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Tomkitty

2026-03-08T09:17:51Z

Tomkitty: updated picture

[[File:Tomkitty_2026.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**''', 2025'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**, 2026**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**, 2026**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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File:Tomkitty 2026.jpg

2026-03-08T09:16:18Z

Tomkitty: tomkitty in fursuit at NFC2026

== Summary ==
tomkitty in fursuit at NFC2026
== Licensing ==
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Tomkitty

2026-02-24T15:17:24Z

Tomkitty: added new staff activities

[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**''', 2025'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**, 2026**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**, 2026**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Cat characters]]
[[Category:Golden Leaves Con staff]]
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[[Category:1989 births]]

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Snowtails

2026-01-17T07:50:59Z

Tomkitty: /* 2026 */ post-con description

{{Infobox convention
| name = Snowtails
| logo = [[File:Snowtails.png|203px|Snowtails 2020]]
| caption = Snowtails 2020 logo
| subject = Furry
| location = Switzerland
| url = https://snowtails.ch/
| status = Ongoing
| first = 2019
| final =
| organizer = [[Tomkitty]]
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Snowtails''' (ST) is a private [[furry]] [[convention]] & [[skiing event]] held in the alpine regions of [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. Core elements of the convention are: winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, fursuiting and traditional swiss cuisine.

==2019==
ST was held the First time in February 2019 in the swiss ski resort of Laax, and started as a small ski holiday of a group of furry Friends. Final attendance was just 3 People.

==2020==
The positive feedback from the very first year and the general popularity of the idea of a swiss furry ski holiday led to an increased attendance of more than 400%, so that 14 People were a part of ST 2020 from 6 different nations. It took place from 9th - 12th January 2020, in Flims, Switzerland. <ref> [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter] </ref> <br> <br>

For the first time badges have been designed and handed out to every attendee.

==2021==

Snowtails 3 took place from the 13th to the 17th January 2021. The amount of attendees was reduced this year due to the pandemic. Multiple houses were rented & disinfectant was handed out to reduce the covid infection risk as much as possible. Everything took place within the government regulations. The 2021 iteration is well known for incredible amounts of fresh snow in Flims and throughout Switzerland. <ref> [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page] </ref>

==2022==

From the 12th to the 16th of January, Snowtails 4 took place. Flims was choosen as venue again. The weather was much better then in the year before, and lead to more time spent on the slopes. Some attendees participated in a public breakneck night-sledding event, that was organized by the ski resort.

==2023==

Snowtails 5 was held from January 18 to 22, 2023, in Flims as the years before. Some of the Staff had to cancel their attendance due to the flu. Besides that, the usual activities took place with 2 Houses, and about 20 Guests.

==2024==

Snowtails 6 took place from the 17th to the 21st of January 2024. This was the first time being held in the french speaking part of Switzerland, in the Region of Nendaz. Attendance was 20. The activities were more diverse than the years before. Besides skiing and anowboarding, nordic skiing, spa visits, and winter hiking were present.

==2025==

The convention was from the 15th to the 19th 2025. Again Haute-Nendaz in the french speaking part of Switzerland was choosen as location. The weather was fanatastic.Attendance reached a new record with 22. Two attendees had an accident on the slopes which required a visit at the local doctors office. Luckily the injuries were only mild, and full recovery is expected.

==2026==

Snowtails took place in the 2nd week of January and reached a new attendance record of 34. People were joining from the USA, Canada, UK and Australia. Some heavy snowfall during the con lead to a shorter time on the slopes than the years before. A highlight was Saturday night, where the Staff booked a separate Bar & dinning room in a close by restaurant to celebrate the cons last night.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page]
* [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter]

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Golden Leaves Con

2025-12-01T17:43:55Z

Tomkitty: format

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Golden Leaves Con}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{2025}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], , [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Lif Anderson]], [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

* [[Dax Black]] - [[Registration]] lead

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 222
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 271
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 299
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 270
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 301
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 289
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 290
| ?
| 14
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| ?
| ?
| 289
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.

* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.

* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]>. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland. Attendance was 137.

* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.

* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.

* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.

* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.

* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.

* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided. The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.

* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.

* '''2026''' - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

==References==
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=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

{{con-stub}}

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| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 222
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 271
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 299
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 270
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| 301
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 289
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 290
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| TBD
| TBD
| 289
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.

* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.

* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.

* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.

* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.

* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.

* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.

* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.

* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided. The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.

* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.

* '''2026''' - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

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

=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

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[[Category:Bern]]
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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
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[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
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[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
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[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
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[[File:Glc15.PNG|right|200px]]
'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| 222
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 271
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| 299
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 270
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| 289
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| 290
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| TBD
| TBD
| 289
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.
* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.
* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.
* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.
* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.
* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.
* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.
* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.
* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>
* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.
* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.
* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.
* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided. The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.
* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.
* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.
* '''2026''' - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

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

=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| 271
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| 2022
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| TBD
| TBD
| 289
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.
* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.
* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.
* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.
* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.
* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.
* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.
* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.
* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>
* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.
* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.
* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.
* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided. The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.
* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.
* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.
* '''2026''' - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

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

=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

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{{Infobox convention
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| othernames = GLC
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| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
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}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.
* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.
* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.
* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.
* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.
* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.
* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.
* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.
* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>
* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.
* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.
* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.
* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided. The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.
* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.
* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.
* '''2026''' - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

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

=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

{{con-stub}}

{{Conventions Europe}}
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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Golden Leaves Con}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a squirrel fox hybrid.

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2014
| ?
| ?
| 137
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2015
| ?
| ?
| 130+
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2016
| ?
| ?
| 187
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2017
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! 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<br>
'''N/A''' - Data not applicable

== History ==

* '''2010''' - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.
* '''2011''' - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.
* '''2012''' - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.
* '''2013''' - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.
* '''2014''' - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.
* '''2015''' - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.
* '''2016''' - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.
* '''2017''' - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
* '''2018''' - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.
* '''2019''' - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>
* '''2020''' - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.
* '''2021''' - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.
* '''2022''' - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.
* '''2023''' - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided.
The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.
* '''2024''' - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.
* '''2025''' - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.
* 2026 - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

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

=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

* {{con resources}}

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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Basel-Landschaft]]
[[Category:Switzerland]]
[[Category:Bern]]
[[Category:2010 births]]
[[Category:18+ event]]

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| othernames = GLC
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[W:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = ''[[Swissfurs Association]]''
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' ('''GLC''') is an annual Swiss [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

GLC takes place in November and is themed around autumn. Golden Leaves Con 10, held in Hasliberg in 2019, drew 299 attendees, making it the fourth-largest furry convention in the German-speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium-sized conventions in that a hotel does not cater to it, but rather by a crew of volunteer furries. All [[meals and drinks]] are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was maintained to keep the convention affordable for international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and complimentary cocktails on one of the nights.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

As compared to other worldwide [[furcon]]s, GLC does not host [[Guest of Honor]]s nor does it contribute to any [[charity]].

== COVID ==

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached its peak in 2020, the GLC was postponed this year. This decision was made at an early stage in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for attendees, legal issues, and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021, GLC could return to its regular schedule, hosting a 4-day convention in late autumn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent COVID-19 test were required for everyone attending the con.

== Mascot(s) ==

Golden Leaves Con's official [[mascot]] is a (???).

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Dealer's Den]]
* [[Dance competion]]
* [[Panel]]s
* '''Meals and drinks''' ([[Swiss cheese foundue]])
* '''Cocktails'''
* '''Heated pool'''
* [[Puppet show]]
* [[Campfire]]s

== Leadership and staff==

The Con is led by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].

Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

=== Board of Directors ===

* '''Luxen''' - [[Chairman]]
* '''MafunDi''' - [[???]]

