 9, 2024</ref> ||
|}

== Statistics ==
[[File:Midwest FurFest Attendance (2000-2019) v2.png|left|thumb|600px|Visitor statistics]]
[[File:ArtySkunk_MFF2022Attendance.png|600px|Attendance]]
|[[File:MWFF-Charity-Graph.jpeg|600px|Charity]]

==See also==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest_FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Wikipedia]]

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

== External links ==
{{WikiFurNews|Midwest FurFest announces 2007 theme, Guests of Honor}}
{{WikiFurNews|MFF board plans more rooms for 2007}}
* [http://www.midwestfurryfandom.org/ Midwest Furry Fandom, Incorporated] official site
* [http://www.facebook.com/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/furfest.org Midwest FurFest] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[Telegram]]
* [http://www.instagram.com/furfest/ Midwest FurFest] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@FurFest Midwest FurFest] on [[Mastodon]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQbUVlkXk7KUQoRxR_Jj5g Midwest FurFest] on [[Youtube]]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/furfest Midwest FurFest] on [[W:Flickr|Flickr]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/25878/midwest-furfest-2025 Midwest FurFest] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/25878/midwest-furfest-2025 Midwest FurFest] on [https://fancons.com/ FanCons.com]
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/38345/Midwest_FurFest Midwest FurFest] on the [https://comiconomicon.com/ Comiconomicon]

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Furnavia

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Imbellis: Updated info for the con

{{Infobox convention
| name = Furnavia
| logo = [[File:Furnavia_logo.jpg|Furnavia logo|225px]]
| caption =
| othernames =
| location = {{flagspan|nor|[[W:Kristiansand|Kristiansand]], [[W:Norway|Norway]]}}
| url = https://furnavia.org
| status = Ongoing
| first = September 21-24, 2023
| final =
| organizer =
| charity =
| subject = [[Furry convention]]
| resources = {{con resources|Furnavia}}
}}
{{Furnavia}}
'''Furnavia''' is an annual Norwegian [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Furnavia is Norway's largest [[furry event]], with approximately 455 attendees as of 2025.

== History ==

* 2023 - The first Furnavia took place September 21-24 at the [https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-kristiansand-caledonien Radisson Blu Caledonien] hotel in Kristiansand, Norway, with [[Glexes]] as [[chairman]].
* 2024 - The second Furnavia took place on 2-5 October 2024.
* 2025 - The third Furnavia took place on 1-4th October, 2025. The theme is "Rise of the blood moon" <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LoMxzw4mgA] "Furnavia official YouTube channel, Furnavia 2025 theme reveal video. Posted 18th October 2024"</ref>
* 2026 - The fourth iteration of Furnavia is yet to be announced for 2026. The theme is "Dice of Fate" <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytdg_oBH8no] "Furnavia official YouTube channel, Furnavia 2026 - Dice Of Fate. Posted 26th October 2025"</ref>

== Mascot ==

Furnavia's [[mascots|mascot]] are Toffee the [[stoat]] (She/They) and '''Leif''' the [[seagull]] (He/Him), and were designed by Furnavia's art team. The [[reference sheet]] was created by [[cosmiccartoons]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFlgLTp3BH/ "This is Toffee the stoat, our mascot...."] on Instagram. Posted March 31, 2021.</ref> <ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/cosmicartoons.bsky.social/post/3m2jh2q4tfc2j "Character reference sheets for the mascots of Furnavia!"] on Bluesky. Posted October 6th, 2025; Accessed October 30th, 2026.</ref>

== Programming and amenities ==

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

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

* [[Glexes]] - [[Chairman]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2023 - (???)
* 2024 - [[Uncle Kage]]
* 2025 - (???)
* 2026 - [[PinkyFennec]] and [[Fox Amoore]]
* 2027 - TBA

==Themes==

* 2023 - '''''Water''''' (unofficial theme)
* 2024 - '''''Pirates'''''
* 2025 - '''''Rise of the blood moon'''''
* 2026 - '''''Dice of Fate'''''
* 2027 - TBA

==Charities==

* 2023 - (???) (???)
* 2024 - (???) (???)
* 2025 - (???) (???)
* 2026 - [https://fod.no/ Foreningen for omplasseringen av Dyr (FOD)] (TBD)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)

==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;" | 2023
| ?
| N/A
| 159
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 301<ref>[https://x.com/Furnavia/status/1843388592183460226 ''... we had 301 paid attendees ...''] post on Furnavia's official [[Twitter/X]] account. Retrieved 2024-11-11.</ref>
| 89.3%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 455
| 51.16%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://furnavia.org Website]
* [https://t.me/furnaviaannouncements Furnavia] on [[Telegram]] (announcements
* [https://t.me/furnavia Furnavia] on Telegram (chat group)
* [https://facebook.com/Furnavia/ Furnavia] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/Furnavia Furnavia] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/furnavia.bsky.social Furnavia] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://instagram.com/furnavia/ Furnavia] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@Furnavia Furnavia] on [[YouTube]]

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* Minor [[Midwest FurFest]]
* Minor [[Midnight Bark]]
* Minor [[Megaplex]]
* Minor [[Growl (party)]]

=== Other Pages ===
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Spooktacufur

2026-10-30T06:06:36Z

Imbellis: Tweaks and formatting. Possible disambiguation needed with Brynn.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Spooktacufur
| logo = [[File:SpooktacufurLogo.png|250px|Spooktacufur]]
| subject = [[Furry]], [[W:Halloween|Halloween]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]], USA}}
| url = https://spooktacufur.com
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 26, 2024
| final =
| organizer = [[Oddie Bun]]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Spooktacufur''' is an annual one-day Halloween-themed [[furry convention]] in Salt Lake City, Utah.

== History ==
=== 2024 ===
Spooktacufur 2024 was held at Salt Lake City's [https://www.facebook.com/sugarspaceslc/ Sugar Space Arts Warehouse], the [[mini-con]] hosted an [[Artist Alley]], as well as a [[fursuit parade]], [[panel]]s, and [[costume]] contests for both [[fursuiter]]s and non-[[suit]]ing attendees. The convention recorded 270 attendees, 15 vendors, and one live owl, named Agatha.

=== 2025 ===
Spooktacufur 2025 was held on October 25 at the Embassy Suites West Valley, in a suburb just outside of Salt Lake City. The new venue was chosen to accommodate a number of attendees higher than the previous year, as the original venue was already at its capacity limit. The con featured an expanded Artist Alley with 19 vendors, a fursuit parade, a game show, panels (including "History of the Furry Fandom", and a paranormal investigation panel), craft workshops (including a tail making workshop), a costume contest, and a presentation from [https://hawkwatch.org/ HawkWatch International]. The convention hosted a charity auction benefitting HawkWatch International, and a food drive for the Utah Food Bank. The theme was "Pumpkin Bash!".

The con saw 500 attendees (including staff/vendors), two birds of prey, and one bearded dragon. The convention's tickets sold out and attendance had to be limited due to fire code.

=== 2026 ===
Spooktacufur 2026 is to be held on October 24 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City. The theme is "Hotel of Horror", drawing inspiration from The Twilight Zone and the Tower of Terror.

== Staff ==
=== Board of Directors ===
* '''[[Oddie Bun]]''' - Con Chair, Founder
* '''[[Bonbon]]''' - Vice Chair

=== General staff ===

* '''[[Jared]]''' - A/V Specialist
* '''[[CascadingSpace]]''' - Webmaster
* '''[[Brynn]]''' - Registration Desk Ops
* '''[[Wynter]]''' - Gamemaster
* '''[[Bastion]]''' - Gamemaster

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, and [[workshop]]s
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]] and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Social dance]]s

==Guests of Honor==

* 2024 - None
* 2025 - None
* 2026 - [[Artist]] [[Hannimations]]
* 2027 - TBD

==Themes==

* 2024 - Unknown.
* 2025 - ''Pumpkin Bash!''
* 2026 - ''Hotel of Horror''
* 2027 - TBD

==Charities==

* 2024 - Unknown.
* 2025 - ''[https://www.utahfoodbank.org/ Utah Food Bank]'' ($TBD)
* 2026 - ''[https://hawkwatch.org/ HawkWatch International]'' ($TBD), ''[https://pawswithacauseutah.carrd.co/ Paws With A Cause]'' and ''[https://www.utahfoodbank.org/ Utah Food Bank]''
* 2027 - TBD

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| N/A
| 270
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| 15
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 500
| 85.2%
| ?
| ?
| 19
| 26.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 160
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==External links==

*[https://spooktacufur.com Spooktacufur Official Website]
*[https://www.instagram.com/spooktacufur/ Spooktacufur] on [[Instagram]]
*[https://www.furryweekly.com/issues/313 Oddie Bun's Interview] with [[Furry Weekly]]
*[https://utahfurs.org/event/spooktacufur/ Spooktacufur] on [[U2F2]]

{{Utah}}
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Spooktacufur

2026-10-30T06:00:11Z

Imbellis: Major rewrite.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Spooktacufur
| logo = [[File:SpooktacufurLogo.png|250px|Spooktacufur]]
| subject = [[Furry]], [[W:Halloween|Halloween]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[Wikipedia:Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City, Utah]], USA}}
| url = https://spooktacufur.com
| status = Ongoing
| first = October 26, 2024
| final =
| organizer = [[Oddie Bun]]
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Spooktacufur''' is an annual one-day Halloween-themed [[furry convention]] in Salt Lake City, Utah.

== History ==
=== 2024 ===
Spooktacufur 2024 was held at Salt Lake City's [https://www.facebook.com/sugarspaceslc/ Sugar Space Arts Warehouse], the [[mini-con]] hosted an [[Artist Alley]], as well as a [[fursuit parade]], [[panel]]s, and [[costume]] contests for both [[fursuiter]]s and non-[[suit]]ing attendees. The convention recorded 270 attendees, 15 vendors, and one live owl, named Agatha.

=== 2025 ===
Spooktacufur 2025 was held on October 25 at the Embassy Suites West Valley, in a suburb just outside of Salt Lake City. The new venue was chosen to accommodate a number of attendees higher than the previous year, as the original venue was already at its capacity limit. The con featured an expanded Artist Alley with 19 vendors, a fursuit parade, a game show, panels (including "History of the Furry Fandom", and a paranormal investigation panel), craft workshops (including a tail making workshop), a costume contest, and a presentation from [https://hawkwatch.org/ HawkWatch International]. The convention hosted a charity auction benefitting HawkWatch International, and a food drive for the Utah Food Bank. The theme was "Pumpkin Bash!".

The con saw 500 attendees (including staff/vendors), two birds of prey, and one bearded dragon. The convention's tickets sold out and attendance had to be limited due to fire code.

=== 2026 ===
Spooktacufur 2026 is to be held on October 24 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City. The theme is "Hotel of Horror", drawing inspiration from The Twilight Zone and the Tower of Terror.

== Staff ==
=== Board of Directors ===
* '''[[Oddie Bun]]''' - Con Chair, Founder
* '''[[Bonbon]]''' - Vice Chair

=== General staff ===

* '''[[Jared]]''' - A/V Specialist
* '''[[CascadingSpace]]''' - Webmaster
* '''[[Brynn]]''' - Registration Desk Ops
* '''[[Wynter]]''' - Gamemaster
* '''[[Bastion]]''' - Gamemaster

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, and [[workshop]]s
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]] and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Social dance]]s

==Guests of Honor==

* 2024 - None
* 2025 - None
* 2026 - [[Artist]] Hannimations
* 2027 - TBD

==Themes==

* 2024 - Unknown.
* 2025 - ''Pumpkin Bash!''
* 2026 - ''Hotel of Horror''
* 2027 - TBD

==Charities==

* 2024 - Unknown.
* 2025 - ''[[https://www.utahfoodbank.org/ Utah Food Bank]]'' ($TBD)
* 2026 - ''[https://hawkwatch.org/ HawkWatch International]'' ($TBD), ''[https://pawswithacauseutah.carrd.co/ Paws With A Cause]'' and ''[[https://www.utahfoodbank.org/ Utah Food Bank]]''
* 2027 - TBD

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| N/A
| 270
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| 15
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 500
| 85.2%
| ?
| ?
| 19
| 26.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 160
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

==External links==

*[https://spooktacufur.com Spooktacufur Official Website]
*[https://www.instagram.com/spooktacufur/ Spooktacufur] on [[Instagram]]
*[https://www.furryweekly.com/issues/313 Oddie Bun's Interview] with [[Furry Weekly]]
*[https://utahfurs.org/event/spooktacufur/ Spooktacufur] on [[U2F2]]

{{Utah}}
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[[Category:Utah]]
[[Category:2024 births]]

Growl (party)

2026-10-30T05:12:47Z

Imbellis: /* Events */ update

{{context}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Growl
| othernames = growlfur, growlfur.party
| logo = [[File:GROWLLogo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Brooklyn|Brooklyn]], [[W:New York City|New York City]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://growlfur.party
| status = Ongoing
| first = February 3, 2024
| final =
| organizer = ''[[TigerFox Productions]]''
| charity = N/A
| resources =
}}
'''Growl''' is a series of local [[Furmeet|furmeet parties]] held in New York City.

== Onerviews ==

Organized by local NYC [[furries|furs]] since 2024, Growl brings together the local [[furry community]] for themed gatherings featuring [[DJ]]s, local [[artist]]s, and [[vendor]]s.

==Events==
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event !! Venue
|-
| February 2, 2024 || '''''Growl''''' || ''[https://dice.fm/venue/purgatory-kmwp?lng=en-US Purgatory]''
|-
| May 24, 2024 || '''''Growl Wonderland''''' || ''Purgatory''
|-
| August 30, 2024 || '''''Growl Dog Days''''' || ''Purgatory''
|-
| November 8, 2024 || '''''Growl: Winter Is Coming''''' || ''[https://www.3dollarbillbk.com 9BN]''
|-
| February 6, 2025 || '''''Growl: 1st Anniversary''''' || ''9BN''
|-
| May 1, 2025 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''[https://www.wonderville.nyc Wonderville]''
|-
| June 5, 2025 || '''''Growl: Pet Gala''''' || ''9BN''
|-
| August 2, 2025 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''Wonderville''
|-
| September 27, 2025 || '''''Growl: Growlzilla''''' || ''[https://www.thetranspecos.com/#/events Trans-Pecos]''
|-
| November 22, 2025 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''Wonderville''
|-
| February 1, 2026 || '''''Growl: Floof NYC''''' || ''Trans-Pecos''
|-
| April 3, 2026 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''Wonderville''
|-
| July 17, 2026 || '''''Growl: Spread Your Wings''''' || ''9BN''
|-
| August 28, 2026 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''Wonderville''
|-
| January 2, 2027 || '''''Growl ARCADE''''' || ''Wonderville''
|}

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/growlfur.party Growl] on [[Bluesky]]
* [https://t.me/growlhub Growl] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://instagram.com/growlfur Growl] on [[Instagram]]

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Template:Convention resources/Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-30T05:00:54Z

Imbellis: Initial with background information, blank entry for 2027.

== [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]] ==
* [https://www.palmettoanthroweekend.org/page Palmetto Anthro Weekend website]

====[[Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027]]====
{{flagdiv|usa|[[wikipedia:Greenville,_South_Carolinaa|Greenville]], [[wikipedia:South_Carolina|South Carolina]], [[wikipedia:USA|USA]] - [[https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/greenville/gsprm/hoteldetail/events-facilities?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-CP-_-US-_-GSPRM Crowne Plaza Greenville]]}}
* Attendance:
* Con reports: -
* Photos:
* Videos:

Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-30T04:33:12Z

Imbellis: /* Board of Directors */ Updated hyperlinks to be consistent with the rest of article for Lightz, BajaWerewolf

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization]] (EIN# 41-3279821).<ref>[https://corpfacts.com/nonprofit/413279821/palmetto-anthro-collective?via=ein-lookup&kind=ein] As of August 10, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective hosted [[Palmetto Fur The Season|Palmetto Fur The Season 1]] on October 18th, 2025 at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer, South Carolina. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present- SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[Peachylightz|PeachyLightz "Lightz"]] - [[President]]
* [[BajaWerewolf]] - [[Treasurer]]
* [[Bismuth]] - [[Secretary]]
* [[Toxin]] - [[Registration Director]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-30T04:30:55Z

Imbellis: /* Board of Directors */ Adding directors

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization]] (EIN# 41-3279821).<ref>[https://corpfacts.com/nonprofit/413279821/palmetto-anthro-collective?via=ein-lookup&kind=ein] As of August 10, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective hosted [[Palmetto Fur The Season|Palmetto Fur The Season 1]] on October 18th, 2025 at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer, South Carolina. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present- SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[Lightz|PeachyLightz "Lightz"]] - [[President]]
* [[Baja]] - [[Treasurer]]
* [[Bismuth]] - [[Secretary]]
* [[Toxin]] - [[Registration Director]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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[[Category:South Carolina]]
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Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-30T04:22:30Z

Imbellis: /* History */ Reworded sentence.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization]] (EIN# 41-3279821).<ref>[https://corpfacts.com/nonprofit/413279821/palmetto-anthro-collective?via=ein-lookup&kind=ein] As of August 10, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective hosted [[Palmetto Fur The Season|Palmetto Fur The Season 1]] on October 18th, 2025 at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer, South Carolina. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present- SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2027 Conventions]]
[[Category:South Carolina]]
[[Category:2026 births]]

Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-30T04:17:03Z

Imbellis: /* Organization */ formatting, adding EIN link

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization]] (EIN# 41-3279821).<ref>[https://corpfacts.com/nonprofit/413279821/palmetto-anthro-collective?via=ein-lookup&kind=ein] As of August 10, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026.</ref>

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective (PAC) hosted a furry meetup, Palmetto Fur The Season 1, at at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer South Carolina on October 18th, 2025. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present; SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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[[Category:South Carolina]]
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2026-10-30T04:03:08Z

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;2026
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 24: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 27-31: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wüellas FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wild Furloween West]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 6-8: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 7-8: [[Kemocon]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Nov 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 14-15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 19-22: [[New Anthrodam]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Nov 21-23: [[FurSMeet]], RS}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Nov 28-29: [[FURST CLASS]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|lva|Dec 3-6: [[BaltiFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Dec 11-13: [[Patas]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 11-13: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Dec 17-20: [[Super Furry Fusion|Winter Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Dec 26-27: [[Furry Line in Progress]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 30-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Festival]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Dec 30-Jan 2: [[PowsUp! Night]], Rome}}