=== General staff ===

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

==Themes==

* 2010 - (???)
* 2011 - '''''Sherlock Holmes'''''
* 2012 - (???)
* 2013 - (???)
* 2014 - '''''The adventure begins here'''''
* 2015 - ''[[W:Halloween|Halloween]]''
* 2016 -''[[W:Field trip|School Trip]]''
* 2017 - '''''Incredible India'''''
* 2018 - '''''Toffyfix and the Furries'''''
* 2019 - ''[[W:Día de los Muertos|Día de los Muertos]]''
* 2020 - (Cancelled <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[COVID-19 pandemic]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>)
* 2021 - ''[[W:Oktoberfest|Oktoberfest]]''
* 2022 - '''''Celtic'''''
* 2023 - '''''Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey'''''
* 2024 - '''''Toffee and the Argonauts'''''
* 2025 - '''''Japan'''''
* 2026 - TBA
* 2027 - TBA

==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;" | 2010
| ?
| N/A
| 42
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
| ?
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2011
| ?
| ?
| 44
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2012
|| ?
| ?
| 46
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2013
| ?
| ?
| 87
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
| ?
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== History ==

* 2010 - The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 guests who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night, and a game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue, several home-cooked local dishes were served.
* 2011 - The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.
* 2012 - Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.
* 2013 - Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[W:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[W:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87, it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted several visitors from outside the German-speaking countries, especially from the British furry fandom.
* 2014 - Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.</ref> Attendance was 137.
* 2015 - Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. The convention had a Halloween theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
:With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.
* 2016 - Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, the UK, Ukraine, and Japan. The standard fee, including all meals and drinks, was 170 Swiss Francs.
* 2017 - Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
* 2018 - Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> Like last year, the convention location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This was also the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4-day convention.
* 2019 - Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th to November 3rd, 2019, in Hasliberg, Switzerland. The convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th Golden Leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLC's own Pawpet Show, a Swiss cheese fondue for dinner, and the free cocktail night, which was expanded by an additional evening. Also, a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed Greywulf skull, that was custom-painted by local Artist and longstanding Art Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>
* 2020 - GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections occurred. Additionally, it was not legally possible to hold significant events in Switzerland during that time.
* 2021 - GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie Guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the European continent since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 270 Furries attended, with some even coming from the US.
* 2022 - GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The convention's theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, a new all-time high for participants has been reached. Again, a recent and negative COVID-19 test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention, issues arose with the registration process, partly due to the significant demand that exceeded the convention's capacity by far. On-site, there were no notable issues. The weather was extraordinarily warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe.
* 2023 - GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This year's Theme was "Spacedock GLC13 - A Space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, such as [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]]. The con changed its registration system to a lottery-based approach due to the large number of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some hotel rooms being unavailable for this year's con. The Dealers' Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching its maximum capacity with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was again praised by many attendees for the variety, quality, and quantity of food it provided.
The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in the early production phase due to script-related issues. A comeback is expected for next year.
* 2024 - GLC14 took place from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendance was 290. The typical GLC specialities, such as the heated pool, the Pawepet show, free cocktails, and the furry-operated kitchen, made a comeback. Generally, the number of panels and additional events, such as the dance competition, increased slightly, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.
* 2025 - GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This year's theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity to lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This year's lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.
* 2026 - GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

==References==
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=== External image galleries ===

* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]

==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter|X]]

=== Convention directories ===

* [https://furrycons.com/event/24797/golden-leaves-con-2024 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://furrycons.com/ FurryCons.com]
* [https://fancons.com/events/info/12807/golden-leaves-con-2019 Golden Leaves Con] on [https://fancons.com/ Fancons.com]

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| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
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| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
[[File:Glc13.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
[[File:Glc14.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC14 took place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was"Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendence was 290. The typical GLC specialities like the heated pool, the pawepet show, free cocktails and the furry operated kitchen made all their comeback. Generally the amount of panels and additional events like the dance competition increased a bit, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

==2025==
[[File:Glc15.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This years theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. This years lantern hike had to be cancelled due to stormy weather. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.

==2026==

GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]
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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
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Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
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Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
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Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
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Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
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Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
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GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
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GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
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GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
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GLC14 took place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was"Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendence was 290. The typical GLC specialities like the heated pool, the pawepet show, free cocktails and the furry operated kitchen made all their comeback. Generally the amount of panels and additional events like the dance competition increased a bit, and were well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

==2025==
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GLC15 was held from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. This years theme was "Japan" with its various aspects of pop culture & history. The venue was decorated with several self-built Torii Gates from the Logistics & Paw Pet Team. Attendance was 289. Besides the usual GLC features (Pool, Kitchen, Pawpet Show), attendees staying in the "Cest la vie" Hostel had for the first time the opportunity lock the doors of their rooms with Keycards. A wedding proposal took place during the opening ceremony.

==2026==

GLC16 is announced for the 28th October - 1st of November 2026

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]
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{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 15: [[Kemono Space Fukuoka]], FKO}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 15: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 21-23: [[FurcoNZ]] Hotel}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 4-7: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 13-14: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 31, 2025-Jan 4, 2026: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}

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{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 2-4: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 9-11: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]], AIC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-18: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 15-19: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 15-19: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
<div class="floatleft" style="margin:0">[[File:Flag of Slovenia.svg|16px]]</div> Jan 22-25: [[SloFluffCon]]
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 16-18: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 29-Feb 1: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 5-8: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 6-9: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 12-15: [[Get Out The Float]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 13-15: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 14-15: [[Frosty Fur Fest]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 14-17: [[Furcamp]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 18-22: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 19-22: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 20-22: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 27-Mar 1: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 5-8: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Mar 6-9: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 13-15: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 18-22: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 20-22: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 26-29: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 27-29: [[Fur the 'More]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-5: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2-5: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 9-12: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Apr 11-12: [[Ainmhícon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Apr 17-19: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-26: [[Furgeddaboutit]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 23-28: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Apr 30-May 3: [[Ibercon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 7-10: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 22-24: [[Anthrohio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 22-24: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 22-26: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 28-31: [[Galactic Camp]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 19-21: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 19-21: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Jun 19-21: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jun 20: [[Kemono Square]], SZK}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 28-Jul 3: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jun 28-Jul 5: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2-5: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 4-6: [[Indonesia Weekend Anthro Gathering]]}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 10-12: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 16-19: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 17-19: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 22-25: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 23-25: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 24-26: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 31-Aug 2: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 1-2: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 1-6: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 5-9: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 8-9: [[Tails of Summer]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 19-23: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 21-23: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 28-30: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-6: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-6: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 4-6: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|can|Sep 4-6: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 4-6: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 4-6: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 11-13: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 25-27: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 1-4: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 1-4: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Oct 3-4: [[Party Along With Anthro Indonesia]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2-5: [[Pawsome]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28- Nov 1: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}

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{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2026?: [[Montana Anthro Ski Weekend]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 2026?: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Mar 2026?: [[Furboliche]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 2026?: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2026?: [[Nackte Super Furry Weekend]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2026?: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 2026?: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2026?: [[Garden State Fur The Weekend]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2026?: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]], OSK}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 2026?: [[FurcoNZ]] Camp}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 2026?: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jun 2026?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2026?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2026?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 2026?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jun 2026?: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2026?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2026?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2026?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2026?: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul 2026?: [[Unifurse]], GZ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2026?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2026?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2026?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2026?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Aug 2026?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Aug 2026?: [[Fur-Day]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2026?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Sep 2026?: [[SillyCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2026?: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2026?: [[Barkada FurFest]]}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2026?: [[Midnight Bark]]}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Sep 2026?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2026?: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2026?: [[Furrest City]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2026?: [[Anthro SoCal]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2026?: [[FurEver West]], WY}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Sep 2026?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2026?: [[Kemoket]], TKY}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2026?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Sep 2026?: [[Furdance Budapest]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2026?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 2026?: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2026?: [[Gateway Fur Meet]], MO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2026?: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2026?: [[OKIKEMO]], OKN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2026?: [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2026?: [[Palmetto Fur The Season]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2026?: [[Spooktacufur]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 2026?: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Nov 2026?: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2026?: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Nov 2026?: [[Kemocon]], SZK}}
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[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**''', 2025'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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Tomkitty

2025-01-23T16:47:19Z

Tomkitty: added snowtails 2025

[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**, 2025**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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Snowtails

2025-01-23T16:43:49Z

Tomkitty: 2025 update

{{Infobox convention
| name = Snowtails
| logo = [[File:Snowtails.png|203px|Snowtails 2020]]
| caption = Snowtails 2020 logo
| subject = Furry
| location = Switzerland
| url = https://snowtails.ch/
| status = Ongoing
| first = 2019
| final =
| organizer = [[Tomkitty]]
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'''Snowtails''' (ST) is a private [[furry]] [[convention]] & [[skiing event]] held in the alpine regions of [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. Core elements of the convention are: winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, fursuiting and traditional swiss cuisine.