;2027
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 1-3: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jan 1-3: [[SeaFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 2: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 7-10: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 8-10: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-17: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-18: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 14-18: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-17: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Jan 16: [[Howl Soup]]}}
{{flagdiv|svn|Jan 21-24: [[SloFluffCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 24: [[Kemoket|Shinshun Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-31: [[LouisiAnthro]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 4-8: [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 5-8: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 5-9: [[FURCAMP]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Feb 13-15: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Capital Furcon]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Anthroverse (Convention)|Anthroverse]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 19-21: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-21: [[Fox Den Con]],CO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 19-21: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Feb 20: [[Tillcon]], HK}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 24-28: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Feb 24-28: [[Santiago Anthro Fest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 25-28: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 27-28: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 4-7: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 5-8: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 17-21: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 18-21: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 18-21: [[Anthropolis]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 19-21: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-28: [[Furlingame]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 26-30: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 27-28: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 2-4: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Fur the 'More]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 8-11: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Apr 16-18: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Apr 18: [[Kemoket|Kansai Kemoket]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 22-27: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-25: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 23-26: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 23-26: [[PurrPeaks]], Matlock Bath}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Apr 24-25: [[MyFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 2: [[Paws & Prairies]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|bel|May 5-9: [[AnthroTales]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 6-9: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|May 6-9: [[Les FurFurieux]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-9: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 14-17: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 21-23: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 27-30: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 28-Jun 1: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 30: [[Kemono Square]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2-6: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 11-13: [[Unfurgettable Taiwan Furry Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Jun 17-20: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 17-20: [[Purple Clouds Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 18-20: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 18-20: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 24-27: [[Furvaria]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 25-27: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 1-4: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 4-11: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jul 4-9: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 10-11: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Jul 10-11: [[Borneo Anthro Hub]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 15-18: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 15-18: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 16-18: [[Noctfurnal]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 16-18: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 17-18: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 21-24: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 22-24: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 30-Aug 1: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jul 31-Aug 1: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 5-8: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 6-8: [[Phoenix Valley Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|hkg|Aug 7-8: [[Furban Jungle]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 13-15: [[ANE: Recess!]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 13-15: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 18-22: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 20-22: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2-5: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 3-5: [[Aberacon]], CYM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 9-12: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Sep 10-12: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 10-12: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Sep 15-19: [[TrashCån]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 15-19: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 22-26: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 23-27: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 30-Oct 3: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion|Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 1-3: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 21-24: [[Las Vegas Howlfest]], NV}}
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;2027 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|idn|Jan 2027?: [[Creators Anthro Fair]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Jan 2027?: [[Snowtails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2027?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2027?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2027?: [[FERN]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2027?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2027?: [[Kemono Station]], HG}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2027?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 2027?: [[HowlCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Nashum Furcon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 2027?: [[Beasts in Center of Kyusyu]], KU}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2027?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[CampFire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[CalaFurZone]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2027?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jun 2027?: [[Fur The Record (event)|Fur The Record]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2027?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 2027?: [[Furtal]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2027?: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|col|Jul 2027?: [[Furtopia (Colombia)|Furtopia]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2027?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2027?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[FurEast]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2027?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[AnthroPomme]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2027?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2027?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2027?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Aug 2027?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|per|Aug 2027?: [[Fur Raymi]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|isl|Aug 2027?: [[IceFurCabin]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Aug 2027?: [[Furry Vietnam Eternity]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2027?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Aug 2027?: [[Pawstral]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Aug 2027?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2027?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2027?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2027?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Sep 2027?: [[Furgether]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2027?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Gathering in Vietnam]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2027?: [[Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Sep 2027?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Michigan Anthro Weekend]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2027?: [[OKIKEMO]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 2027?: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemogashima]], KA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FO}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 2027?: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}

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Imbellis: Furcan (telegram) Awoostria https://awoostria.at/ TrashCan https://trashcan.zone/ Growl(early'27) https://growlfur.party/events EF https://www.eurofurence.org/EF31/ Aberacon https://aberacon.wales/ DF https://denfur.org/ FM https://www.furrymigration.org/

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<span style="plainlinks">[https://www.flayrah.com/8542 COVID-19 and furry events in 2022] / [https://www.flayrah.com/7977 2020-2021]</span> - [[List of online furry conventions]]
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;2026
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 24: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 27-31: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wüellas FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wild Furloween West]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 6-8: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 7-8: [[Kemocon]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Nov 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 14-15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 19-22: [[New Anthrodam]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Nov 21-23: [[FurSMeet]], RS}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Nov 28-29: [[FURST CLASS]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|lva|Dec 3-6: [[BaltiFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Dec 11-13: [[Patas]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 11-13: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Dec 17-20: [[Super Furry Fusion|Winter Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Dec 26-27: [[Furry Line in Progress]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 30-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Festival]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Dec 30-Jan 2: [[PowsUp! Night]], Rome}}

;2027
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 1-3: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jan 1-3: [[SeaFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 2: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 7-10: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 8-10: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-17: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-18: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 14-18: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-17: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Jan 16: [[Howl Soup]]}}
{{flagdiv|svn|Jan 21-24: [[SloFluffCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 24: [[Kemoket|Shinshun Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-31: [[LouisiAnthro]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 4-8: [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 5-8: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 5-9: [[FURCAMP]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Feb 13-15: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Capital Furcon]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Anthroverse (Convention)|Anthroverse]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 19-21: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-21: [[Fox Den Con]],CO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 19-21: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Feb 20: [[Tillcon]], HK}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 24-28: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Feb 24-28: [[Santiago Anthro Fest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 25-28: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 27-28: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 4-7: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 5-8: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 17-21: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 18-21: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 18-21: [[Anthropolis]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 19-21: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-28: [[Furlingame]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 26-30: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 27-28: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 2-4: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Fur the 'More]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 8-11: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Apr 18: [[Kemoket|Kansai Kemoket]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 22-27: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-25: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 23-26: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 23-26: [[PurrPeaks]], Matlock Bath}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Apr 24-25: [[MyFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 2: [[Paws & Prairies]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|bel|May 5-9: [[AnthroTales]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 6-9: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|May 6-9: [[Les FurFurieux]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-9: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 14-17: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 21-23: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 27-30: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 28-Jun 1: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 30: [[Kemono Square]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2-6: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 11-13: [[Unfurgettable Taiwan Furry Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Jun 17-20: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 17-20: [[Purple Clouds Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 18-20: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 18-20: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 24-27: [[Furvaria]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 25-27: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 1-4: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 4-11: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jul 4-9: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 10-11: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Jul 10-11: [[Borneo Anthro Hub]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 15-18: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 15-18: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 16-18: [[Noctfurnal]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 16-18: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 17-18: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 21-24: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 22-24: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 30-Aug 1: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jul 31-Aug 1: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 5-8: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 6-8: [[Phoenix Valley Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|hkg|Aug 7-8: [[Furban Jungle]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 13-15: [[ANE: Recess!]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 13-15: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 18-22: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 20-22: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2-5: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 3-5: [[Aberacon]], CYM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 9-12: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Sep 10-12: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 10-12: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Sep 15-19: [[TrashCån]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 15-19: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 21-24: [[Las Vegas Howlfest]], NV}}
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;2027 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|idn|Jan 2027?: [[Creators Anthro Fair]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Jan 2027?: [[Snowtails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2027?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2027?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2027?: [[FERN]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2027?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2027?: [[Kemono Station]], HG}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2027?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 2027?: [[HowlCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Nashum Furcon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 2027?: [[Beasts in Center of Kyusyu]], KU}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2027?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[CampFire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[CalaFurZone]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2027?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jun 2027?: [[Fur The Record (event)|Fur The Record]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2027?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 2027?: [[Furtal]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2027?: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|col|Jul 2027?: [[Furtopia (Colombia)|Furtopia]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2027?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2027?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[FurEast]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2027?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[AnthroPomme]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2027?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2027?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2027?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Aug 2027?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|per|Aug 2027?: [[Fur Raymi]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|isl|Aug 2027?: [[IceFurCabin]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Aug 2027?: [[Furry Vietnam Eternity]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2027?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Aug 2027?: [[Pawstral]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Aug 2027?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2027?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2027?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2027?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Sep 2027?: [[Furgether]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2027?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Gathering in Vietnam]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2027?: [[Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2027?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Sep 2027?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Michigan Anthro Weekend]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2027?: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Oct 2027?: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2027?: [[OKIKEMO]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 2027?: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemogashima]], KA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FO}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 2027?: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}

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2026-10-30T03:00:51Z

Imbellis: Castlecon https://castlecon.de/?Seite=start; Siesta https://www.furrysiesta.org/; CeSFur https://cesfur.org/en/; Furway https://www.furway.no/, Noctfurnal https://furryguides.com/conventions/noctfurnal-convention; Purple https://www.purple-clouds.de

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<div class="plainlinks" style="text-align: center; margin-top:.5em">[[List of conventions by attendance|Conventions by attendance]] - [[List of furry convention resources|Reports, photos, videos]] - [[Template:Timeline of conventions|Timeline]] - [//en.wikifur.com/FurryConventionMap.html Map] ([[List of conventions by attendance/Map script|edit]])

<span style="plainlinks">[https://www.flayrah.com/8542 COVID-19 and furry events in 2022] / [https://www.flayrah.com/7977 2020-2021]</span> - [[List of online furry conventions]]
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;2026
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 24: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 27-31: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wüellas FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wild Furloween West]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 6-8: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 7-8: [[Kemocon]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Nov 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 14-15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 19-22: [[New Anthrodam]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Nov 21-23: [[FurSMeet]], RS}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Nov 28-29: [[FURST CLASS]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|lva|Dec 3-6: [[BaltiFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Dec 11-13: [[Patas]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 11-13: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Dec 17-20: [[Super Furry Fusion|Winter Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Dec 26-27: [[Furry Line in Progress]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 30-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Festival]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Dec 30-Jan 2: [[PowsUp! Night]], Rome}}

;2027
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 1-3: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jan 1-3: [[SeaFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 7-10: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 8-10: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-17: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-18: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 14-18: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-17: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Jan 16: [[Howl Soup]]}}
{{flagdiv|svn|Jan 21-24: [[SloFluffCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 24: [[Kemoket|Shinshun Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-31: [[LouisiAnthro]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 4-8: [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 5-8: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 5-9: [[FURCAMP]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Feb 13-15: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Capital Furcon]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Anthroverse (Convention)|Anthroverse]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 19-21: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-21: [[Fox Den Con]],CO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 19-21: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Feb 20: [[Tillcon]], HK}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 24-28: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Feb 24-28: [[Santiago Anthro Fest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 25-28: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 27-28: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 4-7: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 5-8: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 17-21: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 18-21: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 18-21: [[Anthropolis]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 19-21: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-28: [[Furlingame]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 26-30: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 27-28: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 2-4: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Fur the 'More]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 8-11: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Apr 18: [[Kemoket|Kansai Kemoket]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 22-27: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-25: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 23-26: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 23-26: [[PurrPeaks]], Matlock Bath}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Apr 24-25: [[MyFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 2: [[Paws & Prairies]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|bel|May 5-9: [[AnthroTales]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 6-9: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|May 6-9: [[Les FurFurieux]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-9: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 14-17: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 21-23: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 27-30: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 28-Jun 1: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 30: [[Kemono Square]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2-6: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 11-13: [[Unfurgettable Taiwan Furry Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Jun 17-20: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 17-20: [[Purple Clouds Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 18-20: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 18-20: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 24-27: [[Furvaria]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 25-27: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 1-4: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 4-11: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jul 4-9: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 10-11: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Jul 10-11: [[Borneo Anthro Hub]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 15-18: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 15-18: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 16-18: [[Noctfurnal]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 16-18: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 22-24: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 30-Aug 1: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jul 31-Aug 1: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 5-8: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 6-8: [[Phoenix Valley Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|hkg|Aug 7-8: [[Furban Jungle]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 13-15: [[ANE: Recess!]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 13-15: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 20-22: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2-5: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 9-12: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Sep 10-12: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 15-19: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 21-24: [[Las Vegas Howlfest]], NV}}
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;2027 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|idn|Jan 2027?: [[Creators Anthro Fair]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Jan 2027?: [[Snowtails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2027?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2027?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2027?: [[FERN]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2027?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2027?: [[Kemono Station]], HG}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2027?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 2027?: [[HowlCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Nashum Furcon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 2027?: [[Beasts in Center of Kyusyu]], KU}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2027?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[CampFire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[CalaFurZone]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2027?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jun 2027?: [[Fur The Record (event)|Fur The Record]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2027?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 2027?: [[Furtal]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2027?: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|col|Jul 2027?: [[Furtopia (Colombia)|Furtopia]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2027?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2027?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2027?: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 2027?: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[FurEast]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2027?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[AnthroPomme]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2027?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2027?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2027?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Aug 2027?: [[TrashCån]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Aug 2027?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|per|Aug 2027?: [[Fur Raymi]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|isl|Aug 2027?: [[IceFurCabin]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Aug 2027?: [[Furry Vietnam Eternity]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2027?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2027?: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Aug 2027?: [[Pawstral]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Aug 2027?: [[Aberacon]], CYM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Aug 2027?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2027?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2027?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2027?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Sep 2027?: [[Furgether]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2027?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Gathering in Vietnam]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2027?: [[Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2027?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Sep 2027?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Michigan Anthro Weekend]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2027?: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Oct 2027?: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2027?: [[OKIKEMO]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 2027?: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemogashima]], KA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FO}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 2027?: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}

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2026-10-30T01:40:15Z

Imbellis: Updates per https://www.wildnights.org/, https://furfurieux.com/, and moved Fur The Record to 2027, (per telegram chat talk), and fursmeet per https://fursmeet.wixsite.com/fursmeet. Moved FURRY FEST as date has passed an no information.

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<div class="plainlinks" style="text-align: center; margin-top:.5em">[[List of conventions by attendance|Conventions by attendance]] - [[List of furry convention resources|Reports, photos, videos]] - [[Template:Timeline of conventions|Timeline]] - [//en.wikifur.com/FurryConventionMap.html Map] ([[List of conventions by attendance/Map script|edit]])

<span style="plainlinks">[https://www.flayrah.com/8542 COVID-19 and furry events in 2022] / [https://www.flayrah.com/7977 2020-2021]</span> - [[List of online furry conventions]]
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;2026
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 24: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 27-31: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wüellas FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wild Furloween West]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 6-8: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 7-8: [[Kemocon]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Nov 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 14-15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 19-22: [[New Anthrodam]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Nov 21-23: [[FurSMeet]], RS}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Nov 28-29: [[FURST CLASS]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|lva|Dec 3-6: [[BaltiFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Dec 11-13: [[Patas]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 11-13: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Dec 17-20: [[Super Furry Fusion|Winter Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Dec 26-27: [[Furry Line in Progress]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 30-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Festival]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Dec 30-Jan 2: [[PowsUp! Night]], Rome}}

;2027
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 1-3: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jan 1-3: [[SeaFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 7-10: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 8-10: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-17: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-18: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 14-18: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-17: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Jan 16: [[Howl Soup]]}}
{{flagdiv|svn|Jan 21-24: [[SloFluffCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 24: [[Kemoket|Shinshun Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-31: [[LouisiAnthro]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 4-8: [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 5-8: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 5-9: [[FURCAMP]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Feb 13-15: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Capital Furcon]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Anthroverse (Convention)|Anthroverse]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 19-21: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-21: [[Fox Den Con]],CO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 19-21: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Feb 20: [[Tillcon]], HK}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 24-28: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Feb 24-28: [[Santiago Anthro Fest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 25-28: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 27-28: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 4-7: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 5-8: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 17-21: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 18-21: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 18-21: [[Anthropolis]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 19-21: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-28: [[Furlingame]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 26-30: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 27-28: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 2-4: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Fur the 'More]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 8-11: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Apr 18: [[Kemoket|Kansai Kemoket]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 22-27: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-25: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 23-26: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 23-26: [[PurrPeaks]], Matlock Bath}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Apr 24-25: [[MyFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 2: [[Paws & Prairies]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|bel|May 5-9: [[AnthroTales]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 6-9: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|May 6-9: [[Les FurFurieux]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-9: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 14-17: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 21-23: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 27-30: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 28-Jun 1: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 30: [[Kemono Square]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2-6: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 11-13: [[Unfurgettable Taiwan Furry Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Jun 17-20: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 18-20: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 24-27: [[Furvaria]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 25-27: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 1-4: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 4-11: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 10-11: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Jul 10-11: [[Borneo Anthro Hub]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 15-18: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 22-24: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 30-Aug 1: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jul 31-Aug 1: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 5-8: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 6-8: [[Phoenix Valley Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|hkg|Aug 7-8: [[Furban Jungle]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 13-15: [[ANE: Recess!]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 13-15: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 20-22: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2-5: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 9-12: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Sep 10-12: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 15-19: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 21-24: [[Las Vegas Howlfest]], NV}}
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;2027 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|idn|Jan 2027?: [[Creators Anthro Fair]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Jan 2027?: [[Snowtails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2027?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2027?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2027?: [[FERN]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2027?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2027?: [[Kemono Station]], HG}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2027?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 2027?: [[HowlCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Nashum Furcon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 2027?: [[Beasts in Center of Kyusyu]], KU}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2027?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[CampFire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[CalaFurZone]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2027?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 2027?: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2027?: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jun 2027?: [[Fur The Record (event)|Fur The Record]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2027?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 2027?: [[Furtal]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2027?: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 2027?: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|col|Jul 2027?: [[Furtopia (Colombia)|Furtopia]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2027?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2027?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Noctfurnal]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jul 2027?: [[Purple Clouds Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2027?: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 2027?: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[FurEast]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2027?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[AnthroPomme]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2027?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2027?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2027?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Aug 2027?: [[TrashCån]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Aug 2027?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|per|Aug 2027?: [[Fur Raymi]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|isl|Aug 2027?: [[IceFurCabin]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Aug 2027?: [[Furry Vietnam Eternity]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2027?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2027?: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Aug 2027?: [[Pawstral]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Aug 2027?: [[Aberacon]], CYM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Aug 2027?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2027?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2027?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2027?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Sep 2027?: [[Furgether]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2027?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Gathering in Vietnam]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2027?: [[Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2027?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Sep 2027?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Michigan Anthro Weekend]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2027?: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Oct 2027?: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2027?: [[OKIKEMO]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 2027?: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemogashima]], KA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FO}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 2027?: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}

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2026-10-30T00:56:29Z

Imbellis: Removed Midnight Bark, as it's canceled per https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH/status/2112543264348033306

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<div class="plainlinks" style="text-align: center; margin-top:.5em">[[List of conventions by attendance|Conventions by attendance]] - [[List of furry convention resources|Reports, photos, videos]] - [[Template:Timeline of conventions|Timeline]] - [//en.wikifur.com/FurryConventionMap.html Map] ([[List of conventions by attendance/Map script|edit]])

<span style="plainlinks">[https://www.flayrah.com/8542 COVID-19 and furry events in 2022] / [https://www.flayrah.com/7977 2020-2021]</span> - [[List of online furry conventions]]
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;2026
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 24: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 27-31: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 28-Nov 1: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 29-Nov 1: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wüellas FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 1: [[Wild Furloween West]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 6-8: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 7-8: [[Kemocon]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 11-15: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Nov 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 14-15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 19-22: [[New Anthrodam]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Nov 28-29: [[FURST CLASS]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 3-6: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|lva|Dec 3-6: [[BaltiFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Dec 11-13: [[Patas]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 11-13: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Dec 17-20: [[Super Furry Fusion|Winter Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Dec 26-27: [[Furry Line in Progress]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 30-Jan 1: [[New Year's Furry Festival]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Dec 30-Jan 2: [[PowsUp! Night]], Rome}}

;2026 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|bol|Oct 2026?: [[FURRY FEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Dec 2026?: [[Fur The Record (event)|Fur The Record]]}}

;2027
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 1-3: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jan 1-3: [[SeaFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 7-10: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 8-10: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-17: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 14-18: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 14-18: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-17: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Jan 16: [[Howl Soup]]}}
{{flagdiv|svn|Jan 21-24: [[SloFluffCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 24: [[Kemoket|Shinshun Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-31: [[LouisiAnthro]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 4-8: [[Palmetto Anthro Weekend]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 5-8: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 5-9: [[FURCAMP]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|can|Feb 13-15: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Capital Furcon]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 18-21: [[Anthroverse (Convention)|Anthroverse]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 19-21: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-21: [[Fox Den Con]],CO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 19-21: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Feb 20: [[Tillcon]], HK}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 24-28: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Feb 24-28: [[Santiago Anthro Fest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 25-28: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 27-28: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 4-7: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 5-8: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 17-21: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 18-21: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 18-21: [[Anthropolis]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 19-21: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 25-28: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-28: [[Furlingame]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Mar 26-30: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 27-28: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 2-4: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Fur the 'More]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-4: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 8-11: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Apr 18: [[Kemoket|Kansai Kemoket]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-25: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 23-26: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 23-26: [[PurrPeaks]], Matlock Bath}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Apr 24-25: [[MyFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 30-May 2: [[Paws & Prairies]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|bel|May 5-9: [[AnthroTales]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 6-9: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-9: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 14-17: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 21-23: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 27-30: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 28-Jun 1: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 30: [[Kemono Square]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2-6: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 11-13: [[Unfurgettable Taiwan Furry Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Jun 17-20: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 18-20: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 24-27: [[Furvaria]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 25-27: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 1-4: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 4-11: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 10-11: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Jul 10-11: [[Borneo Anthro Hub]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 15-18: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 22-24: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 30-Aug 1: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jul 31-Aug 1: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 5-8: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 6-8: [[Phoenix Valley Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|hkg|Aug 7-8: [[Furban Jungle]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 13-15: [[ANE: Recess!]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 13-15: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 20-22: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2-5: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 9-12: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Sep 10-12: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 15-19: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 21-24: [[Las Vegas Howlfest]], NV}}
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;2027 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|idn|Jan 2027?: [[Creators Anthro Fair]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Jan 2027?: [[Snowtails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2027?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2027?: [[Furboliche]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2027?: [[FERN]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2027?: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2027?: [[KRAZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2027?: [[Kemono Station]], HG}}
{{flagdiv|fra|May 2027?: [[Les FurFurieux]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2027?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|arg|May 2027?: [[HowlCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Nashum Furcon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2027?: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 2027?: [[Beasts in Center of Kyusyu]], KU}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2027?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[CampFire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Jun 2027?: [[CalaFurZone]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2027?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 2027?: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2027?: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2027?: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2027?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 2027?: [[Furtal]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2027?: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 2027?: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|col|Jul 2027?: [[Furtopia (Colombia)|Furtopia]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2027?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2027?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2027?: [[Noctfurnal]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jul 2027?: [[Purple Clouds Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2027?: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 2027?: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[FurEast]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2027?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2027?: [[AnthroPomme]], CE}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2027?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2027?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2027?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Aug 2027?: [[TrashCån]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Aug 2027?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[Growl (party)]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|per|Aug 2027?: [[Fur Raymi]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|isl|Aug 2027?: [[IceFurCabin]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Aug 2027?: [[Furry Vietnam Eternity]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2027?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2027?: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2027?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|chl|Aug 2027?: [[Pawstral]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Aug 2027?: [[Aberacon]], CYM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2027?: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Aug 2027?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2027?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2027?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2027?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Sep 2027?: [[Furgether]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2027?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|vnm|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Gathering in Vietnam]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2027?: [[Kemoket]], TY}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2027?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2027?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Sep 2027?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Michigan Anthro Weekend]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2027?: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2027?: [[World Wild Fur Camp]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Oct 2027?: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2027?: [[OKIKEMO]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 2027?: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemogashima]], KA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2027?: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FO}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 2027?: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Nov 2026?: [[FurSMeet]], RS}}

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Midnight Bark

2026-10-30T00:55:27Z

Imbellis: 2026 canceled

{{Infobox convention
|name = Midnight Bark
|logo = [[File:Midnight Bark Logo.png|225px]]
|caption =
|othernames = MB
|location = {{flagdiv|phl|[[Wikipedia:Quezon City|Quezon City]], [[Wikipedia:Metro Manila|Metro Manila]], [[Wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]]}}
|url = https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH
|status = Ongoing
|first = September 1, 2024 (in '''[[w:La Breza Hotel|La Breza Hotel]]''')
|final =
|organizer =
|charity =
|subject = [[Convention]]
|resources = {{con resources|Midnight Bark}}
}}
{{Midnight Bark}}
'''Midnight Bark''' (MB) is an 18+ [[furry convention]] held in Quezon City, Philippines. The goal of the event was to make a safe space for all and to educate and welcome others with open paws.


== History ==
=== 2026 ===
Midnight Bark 2026 was canceled due to foretasted attendance being below previously projected, resulting in the organization running into a deficit.<ref>https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH/status/2112543264348033306</ref>

== Mascot ==
The mascot of Midnight Bark was previously shown off during the first 2024 event<ref>https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH/status/1811921540017160338</ref> but was not publicly named "'''Midnight'''" until the announcement for the 2026 convention.<ref>https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH/status/1967884413632680304</ref> Contrary to other mascots commonly used for furry conventions, Midnight is not an anthropomorphic animal, they<ref>Midnight has not been referred to by any pronouns as of 9/16/2025. This article will use they/them as placeholder gender neutral pronouns until Midnight's pronouns are revealed.</ref> are a regular human adorned in [[Pup gear|pup gear]], particularly a [[Pup hood|pup hood]], a [[Collar|collar]], a leather chest harness and a pup tail plug. They have been depicted wearing regular clothes such as a shirt and short shorts to just a jockstrap to flat-out naked.

== Themes ==
* 2024 - None
* 2026 - (Canceled)

== Attendance & Fursuiters ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | Attendance
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Midnight Bark 2024]]
| (???)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | [[Midnight Bark 2026]]
| (Canceled)
|-
|}

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="Event Posters" widths="125px" heights="175px" perrow="5">
File:Midnight Bark 2024 poster.png|<small>Midnight Bark 2024:</small><br>poster
File:Midnight Bark 2024 alt poster.png|<small>Midnight Bark 2024:</small><br>alternate poster
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://x.com/Midnight_BarkPH Midnight Bark] on [[W:Twitter | Twitter]]

{{Philippines}}
{{Conventions Asia}}

[[Category:Philippines]]
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:18+ event]]
[[Category:2024 births]]
[[Category:Midnight Bark]]

Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-27T01:28:55Z

Imbellis: /* Organization */ Added EIN#

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. Palmetto Anthro Collective is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)3 Non Profit organization]] (EIN# 41-3279821).

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective (PAC) hosted a furry meetup, Palmetto Fur The Season 1, at at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer South Carolina on October 18th, 2025. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present; SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

{{convention-stub}}

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2027 Conventions]]
[[Category:South Carolina]]
[[Category:2026 births]]

Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-27T01:20:27Z

Imbellis: /* History */ Updated with corrected PFTS attendance number of '117', from previous placeholder of '~200'.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. Palmetto Anthro Collective is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)3 Non Profit organization]].

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective (PAC) hosted a furry meetup, Palmetto Fur The Season 1, at at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer South Carolina on October 18th, 2025. The total attendance was 117, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present; SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

{{convention-stub}}

{{Conventions North America}}
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2027 Conventions]]
[[Category:South Carolina]]
[[Category:2026 births]]

Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-27T01:05:41Z

Imbellis: /* History */ Added previous event hosted by PAC, more detail to next year's event.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. Palmetto Anthro Collective is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)3 Non Profit organization]].

== History ==
In 2025, Palmetto Anthro Collective (PAC) hosted a furry meetup, Palmetto Fur The Season 1, at at Pinky's Revenge - an Arcade and Game Lounge in Greer South Carolina on October 18th, 2025. The total attendance was ~200, and it was the second meetup hosted by PAC. There were four vendors present; SoftPauxs, YchFursuits, The Printed Panda, and Waffle Wishes.

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville,_South_Carolina|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG. Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is the first multi-day event organized by Palmetto Anthro Collective. The convention's theme is 'Fur in Love' and the [[Guest of Honor]] is Wyviryn, an [[artist]] and [[musician]].

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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Palmetto Anthro Weekend

2026-10-27T00:48:38Z

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Palmetto Anthro Weekend
| othernames = PAW
| logo = [[File:Palmetto_Anthro_Weekend_Logo.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Greenville|Greenville]], [[W:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.PalmettoAnthroWeekend.org/
| status = Proposed
| first = February 4-February 8, 2027
| organizer = ''[[Palmetto Anthro Collective]]''
| charity = ?
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{{Palmetto Anthro Weekend}}
'''Palmetto Anthro Weekend''' ('''PAW''') is a (proposed) annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is the successor event to the [[Palmetto Fur The Season]] [[furry mini con]] (September 2024 - October 18, 2025).

PAW came to be when [[furries]] [[Peachylightz]] "Lightz" and [[BajaWerewolf]], two furry vendors in trade, who were vending at South Carolina's [[Anime]] and [[comic convention]]s, realized how many furries were present who had no idea about each other or their community in their backyard.

They finally founded the event when they noticed how furries of all ages were slowly taking over their biggest local comic convention, [[W:Charleston South Carolina|Charleston South Carolina]]'s [[Incredible Con]]. It is slated to be the state's first true [[furcon]].

=== Organization ===

Palmetto Anthro Weekend is an event organized and founded by the ''Palmetto Anthro Collective'' ('''''PAC'''''), founded on January 29, 2025. Palmetto Anthro Collective is [[W:501(c)(3) organization|501(c)3 Non Profit organization]].

== History ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend 2027 is slated to be held over the weekend of February 4 - February 8, 2027, in [[W:Greenville|Greenville]], South Carolina, at the Crowne Plaza Greenville by IHG.

== Mascot(s) ==

Palmetto Anthro Weekend's official [[mascots]] are a [[white-tailed doe]] named '''Jessie''' (based on the [https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/state-symbols-and-icons-animals-and-insects South Carolina's state animal]), and a [[Palmetto fox]] named [[Clover]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Leadership and Staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* [[???]] - [[Chairman|Chairperson]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[Registration]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2027 - [[Furry artist]] and [[musician]] [[Wyviryn]]
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2027 - '''''Fur In Love'''''
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

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

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

== External links ==

* [https://bsky.app/profile/palmanthroweekend.bsky.social Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/PalmettoAnthroWeekend Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[Telegram]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefUCvDxCJllRF9TbZBdMbQ Palmetto Anthro Weekend] on [[YouTube]]

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Megaplex

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Megaplex
| othernames = Pawpet Megaplex (2002-2003)
| logo = [[File:Megaplex_Logo.jpg|200px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Florida|Florida]], [[W:United States|United States]]}}
| url = https://www.megaplexcon.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = 8-10 March 2002
| final =
| organizer = Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charity (Previously Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc.)
| charity = Various
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Megaplex}}
'''Megaplex''' is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

First held in March 2002 as '''[[Pawpet]] Megaplex''', Megaplex aims to provide "a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on [[anthropomorphic]]s and fantasy".<ref>[http://www.megaplexcon.org/about About Megaplex] (22 September 2010)</ref> Programming has focused on [[fursuit]]ing, [[puppet]]ry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Megaplex has featured [[music]]al performances by [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]], [http://www.42five.com/ 4:2:Five], [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]], [[Fox Amoore]] and [[Rhubarb the Bear]], stage performances including musicals [[Julie Bunny Must Die!]] and [[Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer]], and out-of-fandom honored guests including [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]], [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] and [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]].

A variety of factors<ref name="candidcomments">''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160914192746/http://megaplex.livejournal.com/24878.html Some Candid Comments on Megaplex, from the Chair]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (24 December 2006)</ref><ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160913094941/http://megaplex.livejournal.com/35393.html Goodbye, 2007...Hello, 2008!]'' - [[Carl Fox]], {{lj-comm|megaplex}} (7 March 2007)</ref> had caused Megaplex's attendance to fluctuate in its first decade, though it has been steadily increasing since 2010. The 2026 event had 12,522 attendees, the highest to date.

=== Staff and organization ===

'''Florida United Furry Fandom''', Inc. ('''FLUFF''') is a [[501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation]].<ref>''[http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?inquirytype=EntityName&directionType=Initial&searchNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410&aggregateId=domnp-n18000005341-1684e99f-170e-4856-a92b-e6b8d4fde360&searchTerm=Florida%20United%20Furry%20Fandom&listNameOrder=FLORIDAUNITEDFURRYFANDOM%20N180000053410]'' - Florida Department of State</ref> FLUFF was preceded by
Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. (PLEx), is a Class C for-profit corporation operated out of the State of Florida. PLEx, Inc. was incorporated in January 2002, a mere two months before opening Pawpet Megaplex 1, and chose the faster route of incorporation under the less stringent for-profit statutes.

On January 9, 2022, it was announced that three FLUFF Inc. board members would depart, including chairman "Scooby", and president [[Yappy Slyfox]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1480367629973999616 Recent board Restructure] via [[Twitter]] posted January 9, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2024.</ref>

FLUFF, Inc.'s current president is [[Blitz Wolfang|Christopher “Blitz” Darling]] (also the [[convention chairman|chairman]] of Megaplex), and the secretary is [[Nyghtpanthyr|Daniel “Nyghtpanthyr” Deschand]].

As of 2026, the Board members are:<ref>[https://www.megaplexcon.org/about/who/ Megaplex - Who We Are] Accessed April 4, 2024.</ref>

* [[Allon|Steven “Allon” Rehbein]] - chairman
* [[Nyghtpanthyr|Daniel “Nyghtpanthyr” Deschand]] - secretary
* [[Kismet|Roxanne “Kismet” Martinez]]
* [[Kedzie|Stephen “Kedzie” Stoltenberg]]
* [[Tanner_Wolf|Brandon “Tanner” Richmond]]

A listing of Megaplex staff and their roles, including former staff members, is available on the convention's website<ref>[https://www.megaplexcon.org/about/who/ Megaplex - Who We Are] Accessed August 13, 2022.</ref> and archives.<ref>[http://archives.megaplexcon.org/ Megaplex History: Past Convention Archives]</ref>

=== Event innovations ===

Megaplex has introduced many ideas to augment the convention's programming and atmosphere:

* Pre-registered attendees can provide a personal avatar to appear on their convention badge.
* Megaplex was the first furry convention to introduce a convention fursuit mascot, Pounce the Panther, in 2008.
* Starting in 2012, Megaplex has created a commemorative poster celebrating each year's convention. One copy is offered for sale at the convention's charity auction.
* Collectible glassware was given to all attendees until 2019. The convention still gives a themed collectible item to all attendees.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheDanteOxalis/status/441613535224008705 Twitter photo of a Megaplex mug found at a Goodwill store</ref>
* Megaplex offers high-dollar member levels above Silver Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, and Platinum Sponsors. Both receive all the perks of a Silver Sponsor level, plus special, unique gifts each year, such as engraved pocket watches.
* Game show concepts have been introduced, such as "Fursuit Deal or Big Deal," partly mirroring ''[[Wikipedia:Deal or No Deal|Deal or No Deal]]'', with fursuiters instead of models.
* The convention's main events have been streamed live online since 2005.
* An exclusive hospitality lounge with hot meals is provided to Silver Sponsor and higher-level attendees. Due to new venue policies, hot foods have been substituted with pre-packaged foods.
* The convention has donated "con badge number 1" for the following year in the charity auction since 2010. The convention usually reserves this badge number for the chairman. In 2010, the auctioning of badge number 1 raised over $300 for charity.
* Hall prizes called "Achievements" are awarded to attendees who accomplish them at any point during the convention. Most achievements are typically kept secret until the time they are rewarded.
* Megaplex archives all of its past con books, artwork, badge imagery, photos, and videos online, available for all individuals to view on its [https://archives.megaplexcon.org/ web site].

== History ==

'''Pawpet Megaplex''' came into being as a replacement for [[Furry Spring Break]], which was held in 2001. Furry Spring Break couldn't secure hotel space for a second convention in 2002 and folded. Instead, Pawpet Live Experiences, Inc. formed and, on short notice, held the first Pawpet Megaplex at the Ramada Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The convention supported the animal rescue C.A.R.E. Foundation and featured a live animal presentation. The convention continued to support the same charity until 2023.

The convention moved to the movie-themed Sheraton Studio City Resort for its second and third years, closer to [http://www.universalorlando.com/ Universal Studios Florida]. In 2003 the convention had its first [[guest of honor]], [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]], and first of many musical guests, a capella group [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]]. In 2004 Megaplex officially dropped the "Pawpet" from the name. '''Megaplex 3''' was the first year to make heavy use of the convention theme ("[[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]]", derived from the abbreviation of the convention name) with posters and hallway decor.

The convention upgraded to larger quarters at the Sheraton World Resort, right next door to the [http://www.seaworld.com/ SeaWorld Orlando] theme park, from 2005 to 2006, and continued to introduce new traditions, such as a Saturday Night "Rocky Horror Picture Show" viewing complete with staff members in cast member roles.

=== The Jacksonville years ===

Due to rising hotel costs in Orlando, Megaplex moved in 2007 and chose the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida, where it remained through 2008. During this time, Megaplex saw a drop in attendance, which was expected due to the move.

=== The return to Orlando ===

Returning to the Orlando area, Megaplex was held at the Worldgate Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, from 2009 to 2012, a short distance from [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]]'s main gate. The convention was rescheduled from March to late July to achieve better pricing and hotel rates, and to help spread out the event from the growing [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|FWA]]. The con expanded its meeting space to include a larger Dealer's Den, an Artist Alley, and a lounge area dubbed "The Lair."

From 2013 to 2015, Megaplex returned to Orlando proper and expanded into a larger meeting space at the Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel. The convention has increased its focus on quality main events and immersive theming. At the end of [[Megaplex XIV]], it was announced that the convention would move in 2016 to the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee to accommodate its growth.

After only 1 year, Megaplex had outgrown the Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South and at the closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XV]] announced that it would be moving to the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]]. Megaplex had previously been held at this property for [[Megaplex 4]] and [[Megaplex 5]] when it was the Sheraton World Resort.

Megaplex remained at the Seaworld DoubleTree in Orlando, FL for [[Megaplex XVI]] and [[Megaplex XVII]]. While the new space was completed for use during the second year Megaplex's growth made it difficult to hold a 3rd year at this venue. It was announced at the end of [[Megaplex XVII]] that Megaplex would be moving to the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.

In 2023, Megaplex moved to the [[Wikipedia:Hyatt Regency Orlando|Hyatt Regency]] on International Drive, Orlando FL. That year, a change in state law precipitated the convention becoming an 18+ event. <ref>[https://www.megaplexcon.org/node/64 STATEMENT ON STATE OF FLORIDA LEGISLATION] via Megaplex website. Dated May 5, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.</ref>

During Closing Ceremonies at the end of the 2026 event, Megaplex announced that the 2027 convention space would be shared between the Hyatt Regency and the West Concourse of the [[Wikipedia:Orange County Convention Center|Orange County Convention Center,]] both of which are located on International Drive in Orlando.

=== Going nonprofit ===

It was announced that Megaplex would be seeking 501(c)(3) status under the newly set up corporation, Florida United Furry Fandom Inc. (FLUFF Inc.), at the end of the closing ceremonies of [[Megaplex XVII]]. The new corporation was set up, and all assets were transferred to the latest Florida Nonprofit corporation. On May 18th, 2019, FLUFF Inc. received notice from the IRS that its 501(c)(3) status was approved.

=== Charities ===

Megaplex's charity from 2002-2023 was [https://www.thecarefoundation.org/home The CARE Foundation].

In May of 2023, Megaplex announced via Twitter that the CARE Foundation had obtained a baby African [[Serval (species)|serval]] named Pounce, after Megaplex's mascot, and that the animal would be "raised specifically to bring to the convention and other educational outings."<ref>[@MegaplexCon Twitter], archived May 21, 2023 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref> Some furries questioned the ethics of this choice, particularly regarding a captive-bred wild animal being purchased by CARE<ref>[https://twitter.com/TartiiCat/status/1662140557030748161 @TartiiCat on Twitter], posted May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref> as opposed to a rescue<ref>[https://twitter.com/mareebirb/status/1662449616552448000 @Mareebirb on Twitter,] posted May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref>. This prompted further investigation into CARE's credibility as an organization, with many furries calling for Megaplex to reconsider supporting the organization.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NaysPinClub/status/1659600333247594500 @NaysPinClub on Twitter], posted May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/YourGaynezz/status/1659683165898698752 @YourGaynezz on Twitter], posted May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ukakota/status/1659499479765057536 @ukakota on Twitter], posted May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref> In response, Megaplex announced the end of their relationship with CARE, the selection of a new animal welfare-focused charity, and that the charity would change each year in the future.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1663289276547706881 @MegaplexCon on Twitter], posted and retrieved May 29, 2023.</ref>

On July 25, 2023, Megaplex announced their 2023 charity to be [http://thestreetdogcoalition.org The Street Dog Coalition of Brevard County] on Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1683945400330321920?s=20 2023 Twitter Charity Announcement] posted July 25, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023</ref> A check was presented for $88,000.