==2019==
ST was held the First time in February 2019 in the swiss ski resort of Laax, and started as a small ski holiday of a group of furry Friends. Final attendance was just 3 People.

==2020==
The positive feedback from the very first year and the general popularity of the idea of a swiss furry ski holiday led to an increased attendance of more than 400%, so that 14 People were a part of ST 2020 from 6 different nations. It took place from 9th - 12th January 2020, in Flims, Switzerland. <ref> [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter] </ref> <br> <br>

For the first time badges have been designed and handed out to every attendee.

==2021==

Snowtails 3 took place from the 13th to the 17th January 2021. The amount of attendees was reduced this year due to the pandemic. Multiple houses were rented & disinfectant was handed out to reduce the covid infection risk as much as possible. Everything took place within the government regulations. The 2021 iteration is well known for incredible amounts of fresh snow in Flims and throughout Switzerland. <ref> [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page] </ref>

==2022==

From the 12th to the 16th of January, Snowtails 4 took place. Flims was choosen as venue again. The weather was much better then in the year before, and lead to more time spent on the slopes. Some attendees participated in a public breakneck night-sledding event, that was organized by the ski resort.

==2023==

Snowtails 5 was held from January 18 to 22, 2023, in Flims as the years before. Some of the Staff had to cancel their attendance due to the flu. Besides that, the usual activities took place with 2 Houses, and about 20 Guests.

==2024==

Snowtails 6 took place from the 17th to the 21st of January 2024. This was the first time being held in the french speaking part of Switzerland, in the Region of Nendaz. Attendance was 20. The activities were more diverse than the years before. Besides skiing and anowboarding, nordic skiing, spa visits, and winter hiking were present.

==2025==

The convention was from the 15th to the 19th 2025. Again Haute-Nendaz in the french speaking part of Switzerland was choosen as location. The weather was fanatastic.Attendance reached a new record with 22. Two attendees had an accident on the slopes which required a visit at the local doctors office. Luckily the injuries were only mild, and full recovery is expected.

==2026==

Its planned to held Snowtails in the third week of January 2025.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page]
* [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter]

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Tomkitty

2024-11-10T14:54:48Z

Tomkitty: added staff

[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017**, 2018**, 2019**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024'''*'''/'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020**, 2021**, 2023**, 2024**
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019**, 2020**, 2021**, 2022**, 2023**, 2024**

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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Tomkitty

2024-11-10T14:52:11Z

Tomkitty: added years

[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|thumb|200px|Tomkitty]]
'''Tomkitty''', or '''Tom Kitty''',<ref name="Tom Kitty">[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter|X]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> also known as '''MetalKittieh'''<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2024.</ref> (born 1989), is a [[fursuiter]] and [[W:IT engineer|IT engineer]] who lives in Northwestern Switzerland.<ref name="Tom Kitty" />

== Fandom involvement ==

Tomkitty has been involved with the [[furry fandom]] since 2009, is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] [[W:Winter sports|wintersports]] [[convention]], and is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]]'s [[staff]] for several years, mostly involved in activities around the [[Dealer's Den]] and the event's merchandise products.

He is also a member of the [[Fur Affinity]] [[Swissfurs]] group.

=== Fursona ===

Tomkitty's [[fursona]] is a [[male]] [[cat]] with grey [[fur]] and green eyes.

=== Fursuit ===

Tomkitty's [[fursuit]] depicts his [[feline]] [[character]] in a Japanese [[Kemono]] style, and was introduced to the public at [[Golden Leaves Con 2024]].

=== Convention attendance ===

* [[Golden Leaves Con]] - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024'''*'''/'''**'''
* [[NordicFuzzCon]] - 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
* [[Snowtails]] - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

('''*''') - [[Fursuit debut]]<br>
('''**''') - [[Staff member]]

== Trivia ==

Tomkitty loves hiking, sports, [[sci-fi]], and [[literature]].

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh MetalKittieh] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty] on [[Twitter|X]] (protected)
* [https://bsky.app/profile/tomkitty.bsky.social Tomkitty] on [[BlueSky]]

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Tomkitty

2024-11-03T13:19:38Z

Tomkitty: uploaded a picture

[[File:Tomkitty_suit.PNG|right|200px]]
'''Tomkitty''' (born 1989) is a [[furry fan]] who lives in [[w:Switzerland|Switzerland]].<ref>[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved November 03, 2024.</ref> His [[fursona]] is a male [[Cat]] with grey fur and green eyes.

Tomkitty is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] wintersports con, and is involved in the furry fandom since 2009. He is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]] Staff since several years, and mostly involved in activities around the Dealers Den & the cons merchandise products.

His fursuit, depicting his character in a Kemono Style, was introduced to the public during GLC14, in late 2024.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}

* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh Tomkitty] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/eartufts Tomkitty] on [[Twitter]]

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File:Tomkitty suit.PNG

2024-11-03T13:11:15Z

Tomkitty: Picture of Tomkittys kemono suit during GLC14 in 2024

== Summary ==
Picture of Tomkittys kemono suit during GLC14 in 2024
== Licensing ==
{{Cc-by-4.0}}

Tomkitty

2024-11-03T13:10:03Z

Tomkitty: Created new person Article

'''Tomkitty''' (born 1989) is a [[furry fan]] who lives in [[w:Switzerland|Switzerland]].<ref>[https://x.com/Tomkitty89 Tomkitty's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved November 03, 2024.</ref> His [[fursona]] is a male [[Cat]] with grey fur and green eyes.

Tomkitty is the organizer and co-founder of the [[Snowtails]] wintersports con, and is involved in the furry fandom since 2009. He is part of the [[Golden Leaves Con]] and [[NordicFuzzCon]] Staff since several years, and mostly involved in activities around the Dealers Den & the cons merchandise products.

His fursuit, depicting his character in a Kemono Style, was introduced to the public during GLC14, in late 2024.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}

* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/metalkittieh Tomkitty] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/eartufts Tomkitty] on [[Twitter]]

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Golden Leaves Con

2024-11-03T12:45:32Z

Tomkitty: added picture for GLC14

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| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
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GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
[[File:Glc13.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
[[File:Glc14.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC14 took place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was"Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendence was 290. The typical GLC specialities like the heated pool, the pawepet show, free cocktails and the furry operated kitchen made all their comeback. Generally the amount of panels and additional events like the dance competition increased a bit, and where well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC14]
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File:Glc14.PNG

2024-11-03T12:40:52Z

Tomkitty: Logo of GLC14

== Summary ==
Logo of GLC14
== Licensing ==
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Golden Leaves Con

2024-11-03T07:12:28Z

Tomkitty: Added GLC14 details

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| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
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GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
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GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
[[File:Glc13.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
GLC14 took place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. The theme was"Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece. Attendence was 290. The typical GLC specialities like the heated pool, the pawepet show, free cocktails and the furry operated kitchen made all their comeback. Generally the amount of panels and additional events like the dance competition increased a bit, and where well received by the attendees. On Saturday two Staff Members from fantasy basel, the largest swiss convention for popculture topics (attendance: 62k) visited GLC to learn more about furries.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]