On June 6, 2024, Megaplex announced they would have a second year with Street Dog Coalition as their charity, but this year would be with the [https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org/sarasota-fl Sarasota County] chapter. They received $81,000 at closing ceremonies.

June 5, 2025 brought the new charity announcement, for [https://www.petallianceorlando.org The Greater Orlando Pet Alliance] who is still recovering from a fire in one of their shelters.<ref>[https://petallianceorlando.org/construction-has-begun-on-our-new-orlando-shelter/ New shelter construction project] information on the Pet Alliance website</ref><ref>[https://petallianceorlando.org/an-update-and-thank-you-to-our-community/ Pet Alliance blog post] released after the fire</ref>. At Closing Ceremonies, a check was presented in the amount of $90,600 including $1500 from Texas Furry Fiesta.

== Mascot ==

Megaplex's oficial [[mascot]] is '''Pounce the Panther''', a [[W:Florida panther|Florida panther]] (an endangered subspecies of cougar).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150324051307/https://megaplexcon.org/index.php?q=about#pounce Megaplex website - About us, #Meet Pounce the Panther] on Megaplex website, archived 2015 March 24 at archive.org Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015 July 31.</ref>

Megaplex introduced Pounce as the fursuit mascot in 2008 at '''Megaplex 7''', as Megapanther, to match that year's comic book theme. Pounce is seen at Megaplex in a costume that matches that year's theme. The current Pounce fursuit was built by [[Lemonbrat]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[???]]

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

* [[???]] - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

* [[???]] - [[???]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2002 - None
* 2003 - ???
* 2004 - ???
* 2005 - ???
* 2006 - ???
* 2007 - ???
* 2008 - ???
* 2009 - ???
* 2010 - ???
* 2011 - ???
* 2012 - ???
* 2013 - ???
* 2014 - ???
* 2015 - ???
* 2016 - ???
* 2017 - ???
* 2018 - ???
* 2019 - ???
* 2020 - Canceled ([[COVID-19 pandemic]]) ([[Online convention|move online]])
* 2021 - ???
* 2022 - ???
* 2023 - ???
* 2024 - ???
* 2025 - ???
* 2026 - ???
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2002 - None
* 2003 - '''''Hollywood'''''
* 2004 - '''''MP3'''''
* 2005 - '''''Road Trip'''''
* 2006 - '''''...Teh Horror!'''''
* 2007 - '''''Game Shows'''''
* 2008 - '''''Comic Books: Heroes & Villains'''''
* 2009 - '''''Toyland: Christmas in July'''''
* 2010 - '''''Mad Science'''''
* 2011 - '''''Retro Arcade'''''
* 2012 - '''''Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears'''''
* 2013 - '''''Rocking At The Hop'''''
* 2014 - '''''The Candy Factory'''''
* 2015 - '''''Cops & Robbers'''''
* 2016 - '''''British Invasion'''''
* 2017 - '''''Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con'''''
* 2018 - '''''The Furnesian Islands'''''
* 2019 - '''''The Greatest Escape'''''
* 2020 - Canceled (COVID-19 pandemic) ('''''Megaplex Online''''')
* 2021 - '''''All Aboard!'''''
* 2022 - '''''Electric AvUwU'''''
* 2023 - '''''Be Anything, Do Anything!'''''
* 2024 - '''''Terror at Typhon's Keep'''''
* 2025 - '''''House of Pounce'''''
* 2026 - '''''Furassic World'''''
* 2027 - TBA
* 2028 - TBA

== Charities ==

* 2002 - ??? (???)
* 2003 - ??? (???)
* 2004 - ??? (???)
* 2005 - ??? (???)
* 2006 - ??? (???)
* 2007 - ??? (???)
* 2008 - ??? (???)
* 2009 - ??? (???)
* 2010 - ??? (???)
* 2011 - ??? (???)
* 2012 - ??? (???)
* 2013 - ??? (???)
* 2014 - ??? (???)
* 2015 - ??? (???)
* 2016 - ??? (???)
* 2017 - ??? (???)
* 2018 - ??? (???)
* 2019 - ??? (???)
* 2020 - ??? (???)
* 2021 - ??? (???)
* 2022 - ??? (???)
* 2023 - ??? (???)
* 2024 - ??? (???)
* 2025 - ??? (???)
* 2026 - ??? (???)
* 2027 - TBA (TBD)
* 2028 - TBA (TBD)

==Attendance==

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|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Patrons
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Vendors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
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'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== Statistics ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Dates !! Theme !! Venue !! Location !! Guests of Honor !! Guest Performers !! Attendance !! Parade count (day/night parades) !! Charity Amount !! Notes
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex''' || March 8–10, 2002 || N/A || Ramada Resort and Convention Center || Orlando, FL || N/A || N/A || 126 || ? || $1,378.49 || Replaced Furry Spring Break
|-
| '''Pawpet Megaplex 2''' || March 21–23, 2003 || Hollywood || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[SueDeer|Susan Rankin]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 197 || ? || ? ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 3''' || March 19–21, 2004 || [[Wikipedia:MP3|MP3]] || Sheraton Studio City Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:Trace Beaulieu|Trace Beaulieu]] || [[Wikipedia:Toxic_Audio|Toxic Audio]] || 357 || 23 || $2,500+ ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 4''' || March 14–16, 2005 || Road Trip || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Wikipedia:John_Kennedy_(puppeteer)|John Kennedy]] || Orlando's Potpourri of Puppets || 387 || 32 || $2,210 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 5''' || March 17–19, 2006 || …Teh Horror! || Sheraton World Resort || Orlando, FL || [[Brian Reynolds]] || 4:2:Five || 257 || 41 || $3,100.40 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 6''' || March 2–4, 2007 || Game Shows || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Mike Kazaleh]] || ? || 185 || 31 || $2,825 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 7''' || March 28–30, 2008 || Comic Books: Heroes & Villains || Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront || Jacksonville, FL || [[Adam Wan]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 255 || 45 || $1,185 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 8''' || July 24–26, 2009 || Toyland: Christmas in July || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[BigBlueFox]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 425 || 80 || $1,500 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 9''' || July 23–25, 2010 || Mad Science || Radisson Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Paul Zaloom|Paul Zaloom]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 410 || 81 || $2,928 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 10''' || July 29–31, 2011 || Retro Arcade || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Chad Krueger]] || [[Hali|Matthew Ebel]] || 553 || 86 / 64 || $1,368 || Hotel name change
|-
| '''Megaplex 11''' || July 27–29, 2012 || Steampunk: Turn Back The Gears || Worldgate Resort || Kissimmee, FL || [[Wikipedia:Noel MacNeal|Noel MacNeal]], Ron “Dreamfinder” Schneider || Julie Bunny Must Die! || 625 || 142 / 55 || $4,257 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 12''' || July 26–28, 2013 || Rocking At The Hop || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Tirrel]] || Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer || 821 || 185 / 86 || $4,038 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 13''' || July 25–27, 2014 || The Candy Factory || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[Mary Minch|Mary Mouse]], [[TaniDaReal]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Husky In Denial]], [[Pepper Coyote]] || 1,281 || 320 / 76 || $10,696.98 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 14''' || July 31–August 2, 2015 || Cops & Robbers || Marriott Orlando Airport || Orlando, FL || [[FableFire]], [[FizzOtter]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Cosmik]], [[Husky In Denial]] || 1,472 || 359 / 82 || $8,260.23 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 15''' || August 5–7, 2016 || British Invasion || Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista South || Orlando, FL || [[Kenket]], [[Cosmic Wuffy]] || [[Fox Amoore]], [[Pepper Coyote]], [[Rhubarb the Bear]], [[Cosmik]] || 1,860 || 449 / 150 || $8,467.86 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 16''' || August 4–6, 2017 || Mega Quest: The Wrath of Con || Seaworld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Kodi (Canada)]], [[Rick Griffin]] || ? || 2,430 || N/A / 162 || $12,394.89 || Saturday parade cancelled due to weather
|-
| '''Megaplex 17''' || August 3–5, 2018 || The Furnesian Islands|| SeaWorld DoubleTree || Orlando, FL || [[Panda Paco]], [[Kyle McCarthy]] || ? || 2,602 || 468 / 68 || $10,849.88 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 18''' || August 9–11, 2019 || The Greatest Escape || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[JD Puppy]], [[SonicFox5000]] || ? || 3,615 || 617 / 138 || $40,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 18.5''' || August 21–23, 2020 || Megaplex Online || Online || Online || N/A || ? || 571 || N/A || $10,079.73 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 19''' || August 6–8, 2021 || All Aboard! || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[Kyell Gold]], [[Hyena Agenda]] || [[Alkali Bismuth]] || 2,889 || 669 / 179 || $50,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 20''' || August 5–7, 2022 || Electric AvUwU || Caribe Royale || Orlando, FL || [[Illumi-Nation Cyberwear]], [[Lofi]] || N/A || 4,662 || 1,024 / 160 || $70,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 21''' || September 15–17, 2023 || Be Anything, Do Anything! || Hyatt Regency Orlando || Orlando, FL || [[Ash Coyote]], [[Bemani|Bemani Tiger]], [[WHSPRS]] || [[wikipedia:Vox Audio|Vox Audio]] (formerly Toxic Audio) || 5,189 || 900 / 332 || $88,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 22''' || August 30–September 1, 2024 || Terror at Typhon's Keep || Hyatt Regency Orlando || Orlando, FL || [[Jonah Scott]], [[Tom Fischbach]] || Dog Park Dissidents || 7,202 || 912 / 315 || $81,000.00 ||
|-
| '''Megaplex 23''' || August 30–September 1, 2025 || House of Pounce || Hyatt Regency Orlando || Orlando, FL || [[Charlie Adler]], [[Dingoroo]] || ''TBD'' || 10,038 || 1,000 / 241 || $90,600.00 || Saturday–Monday ([[wikipedia:Labor Day (United States)|Labor Day]] weekend)
|-
| '''Megaplex 24''' || August 21–August 23, 2026 || Furassic World || Hyatt Regency Orlando || Orlando, FL || ? || ''TBD'' || 12,522 || ? || $100,000.00 ||
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon Megaplex] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/megaplexcon.org Megaplex] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[Mastodon]]
* [https://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/ Megaplex] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Megaplexcon Megaplex] on [[YouTube]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/27374/megaplex-2026 Megaplex (2026)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/megaplex-convention Megaplex (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/group/28-megaplex Megaplex (2026)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/27374/megaplex-2026 Megaplex (2026)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/27374/megaplex-2026 Megaplex (2026)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/fr/events/megaplex-2026/ Megaplex (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (English)

* {{con resources}}

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Gateway FurMeet

2026-10-25T23:41:05Z

Imbellis: Fixing typos from previous revision, reorganizing overview and header, proofreading. 'Overview' blank for now.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Gateway FurMeet
| logo = [[File:GatewayFurMeetLogo.png|225px|Gateway FurMeet logo]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]]}}
| url = http://gatewayfurmeet.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = April 18-20, 2014
| final =
| organizer = [[Kiara Shiba]]
| charity = Ongoing
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Gateway FurMeet''' is an annual [[furry convention]] in [[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]]. The convention's [[mascot]] is a [[w:Clydesdale horse|Clydesdale]] named Clyde.
== Overview ==
{{Gateway FurMeet}}
==History==
===2014===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2014Logo.jpg|right|250px]]
The first Gateway FurMeet took place at the [http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/hampton-inn-st-louis-downtown-at-the-gateway-arch-STLDTHX/index.html Hampton Inn – Gateway Arch] in [[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]],<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/hotel "Hotel"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 26, 2013</ref> over April 18-20, 2014.<ref>[https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/about-us "About Us"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> [[PeacePaw Yote]] was [[guest of honor]],<ref>[https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/goh "GOH"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> and the theme was ''Wild Wild West (Gateway to the West)''.<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/ Main page] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> The meet had 211 registered attendees, and 62 participants in the fursuit parade. $1,455 was raised for convention charity [http://www.strayrescue.org Stray Rescue of St. Louis].

====2014 venue====
The convention had originally been planned to take place at the [http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumstlouis/ Millennium Hotel]<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/hotel "Hotel"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013 (no longer current)</ref>.

On November 21, 2013, Keyla Otter posted on the convention website:
{{q|We were informed this morning that the The Millennium Hotel St. Louis will be unable to host our event in April 2014. On January 22, 2014 the hotel will be closing their doors and will cease all operations indefinitely. While this is bad news as we hoped to make that hotel our convention’s home for many years to come, it is absolutely not the end of Gateway FurMeet! Our Hotel Liaison is already working hard on getting us a new home for the convention in cooperation with the Millenium Hotel. We absolutely intend to hold our first convention on the dates that have already been planned, and for the same cost.<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/11/21/important-hotel-update/ Important Hotel Update] posted November 21, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved November 22, 2013.</ref>}} On November 26, 2013 Keyla Otter posted "We have some excellent news on the hotel front. We have contacted several hotels to find out if they will be able to host Gateway FurMeet, and we have several options to investigate further."<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/11/26/hotel-situation-update/ Hotel Situation Update] posted November 26, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 1, 2013.</ref>

On December 25, Keyla posted {{q|We have been through some tough times this year but we have managed to put together a great holiday gift for our attendees – a new hotel! We have just signed a contract with the Hampton Inn – Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, only a few blocks away from our previous location. Our new hotel is just as close to the action in the downtown area, including the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium.<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/12/25/happy-holidays/ Happy Holidays!] posted December 25, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 26, 2013.</ref>}}

===2015===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2015Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Gateway FurMeet 2015 took place May 8-10, 2015 at [http://www.lumiereplace.com/ Hotel Lumiere]. The theme was "Clydezilla", a cross between Godzilla and GFM's mascot Clyde.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayFurMeet/628950837215064/ GFM Update], posted November 22, 2014 to the Gateway Fur Meet Facebook group.</ref> The Guest of honor was artist/animator [[Clawshawt]].<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/goh/ Honored Guests] on Gateway FurMeet website (retrieved 02/23/15)</ref>

Attendance was 223,<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2015/05/11/gfm-2015-summary/ "GFM 2015 Summary"] - posting on the Gateway FurMeet website. Dated May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.</ref> with 50 participants in the fursuit parade. The convention charity was [http://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/ Five Acres Animal Shelter], for which the convention raised $2,051 ($620 in the charity auction, $431 from the donation box and raffle, and $1,000 by the convention itself).

===2016===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2016Logo.png|right|200px]]
Gateway FurMeet 2016 took place over May 13-15, 2016<ref name="2016Tweet">[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/662737049452044289 Tweet] on the Gateway FurMeet account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.</ref> at the [http://www.lumiereplace.com/ Hotel Lumiere]. The theme was "[[w:Swing music|'40s Swing]]",<ref name="2016Tweet"/> and the guest of honor was [[Rachael Bock]].<ref>[https://gatewayfurmeet.org/goh/ Honored Guest] on the Gateway FurMeet 2016 website. retrieved May 14, 2016.</ref>

Attendance was 208, with "around 50" participants in the fursuit parade. Five Acres Animal Shelter was once again the convention charity, for whom the convention raised $1,083.20.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayFurMeet/permalink/901501663293312/ Facebook post] on the Gateway Fur Meet group, dated June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.</ref>

===2017===
Gateway FurMeet 2017 was to be moved to the fall of 2017 in order to avoid date conflicts experienced in 2016, and the difficulties in trying to plan around the Cardinals schedule. During contract negotiations, the previous hotel became unworkable after trying to place other groups within the same space while the convention was trying to expand, and at a cost nearly twice that of 2016.

Along with the announcement to push the dates to 2018, Gateway FurMeet announced that they will host the first GFM Picnic on September 16, 2017 at Greentree Park in Kirkwood.
[[File:GFMpicnic2017.png|right|250px]]

When: September 16, 2017 from Noon to 6PM

Where: The pavilion at Greentree Park, 2202 Marshall Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Cost: $20 per person, pre-reg preferred

Food: Burgers, dogs, chips, snacks, cookies, sodas and water provided

Games: various classic picnic games

Bonuses for those who are registered for GFM2018:
* Special GFM Badge
* 1 Pie Toss (toss a pie in the face of a staff member)
* Bonus points for Gateway Fur Quest con game
* Spin the Wheel of Feeesh for a prize
* Increased benefits for Sponsors and Supersponsors

===2018===
Gateway FurMeet 2018 was held March 9th-11th, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Westport.

Attendees: There were 463 attendees, more than doubling that of previous, GFM2016.

Parade: The Fursuit Parade included 105 fursuiters.

Charity: This year the Charity was Open Door Animal Sanctuary. They were thrilled to receive $5,960.19, which included $2,000 from registration income.

GOH: Boneitis aka [[Bone]] formerly a resident of the St. Louis area and long time supporter of GFM. Bone presented a range of panels to share his knowledge on creative and business aspects of art in the fandom.

Dance: In addition to the nightly dances, this was the first year GFM has had dance competitions. A formal Dance Competition as well as an informal Floor Wars style dance event were both held.

Hotel rooms: $95 per night for rooms with a king-size bed and pull-out sofa bed, or a room with two queen-size beds.

Con Space: The entire convention ballroom space located directly off of the lobby at the DoubleTree was utilized for the con. The space is larger than previous years at the Lumiere, and offered a larger Dealers' Den / Artist's Alley, Main Events with stage, Secondary Events room with a 24' dance floor for dances and Fursuiter activities, Gaming and Casual space, and a panel room.

===2019===
Gateway FurMeet 2019 was held March 1-3, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Westport.

Attendees: There were 484 attendees this year. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet/posts/2094298443941011 Facebook post] on the Gateway Furmeet group, dated March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019. </ref>

Charity: The year the charity was [http://www.stlefa.org/paws EFA’s Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)]. $8011.22 was raised for the charity. In addition, the [http://www.stlefa.org/ Saint Louis Effort for AIDS], the organization running PAWS, offered free HIV testing to attendees. <ref> [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/charity/charity] on the Gateway Furmeet 2019 website. Retrieved March 5, 2019. </ref>

GOH: [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/guest-s-of-honor Karen (Talenshi)], an illustrator of fantasy and children's books; in love with narrative, mythology, animals, and patterns. She hosted panels regarding the illustration process as well as a panel about making hybrid characters.

Theme: The theme this year was Furries Down Under.

===2020===
Gateway FurMeet 2020 was scheduled to take place on March 27-29, 2020, but was cancelled due to [[COVID-19.]]<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view Message from The Convention Chair] retrieved April 26, 2020</ref>

===2021===
Gateway FurMeet 2021 was held virtually over Discord.

===2022===
Gateway FurMeet 2022 was held March 11-13, 2022 at the [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlsi-sheraton-westport-chalet-hotel-st-louis/overview/ Sheraton Westport Chalet]. This marked the first in-person convention after the COVID pandemic with the theme being "Back to the Con."

Attendees: There were 348 attendees this year. <ref>[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1503134886886002688 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023. </ref>

Charity: [https://gatewaypets.org/ Gateway Pet Guardians]

Guest of Honor: Trevor Phillips

Theme: Back to the Con

===2023===
Gateway FurMeet 2023 was held March 10-12, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. This year, the theme was "Breaking Free" as a nod towards the breaking free of COVID restrictions of previous years. This year, GFM also introduced a Burlesque Show.

Attendees: There were 744 attendees this year, marking a significant increase and new record number of attendees at the convention. <ref>[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1635132032731983873 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 12, 2023. </ref>

Charity: [https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/ Got Your Six Dogs]

Guest of Honor: FeretStudios

Theme: Breaking Free

===2024===
Gateway FurMeet 2025 was held March 15-17, 2024 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. This year, the theme was "Murder Mystery Party"

Attendees: There were 978 attendees this year. <ref>[https://x.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1769489104499032469?s=20 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 17, 2024. </ref>

Charity: [https://stlpetrescue.com/ Saint Louis Pet Rescue]

Guest of Honor: MattsyKun

Theme: Murder Mystery Party

===2025===
Gateway FurMeet 2025 was held October 3-5, 2025 - a shift from previous early spring convention dates - at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. This year, the theme was "Magical Menagerie"

Attendees: There were 1,288 attendees this year. <ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/gatewayfurmeet.org/post/3m2i7holrg226 Bluesky post] on the Gateway Furmeet Bluesky page, dated October 5, 2025. </ref>

Charity: [https://friendsofthepac.com/ Friends of the Pet Adoption Center]

Guest of Honor: Savaj

Theme: Magical Menagerie

===2026===
Gateway FurMEet 2026 is being held October 16-18, 2026 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark with a theme of "Happy 10th Birthday!".

Charity [https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ The Endangered Wolf Center (EWC)]

Guest of Honor: DragonMelde

Theme: "Happy 10th Birthday!"

==Staff==
===Staff===
Gateway FurMeet Team<ref>http://gatewayfurmeet.org/gateway-furmeet-team/ Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> on the convention website lists:
* [[Scooby Husky]] - [[Con Chair]]
* [[Kiara Shiba]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]] President / Promotions / Publications Lead
* [[Hoobs]] - Webmaster / IT / Volunteer Coordinator / GOH Coordinator
* [[Natel]] - Social Media Lead
* [[Zero]] - Programming Lead
* [[Punky Rains]] - Charity Liaison Lead
* [[Silus]] - Dealers Den Lead
* [[Mattsykun]] - Publications / Artist
* [[Darkcyanblade]] - Security Lead
* [[Meekah shepherd]] - Medical Lead / Security
* [[Khaz]] - Security
* [[Fiddle]] - Security
* [[Caleb Shepherd]] - Registration / Programming / Publications
* [[Sycotei]] - Registration / Publications
* [[Crash]] - Registration
* [[Kinachi]] - Registration
* [[Kezl]] - Registration
* [[Caffeine]] - Dance Lead / Dance Comp Lead
* [[Nightfire]] - DJ Lead / Dance

===Former Staff===
* [[Keyla Otter (United States)|Keyla Otter]] - [[Registration]] Lead / Webmaster / IT
* [[Chux]] - Programming Lead, Promotions / Publications Lead
* [[Rama]] - Business
* [[Merla]] - Charity
* [[Buibui]] - Copy Editor
* [[Enki Otter]] - Tabletop Gaming

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Fursuit games]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Mascot ==
The convention's [[mascot]] is a [[w:Clydesdale horse|Clydesdale]] named Clyde.

==Guests of Honor==
* 2014 - [[PeacePaw Yote]]
* 2015 - [[Clawshawt]]
* 2016 - [[Rachel Bock]]
* 2017 - N/A (canceled)
* 2018 - [[Bone|Boneitis]]
* 2019 - [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/guest-s-of-honor Karen (Talenshi)]
* 2020 - N/A (canceled)
* 2021 - N/A (canceled, virtual)
* 2022 - Trevor Phillips
* 2023 - FeretStudios
* 2024 - MattsyKun
* 2025 - Savaj
* 2026 - DragonMelde

==Themes==
* 2014 - ''Wild Wild West (Gateway to the West)''
* 2015 - ''Clydezilla''
* 2016 - ''40's Swing''
* 2017 - ''N/A (canceled)''
* 2018 - ''(???)''
* 2019 - ''Furries Down Under''
* 2020 - ''N/A (canceled)''
* 2021 - ''N/A (canceled, virtual)''
* 2022 - ''Back to the Con''
* 2023 - ''Breaking Free''
* 2024 - ''Murder Mystery Party''
* 2025 - ''Magical Menagerie''
* 2026 - ''Happy 10th Birthday!''

==Charities==

* 2014 - ''[https://www.strayrescue.org/ Stray Rescue of St. Louis]'' ($1,455)
* 2015 - ''[http://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/ Five Acres Animal Shelter]'' ($2,051)
* 2016 - ''Five Acres Animal Shelter'' ($1,083.20)
* 2017 - N/A (canceled)
* 2018 - ''Open Door Animal Sanctuary'' ($5,960.19)
* 2019 - ''[http://www.stlefa.org/paws EFA’s Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)]'' ($8,011.22)
* 2020 - N/A (canceled)
* 2021 - N/A (canceled, virtual)
* 2022 - ''[https://gatewaypets.org/ Gateway Pet Guardians]'' ($5,000+)
* 2023 - ''[https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/ Got Your Six Dogs]'' ($12,000+)
* 2024 - ''[https://stlpetrescue.com/ Saint Louis Pet Rescue]'' ($18,322 )
* 2025 - ''[https://friendsofthepac.com/ Friends of the Pet Adoption Center]'' ($19,254.74)
* 2026 - ''[https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ The Endangered Wolf Center (EWC)]'' (???)

==Attendance Statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="display:inline-block; margin: 1 25px;"
|+Gateway FurMeet Attendance and Charity
|Year
|Attendees
|Charity
|-
|2025
|1288
|$19,254.74
|-
|2024
|978
|$18,322
|-
|2023
|744
|$12,000+
|-
|2022
|348
|$5,000+
|-
|2021
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2020
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2019
|484
|$8,011.22
|-
|2018
|463
|$5,960.19
|-
|2017
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2016
|208
|$1,083.20
|-
|2015
|223
|$2,051
|-
|2014
|211
|$1,455

|}
==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[https://gatewayfurmeet.org/ Gateway FurMeet] - official website
*[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Facebook]]
*[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Twitter]]
*[https://https://bsky.app/profile/gatewayfurmeet.org] on [[Bluesky]]
*[https://gatewayfurmeet.sofurry.com/ Gateway FurMeet] on [[SoFurry]]
*[https://inkbunny.net/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Inkbunny]]
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/gatewayfurmeet GatewayFurMeet] on [[Fur Affinity]]
*[https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@GFM GFM] on [[Mastodon]]
*[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway Fur Meet / Saint Louis Convention] on [[Facebook]]

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Gateway FurMeet
| logo = [[File:GatewayFurMeetLogo.png|225px|Gateway FurMeet logo]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]]}}
| url = http://gatewayfurmeet.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = April 18-20, 2014
| final =
| organizer = [[Kiara Shiba]]
| charity = Ongoing
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
== Overview ==
'''Gateway FurMeet''' is an annual [[furry convention]] in [[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]]. The convention's [[mascot]] is a [[w:Clydesdale horse|Clydesdale]] named Clyde.
{{Gateway FurMeet}}
==History==
===2014===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2014Logo.jpg|right|250px]]
The first Gateway FurMeet took place at the [http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/missouri/hampton-inn-st-louis-downtown-at-the-gateway-arch-STLDTHX/index.html Hampton Inn – Gateway Arch] in [[w:St. Louis|St. Louis]], [[w:Missouri|Missouri]], [[w:United States|USA]],<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/hotel "Hotel"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 26, 2013</ref> over April 18-20, 2014.<ref>[https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/about-us "About Us"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> [[PeacePaw Yote]] was [[guest of honor]],<ref>[https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/goh "GOH"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> and the theme was ''Wild Wild West (Gateway to the West)''.<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/ Main page] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013</ref> The meet had 211 registered attendees, and 62 participants in the fursuit parade. $1455 was raised for convention charity [http://www.strayrescue.org Stray Rescue of St. Louis].

====2014 venue====
The convention had originally been planned to take place at the [http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumstlouis/ Millennium Hotel]<ref>[http://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/hotel "Hotel"] on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved May 5, 2013 (no longer current)</ref>.

On November 21, 2013, Keyla Otter posted on the convention website:
{{q|We were informed this morning that the The Millennium Hotel St. Louis will be unable to host our event in April 2014. On January 22, 2014 the hotel will be closing their doors and will cease all operations indefinitely. While this is bad news as we hoped to make that hotel our convention’s home for many years to come, it is absolutely not the end of Gateway FurMeet! Our Hotel Liaison is already working hard on getting us a new home for the convention in cooperation with the Millenium Hotel. We absolutely intend to hold our first convention on the dates that have already been planned, and for the same cost.<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/11/21/important-hotel-update/ Important Hotel Update] posted November 21, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved November 22, 2013.</ref>}} On November 26, 2013 Keyla Otter posted "We have some excellent news on the hotel front. We have contacted several hotels to find out if they will be able to host Gateway FurMeet, and we have several options to investigate further."<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/11/26/hotel-situation-update/ Hotel Situation Update] posted November 26, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 1, 2013.</ref>

On December 25, Keyla posted {{q|We have been through some tough times this year but we have managed to put together a great holiday gift for our attendees – a new hotel! We have just signed a contract with the Hampton Inn – Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, only a few blocks away from our previous location. Our new hotel is just as close to the action in the downtown area, including the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium.<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2013/12/25/happy-holidays/ Happy Holidays!] posted December 25, 2013 on the Gateway Fur Meet website. Retrieved December 26, 2013.</ref>}}

===2015===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2015Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Gateway FurMeet 2015 took place May 8-10, 2015 at [http://www.lumiereplace.com/ Hotel Lumiere]. The theme was "Clydezilla", a cross between Godzilla and GFM's mascot Clyde.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayFurMeet/628950837215064/ GFM Update], posted November 22, 2014 to the Gateway Fur Meet Facebook group.</ref> The Guest of honor was artist/animator [[Clawshawt]].<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/goh/ Honored Guests] on Gateway FurMeet website (retrieved 02/23/15)</ref>

Attendance was 223,<ref>[http://gatewayfurmeet.org/2015/05/11/gfm-2015-summary/ "GFM 2015 Summary"] - posting on the Gateway FurMeet website. Dated May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.</ref> with 50 participants in the fursuit parade. The convention charity was [http://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/ Five Acres Animal Shelter], for which the convention raised $2,051 ($620 in the charity auction, $431 from the donation box and raffle, and $1,000 by the convention itself).

===2016===
[[File:GatewayFurMeet2016Logo.png|right|200px]]
Gateway FurMeet 2016 took place over May 13-15, 2016<ref name="2016Tweet">[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/662737049452044289 Tweet] on the Gateway FurMeet account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.</ref> at the [http://www.lumiereplace.com/ Hotel Lumiere]. The theme was "[[w:Swing music|'40s Swing]]",<ref name="2016Tweet"/> and the guest of honor was [[Rachael Bock]].<ref>[https://gatewayfurmeet.org/goh/ Honored Guest] on the Gateway FurMeet 2016 website. retrieved May 14, 2016.</ref>

Attendance was 208, with "around 50" participants in the fursuit parade. Five Acres Animal Shelter was once again the convention charity, for whom the convention raised $1083.20.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayFurMeet/permalink/901501663293312/ Facebook post] on the Gateway Fur Meet group, dated June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.</ref>

===2017===
Gateway FurMeet 2017 was to be moved to the fall of 2017 in order to avoid date conflicts experienced in 2016, and the difficulties in trying to plan around the Cardinals schedule. During contract negotiations, the previous hotel became unworkable after trying to place other groups within the same space while the convention was trying to expand, and at a cost nearly twice that of 2016.

Along with the announcement to push the dates to 2018, Gateway FurMeet announced that they will host the first GFM Picnic on September 16, 2017 at Greentree Park in Kirkwood.
[[File:GFMpicnic2017.png|right|250px]]

When: September 16, 2017 from Noon to 6PM

Where: The pavilion at Greentree Park, 2202 Marshall Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Cost: $20 per person, pre-reg preferred

Food: Burgers, dogs, chips, snacks, cookies, sodas and water provided

Games: various classic picnic games

Bonuses for those who are registered for GFM2018:
* Special GFM Badge
* 1 Pie Toss (toss a pie in the face of a staff member)
* Bonus points for Gateway Fur Quest con game
* Spin the Wheel of Feeesh for a prize
* Increased benefits for Sponsors and Supersponsors

===2018===
Gateway FurMeet 2018 was held March 9th-11th, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Westport.

Attendees: There were 463 attendees, more than doubling that of previous, GFM2016.

Parade: The Fursuit Parade included 105 fursuiters.

Charity: This year the Charity was Open Door Animal Sanctuary. They were thrilled to receive $5,960.19, which included $2,000 from registration income.

GOH: Boneitis aka [[Bone]] formerly a resident of the St. Louis area and long time supporter of GFM. Bone presented a range of panels to share his knowledge on creative and business aspects of art in the fandom.

Dance: In addition to the nightly dances, this was the first year GFM has had dance competitions. A formal Dance Competition as well as an informal Floor Wars style dance event were both held.

Hotel rooms: $95 per night for rooms with a king-size bed and pull-out sofa bed, or a room with two queen-size beds.

Con Space: The entire convention ballroom space located directly off of the lobby at the DoubleTree was utilized for the con. The space is larger than previous years at the Lumiere, and offered a larger Dealers' Den / Artist's Alley, Main Events with stage, Secondary Events room with a 24' dance floor for dances and Fursuiter activities, Gaming and Casual space, and a panel room.

===2019===
Gateway FurMeet 2019 was held March 1-3, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Westport.

Attendees: There were 484 attendees this year. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet/posts/2094298443941011 Facebook post] on the Gateway Furmeet group, dated March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019. </ref>

Charity: The year the charity was [http://www.stlefa.org/paws EFA’s Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)]. $8011.22 was raised for the charity. In addition, the [http://www.stlefa.org/ Saint Louis Effort for AIDS], the organization running PAWS, offered free HIV testing to attendees. <ref> [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/charity/charity] on the Gateway Furmeet 2019 website. Retrieved March 5, 2019. </ref>

GOH: [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/guest-s-of-honor Karen (Talenshi)], an illustrator of fantasy and children's books; in love with narrative, mythology, animals, and patterns. She hosted panels regarding the illustration process as well as a panel about making hybrid characters.

Theme: The theme this year was Furries Down Under.

===2020===
Gateway FurMeet 2020 was scheduled to take place on March 27-29, 2020, but was cancelled due to [[COVID-19.]]<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view Message from The Convention Chair] retrieved April 26, 2020</ref>

===2021===
Gateway FurMeet 2021 was held virtually over Discord.

===2022===
Gateway FurMeet 2022 was held March 11-13, 2022 at the [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlsi-sheraton-westport-chalet-hotel-st-louis/overview/ Sheraton Westport Chalet]. This marked the first in-person convention after the COVID pandemic with the theme being "Back to the Con."

Attendees: There were 348 attendees this year. <ref>[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1503134886886002688 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023. </ref>

Charity: [https://gatewaypets.org/ Gateway Pet Guardians]

Guest of Honor: Trevor Phillips

Theme: Back to the Con

===2023===
Gateway FurMeet 2023 was held March 10-12, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. This year, the theme was "Breaking Free" as a nod towards the breaking free of COVID restrictions of previous years. This year, GFM also introduced a Burlesque Show.

Attendees: There were 744 attendees this year, marking a significant increase and new record number of attendees at the convention. <ref>[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1635132032731983873 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 12, 2023. </ref>

Charity: [https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/ Got Your Six Dogs]

Guest of Honor: FeretStudios

Theme: Breaking Free

===2024===
Gateway FurMeet 2025 was held March 15-17, 2024 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. This year, the theme was "Murder Mystery Party"

Attendees: There were 978 attendees this year. <ref>[https://x.com/GatewayFurMeet/status/1769489104499032469?s=20 Twitter post] on the Gateway Furmeet Twitter page, dated March 17, 2024. </ref>

Charity: [https://stlpetrescue.com/ Saint Louis Pet Rescue]

Guest of Honor: MattsyKun

Theme: Murder Mystery Party

===2025===
Gateway FurMeet 2025 was held October 3-5, 2025 - a shift from previous early spring convention dates - at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. This year, the theme was "Magical Menagerie"

Attendees: There were 1,288 attendees this year. <ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/gatewayfurmeet.org/post/3m2i7holrg226 Bluesky post] on the Gateway Furmeet Bluesky page, dated October 5, 2025. </ref>

Charity: [https://friendsofthepac.com/ Friends of the Pet Adoption Center]

Guest of Honor: Savaj

Theme: Magical Menagerie

===2026===
Gateway FurMEet 2026 is being held October 16-18, 2026 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark with a theme of "Happy 10th Birthday!".

Charity [https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ The Endangered Wolf Center (EWC)]

Guest of Honor: DragonMelde

Theme: "Happy 10th Birthday!"

==Staff==
===Staff===
Gateway FurMeet Team<ref>http://gatewayfurmeet.org/gateway-furmeet-team/ Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> on the convention website lists:
{{q|
* [[Scooby Husky]] - [[Con Chair]]
* [[Kiara Shiba]] - [[Con Ops|Operations]] President / Promotions / Publications Lead
* [[Hoobs]] - Webmaster / IT / Volunteer Coordinator / GOH Coordinator
* [[Natel]] - Social Media Lead
* [[Zero]] - Programming Lead
* [[Punky Rains]] - Charity Liaison Lead
* [[Silus]] - Dealers Den Lead
* [[Mattsykun]] - Publications / Artist
* [[Darkcyanblade]] - Security Lead
* [[Meekah shepherd]] - Medical Lead / Security
* [[Khaz]] - Security
* [[Fiddle]] - Security
* [[Caleb Shepherd]] - Registration / Programming / Publications
* [[Sycotei]] - Registration / Publications
* [[Crash]] - Registration
* [[Kinachi]] - Registration
* [[Kezl]] - Registration
* [[Caffeine]] - Dance Lead / Dance Comp Lead
* [[Nightfire]] - DJ Lead / Dance

===Former Staff===
* [[Keyla Otter (United States)|Keyla Otter]] - [[Registration]] Lead / Webmaster / IT
* [[Chux]] - Programming Lead, Promotions / Publications Lead
* [[Rama]] - Business
* [[Merla]] - Charity
* [[Buibui]] - Copy Editor
* [[Enki Otter]] - Tabletop Gaming

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[Fursuit games]]
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Fursuit parade]]

== Mascot ==
The convention's [[mascot]] is a [[w:Clydesdale horse|Clydesdale]] named Clyde.

==Guests of Honor==
* 2014 - [[PeacePaw Yote]]
* 2015 - [[Clawshawt]]
* 2016 - [[Rachel Bock]]
* 2017 - N/A (canceled)
* 2018 - [[Bone|Boneitis]]
* 2019 - [https://www.gatewayfurmeet.org/guest-s-of-honor Karen (Talenshi)]
* 2020 - N/A (canceled)
* 2021 - N/A (canceled, virtual)
* 2022 - Trevor Phillips
* 2023 - FeretStudios
* 2024 - MattsyKun
* 2025 - Savaj
* 2026 - DragonMelde

==Themes==
* 2014 - ''Wild Wild West (Gateway to the West)''
* 2015 - ''Clydezilla''
* 2016 - ''40's Swing''
* 2017 - ''N/A (canceled)''
* 2018 - ''(???)''
* 2019 - ''Furries Down Under''
* 2020 - ''N/A (canceled)''
* 2021 - ''N/A (canceled, virtual)''
* 2022 - ''Back to the Con''
* 2023 - ''Breaking Free''
* 2024 - ''Murder Mystery Party''
* 2025 - ''Magical Menagerie''
* 2026 - ''Happy 10th Birthday!''

==Charities==

* 2014 - ''[https://www.strayrescue.org/ Stray Rescue of St. Louis]'' ($1,455)
* 2015 - ''[http://www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/ Five Acres Animal Shelter]'' ($2,051)
* 2016 - ''Five Acres Animal Shelter'' ($1,083.20)
* 2017 - N/A (canceled)
* 2018 - ''Open Door Animal Sanctuary'' ($5,960.19)
* 2019 - ''[http://www.stlefa.org/paws EFA’s Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)]'' ($8,011.22)
* 2020 - N/A (canceled)
* 2021 - N/A (canceled, virtual)
* 2022 - ''[https://gatewaypets.org/ Gateway Pet Guardians]'' ($5,000+)
* 2023 - ''[https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/ Got Your Six Dogs]'' ($12,000+)
* 2024 - ''[https://stlpetrescue.com/ Saint Louis Pet Rescue]'' ($18,322 )
* 2025 - ''[https://friendsofthepac.com/ Friends of the Pet Adoption Center]'' ($19,254.74)
* 2026 - ''[https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ The Endangered Wolf Center (EWC)]'' (???)