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{{flagdiv|chn|Oct 1-4: [[HiFurry]], GZ}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Oct 2-5: [[Furnavia]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 4-6: [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend|Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 4-6: [[Wisconsin Wilderness Campout]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Oct 10-13: [[Confuror]], GDL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 11-13: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 11-13: [[Arizona Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 14-17: [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 18-20: [[Otterdam Furry Arts Festival]]}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 23-27: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Oct 24-27: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 25-27: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 26-Nov 2: [[Furry Cruise]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 30-Nov 3: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 31-Nov 4: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 6-10: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 8-10: [[AquatiFur]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 8-10: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Nov 8-10: [[Howloween]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Nov 10: [[BangkokBeasts]]}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|Nov 22-24: [[FurcoNZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Nov 22-25: [[Furcation]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 5-8: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 7-8: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Dec 11-15: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Dec 14: [[Otterdance]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Dec 29-Jan 2: [[Furvester]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 31: [[New Year's Furry Ball]], DE}}

;2024 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|chn|Oct 2024?: [[Furtopia (Convension)|Furtopia]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|can|Oct 2024?: [[Ontario Furries Expo]], ON}}

;2025
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 2-5: [[Anthro Northwest]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 3-5: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Jan 10-12: [[Japan Meeting of Furries]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 16-19: [[Anthro New England]], MA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 16-20: [[Further Confusion]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jan 16-20: [[CanthroFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 17-19: [[Midwinter Frolic]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jan 30-Feb 2: [[AnthroExpo]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 6-9: [[Get Out The Float]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Feb 7-10: [[Scotiacon]]}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 19-23: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 20-23: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 21-23: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Feb 22-23: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 22-23: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 28-Mar 2: [[Lone Star Fur Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 6-9: [[VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 7-9: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 7-9: [[Fur the 'More]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 21-23: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 28-30: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Apr 4-6: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 10-13: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 10-13: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 18-20: [[Anthrohio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 24-29: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Apr 25-28: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 2-4: [[Garden State Fur The Weekend]], NJ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 8-11: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|can|May 16-18: [[Calfurry]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 23-25: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 23-27: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 29-Jun 1: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|ita|Jun 3-7: [[Furizon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 6-8: [[Stratosfur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jun 7-8: [[SiamPaws]]}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jun 22-29: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 3-6: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Jul 13: [[FurVilla]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 17-20: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 17-19: [[Eufuria_(US)|Eufuria]], NY}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 18-20: [[FurCan]], PUE}}

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{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 25-27: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 1-3: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 1-3: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 22-24: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 30-Sep 1: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 5-7: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 3-5: [[Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 17-19: [[Anthro New Mexico]], NM}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 28-Nov 2: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}

;2025 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|nld|Jan 2025?: [[Otterdance]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 2025?: [[Furry Ski Weekend]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Feb 2025?: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Feb 2025?: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Mar 2025?: [[Furrnion]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2025?: [[Gateway Fur Meet]], MO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 2025?: [[Nackte Furry Camping Con]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 2025?: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2025?: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 2025?: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Apr 2025?: [[Further South]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 2025?: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|May 2025?: [[Osaka Furry Fun Festa]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 2025?: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jun 2025?: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 2025?: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2025?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul 2025?: [[IWAG]]}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2025?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2025?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jul 2025?: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2025?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul 2025?: [[Yunyou Island]], SC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2025?: [[Kansas Furcon]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 2025?: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul 2025?: [[Unifurse]], GZ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2025?: [[NorthWest CampCon]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 2025?: [[Awoostria]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 2025?: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|irl|Aug 2025?: [[AnthroIrish]]}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Aug 2025?: [[Futerkon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2025?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2025?: [[Campfire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2025?: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2025?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Aug 2025?: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Aug 2025?: [[Fur-Day]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2025?: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|hun|Aug 2025?: [[Furdance Budapest]], HU}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 2025?: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2025?: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2025?: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Aug 2025?: [[Dutch FurCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2025?: [[Aural Alliance Festival]]}}
<div class="floatleft" style="margin:0">[[File:Flag of Slovenia.svg|16px]]</div> Aug 2025?: [[SloFluffCon]]
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], MS}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2025?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Sep 2025?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2025?: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Sep 2025?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Sep 2025?: [[Kemoket|Kemoket 15]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 2025?: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Babyfur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Another Furry Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2025?: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 2025?: [[Wild North]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2025?: [[Carolina Furfare]], NC}}

;2026 (to be announced)
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 2026?: [[Furcamp]], SP}}

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| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
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| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
[[File:Glc13.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
GLC14 is planned to take place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. The theme is going to be "Toffee and the Argonauts", based on the mythological tales from ancient Greece .

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]

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Snowtails

2024-01-22T13:08:08Z

Tomkitty: updates on last years

{{Infobox convention
| name = Snowtails
| logo = [[File:Snowtails.png|203px|Snowtails 2020]]
| caption = Snowtails 2020 logo
| subject = Furry
| location = Switzerland
| url = https://snowtails.ch/
| status = Ongoing
| first = 2019
| final =
| organizer = [[Tomkitty]]
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Snowtails''' (ST) is a private [[furry]] [[convention]] & ski holiday held in the alpine regions of [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. Core elements of the convention are: winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, fursuiting and traditional swiss cuisine.

==2019==
ST was held the First time in February 2019 in the swiss ski resort of Laax, and started as a small ski holiday of a group of furry Friends. Final attendance was just 3 People.

==2020==
The positive feedback from the very first year and the general popularity of the idea of a swiss furry ski holiday led to an increased attendance of more than 400%, so that 14 People were a part of ST 2020 from 6 different nations. It took place from 9th - 12th January 2020, in Flims, Switzerland. <ref> [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter] </ref> <br> <br>

For the first time badges have been designed and handed out to every attendee.

==2021==

Snowtails 3 took place from the 13th to the 17th January 2021. The amount of attendees was reduced this year due to the pandemic. Multiple houses were rented & disinfectant was handed out to reduce the covid infection risk as much as possible. Everything took place within the government regulations. The 2021 iteration is well known for incredible amounts of fresh snow in Flims and throughout Switzerland. <ref> [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page] </ref>

==2022==

From the 12th to the 16th of January, Snowtails 4 took place. Flims was choosen as venue again. The weather was much better then in the year before, and lead to more time spent on the slopes. Some attendees participated in a public break-neck night-sledding event, that was organised by the ski resort.

==2023==

Starting from the 18th to the 22nd January 2022, Snowtails 5 was held, in Flims as the years before. A part of of the Staff had to cancel their attendance due to the Flu. Besides that, the usual activities took place with 2 Houses, and about 20 Guests.

==2024==

Snowtails 6 took place from the 17th to the 21st of January 2024. First time in the french speaking parting of Switzerland, in the Region of Nendaz. Attendance was 20. The activities were more diverse than the years before. Besides Skiing and Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, SPA visits and winter hiking become more important.

==2025==

Its planned to held Snowtails in the third week of january 2025.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://snowtails.ch/ Convention home page]
* [https://twitter.com/Snowtails_con Twitter]

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Golden Leaves Con

2023-11-04T15:02:08Z

Tomkitty: added pic

{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
[[File:Glc13.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided.