==Attendance Statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="display:inline-block; margin: 1 25px;"
|+Gateway FurMeet Attendance and Charity
|Year
|Attendees
|Charity
|-
|2025
|1288
|$19,254.74
|-
|2024
|978
|$18,322
|-
|2023
|744
|$12,000+
|-
|2022
|348
|$5,000+
|-
|2021
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2020
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2019
|484
|$8,011.22
|-
|2018
|463
|$5,960.19
|-
|2017
|n/a
|n/a
|-
|2016
|208
|$1,083.20
|-
|2015
|223
|$2,051
|-
|2014
|211
|$1,455

|}
==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[https://gatewayfurmeet.org/ Gateway FurMeet] - official website
*[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Facebook]]
*[https://twitter.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Twitter]]
*[https://https://bsky.app/profile/gatewayfurmeet.org] on [[Bluesky]]
*[https://gatewayfurmeet.sofurry.com/ Gateway FurMeet] on [[SoFurry]]
*[https://inkbunny.net/GatewayFurMeet Gateway FurMeet] on [[Inkbunny]]
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/gatewayfurmeet GatewayFurMeet] on [[Fur Affinity]]
*[https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@GFM GFM] on [[Mastodon]]
*[https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFurMeet Gateway Fur Meet / Saint Louis Convention] on [[Facebook]]

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2026-10-25T21:48:00Z

Imbellis: /* Conventions */ Added Furality, Carolina Furfare, Aquatifur, and Anthro New England.

These templates are for use on a user's personal page, those in the ''User:'' namespace. These are optional; however, some are only to be placed on a user's page by a curator to indicate the status of a banning or that they are in breach of wiki rules.

==User Status Templates==
These may be applied by users to indicate their activity status, personal page ownership, etc.

{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
|-
|width="200"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
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||{{[[Template:Userpage|Userpage]]}}
<br/>User Page Notice
||{{Userpage}}
||This template may be placed on a user's page to display a notice so that if the site is mirrored elsewhere on the internet and not kept up to date, a link will remain to this site and the most up to date version of their personal page.
|-
||{{[[Template:InactiveUser|InactiveUser]]}}
<br/>Inactive User
||{{InactiveUser}}
||This template may be placed on a user's page to display a notice that they will not be around for a while. Users may do this if they want to let other [[wikifurries]] know they are not going to be around to read messages or do editing.
|-
||{{[[Template:ContributorU|ContributorU]]|Article Name}}
<br/>Contributor User Page
||{{ContributorU|Article Name}}
||This template should be placed at the bottom of user pages of editors who also have articles about them in Wikifur. Also, to link back from the article, please place the ''Contributor'' template on the article. It is listed [[WikiFur:Boiler_Plate_Text/General_Templates|here]]
|-
||{{[[Template:Personal-article|Personal-article]]|Username}}
<br/>Personal article
||{{Personal-article|Username}}
||This template should be placed at the top of personal articles, such as tutorials or editorial opinions, written by a single user on a particular topic. The article itself should be on a page in the user's namespace, such as [[User:GreenReaper\A Modest Proposal]], and linked to from appropriate articles in the main namespace - use a "See also" section if there is nowhere appropriate to put the links. The field should be the username of the editor - no 'User:' is needed. It is listed [[WikiFur:Boiler_Plate_Text/User_Page_Templates|here]].
|-
||{{[[Template:wstress3d|Wstress3D]]}}
<br/>WikiStress 3D thermometer
||{{wstress3d|1|125|I'm feeling just fine}}
||This template is used to indicate a user's stress level on a scale of 1 to 5.
|-
|}

==Conventions==
These userboxes are for those who wish to indicate conventions attended.

{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
|-
|width="200"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
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||{{[[Template:User Anthrocon|User Anthrocon]]}}
<br/>Anthrocon userbox
||{{User Anthrocon}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Anthrocon]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Anthro New England|User Anthro New England]]}}
<br/>Anthro New England userbox
||{{User Anthro New England}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Anthro New England]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Aquatifur|User Aquatifur]]}}
<br/>Aquatifur userbox
||{{User Aquatifur}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Aquatifur]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Califur|User Califur]]}}
<br/>Califur userbox
||{{User Califur}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Califur]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Carolina Furfare|User Carolina Furfare]]}}
<br/>Carolina Furfare userbox
||{{User Carolina Furfare}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Carolina Furfare]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User ConFurence|User ConFurence]]}}
<br/>ConFurence userbox
||{{User ConFurence}}
||This template is used to indicate that an old timer ... ahem ... user has attended [[ConFurence]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User ConFurence East|User ConFurence East]]}}
<br/>ConFurence East userbox
||{{User ConFurence East}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[ConFurence East]] or [[Furtasticon]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User ConFuzzled|User ConFuzzled]]}}
<br/>ConFuzzled userbox
||{{User ConFuzzled}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[ConFuzzled]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Eurofurence|User Eurofurence]]}}
<br/>Eurofurence userbox
||{{User Eurofurence}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Eurofurence]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Feral!|User Feral!]]}}
<br/>Feral! userbox
||{{User Feral!}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Feral!]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Furality|User Furality]]}}
<br/>Furality userbox
||{{User Furality}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Furality Online Xperience]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User FurFright|User FurFright]]}}
<br/>FurFright userbox
||{{User FurFright}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[FurFright]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Furry Connection North|User Furry Connection North]]}}
<br/>Furry Connection North userbox
||{{User Furry Connection North}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Furry Connection North]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Furry Fiesta|User Furry Fiesta]]}}
<br/>Furry Fiesta userbox
||{{User Furry Fiesta}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Furry Fiesta]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Further Confusion|User Further Confusion]]}}
<br/>Further Confusion userbox
||{{User Further Confusion}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Further Confusion]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User FWA|User FWA]]}}
<br/>Furry Weekend Atlanta userbox
||{{User FWA}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Megaplex|User Megaplex]]}}
<br/>Megaplex userbox
||{{User Megaplex}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Megaplex]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Midwest FurFest|User Midwest FurFest]]}}
<br/>Midwest FurFest userbox
||{{User Midwest FurFest}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Midwest FurFest]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Oklacon|User Oklacon]]}}
<br/>Oklacon userbox
||{{User Oklacon}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[Oklacon]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User RainFurrest|User RainFurrest]]}}
<br/>RainFurrest userbox
||{{User RainFurrest}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[RainFurrest]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User RBW|User RBW]]}}
<br/>RBW userbox
||{{User RBW}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[RBW]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User What The Fur|User What The Fur]]}}
<br/>What The Fur userbox
||{{User What The Fur}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has attended [[What The Fur]].
|-
|}

==Web Shows & Comics==
{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
|-
|width="200"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
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||{{[[Template:User Funday PawPet Show|User Funday PawPet Show]]}}
<br/>Funday PawPet Show userbox
||{{User Funday PawPet Show}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user watches the ''[[Funday PawPet Show]]''.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Last Res0rt|User Last Res0rt]]}}
<br/>[[Last Res0rt]] userbox
||{{User Last Res0rt}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user is a really big fan of the webcomic [[Last Res0rt]].
|-
|}

==Website Membership==
These userboxes are for those who wish to indicate other websites they may be found on. These are generally in two forms: a general one, and one that gives the option of linking directly to a user's account on that site.

{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
|-
|width="300"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
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||{{[[Template:User deviantART|User deviantART]]}}
<br/>deviantART userbox
||{{User deviantART}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[deviantART]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User deviantART Name|User deviantART Name]]|username}}
<br/>deviantART (named) userbox
||{{User deviantART Name|DeviantArtist}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[deviantART]] and to give a link to the artist page and their deviantART username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Dreamwidth name|User Dreamwidth name]]|username}}
<br/>Dreamwidth (named) userbox
||{{User Dreamwidth name|dwfurry}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Dreamwidth]] and to give a link to the user's journal, and to state their Dreamwidth username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Facebook|User Facebook]]}}
<br/>Facebook userbox
||{{User Facebook}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Facebook Name|User Facebook Name]]|username}}
<br/>Facebook (named) userbox
||{{User Facebook Name|FacebookUser}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]] and to give a link to the their page.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Flickr|User Flickr]]}}
<br/>Flickr userbox
||{{User Flickr}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [http://www.flickr.com Flickr].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Flickr Name|User Flickr Name]]|Flickr username}}
<br/>Flickr (named) userbox
||{{User Flickr Name|flickr_account}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] and to give a link to their 'About' page.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Flickr Name|User Flickr Name]]|Flickr username|alternate link text}}
<br/>Flickr (named) userbox
||{{User Flickr Name|flickr_account|Alternate Text}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] and gives a link to their 'About' page with preferred alternate name.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Fur Affinity|User Fur Affinity]]}}
<br/>Fur Affinity userbox
||{{User Fur Affinity}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Fur Affinity]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Fur Affinity Name|User Fur Affinity Name]]|username}}
<br/>Fur Affinity (named) userbox
||{{User Fur Affinity Name|FurAffinityArtist}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Fur Affinity]] and to give a link to the artist index and their username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Furcadia Name|User Furcadia Name]]|username}}
<br/>Furcadia (named) userbox
||{{User Furcadia Name|Furre name}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Furcadia]] and to state their username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User IMVU|User IMVU]]}}
<br/>IMVU userbox
||{{User IMVU}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[IMVU]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User IMVU Name|User IMVU Name]]|Firstname Lastname}}
<br/>IMVU (named) userbox
||{{User IMVU Name|Guest_FurryFan2587}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[IMVU]] and to give their avatar name.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Inkbunny|User Inkbunny]]}}
<br/>Inkbunny userbox
||{{User Inkbunny}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Inkbunny]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Inkbunny Name|User Inkbunny Name]]|username}}
<br/>Inkbunny (named) userbox
||{{User Inkbunny Name|InkbunnyArtist}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Inkbunny]] and to give a link to the artist index and their username.
|-
|{{[[Template:User IRC|User IRC]]|nickname}}
|{{User IRC|furredpaws256}}
|Use this template to indicate that the user hangs out at [[WikiFur:IRC|WikiFur's IRC channel]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User LiveJournal|User LiveJournal]]}}
<br/>LiveJournal userbox
||{{User LiveJournal}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[LiveJournal]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User LiveJournal name|User LiveJournal name]]|username}}
<br/>LiveJournal (named) userbox
||{{User LiveJournal name|LiveJournalist}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[LiveJournal]] and to give a link to the user's journal, and to state their LiveJournal username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Reddit|User Reddit]]}}
<br/>Reddit [[Furry subreddit|/r/furry]] userbox
||{{User Reddit}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on Reddit and is also part of the [[Furry subreddit]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Reddit Name|User Reddit Name]]|username}}
<br/>Reddit [[Furry subreddit|/r/furry]] (named) userbox
||{{User Reddit Name|username}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on Reddit and is also part of the [[Furry subreddit]]. In addition, it also gives their username with a link to their account.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Second Life|User Second Life]]}}
<br/>Second Life userbox
||{{User Second Life}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Second Life]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Second Life Name|User Second Life Name]]|Firstname Lastname}}
<br/>Second Life (named) userbox
||{{User Second Life Name|Furry Linden}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Second Life]] and to give their SL name.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Second Life Name Link|User Second Life Name Link]]|Firstname Lastname}}
<br/>Second Life (named with Wikifur link) userbox
||{{User Second Life Name Link|Furry Linden}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Second Life]] and to give their SL name. Also provides a link to the name-sake wiki article, if one is submitted.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Second Life Name Profile|User Second Life Name Profile]]|SL username |name}}
<br/>Second Life (named with SL profile link) userbox
||{{User Second Life Name Profile|furry.linden|Furry Linden}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Second Life]]. If the user's Second Life username is added, it displays that name as a link to their Second Life profile page. The user may also optionally add a different form of their name for the link text.
|-
||{{[[Template:User SoFurry|User SoFurry]]}}
<br/>SoFurry userbox
||{{User SoFurry}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[SoFurry]].
|-
|{{[[Template:User SoFurry Name|User SoFurry Name]]|username}}
<br/>SoFurry (named) userbox
||{{User SoFurry Name|SoFurry username}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[SoFurry]] and to give a link to their gallery.
|-
||{{[[Template:User VCL|User VCL]]}}
<br/>VCL userbox
||{{User VCL}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[VCL]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User VCL Name|User VCL Name]]|username}}
<br/>VCL (named) userbox
||{{User VCL Name|VCLArtist}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[VCL]] and to give a link to the artist index and their username.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Weasyl|User Weasyl]]}}
{{[[Template:User Weasyl-dark|User Weasyl-dark]]}}
<br>Weasyl userbox
||{{User Weasyl}} {{User Weasyl-dark}}
||These templates are used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Weasyl]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Weasyl Name|User Weasyl Name]]|WeasylMember}}
{{[[Template:User Weasyl-dark Name|User Weasyl-dark Name]]|WeasylMember}}
<br>Weasyl (named) userbox
||{{User Weasyl Name|WeasylMember}} {{User Weasyl-dark Name|WeasylMember}}
||These templates are used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Weasyl]] and to give a link to their profile page.
|-
||{{[[Template:User Yiffstar|User Yiffstar]]}}
<br/>Yiffstar userbox
||{{User Yiffstar}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Yiffstar]].
|-
||{{[[Template:User Yiffstar Name|User Yiffstar Name]]|username}}
<br/>Yiffstar (named) userbox
||{{User Yiffstar Name|Yiffstar writer}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user has an account on [[Yiffstar]] and to give a link to the author index and their username.
|-
|}

==Editor Feedback==
These are used to provide feedback and welcome to new editors, including anonymous/non-logged in editors.

{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
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|width="200"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
|-
||{{[[Template:welcome|welcome]]}}
<br/>New registered editor welcome
||{{welcome}}
||This template is used to welcome new registered editors. Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:welcome}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
||{{[[Template:anon-welcome|anon-welcome]]}}
<br/>Anonymous editor welcome
||{{anon-welcome}}
||This template is used to welcome new anonymous editors and encourage them to register an account. Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:anon-welcome|article name}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|agf-welcome}}||{{agf-welcome}}||Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:agf-welcome}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|anon-ask}}||{{anon-ask}}
| Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:anon-ask}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|welcome-thank}}||{{welcome-thank}}||Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:welcome-thank}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|article-welcome}}||{{article-welcome}}||Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:article-welcome}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|welcome-vanity}}||{{welcome-vanity}}||
|-
|{{tl|cannot-use}}||{{cannot-use}}||Usage: <nowiki>{{subst:cannot-use}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|{{tl|ask-cite}}||{{ask-cite}}
|Usage:<nowiki>{{subst:ask-cite}} ~~~~</nowiki>
|-
|}

==Warnings==
The following are warning templates to be applied by curators to a user's page. If a curator has placed one of these on a user's page, the user should NOT remove it. Similarly, non-curators should not put these on other users' pages.

{|border="1" style="width:100%;"
|-
|width="200"|'''Template Name'''
||'''Example'''
|width="300"|'''Where to use'''
|-
||{{[[Template:Dontvandalize|Dontvandalize]]}}
<br/>Don't Vandalize
||{{Dontvandalize}}
||This template is placed by curators on a user's talk page as a warning to stop vandalizing the wiki. It may be removed by anyone, but it is recorded elsewhere that the vandalism took place.
|-
||{{[[Template:Dontvandalize2|Dontvandalize2]]}}
<br/>Don't Vandalize 2
||{{Dontvandalize2}}
||This template is placed by curators on a user's talk page as a warning to stop vandalizing the wiki. It is used in more serious cases of vandalism. It may be removed by anyone, but it is recorded elsewhere that the vandalism took place.
|-
||{{[[Template:BlockedUser|BlockedUser]]|1 day|looking at me funny}}
<br/>Blocked User
||{{BlockedUser|1 day|looking at me funny}}
||This template is placed by curators on a user's page or talk page when they have been blocked from editing pages. It will state how long the block is for and why it was given. It should only be removed once the block is lifted.
|-
||{{[[Template:PermablockedUser|PermablockedUser]]|still looking at me funny}}
<br/>Permablocked User
||{{PermablockedUser|(still) looking at me funny}}
||This template is placed by curators on a user's page or talk page when they have been permantly blocked from editing pages. It will state that the block is permanent and why it was given. It should only be removed due to very specific reasons (i.e "wrong identity").
|-
||{{[[Template:User Colleague|User Colleague]]}}
<br/>Colleague userbox
||{{User Colleague}}
||This template is used to indicate that a user is a [[WikiFur:Colleagues|colleague]]. Avoid using this if you are not, as it may bring the wrath of those who are. :-)
|-
||{{[[Template:User RC Patrol|User RC Patrol]]}}
<br/>User RC Patrol
||{{User RC Patrol}}
||This template is used to indicate [[Wikifurry|wikifurries]] who patrol the '''[[:Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]]''' for vandalism.
|-
|}

[[ru:ВикиФур:Шаблоны/Карточки участников]]

User:Imbellis

2026-10-25T21:42:52Z

Imbellis: Updated personal page

<div style="float:right; width:250px;">
{|border="1px" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: center; width: 250px; margin: auto;"
|-
|{{User Anthrocon}}
|-
|{{User Anthro New England}}
|-
|{{User Anthro SoCal}}
|-
|{{User Aquatifur}}
|-
|{{User Carolina Furfare}}
|-
|{{User Furality}}
|-
|{{User Furry Fiesta}}
|-
|{{User FWA}}
|-
|{{User Las Vegas Fur Con}}
|-
|{{User Megaplex}}
|-
|{{User Midwest FurFest}}
|}
</div>

== Contributions ==
Self-reported contributions

=== Convention Pages ===
* Moderate [[Calfurry]]
* Moderate [[Carolina Furfare]]
* Moderate [[Southpaw Furry Weekend]]

* Minor [[Bewhiskered]]
* Minor [[Gateway FurMeet]]
* Minor [[Midwest FurFest]]

=== Other Pages ===
* Created [[Template:User_Furality]]
* Created [[Template:User_Carolina_Furfare]]
* Created [[Template:User_Aquatifur]]
* Created [[Template:User_Anthro_New_England]]
* Created [[Fernando's Cafe]]

Template:User Furality

2026-10-25T21:40:08Z

Imbellis: Initial

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:FuralityLogo.png|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Furality Online Xperience]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|logo-background = #FFFFFF
}}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|Category||[[Category:Furality Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]}}</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User Furality}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Template:User Aquatifur

2026-10-25T21:37:13Z

Imbellis: Initial

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:AquatiFur.jpg|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Aquatifur]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|logo-background = #FFFFFF
}}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|Category||[[Category:Aquatifur Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]}}</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User Aquatifur}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Template:User Anthro New England

2026-10-25T21:33:42Z

Imbellis: Initial

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:ANE Logo.png|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Anthro New England]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|logo-background = #FFFFFF
}}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|Category||[[Category:Anthro New England Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]}}</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User Anthro New England}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

File:ANE Logo.png

2026-10-25T21:33:10Z

Imbellis: Anthro New England Logo, Black Theme, Captured October 25, 2026. To be used as a square-logo in places where the full, rectangular logo does not fit.