The Pawpet show for 2023 was cancelled in an early production phase, due to problems with the script. A comeback for next year is expected.<ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
GLC14 is planned to take place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. A theme has not been chosen.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]

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File:Glc13.PNG

2023-11-04T14:55:59Z

Tomkitty:

== Licensing ==
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Golden Leaves Con

2023-11-01T14:51:42Z

Tomkitty: update for glc13

{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
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GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 was held from the 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme was: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey", a tribute to all the fantastic Sci-Fi Franchises of the 20th century, like Star Wars or Star Trek. The con changed its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for GLC12. Attendance was 289, due to some Hotel Rooms that were unavailable for this years con. The Dealers Den attracted more Dealers than ever before, reaching a capacity maximum with the current setup. The furry-operated hotel kitchen, a GLC tradition, was praised again by many attendees for the variety, quality and quantity of food they provided. <ref> Staff, Twitter. </ref>

==2024==
GLC14 is planned to take place from the 23th to the 27th of October 2024. A theme has not been chosen.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC11/ Image gallery for GLC11]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC13/ Image gallery for GLC13]

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NordicFuzzCon

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{{Infobox convention
| name = NordicFuzzCon
| logo = [[File:NordicfuzzconLogo.png|200px|NordicFuzzCon logo]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagdiv|swe|[[Wikipedia:Malmö|Malmö]], [[Wikipedia:Sweden|Sweden]]}}
| url = https://www.nordicfuzzcon.org/
| status = Ongoing
| first = March 28–31, 2013
| final =
| organizer = NordicFuzzCon AB
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{NordicFuzzCon}}
'''NordicFuzzCon''' (abbreviated '''NFC''') is an annual [[furry]] [[convention]] that takes place in [[Wikipedia:Sweden|Sweden]].<ref name="NFCweb">[http://2013.nordicfuzzcon.org NordicFuzzCon 2013 webpage], retrieved 2013-05-09.</ref> [[NordicFuzzCon 2013|Its first iteration was in 2013]]. It is the largest Scandinavian furry convention and the third-largest in Europe, with 1,149 attendees in 2019;<ref>2019 [[closing ceremonies]]</ref> roughly a quarter were Swedish, while another half hailed from Germany, Norway, the UK, Finland, and the Netherlands.<ref>[https://www.nordicfuzzcon.org/Registration/Statistics NordicFuzzCon 2019 - Statistics] (retrieved 2019-01-29) - total is 1,118 but ~75 are waitlisted or as-yet unpaid</ref>

==Mausie & Iris==
NordicFuzzCon's [[mascot]] is a lovable "[[raus]]" (combination of [[mouse]] and [[rat]]) known as Mausie.<ref>[https://nordicfuzzcon.org/About/Faq NordicFuzzCon FAQ] on the NordicFuzzCon website. Retrieved 2014-03-23.</ref> Mausie has grayish fur, brown eyes, and has a blue bow tied to his [[tail]]. Mausie premièred as a [[fursuit]] during the opening ceremony of [[NordicFuzzCon 2015]].<ref>[http://galleries.nordicfuzzcon.org/ImageView?ImageVPath=/2015/Events%20And%20Panels/01%20-%20Opening/IMG_8376.jpg NordicFuzzCon Gallery] Mausie meets the public. Retrieved 2015-03-23.</ref>

At the [[NordicFuzzCon 2019]] opening ceremony, Iris was introduced to share mascot duties with her cousin, Mausie.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NordicFuzzCon/status/1100869866767159299 NordicFuzzCon Twitter] Iris is introduced. Retrieved 2019-07-25.</ref> Like her cousin, she is also a raus. Iris has brown and beige fur, blue eyes, and has a baby blue bow tied to her [[tail]].

Pictures, reference sheets, and more information about the convention's mascots can be found on the [https://www.nordicfuzzcon.org/Convention/Mascots NordicFuzzCon website].

== Fursuits - Gotta Catch 'Em All ==
In 2017, NordicFuzzCon had Japan as the theme and introduced a game called Fursuits - Gotta Catch 'Em All. The way the game works is that each participating fursuiter gets a code written on their fursuit badge, and all attendees can enter that code into the NordicFuzzCon phone app or website to "capture" the fursuiter. When signing up as a hunter, attendees also chose a team to join. The game features lists of the most active hunters, most caught fursuiters, and the team with the most amount of points.

==Conventions==
As of 2023, nine instances of the convention have taken place, plus one online convention. A tenth is announced for [[NordicFuzzCon 2024|2024]].

{| class="wikitable"
! # !! Year !! Date !! Attn. !! % change !! Charity total !! Charity !! Location !! Theme !! GoHs !! Northern Light
|-
| 1
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2013|2013]]
| 28 Mar - 31 Mar
| 172<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4511808/ A view back on NFC2013] Journal on the official [[Furaffinity]] account. Dated 2013-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref>
| N/A
| 30.000 SEK
| Södertälje Katthem
| Quality Hotel Winn, [[Wikipedia:Haninge Municipality|Haninge]], Sweden
| Vikings vs. Pirates
| [[DivineVixen]], [[Snout (wizard)|Snout]]
|
|-
| 2
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2014|2014]]
| 27 Feb - 2 Mar
| 268<ref>[https://en.wikifur.com/w/index.php?title=NordicFuzzCon_2014&action=history Edit by GreenReaper] Number cited from personal communication between [[NewEinstein]] and [[GreenReaper]]. Dated 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref>
| +55.8%
| 57.408 SEK
| Djurens Ö
| Quality Hotel Winn, Haninge, Sweden
| A Steampunk Murder Mystery
| [[Bryan Talbot]]
|
|-
| 3
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2015|2015]]
| 26 Feb - 1 Mar
| 382<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +42.5%
| 53.675 SEK
| Hittehund
| Utsikten Meetings, [[Wikipedia:Nynäshamn|Nynäshamn]], Sweden
| Scandinavian Folklore: The Enchanted Forest
| [[EosFoxx]], [[EZwolf]]
|
|-
| 4
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2016|2016]]
| 3 Mar - 6 Mar
| 513<ref>[https://forum.nordicfuzzcon.org/forum.nordicfuzzcon.org/posts/t880-NordicFuzzCon-2016--A-Retrospective.html NordicFuzzCon 2016: A Retrospective] Official post to the NordicFuzzCon forum. Dated 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref>
| +34.3
| 55.000 SEK
| Kottecentralen
| Utsikten Meetings, Nynäshamn, Sweden
| Atlantis: The Lost Paradise
| [[Silverfox5213|Silverfox]]
|
|-
| 5
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2017|2017]]
| 9 Mar - 12 Mar
| 814<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +58.7%
| 73.744 SEK
| Fågelcentralen
| Scandic Infra City, [[Wikipedia:Upplands Väsby|Upplands Väsby]], Sweden
| Japan: Samurai or Super Kawaii?
| [[JD Puppy|JD]]
| [[Spocha]]
|-
| 6
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2018|2018]]
| 28 Feb - 4 Mar
| 918<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +12.8%
| 92.659 SEK
| Assistenthunden
| Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby, Sweden
| The Legend of El Dorado: A Pre-Columbian Jungle Adventure
| [[Kazul G Fox]]
| [[Ailah]]
|-
| 7
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2019|2019]]
| 27 Feb - 3 Mar
| 1.149<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +25.2%
| 85.000 SEK
| Svenska Djurambulansen
| Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby, Sweden
| A Winter Howliday – Yule Love It!
| [[Kéké Flipnote]]
| [[Oakspirit]]
|-
| 8
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2020|2020]]
| 19 Feb - 23 Feb
| 1.499<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +30.5%
| 126.206,21 SEK
| Katthjälpen i Malmö
| Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, [[w:Malmö|Malmö]], Sweden
| Love it or hate it, it's [[w:Eurovision Song Contest|Furovision]]
| [[Pointedfox]]
| [[Burr Koda]]
|-
| 1*
| [[NFC at home|2021]]
| 5 Mar - 28 Mar<sup><small>‡</small></sup>
| 644<sup><small>††</small></sup>
| N/A
| 10.233,12 USD<ref>[https://twitter.com/NordicFuzzCon/status/1380551440175931402 2021 charity total announcement] Dated 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref><ref>[https://tiltify.com/+nfcathome-charity/nfchome2021/donate/rewards Official donation page] Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref>
| Odsherred Zoo Rescue
| Online (Live stream & Discord)
| Art Bazaar, Music Festival, Fursuit Extravaganza & Gaming Gala<sup><small>‡</small></sup>
| Multiple<sup><small>‡‡</small></sup>
|
|-
| 9
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2023|2023]]
| 19 Feb - 26 Feb
| 2.349<sup><small>†</small></sup>
| +65.2%
| 126.087 SEK
| Odsherred Zoo Rescue
| Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, [[w:Malmö|Malmö]], Sweden
| Toy Town
| [[Berneri]]
| [[Johis]]|
|-
| 10
| [[NordicFuzzCon 2024|2024]]
| 21 Feb - 25 Feb
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| Clarion Hotel & Congress Live, [[w:Malmö|Malmö]], Sweden
| Ragnarök
| TBD
| TBD
|}

<nowiki>*</nowiki> NFC@Home was the first online convention, it replaced the 2021 convention due to the [COVID-19] pandemic.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NordicFuzzCon/status/1294997689919320064 Cancellation announcement] of the 2021 convention. Dated 2020-09-16. Retreieved 2021-04-11.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NordicFuzzCon/status/1342817439759921152 Announcing the NFC@Home online convention] Dated 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-04-11.</ref><br />
<sup>†</sup> Announced during the Closing Ceremony. The 2020 number has been additionally confirmed with the head of registration.<br />
<sup>††</sup> Attendance is based on the number of members in the Discord server by the end of the convention.<br />
<sup>‡</sup> NFC@Home ran for four consecutive weekends throughout March, each with its own theme.<br />
<sup>‡‡</sup> Several previous guests of honour, including EoSFoxx, JD, Kéké Flipnote and Pointedfox were invited to host and participate in certain events as “special guests”.

==Recurring events==
{|
|valign="top"|
* [[Art Show]]
* Arcade
* [[wikipedia:Cards Against Humanity|Cards Against Humanity]]
* Catch-em-all
* [[Charity Auction]]
* [[Charity Concert]]
* [[Closing Ceremony]]
* [[Dance|Dances]]
* [[Dead Dog Party]]
|valign="top"|
* [[Dealers Den]]
* Fursuit Charades
* [[Fursuit Games]]
* [[Fursuit Parade]]
* Haunted House
* Open house
* [[Opening Ceremony]]
* Maid Café
* Party boat
|}

==Organization==
'''NordicFuzzCon''' (802467-4924) is a Swedish [[Wikipedia:Non-profit organization|non-profit organization]] (''[[Wikipedia:sv:Ideell förening|ideell förening]]''), registered 30 August 2012.<ref>[https://www.allabolag.se/8024674924/nordicfuzzcon NORDICFUZZCON] - allabolag.se (retrieved 2019-04-04)</ref><ref>[http://2019.nordicfuzzcon.org/About/TermsAndConditions.html NordicFuzzCon Terms and Conditions] Official Terms and Conditions (Dated 26 June, 2018. Retrieved 4 April, 2019)</ref> Its subsidiary [[Wikipedia:sv:Intresseorganisation|interest organization]], '''NordicFuzzCon AB''' (559041-6425), a [[Wikipedia:Aktiebolag|private company limited by shares]], was registered 15 December 2015<ref name = "allabolag.se">[https://www.allabolag.se/5590416425/nordicfuzzcon-ab NordicFuzzCon AB company information] - allabolag.se (retrieved 2019-04-04)</ref> and is led (as of 2018) by CEO [[Trax]] and vice-CEO [[Miles T.F. Baxxter]].<ref name="allabolag.se"/> The organization's [[Wikipedia:Fiscal year|fiscal year]] ends June 30 - its 2015-16 report was signed by [[board of directors|directors]] Trax, [[NewEinstein]], Miles and [[Pinky Fennec]]; head of [[security]] [[Clover]] succeeded NewEinstein for 2016-17 and '17-18.<ref name="allabolag.se"/><ref name=2018Report>[https://www.allabolag.se/5590416425/nordicfuzzcon-ab NordicFuzzCon 2017-18 annual report] (filed 2018-12-03) - Allabolag.se (free registration required)</ref><ref name=AnnualReports>[https://www.proff.se/nyckeltal/nordicfuzzcon-ab/solna/f%C3%B6reningar/2KGE0X5I63IGG/ NordicFuzzCon AB key figures and annual reports] - Proff (dated June 2018. retrieved April 4, 2019)</ref> While not a signing member of NordicFuzzCon AB, [[Ethan Staghorn]] has also been a member of the NordicFuzzCon board since the first convention.<ref>Conversation with [[GreenReaper]] at [[NFC 2019]], and its [[closing ceremony]] credits.</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [https://www.nordicfuzzcon.org/ NordicFuzzCon website]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/nordicfuzzcon/ NordicFuzzCon] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://twitter.com/nordicfuzzcon NordicFuzzCon] on [[Twitter]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~nordicfuzzcon NordicFuzzCon] on [[Weasyl]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/NordicFuzzCon NordicFuzzCon] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://mastodon.furrycon.social/@NordicFuzzCon NordicFuzzCon] on [[Mastodon]]

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Golden Leaves Con

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 will take place from 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme is: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey". The con changes its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for last GLC.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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Golden Leaves Con

2023-07-11T10:56:05Z

Tomkitty: /* 2023 */

{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 will take place from 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme is: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey". The con changes its registration system to a lottery based approach, due to the large amount of people who tried to register for last GLC.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

{{Conventions}}
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[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Basel-Landschaft]]
[[Category:Switzerland]]
[[Category:Bern]]
[[Category:2010 births]]
[[Category:18+ event]]
[[de:Golden Leaves Con]]
[[it:Golden Leaves Con]]

Golden Leaves Con

2023-07-11T10:53:48Z

Tomkitty: Updated Staff list

{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Dax Black]], [[Karuzo]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Robs]], [[Misaki]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on in spring 2023. </ref> For earlier cons, [[Taibu|KingTaibu]] and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 will take place from 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme is: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey"

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

{{Conventions}}
{{con-stub}}

[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:Basel-Landschaft]]
[[Category:Switzerland]]
[[Category:Bern]]
[[Category:2010 births]]
[[Category:18+ event]]
[[de:Golden Leaves Con]]
[[it:Golden Leaves Con]]

Golden Leaves Con

2023-07-11T10:49:59Z

Tomkitty: /* 2023 */

{{unref}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 will take place from 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. This years Theme is: "Spacedock GLC13 - A space Odyssey"

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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{{flagdiv|usa|Feb 9-12: [[Furry Ski Weekend]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|kor|Feb 11: [[FurryJoA]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Feb 17-19: [[FurCalvaDance]]}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Feb 18-21: [[Furcamp]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|swe|Feb 22-26: [[NordicFuzzCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Feb 24-26: [[Melbourne Fur Con]], VIC}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Mar 1-5: [[Gdakon]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 2-5: [[VancouFur (convention)|VancouFur]], BC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 10-12: [[Fur the 'More]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 10-12: [[Gateway Fur Meet]], MO}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Mar 11-12: [[Furry Tea Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 16-19: [[Furry Fiesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|can|Mar 17-19: [[Furnal Equinox]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|esp|Mar 23-26: [[Furrnion]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 24-26: [[Motor City Furry Con]], MI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 24-26: [[Woods Flock]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Mar 25-26: [[Thaitails]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Mar 31-Apr 2: [[Keep Tahoe Furry]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Apr 6: [[Pawske Party]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 6-9: [[Fur Squared]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 7-9: [[Golden State Fur Con]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Apr 7-11: [[Fauntastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 14-16: [[Furcationland]], ME}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 14-16: [[Las Vegas Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Apr 27-May 2: [[Wild Nights]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 11-14: [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]], GA}}
{{flagdiv|nzl|May 12-15: [[Southern Paws]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|May 12-14: [[FurDU]], QLD}}
{{flagdiv|ger|May 18-21: [[Mephit Mini Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|May 19-22: [[Furry Weekend Holland]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|May 24-28: [[ZodiaCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 26-28: [[AnthrOhio]], OH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 26-28: [[Furlandia]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|usa|May 26-28: [[NomadiCon]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|May 26-30: [[ConFuzzled]]}}
{{flagdiv|ita|May 30-Jun 3: [[Furizon]]}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Jun 3: [[Furrymosa]]}}
{{flagdiv|sgp|Jun 10-11: [[Little Island Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Jun 16-18: [[CastleCon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 16-18: [[StratosFur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jun 23-25: [[Aurawra]], NSW}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 29-Jul 2: [[Anthrocon]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|aut|Jul 1-8: [[Lakeside Furs]]}}
{{flagdiv|cze|Jul 2-6: [[ČeSFuR]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Jul 13-16: [[Fur-Eh!]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 14-16: [[Anthro Weekend Utah]], UT}}
{{flagdiv|bra|Jul 14-16: [[Brasil FurFest]], SP}}
{{flagdiv|nor|Jul 14-16: [[Furway]]}}
{{flagdiv|fra|July 21-23: [[Fur-Day]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|July 21-23: [[Kansas Furcon]], KS}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Jul 21-23: [[Fur Out West]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 28-30: [[Free Fur All]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 2-6: [[Eurofurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 4-6: [[CanFURence]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 11-13: [[Wild Prairie Fur Con]], MB}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 18-20: [[DenFur]], CO}}
{{flagdiv|can|Aug 24-28: [[Feral!|Camp Feral!]], ON}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Aug 25-30: [[Wild Times]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 26-28: [[Furrydelphia]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 26-28: [[IndyFurCon]], IN}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Aug 31-Sep 3: [[Reffurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 1-3: [[Mephit Fur Meet]], MS}}
{{flagdiv|tha|Sep 2: [[FurSquare]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 3-5: [[Tails and Tornadoes Fur Con|Tails and Tornadoes]], OK}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 8-10: [[Furry Migration]], MN}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 8-10: [[Furvana]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 13-17: [[EAST]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 14-17: [[FursonaCon]], VA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 15-17: [[Megaplex]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Sep 21-24: [[Rügen Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Sep 22-25: [[Wild North]]}}