== Summary ==
Anthro New England Logo, Black Theme, Captured October 25, 2026.
To be used as a square-logo in places where the full, rectangular logo does not fit.
== Licensing ==
{{logo}}

Template:User Carolina Furfare

2026-10-25T21:22:40Z

Imbellis: Initial

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:CarolinaFurfareLogo.png|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Carolina Furfare]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|logo-background = #FFFFFF
}}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|Category||[[Category:Carolina Furfare Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]}}</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User Carolina Furfare}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Template:User FWA

2026-10-25T21:15:35Z

Imbellis: Updating to match other non-custom conventions per https://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=WikiFur:Templates/User_Page_Templates

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:Furry Weekend Atlanta.png|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Furry Weekend Atlanta]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|info-color = #AD0000
|logo-background = #FFFFFF
}}<includeonly>[[Category:Furry Weekend Atlanta Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User FWA}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
</noinclude>

Template:User Furry Fiesta

2026-10-25T21:14:07Z

Imbellis: Updating to match other non-custom conventions per https://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=WikiFur:Templates/User_Page_Templates

{{Userbox
|logo = [[File:FFLogotForWikia.png|45x45px]]
|info = This user has attended<br>'''[[Furry Fiesta]]'''.
|border-color = #E0C0D0
|info-background = #F0F0F0
|logo-background = #ffffff
|info-color = #051242
}}<includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{NAMESPACE}}|Category||[[Category:Furry Fiesta Wikifurries|{{PAGENAME}}]]}}</includeonly>
<noinclude><br><br><br>
=Syntax=
<nowiki>{{User Furry Fiesta}}</nowiki>[[Category:User infobox templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]

Hopfel

2026-10-25T18:12:12Z

Imbellis: Removed subjectives, updated.

'''Hopfel''' is a [[voreaphilia|vore]] [[artist]] from [[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]].
His main character is a large [[Dragon]] named "Hugo" and a second character, "Hognoser", inspired by lizards and hognose snakes.
Hopfel contributed to Drag'N Wash and created 2-D art within the game.
==External links==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/hopfel/ Hopfel] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [http://hopfel.deviantart.com/ Hopfel] on [[deviantART]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Switzerland]]

User:Imbellis

2026-10-25T17:59:12Z

Imbellis: Initial

Southpaw Furry Weekend

2026-10-25T17:29:20Z

Imbellis: Adding Staff, programming, other details; Formatting changes closer to https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/WikiFur:Furry_conventions_unified_template_project

'''Southpaw Furry Weekend''' is a furry convention series based in Cebu, Philippines, organized by [[Cebu Furry Society]].
== Overview ==
'''Southpaw Furry Weekend''' first took place in 2026 as a one-day mini furcon at the UP Cebu Performing Arts Hall. The organizers announced a second event, ''Celestial Gala'', for 2027; the date and venue had not been confirmed as of October 2026.<ref name=event26>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/events/southpaw-furry-weekend-2026/ |title=Southpaw Furry Weekend 2026 |website=Furries PH |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref><ref name=event27>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/events/southpaw-furry-weekend-2027/ |title=Southpaw Furry Weekend 2027: Celestial Gala |website=Furries PH |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

==History==
===2026===
The first Southpaw Furry Weekend was held on July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the UP Cebu Performing Arts Hall in Cebu City. Organized by the Cebu Furry Society, it was listed as a mini furcon. The organizers described the event as a full day of activities, workshops, socializing, and entertainment, intended to provide a larger furry gathering in Cebu than a typical cupsleeve event.<ref name=event26 /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/events/southpaw-furry-weekends-schedule-is-ready-to-go/ |title=Southpaw Furry Weekend's Schedule Is Ready To Go! |website=Furries PH |date=July 8, 2026 |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

The organizers published an activity roster before the event. A fursuit walk listed in the plans was cancelled because of inclement weather.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/article/event-news/2026/07/activity-roster-reveal-for-southpaw-furry-weekend/ |title=Activity Roster Reveal For Southpaw Furry Weekend! |website=Furries PH |date=July 23, 2026 |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref> The event listing later featured a gallery of 206 photographs credited to Stal Wolf and Kaelix. In a post-event message, the organizers thanked attendees and described the convention as a milestone for the Cebu Furry Society; they also invited attendees to share feedback for future events.<ref name=event26 /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/article/event-news/2026/07/thats-a-wrap/ |title=That's a wrap!! |website=Furries PH |date=July 29, 2026 |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/article/event-news/2026/08/share-your-feedback/ |title=Share Your Feedback! |website=Furries PH |date=August 1, 2026 |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

===2027===
In September 2026, the Cebu Furry Society announced a second edition, titled ''Southpaw Furry Weekend 2027: Celestial Gala''. The organizers described it as a two-day return with a new range of activities and the convention's first guests of honor. The public event listing stated that a date and venue had not yet been confirmed.<ref name=event27 /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://furries.ph/article/event-news/2026/09/wish-upon-a-shooting-star/ |title=Wish upon a shooting star |website=Furries PH |date=September 27, 2026 |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

== Staff ==
=== General staff ===
* '''[[Reo]]''' - [[Con Ops]] Team Lead
* '''[[LiterallyArlee]]''' - [[Con Ops]] Deputy
* '''[[RenZZkie]]''' - [[Finances]] Treasurer
* '''[[Tori]]''' - [[People and Culture]] Team Lead
* '''[[Wisteria Nightshade]]''' - [[Community]] Staff
* '''[[NoodleSushi]]''' - [[Logistics]] Web Developer
* '''[[Don]]''' - Creative Second in Command
* '''[[Aiga]]''' - Creative [[Artist]]
* '''[[Renku]]''' - Creative [[Artist]]

== Programming and amenities ==
* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Art]]-related and other [[panel]]s
* [[Fursuit parade|Fursuit Walk]]
* [[Social dance]]s

==Mascots==
The Cebu Furry Society's 2026 conbook art page identifies Baku and Ding as the society's official mascots. Baku is based on the [[W:Bakunawa|Bakunawa]], a mythical moon-eating serpent-like creature, and has coral-inspired horns and a tail fin. Ding is based on a [[W:Whale Shark| whale shark]] and is depicted in a [[Manokit]] style. The society describes the two characters as representing Cebu's mythology and marine culture.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cebufurs.org/get-involved/conbook/ |title=Conbook Art Submissions |website=Cebu Furry Society |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

Updated for the 2027 ''Celestial Gala'', the society's ''about'' page presents Baku, Ding, and Powleen as Southpaw mascots. Baku is a [[W:Bakunawa|Bakunawa]], a Philippine moon-eating serpent; Ding is a [[W:Whale Shark| whale shark (butanding)]]; and Powleen is a [[W:Cebu boobook|Cebu hawk-owl]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://codex-celestial-gala.southpaw-cebufurs-org.pages.dev/about/#mascot-title |title=About Southpaw: Celestial Gala |website=Southpaw Furry Weekend |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

==Guests of Honor==

* 2026 - (???)
* 2027 - TBD

==Themes==
The official 2026 event listing did not specify a separate theme. The 2027 edition's theme is ''Celestial Gala''.<ref name=event26 /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://codex-celestial-gala.southpaw-cebufurs-org.pages.dev/about/ |title=About Southpaw: Celestial Gala |website=Southpaw Furry Weekend |access-date=October 25, 2026}}</ref>

* 2026 - No Theme
* 2027 - Celestial Gala

==Charities==
* 2026 - TBD (TBD)

==Attendance==
{| class="wikitable"
! Con Year !! Attendance !! Notes
|-
| [[Southpaw Furry Weekend 2026|2026]] || 96 || Reported attendance
|-
| [[Southpaw Furry Weekend 2027|2027]] || — || Upcoming; not yet held
|}

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [https://furries.ph/events/southpaw-furry-weekend-2026/ Southpaw Furry Weekend 2026] at Furries PH
* [https://furries.ph/events/southpaw-furry-weekend-2027/ Southpaw Furry Weekend 2027: Celestial Gala] at Furries PH
* [https://cebufurs.org/ Cebu Furry Society]

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Philippines]]

Talk:Anthrocon

2026-10-25T15:44:16Z

Imbellis: /* Terminology: Supersponsor versus Patron */ Updated time to correct

{{featured}}

==Speculation?==
I think the following might be a speculation made by [[User:Kitch|Kitch]]. If anyone can confirm it, please give the confirmation here so the following can remain on the actual article page.
:''It should be noted that a possible 2007 move to Pittsburgh was envisioned by Dr. Conway and others due to the increasing attendance of Anthrocon before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place. At the time, the convention was already too big for any hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel in the city before its demolition.''

I forgot to claim my Comment.. Bah. --[[User:Markus|Markus]] 07:06, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

:This is true, though I would be more inclined to state it as ''"envisioned by the Anthrocon Board of Directors"'' rather than single out Kage specifically. [[User:Dmuth|Giza]], I'm assuming this would be an accurate portrayal? (Giza is on said Board of Directors.) Anthrocon began [http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October of 2004]. The original plan was to move in 2007, but the closing of the Adam's Mark moved those plans up a year, though it required Anthrocon to change their date to June instead of the usual July for 2006 only. --[[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] 13:22, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

::Correct, it was a decision made by those of us on the Board. --[[User:Dmuth|Dmuth]] 17:45, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

== 2008 and 2009 dates ==

FWIW, I might as wall make a note here of our [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/328 2008 and 2009 dates], even though it might be too early to write an article for them:
* June 26-29, 2008
* July 2-5, 2009

--[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 20:56, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

== Missing attendance numbers ==
User:Outrayjus seems to want attendance records for several years, including 2000 and 2002, which I can't seem to find listed on the main article (as well as a couple of other years). Does anyone have records for the missing years? [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 23:26, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

:Actually, that information is available from the [[Anthropomorphic Fandom Convention Information Sheet]]:
:{| border="1"
! Year !! Attendance
|-
| 1997 || 500
|-
| 1998 || 600
|-
| 1999 || 804
|-
| 2000 || 1059
|-
| 2001 || 1457
|-
| 2002 || 1600
|-
| 2003 || 1948
|-
| 2004 || 2411
|-
| 2005 || 2373
|-
| 2006 || 2489
|}
:Hope that helps!----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 01:20, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

:: More detailed attendance numbers from [https://www.anthrocon.org/anthrocon-attendance-graphs/ Anthrocon Attendance Graphs] and [https://www.anthrocon.org/history/ Anthrocon History]; there's disagreement about the value for 1997. Also please note the distinction between 'total attendance' and 'actual total registration' for some older information --[[User:Imbellis|Imbellis]] ([[User talk:Imbellis|talk]]) 11:22, 25 October 2026 (EST)

== Logo? ==
I just noticed this article doesn't have a logo like the other convention articles do -- is this possibly because of the trademarks on the image? I'm not fluent in legalese, so I wanted to ask first before uploading anything. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 05:37, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
:Anthrocon does have a logo which has been uploaded to the wiki back in February last year. You can find it under [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif]] and may note its listed as a fair use image which is currently used as a template image for [[Template:User Anthrocon]]. Wither or not this is what you were looking for, I have no idea. --[[User:Markus|Markus]]<sup>([[User talk:Markus|talk]])</sup> 10:06, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

== Guinness World Record ==

Is it noteworthy to mention that Anthrocon has a World record for largest annual furry gathering? (If anyone wants to check this it is in the 2008 Book on Page 123)--[[User:Soniku64|Soniku64]] 05:22, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Move Attendance section? Shorten AC template? ==

Currently AnthroconAttendance.PNG text in "Current location ..." SECTION, but displays below Template:Anthrocon (near Guests of Honor section). Maybe move Attendance section up (to between GoH section and Typical programming?), and move attendance image into Attendance section?

And, the [[Template:Anthrocon]] is getting long, maybe make shorter like [[Template:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]? (FWA template looks great to me) --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]]) 18:47, 11 December 2024 (EST)

== Dead Charity Links==
Still missing charity links for Therapy Dogs (1997) and Whiskers (1998).
The following are dead links, I'm considering searching for functional archival links (e.g., web.archive.org equivalents). Thoughts?:
(2007) [[https://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends]]

(2008) [[https://pages.prodigy.net/zazubird/ppr.htm Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue]]

(2009) [[https://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue]]

(2010) [[https://www.ffoashelter.org/ Fayette Friends of Animals]]

(2011) [[http://www.toonseum.org/ The ToonSeum]] https://web.archive.org/web/20170626171700/http://toonseum.org/museum/about-the-toonseum/

(2013) [[https://equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue]]

(2015) [[https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society]]

--[[User:Imbellis|Imbellis]] ([[User talk:Imbellis|talk]]) 11:11, 25 October 2026 (EST)

== Terminology: Supersponsor versus Patron ==
What are 'Patrons' in the attendance table?

I thought it was a registration level above sponsor. If my interpretation is wrong and it's something else more specific, it'd be great to know! As cons have different names for 'advanced' registration, that data may still fit best under 'Patron', depending on the direction we want to go. Could have a footnote defining 'Patron'. Still new and learning around here!

:: Regarding edit comment: ''"Patron" data for several furcon have yet to be added (so that section needs to stay), but "Supersponsors" can easily be added on the "Sponsor: (and actually solved the same issues for a couple con entries that has the same issue)) -[[User:Spirou|Spirou]] ([[User talk:Spirou|talk]])''

--[[User:Imbellis|Imbellis]] ([[User talk:Imbellis|talk]]) 11:43, 25 October 2026 (EST)

Talk:Anthrocon

2026-10-25T15:43:44Z

Imbellis: Supersponsor versus Patron terminology.

Talk:Anthrocon

2026-10-25T15:26:20Z

Imbellis: /* Missing attendance numbers */ Notes regarding sources.

Talk:Anthrocon

2026-10-25T15:14:15Z

Imbellis: Dead Charity Website links

{{featured}}

==Speculation?==
I think the following might be a speculation made by [[User:Kitch|Kitch]]. If anyone can confirm it, please give the confirmation here so the following can remain on the actual article page.
:''It should be noted that a possible 2007 move to Pittsburgh was envisioned by Dr. Conway and others due to the increasing attendance of Anthrocon before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel took place. At the time, the convention was already too big for any hotel in Philadelphia, and the Adam's Mark had the most convention space of any hotel in the city before its demolition.''

I forgot to claim my Comment.. Bah. --[[User:Markus|Markus]] 07:06, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

:This is true, though I would be more inclined to state it as ''"envisioned by the Anthrocon Board of Directors"'' rather than single out Kage specifically. [[User:Dmuth|Giza]], I'm assuming this would be an accurate portrayal? (Giza is on said Board of Directors.) Anthrocon began [http://www.anthrocon.org/info.cgi/ac2007 soliciting people's opinions about moving to Pittsburgh] in [http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2016&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 October of 2004]. The original plan was to move in 2007, but the closing of the Adam's Mark moved those plans up a year, though it required Anthrocon to change their date to June instead of the usual July for 2006 only. --[[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] 13:22, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

::Correct, it was a decision made by those of us on the Board. --[[User:Dmuth|Dmuth]] 17:45, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

== 2008 and 2009 dates ==

FWIW, I might as wall make a note here of our [http://www.anthrocon.org/node/328 2008 and 2009 dates], even though it might be too early to write an article for them:
* June 26-29, 2008
* July 2-5, 2009

--[[User:Dmuth|Douglas Muth]] 20:56, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

== Missing attendance numbers ==
User:Outrayjus seems to want attendance records for several years, including 2000 and 2002, which I can't seem to find listed on the main article (as well as a couple of other years). Does anyone have records for the missing years? [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 23:26, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

:Actually, that information is available from the [[Anthropomorphic Fandom Convention Information Sheet]]:
:{| border="1"
! Year !! Attendance
|-
| 1997 || 500
|-
| 1998 || 600
|-
| 1999 || 804
|-
| 2000 || 1059
|-
| 2001 || 1457
|-
| 2002 || 1600
|-
| 2003 || 1948
|-
| 2004 || 2411
|-
| 2005 || 2373
|-
| 2006 || 2489
|}
:Hope that helps!----[[User:DuncanDaHusky|DuncanDaHusky]]<sup>([[User talk:DuncanDaHusky|talk]])</sup> 01:20, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

== Logo? ==
I just noticed this article doesn't have a logo like the other convention articles do -- is this possibly because of the trademarks on the image? I'm not fluent in legalese, so I wanted to ask first before uploading anything. [[User:SpazKitty|Spaz Kitty]] 05:37, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
:Anthrocon does have a logo which has been uploaded to the wiki back in February last year. You can find it under [[:Image:Anthrocon.gif]] and may note its listed as a fair use image which is currently used as a template image for [[Template:User Anthrocon]]. Wither or not this is what you were looking for, I have no idea. --[[User:Markus|Markus]]<sup>([[User talk:Markus|talk]])</sup> 10:06, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

== Guinness World Record ==

Is it noteworthy to mention that Anthrocon has a World record for largest annual furry gathering? (If anyone wants to check this it is in the 2008 Book on Page 123)--[[User:Soniku64|Soniku64]] 05:22, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Move Attendance section? Shorten AC template? ==

Currently AnthroconAttendance.PNG text in "Current location ..." SECTION, but displays below Template:Anthrocon (near Guests of Honor section). Maybe move Attendance section up (to between GoH section and Typical programming?), and move attendance image into Attendance section?

And, the [[Template:Anthrocon]] is getting long, maybe make shorter like [[Template:Furry Weekend Atlanta]]? (FWA template looks great to me) --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] ([[User talk:EarthFurst|talk]]) 18:47, 11 December 2024 (EST)

== Dead Charity Links==
Still missing charity links for Therapy Dogs (1997) and Whiskers (1998).
The following are dead links, I'm considering searching for functional archival links (e.g., web.archive.org equivalents). Thoughts?:
(2007) [[https://www.animal-friends.org/ Animal Friends]]

(2008) [[https://pages.prodigy.net/zazubird/ppr.htm Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue]]

(2009) [[https://www.animalrescue.org/ Animal Rescue]]

(2010) [[https://www.ffoashelter.org/ Fayette Friends of Animals]]

(2011) [[http://www.toonseum.org/ The ToonSeum]] https://web.archive.org/web/20170626171700/http://toonseum.org/museum/about-the-toonseum/

(2013) [[https://equineangelsrescue.com/ Equine Angels Rescue]]

(2015) [[https://www.wpahumane.org/ Western Pennsylvania Humane Society]]

--[[User:Imbellis|Imbellis]] ([[User talk:Imbellis|talk]]) 11:11, 25 October 2026 (EST)

Anthrocon

2026-10-25T07:44:21Z

Imbellis: /* Guests of Honor */ Fixed overwrite of 1997 w/ corrected 1998 details, regarding fact that Jeffery Carter was writer, not artist. If removing wiki link, retain info that was writer, not artist per https://archive.anthrocon.org/files/AC1998/ac1998.pdf

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
| caption =
| 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 was 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]] known as the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] provided security for the convention from 2002 to 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''']]
Anthrocon currently operates with support from the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/meetings-and-events/show-your-badge/ Show Your Badge]'' program works with the city's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh ]'', allowing [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen downtown hotels, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charters 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 Fernando's (now [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ '''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 ===

To celebrate Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[W:Corey O'Connor|Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far 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 [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and 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, reaching 2,406 by 2004.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees at 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 time slot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

AC's [[Board of Directors]] envisioned the 2006 move to Pittsburgh before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel, 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 Anthrocon'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, attendance rose to 4,238, and the convention added four official hotels. The convention has historically grown by an average of 14% per year.