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{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 29-Oct 1: [[Furry Takeover]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 13-15: [[Alamo City Furry Invasion]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 20-23: [[Harvest Moon Howl Fest]], MD}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 25-29: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Oct 26-29: [[Confuror]], GDL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 27-29: [[AquatiFur]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|twn|Oct 27-29: [[Infurnity]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 30-Nov 2: [[Biggest Little Fur Con]], NV}}
{{flagdiv|can|Nov 3-5: [[Howloween]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 3-5: [[PAWCon]], CA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 5-12: [[Furry Cruise]], FL}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 30-Dec 3: [[Midwest FurFest]], IL}}
{{flagdiv|pol|Dec 6-10: [[Futrołajki]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Dec 16-17: [[FurCan]], PUE}}
{{flagdiv|ger|Dec 28-Jan 1: [[Furvester]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 31: [[New Year's Furry Ball]], DE}}

;2023 To Be Announced
{{flagdiv|nzl|Feb 2023?: [[FurcoNZ]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2023?: [[Furry Picnic]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2023?: [[NorthWest CampCon]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jun 2023?: [[StratosFur]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Jul 2023?: [[AnthroPomme]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2023?: [[Campamento Furcan]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Jul 2023?: [[Dutch Furcon]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2023?: [[Furry Siesta]], TX}}
{{flagdiv|est|Jul 2023?: [[FurryEST]]}}
{{flagdiv|den|Jul 2023?: [[Furtastic]]}}
{{flagdiv|ukr|Jul 2023?: [[LvivFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|zaf|Jul 2023?: [[South Afrifur (convention)|South Afrifur]]}}
{{flagdiv|mex|Jul 2023?: [[Wild Paws MX]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2023?: [[Big Sky Camp Paw]], MT}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Jul 2023?: [[LondonFurs Summer Weekender]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul 2023?: [[Itty Bitty Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Jul-Aug 2023?: [[FuzzyOasisParty]], SZ}}
{{flagdiv|idn|Jul-Aug 2023?: [[PAWAI]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Jul-Aug 2023?: [[SpokAnthro]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|chn|Aug 2023?: [[Super Furry Fusion]], SH}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2023?: [[Wisconsin Wilderness Campout]], WI}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Aug 2023?: [[Campfire Tails]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|arg|Aug 2023?: [[Argentina FurFiesta]]}}
{{flagdiv|rus|Aug-Sep 2023?: [[Rusfurence]]}}
{{flagdiv|nld|Sep 2023?: [[Alfurnative]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Sep 2023?: [[Anthro SouthEast]], TN}}
{{flagdiv|can|Sep 2023?: [[Furthest North]], AB}}
{{flagdiv|phl|Sep 2023?: [[PhiliFur]]}}
{{flagdiv|aus|Oct 2023?: [[West Aussie Fur Frenzy]], WA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2023?: [[Arizona Fur Con]], AZ}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2023?: [[Bewhiskered]], NC}}
{{flagdiv|fra|Oct 2023?: [[Furry BlackLight]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2023?: [[Furpocalypse]], CT}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2023?: [[Get Out the Float]], OR}}
{{flagdiv|sui|Oct 2023?: [[Golden Leaves Con]]}}
{{flagdiv|jpn|Oct 2023?: [[Kemoket|Kemoket 13]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Oct 2023?: [[Scalefest]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Oct 2023?: [[Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend|Western PA Furry Weekend]], PA}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Nov 2023?: [[Bayou Furry Bash]], LA}}
{{flagdiv|bel|Nov 2023?: [[Flüüfff]]}}
{{flagdiv|gbr|Nov 2023?: [[Furcation]]}}
{{flagdiv|mys|Dec 2023?: [[Furs Upon Malaysia|FURUM]]}}
{{flagdiv|usa|Dec 2023?: [[Painted Desert Fur Con]], AZ}}
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Golden Leaves Con

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| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
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| subject = Furry
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'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
GLC13 will take place from 25.10.2023 to the 29.10.2023. The theme has not yet been announced.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
The date for GLC13 has still to be defined.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
The date for GLC13 has still to be defined.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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[[Category:Basel-Landschaft]]
[[Category:Bern]]
[[Category:2010 births]]
[[de:Golden Leaves Con]]
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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
[[File:Glc12.PNG|right|150px]]
GLC12 took place on the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme was Ireland and the Celtic culture. With 301 Attendees, and new participant all-time-high has been reached. Again a recent and negative covid test was required to attend the convention. Before the convention there were issues with the registration process, partly caused by large demand that exceeded the capacity of the convention by far. Onsite, there were no problems worth mentioning. The weather was extraordinary warm for late October. In combination with the Pool, the con had an almost summer-like vibe. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2023==
The date for GLC13 has still to be defined.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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File:Glc12.PNG

2022-12-01T16:41:33Z

Tomkitty: Logo of GLC12, a swiss furry convention in 2022

== Summary ==
Logo of GLC12, a swiss furry convention in 2022
== Licensing ==
{{screenshot}}

Snowtails

2022-05-03T13:51:35Z

Tomkitty: added last years infos

Template:Upcoming events

2021-11-05T14:05:06Z

Tomkitty: removed old GLC

Golden Leaves Con

2021-11-05T14:04:10Z

Tomkitty: added more infos on the covid situation, and picture

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Golden Leaves Convention
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = [[File:Glc mountain view.jpg|center|200px]] {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, that reached its peak in 2020, GLC had to be postponed in this year. This was decided at an early point in the organisation to prevent last-minute cancellations, health risks for the attendees, legal issues and financial damage. Luckily, in 2021 GLC could go back to its regular schedule, having a 4 day convention in late autmn. An official proof of vaccination and a recent covid test was mandatory for everyone who attended the con.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
GLC12 has been announced for the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme is still up to discussion.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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[[Category:2010 births]]
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File:Glc mountain view.jpg

2021-11-05T13:39:12Z

Tomkitty: The typical mountain view you have from GLCs hotel or hostel.