=== 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 in-person in 2022, requiring attendees 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 introduced a new rule for attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]]: banning [[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 heat wave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[W:Heat wave|heat wave]].<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 announced for other celebrations 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 (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|''Uncle Kage's Story Hour'']] ('''''UKSH''''')
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Puppetry|Puppetry instructional]]s
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 in favor of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)

== 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<br/><br/> The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Pawkaf|Kenny "Pawkaf" Baker]] ('''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 - [[Writer]] [[W:Jeffrey Carver|Jeffrey A. Carver]] and artist [[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 - (Canceled [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 - (Canceled [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: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art]'' ($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 each year. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Supersponsors
! 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
| ?
| 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%
| 422
| N/A
| 210
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 235
| -44.3%
| 172
| -18.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 453
| 92.8%
| 192
| 11.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 475
| 4.9%
| 227
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 576
| 21.3%
| 401
| 76.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 685
| 18.9%
| 367
| -8.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,348
| 8.31%
| 634
| -7.4%
| 433
| 18.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,308
| 15.12%
| 798
| 25.9%
| 509
| 17.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.37%
| 716
| 10.3%
| 529
| 3.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 815
| 13.8%
| 426
| -19.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 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
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Poodling banned during the fursuit parade, capped off for time and safety
|-
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| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| 2200'''²'''
| N/A
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| 20th year of Anthrocon in Pittsburgh.<br>Fursuit Block Party/Fursuit Parade canceled (heat wave)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
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| 600'''²'''
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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
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'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005<br>
'''2.''' - Estimated<br>
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees<br>
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''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 ==
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== External links ==
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* [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/26300/anthrocon-2026 Anthrocon (2027)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/anthrocon-convention Anthrocon (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/event/2020-anthrocon-2025/ Anthrocon (2025)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/de/events/anthrocon-2026/ Anthrocon (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (German)
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/42705/Anthrocon Anthrocon (2027)] 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

2026-10-25T07:30:14Z

Imbellis: /* Anthrocon and Pittsburgh */ Added 'Show Your Badge' Link. Would be nice to add a wikip age to 'Show Your Badge' at some future date, as it it squite xtensive.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
| caption =
| 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 was 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]] known as the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] provided security for the convention from 2002 to 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''']]
Anthrocon currently operates with support from the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/meetings-and-events/show-your-badge/ Show Your Badge]'' program works with the city's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh ]'', allowing [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen downtown hotels, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charters 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 Fernando's (now [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ '''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 ===

To celebrate Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[W:Corey O'Connor|Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far 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 [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and 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, reaching 2,406 by 2004.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees at 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 time slot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

AC's [[Board of Directors]] envisioned the 2006 move to Pittsburgh before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel, 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 Anthrocon'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, attendance rose to 4,238, and the convention added four official hotels. The convention has historically grown by an average of 14% per year.

=== 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 in-person in 2022, requiring attendees 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 introduced a new rule for attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]]: banning [[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 heat wave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[W:Heat wave|heat wave]].<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 announced for other celebrations 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 (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|''Uncle Kage's Story Hour'']] ('''''UKSH''''')
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Puppetry|Puppetry instructional]]s
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 in favor of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)

== 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<br/><br/> The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Pawkaf|Kenny "Pawkaf" Baker]] ('''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 ==

* 1998 - [[Writer]] [[W:Jeffrey Carver|Jeffrey A. Carver]] and artist [[Jim Groat]]
* 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 - (Canceled [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 - (Canceled [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: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art]'' ($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 each year. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Supersponsors
! 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
| ?
| 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%
| 422
| N/A
| 210
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 235
| -44.3%
| 172
| -18.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 453
| 92.8%
| 192
| 11.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 475
| 4.9%
| 227
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 576
| 21.3%
| 401
| 76.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 685
| 18.9%
| 367
| -8.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,348
| 8.31%
| 634
| -7.4%
| 433
| 18.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,308
| 15.12%
| 798
| 25.9%
| 509
| 17.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.37%
| 716
| 10.3%
| 529
| 3.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 815
| 13.8%
| 426
| -19.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 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
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Poodling banned during the fursuit parade, capped off for time and safety
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| 2200'''²'''
| N/A
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| 20th year of Anthrocon in Pittsburgh.<br>Fursuit Block Party/Fursuit Parade canceled (heat wave)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| 600'''²'''
| -14.3%
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005<br>
'''2.''' - Estimated<br>
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees<br>
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''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/26300/anthrocon-2026 Anthrocon (2027)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/anthrocon-convention Anthrocon (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/event/2020-anthrocon-2025/ Anthrocon (2025)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/de/events/anthrocon-2026/ Anthrocon (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (German)
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/42705/Anthrocon Anthrocon (2027)] 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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Imbellis: /* Guests of Honor */ Jeffrey Carver attributed as Artist, is Writer( See wiki page, and AC handbook https://archive.anthrocon.org/files/AC1998/ac1998.pdf)

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
| caption =
| 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
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{{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 was 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]] known as the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] provided security for the convention from 2002 to 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''']]
Anthrocon currently operates with support from the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's ''[[Show Your Badge]]'' program{{clarify}} works with the city's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh]'', allowing [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen downtown hotels, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charters 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 Fernando's (now [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ '''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 ===

To celebrate Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[W:Corey O'Connor|Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far 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 [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and 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, reaching 2,406 by 2004.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees at 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 time slot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

AC's [[Board of Directors]] envisioned the 2006 move to Pittsburgh before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel, 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 Anthrocon'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, attendance rose to 4,238, and the convention added four official hotels. The convention has historically grown by an average of 14% per year.

=== 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 in-person in 2022, requiring attendees 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 introduced a new rule for attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]]: banning [[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 heat wave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[W:Heat wave|heat wave]].<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 announced for other celebrations 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 (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|''Uncle Kage's Story Hour'']] ('''''UKSH''''')
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Puppetry|Puppetry instructional]]s
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 in favor of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)

== 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<br/><br/> The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Pawkaf|Kenny "Pawkaf" Baker]] ('''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 - Writer [[W:Jeffrey Carver| Jeffrey A. Carver]] and Artist [[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 [[W:Dan DeCarlo|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]] ''[[W:Pogo_(comic_strip)|Pogo]]''), and [[voice actor]] [[W:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] (''[[Animaniacs]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[W:Adventures of the Gummi Bears|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]] (''[[W:Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends|Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'' and ''[[Seaweed the Pelican]]''), [[creator]]/[[producer]] [[W:Bob Boyle (animator)|Bob Boyle]] (''[[W:Wow!_Wow!_Wubbzy!|Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]'' and ''[[W:Yin Yang Yo!|Yin Yang Yo!]]''), and cartoonist and artist [[W:Joe_Harris_(illustrator)|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]] (''[[W:Owly|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]]'', ''[[W:Yakkity Yak|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_(1997_film)|Anastasia]]'' and animation character director on ''[[W:Bartok the Magnificent|Bartok the Magnificent]]'' and ''[[W:Titan_A.E.|Titan AE]]'', and artist [[Ursula Vernon]], creator of the ''[[lol wut]]'' (''[[The Biting Pear of Salamanca]]''), and the [[webcomic]] ''[[Digger]]''
* 2019 - Voice actor [[W:Benjamin Diskin|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 - (Canceled [COVID-19 pandemic]. Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon)
* 2022 - French artist and animator [[W:Kékéflipnote|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 - (Canceled [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: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art]'' ($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 each year. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Supersponsors
! 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
| ?
| 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%
| 422
| N/A
| 210
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 235
| -44.3%
| 172
| -18.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 453
| 92.8%
| 192
| 11.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 475
| 4.9%
| 227
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 576
| 21.3%
| 401
| 76.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 685
| 18.9%
| 367
| -8.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,348
| 8.31%
| 634
| -7.4%
| 433
| 18.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,308
| 15.12%
| 798
| 25.9%
| 509
| 17.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.37%
| 716
| 10.3%
| 529
| 3.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 815
| 13.8%
| 426
| -19.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 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
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Poodling banned during the fursuit parade, capped off for time and safety
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| 2200'''²'''
| N/A
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| 20th year of Anthrocon in Pittsburgh.<br>Fursuit Block Party/Fursuit Parade canceled (heat wave)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| 600'''²'''
| -14.3%
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005<br>
'''2.''' - Estimated<br>
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees<br>
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''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 ==
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* [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/26300/anthrocon-2026 Anthrocon (2027)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/anthrocon-convention Anthrocon (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/event/2020-anthrocon-2025/ Anthrocon (2025)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/de/events/anthrocon-2026/ Anthrocon (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (German)
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/42705/Anthrocon Anthrocon (2027)] 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

2026-10-25T07:00:29Z

Imbellis: /* Guests of Honor */ Updating missing hyperlinks to Wikipedia equivalents, where they exist.

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
| caption =
| 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 was 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]] known as the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] provided security for the convention from 2002 to 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''']]
Anthrocon currently operates with support from the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's ''[[Show Your Badge]]'' program{{clarify}} works with the city's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh]'', allowing [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen downtown hotels, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charters 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 Fernando's (now [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ '''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 ===

To celebrate Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[W:Corey O'Connor|Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far 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 [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and 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, reaching 2,406 by 2004.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees at 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 time slot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

AC's [[Board of Directors]] envisioned the 2006 move to Pittsburgh before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel, 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 Anthrocon'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, attendance rose to 4,238, and the convention added four official hotels. The convention has historically grown by an average of 14% per year.

=== 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 in-person in 2022, requiring attendees 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 introduced a new rule for attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]]: banning [[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 heat wave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[W:Heat wave|heat wave]].<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 announced for other celebrations 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 (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|''Uncle Kage's Story Hour'']] ('''''UKSH''''')
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Puppetry|Puppetry instructional]]s
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 in favor of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)

== 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<br/><br/> The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Pawkaf|Kenny "Pawkaf" Baker]] ('''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 [[W:Dan DeCarlo|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]] ''[[W:Pogo_(comic_strip)|Pogo]]''), and [[voice actor]] [[W:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] (''[[Animaniacs]]'', ''[[Pinky and the Brain]]'', ''[[W:Adventures of the Gummi Bears|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]] (''[[W:Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends|Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'' and ''[[Seaweed the Pelican]]''), [[creator]]/[[producer]] [[W:Bob Boyle (animator)|Bob Boyle]] (''[[W:Wow!_Wow!_Wubbzy!|Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]'' and ''[[W:Yin Yang Yo!|Yin Yang Yo!]]''), and cartoonist and artist [[W:Joe_Harris_(illustrator)|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]] (''[[W:Owly|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]]'', ''[[W:Yakkity Yak|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_(1997_film)|Anastasia]]'' and animation character director on ''[[W:Bartok the Magnificent|Bartok the Magnificent]]'' and ''[[W:Titan_A.E.|Titan AE]]'', and artist [[Ursula Vernon]], creator of the ''[[lol wut]]'' (''[[The Biting Pear of Salamanca]]''), and the [[webcomic]] ''[[Digger]]''
* 2019 - Voice actor [[W:Benjamin Diskin|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 - (Canceled [COVID-19 pandemic]. Replaced with Virtual Anthrocon)
* 2022 - French artist and animator [[W:Kékéflipnote|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 - (Canceled [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: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art]'' ($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 each year. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Supersponsors
! 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
| ?
| 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%
| 422
| N/A
| 210
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 235
| -44.3%
| 172
| -18.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 453
| 92.8%
| 192
| 11.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 475
| 4.9%
| 227
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 576
| 21.3%
| 401
| 76.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 685
| 18.9%
| 367
| -8.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,348
| 8.31%
| 634
| -7.4%
| 433
| 18.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,308
| 15.12%
| 798
| 25.9%
| 509
| 17.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.37%
| 716
| 10.3%
| 529
| 3.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 815
| 13.8%
| 426
| -19.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 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
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Poodling banned during the fursuit parade, capped off for time and safety
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| 2200'''²'''
| N/A
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| 20th year of Anthrocon in Pittsburgh.<br>Fursuit Block Party/Fursuit Parade canceled (heat wave)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| 600'''²'''
| -14.3%
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005<br>
'''2.''' - Estimated<br>
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees<br>
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''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/26300/anthrocon-2026 Anthrocon (2027)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/anthrocon-convention Anthrocon (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/event/2020-anthrocon-2025/ Anthrocon (2025)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/de/events/anthrocon-2026/ Anthrocon (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (German)
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/42705/Anthrocon Anthrocon (2027)] 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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Imbellis: Updating hyperlink to associate pizzaparma's link to their website, not Fernando's, which is unassociated (previous occupant of commercial unit)

{{Infobox convention
| name = Anthrocon
| othernames = AC, formerly Albany AnthroCon
| logo = [[File:Anthrocon.gif|225px]]
| caption =
| 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 was 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]] known as the [[Dorsai Irregulars]] provided security for the convention from 2002 to 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''']]
Anthrocon currently operates with support from the [[W:Pittsburgh|city of Pittsburgh]] and local businesses. AC's ''[[Show Your Badge]]'' program{{clarify}} works with the city's ''[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com Visit Pittsburgh]'', allowing [[congoer]]s to visit many of Pittsburgh's landmarks at a reduced cost.

The convention partners with more than a dozen downtown hotels, offering more affordable accommodations to many pre-registered attendees. It also charters 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 Fernando's (now [https://www.pizzaparma.us/ '''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 ===

To celebrate Anthrocon’s 20 years in Pittsburgh, [[W:Corey O'Connor|Mayor Corey O’Connor]] declared July 1, 2026, “'''Anthrocon Day''',” prompting cheers and celebratory [[dance]]s from colorful furries who traveled from as far 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 [[W:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], while attendees have donated more than $600,000 to local [[charities]], including this year’s beneficiary, ''[https://jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org/ J and 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, reaching 2,406 by 2004.

Attendance in 2005 dropped slightly to 2,373, exacerbated by the closure of the Adams Mark Hotel, the higher parking fees at 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 time slot temporarily and was held on June 15-18.

AC's [[Board of Directors]] envisioned the 2006 move to Pittsburgh before the sale of the Adam's Mark Hotel, 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 Anthrocon'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, attendance rose to 4,238, and the convention added four official hotels. The convention has historically grown by an average of 14% per year.

=== 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 in-person in 2022, requiring attendees 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 introduced a new rule for attending [[fursuiter]]s regarding the [[fursuit parade]]: banning [[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 heat wave ===

On July 3, 2026, it was announced that the [[Fursuit Block Party]] and [[Fursuit Parade]] were officially canceled for safety reasons regarding the ongoing [[W:Heat wave|heat wave]].<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 announced for other celebrations 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 (both [[W:NSFW|SFW]] and [[W:NSFW|NSFW]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Masquerade]]
* [[Stand-up comedy]]
* [[UKSH|''Uncle Kage's Story Hour'']] ('''''UKSH''''')
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit Block Party]]
* [[Fursuit dance competition]] ([[Floor Wars]])
* [[Headless Lounge]]
* [[Game room]]
* [[Table-top card game|Table-top card]] and [[roleplaying game]]s
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Social dance]]s
* [[Art]], [[fursuit]]/[[costume]], and other artistic mediums' [[Panel|how-to panel]]s, [[workshop]]s, and demonstrations
* [[W:Special interest group|Special-interest]], [[Species|species-related]], and [[Lifestyler|lifestyle groups]]' [[panel]]s
* [[Puppetry|Puppetry instructional]]s
* [[Supersponsor luncheon]]
* "[[The Zoo]]" (a spacious general social area. This was deprecated in 2022 in favor of multiple, smaller breakout Zoo areas)

== 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<br/><br/> The Renaissance was renamed to "The Atterbury" shortly before Anthrocon 2026]]
* [[Corey "Kess" Robichaud]] - [[Dealers Den|Dealers' Room]], [[photography]]
* [[Pawkaf|Kenny "Pawkaf" Baker]] ('''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 - (Canceled [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 - (Canceled [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: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art]'' ($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 each year. Membership in the fursuit parade has also increased, rising from 5.9% of members in 2005 to a peak of 28.7% in 2016.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Sponsors
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Supersponsors
! 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
| ?
| 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%
| 422
| N/A
| 210
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 640
| 41.3%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2010
| ?
| ?
| 4,238
| 12.2%
| 235
| -44.3%
| 172
| -18.1%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 713
| 11.4%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 4,402
| 3.8%
| 453
| 92.8%
| 192
| 11.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 854
| 19.8%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
| ?
| ?
| 5,179
| 17.7%
| 475
| 4.9%
| 227
| 18.2%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,044
| 22.2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 5,577
| 7.68%
| 576
| 21.3%
| 401
| 76.7%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,300
| 24.5%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 5,861
| 5.09%
| 685
| 18.9%
| 367
| -8.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,326
| 2%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 6,348
| 8.31%
| 634
| -7.4%
| 433
| 18.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,460
| 10.11%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 7,308
| 15.12%
| 798
| 25.9%
| 509
| 17.6%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 2,100
| 43.34%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 7,554
| 3.37%
| 716
| 10.3%
| 529
| 3.9%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 1,890
| -10.00%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 8,407
| 11.29%
| 815
| 13.8%
| 426
| -19.5%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 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
| N/A
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| 2 (staff)
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic).<br>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%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| N/A
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| 3,371
| 7.51%
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 18,357
| 4.07%
| ?
| ?
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| Poodling banned during the fursuit parade, capped off for time and safety
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| ?
| ?
| 20,618
| 12.3%
| 2200'''²'''
| N/A
| 700'''²'''
| 0.0%
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| N/A
| N/A
| 20th year of Anthrocon in Pittsburgh.<br>Fursuit Block Party/Fursuit Parade canceled (heat wave)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| 600'''²'''
| -14.3%
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2028
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''1.''' - Anthrocon didn't record the number of fursuiters in the fursuit parade until 2005<br>
'''2.''' - Estimated<br>
'''3.''' - Unique VRChat attendees<br>
'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available<br>
'''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 ==
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* [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/26300/anthrocon-2026 Anthrocon (2027)] on [[FurryCons.com]]
* [https://furryguides.com/conventions/anthrocon-convention Anthrocon (2027)] on [[Furry Guides]]
* [https://furdar.org/event/2020-anthrocon-2025/ Anthrocon (2025)] on [[Furdar]]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]
* [https://fancons.ca/events/info/28454/anthrocon-2027 Anthrocon (2027)] on [https://fancons.ca Fancons.ca]
* [https://nerdvents.com/de/events/anthrocon-2026/ Anthrocon (2026)] on [https://nerdvents.com Nerdvents.com] (German)
* [https://comiconomicon.com/event/42705/Anthrocon Anthrocon (2027)] 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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Fernando's Cafe

2026-10-25T06:06:57Z

Imbellis: Added side-image of Fernando's, as existing in Anthrocon's existing page.

[[File:FursuiteratFernando.webp|thumb|right|250px|A [[fursuiter]] dining at [[Fernado's]].]]

Fernando's Cafe was a restaurant formerly located at 963 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA.
Fernando's Cafe was initially to close April 27, 2012 and has since been replace by [[Pizza Parma]], operated by a different company.<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/3922/fur-friendly-cafe-fernandos-close-anthrocon-2012 Flayrah] Posted Sat 7 Mar 2012, Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>
On the announcement of closure prior to AC 2012, $23,887 was raised for Fernando's, resulting in it being renamed to 'Furryland Cafe' and later 'Furnando's'.<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/3993/furry-fans-give-generously-fernando-over-20000-raised Flayrah] Posted Sat 21 Apr 2012, Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>
Fernando's eventually shut down in July 2014, after 11 years and 7 months of business.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-decarvalho-75794076/ Fernando DeCarvalho Linkedin] Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|1}}

Fernando's Cafe

2026-10-25T06:05:32Z

Imbellis: Adding link to new restaurant, Pizza Parma

Fernando's Cafe was a restaurant formerly located at 963 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA.
Fernando's Cafe was initially to close April 27, 2012 and has since been replace by [[Pizza Parma]], operated by a different company.<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/3922/fur-friendly-cafe-fernandos-close-anthrocon-2012 Flayrah] Posted Sat 7 Mar 2012, Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>
On the announcement of closure prior to AC 2012, $23,887 was raised for Fernando's, resulting in it being renamed to 'Furryland Cafe' and later 'Furnando's'.<ref>[https://www.flayrah.com/3993/furry-fans-give-generously-fernando-over-20000-raised Flayrah] Posted Sat 21 Apr 2012, Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>
Fernando's eventually shut down in July 2014, after 11 years and 7 months of business.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-decarvalho-75794076/ Fernando DeCarvalho Linkedin] Accessed Sat 25 Oct 2026</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|1}}