== Summary ==
The typical mountain view you have from GLCs hotel or hostel.
== Licensing ==
{{GPL-3}}

Golden Leaves Con

2021-11-05T13:28:18Z

Tomkitty: added pic

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{{Infobox convention
| name = Furries are crazy
| logo = [[File:Glc_icon.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = Furry
| location = {{flagspan|sui|[[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]}}
| url = http://glc.furry.ch
| status = Ongoing
| first = Nov 4-7, 2010
| final =
| organizer = [[Swissfurs]] Association
| charity =
| resources = {{con resources}}
}}
'''Golden Leaves Con''' (often abbreviated to GLC) is an annual [[furry convention]] held in [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]]. It takes place in November and is autumn themed. Golden Leaves Con 10 in Hasliberg in 2019 saw 299 attendees, making it the fourth-biggest furry convention in the German speaking area. After [[Ch-on]] was discontinued in 2012, it is currently the only active public furry con in Switzerland.

Golden Leaves Con differs from most medium size conventions in that it is not catered by a hotel, but by a crew of volunteer furries. All meals and drinks are included in the convention fee. This arrangement, more typical of small-scale conventions, was kept in order to keep the convention affordable to international guests. Other specialties of GLC include a heated outdoor pool and free cocktails on one night.

One of its main events is a full-length [[puppetry]] show by the [https://twitter.com/swisspawpeteers Swiss Pawpeteers]. It is the only [[pawpet]] production in the German language.

The Con is lead by [[Luxen]] and [[MafunDi]]. It was started together with [[Taibu|KingTaibu]].
Organisers moreover currently{{when}} are [[Garra]], [[Avalon]], [[Ragna]], [[Dax Black]], [[Fendracus]], [[BlackLion]], [[Flookie]], [[Dragi_P]], [[Luchs]], [[Robs]], [[Gazman]], [[Daszh]], [[Elwetika]], [[Naut]], [[Asraelle]], [[Aslan]], [[Tomkitty]], [[Lif Anderson]], [[Thanderan]] and [[Latius Zenas Xeros]] .<ref> Staff meeting held on the 29th of September 2018. </ref> For earlier cons, KingTaibu and [[nikko_ch|Nikko]] also were core organisers.

==2010==
The first convention took place at the [http://www.gruppenhaussuche.ch/index.php?cmd=haus&subcmd=laden&id=443801 Baselbieter Chinderhus] Langenbruck, on November 4 to 7, 2010. It was fully booked with 42 furs who could enjoy a furdance, a heated outdoor pool, a torch walk, a cocktail night and game show. Another attribute was the local food; besides Swiss cheese fondue a number of home-cooked local dishes were served.

==2011==
The second convention took place at Chinderhus Langenbruck (Switzerland) from November 3 to 6, 2011. Attendance was 44.

==2012==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2012Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 3 took place over November 15-18, 2012, again at Chinderhus Langenbruck. Attendance was 46.

==2013==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2013Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 4 took place over November 14-17, 2013.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con website]. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> It was held at the "Gruppenhaus Bärgsunne", located high above [[Wikipedia:Lake Thun|Lake Thun]] in the [[Wikipedia:Bernese Oberland|Bernese Oberland]] in Switzerland.<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en&site=location Location] on the Golden Leaves Con website. Retrieved March 12, 2013</ref> With an attendance of 87 it had almost doubled in size. For the first time, the convention attracted a number of visitors from outside the German speaking countries, especially from the British fandom.

==2014==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2014Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 5 was held over November 13-16, 2014,<ref name="website2014">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 5 website]. Retrieved April 30, 2014.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in [[w:Hasliberg|Hasliberg]], Switzerland.<ref name="website2014"/> Attendance was 137.

==2015==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2015Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 6 took place over October 29-November 1, 2015,<ref name="website2015">[http://glc.furry.ch/?lang=en Golden Leaves Con 6 website]. Retrieved June 11, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg.

The convention had a [[w:Halloween|Halloween]] theme.<ref name="website2015"/>
With over 130 guests, a new guest record was had, but it was not the only record for this year: Due to special climatic conditions, the con had over 15°C on the day and sun every day, which is really uncommon for over 1000m in the Swiss Alps and lead to a more outdoor-con feeling with a campfire and hammocks in addition to the pool.

==2016==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2016Logo.jpg|right|200px]]
Golden Leaves Con 7 took place over November 3-6, 2016,<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/662569468787314688 Tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> at the Gruppenhaus C'est la Vie in Hasliberg. This year's theme was "[[w:Field trip|School Trip]]", invoking "a trip down memory lane. Hiking, making bonfires, staying up late with your friends, pranks on teachers, maybe your first crush... Everyone has a story to tell."<ref>[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 7 website]. Retrieved November 7, 2016.</ref> As the interest in GLC had grown over the years, some 40 beds were rented at the nearby Panorama Hotel, bringing attendance up to 187 furries coming from 11 countries, including Sweden, UK, Ukraine and Japan. The standard fee including all meals and drinks was 170 Swiss Franks.

==2017==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2017Logo.jpg|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 8 was held over November 2-5, 2017,<ref name="2017website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 8 website]. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> at the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2017website"/> The theme for this year was "Incredible India".<ref name="2017website"/> There were 222 attendees from 18 countries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon/status/918923692557651968 tweet] on the Golden Leaves Con account on [[Twitter]]. Dated October 13, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>

==2018==
[[File:GoldenLeavesCon2018Logo.png|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 9 took place on October 24-28, 2018, <ref name="2018website">[http://glc.furry.ch/ Golden Leaves Con 9 website]. Retrieved October 01, 2018.</ref> like last year the conventions location was the Panorama Hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg.<ref name="2018website"/> The convention theme was "Toffyfix with the furries", which is inspired by the famous Franco-Belgian comic series "Asterix". 271 attendees from 19 different nations have participated in GLC9. This also was the first time GLC has been expanded by an additional convention day. Making it a 4 day convention.

==2019==
[[File:Goldenleavescon10logo.PNG|right|150px]]
Golden Leaves Con 10 has been held on October 30th, to November the 3th 2019 in Hasliberg, Switzerland. Convention theme was "Día de los Muertos". 299 Furs from 18 different countries were a part of the 10th golden leaves con. Central elements of the con were again: The heated outdoor Pool, GLCs own Pawpet Show, a swiss cheese fondue for dinner and the free cocktail night, that was expanded by an additional evening. Also a small auction was introduced to the con, where people could bid on a large 3D-printed greywulf Skull, that was custom painted by local Artist and longstanding Art-Director of GLC, [[Ragna]]. <ref>Conbook, GLC9, last page, Twitter, Website, Staff Information </ref>

==2020==
GLC11 was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respecting the consequences for the Convention and its attendees if local COVID infections would occur. Also legally, it was not possible to held large events in Switzerland during that time. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2021==
[[File:Image 2021-11-05 142518.png|right|150px]]
GLC11 was held from the 27.10.2021 to the 31.10.2021. The convention took place again at the Panorama hotel and the C'est la Vie guesthouse in Hasliberg. The theme was 'Oktoberfest' (The famous German beer & folk festival). An official proof of vaccination (certificate) against covid plus a covid test that is not older than 24h was necessary to attend. It was the first larger furry event on the european contintent since the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. About 270 Furries attended it, some even from the US. <ref> Twitter. </ref>

==2022==
GLC12 has been announced for the 26.10 - 30.10 2022. The conventions theme is still up to discussion.

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://glc.furry.ch Official Website]
* [https://twitter.com/goldenleavescon Golden Leaves Con] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC01/ Image gallery for GLC1]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC02/ Image gallery for GLC2]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC03/ Image gallery for GLC3]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC04/ Image gallery for GLC4]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC05/ Image gallery for GLC5]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC06/ Image gallery for GLC6]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC07/ Image gallery for GLC7]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC08/ Image gallery for GLC8]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC09/ Image gallery for GLC9]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC10]
* [http://www.tambako.ch/Photos/GLC10/ Image gallery for GLC11]

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Tomkitty: Logo of GLC11. A typical Oktoberfest Gingerbread heart.

== Summary ==
Logo of GLC11. A typical Oktoberfest Gingerbread heart.
== Licensing ==
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