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Barkada FurFest

2025-09-20T09:58:06Z

ZanjoeUwU: /* Gallery */ fixed an erroneous mistake (whoops)

{{Infobox convention
|name = Barkada FurFest
|logo = [[File:BarkadaFurFest_2025_Logo.png|225px]]
|othernames = Barkada, Barkada Furfest, BFF
|location = {{flagdiv|phl|[[W:Parañaque|Parañaque City]], [[W:Metro Manila|Metro Manila]], [[W:Philippines|Philippines]]}}
|url = https://barkadafurfest.ph/
|status = Ongoing
|first = September 6-7, 2025
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Trinity Events Management Co.]]'' (TrEM Co)
|charity = N/A
|subject = [[Furry]]
|resources = {{con resources|Barkada FurFest}}
}}
{{Barkada FurFest}}
[[File:Barkada FurFest mascot Ta'aw and Kimat kissing.png|225px|right|thumb|Ta'aw and Kimat caught kissing. Art by Kyrio<ref>https://x.com/CooksDumplings/status/1965351208727797896</ref>.]]
'''Barkada FurFest''' ('''BFF'''), is an annual Filipino [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

The goal of BFF is to give the local Filipino [[furry community]] a safe, fun, and inclusive place to gather.<ref>[https://barkadafurfest.ph/about Barkada FurFest 2025 about section], retrieved September 11, 2025</ref>

=== Etymology ===

"Barkada" is a play on the [[W:Tagalog|Tagalog]] (Filipino) word of the same name which means "a group of friends", with the pun being emphasized on "Bark" as it is the sound or vocalization that a [[canine]] makes.

"FurFest" is a portmanteau of the words [[Furry]] and '''Festival''', a common term to describe a furry convention.

=== Tickets ===

{{main|Barkada FurFest's tickets}}

== History==

=== 2025: Tails By The Campfire ===

Barkada FurFest's first iteration was held on September 6-7, 2025, at the [[Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay]], Parañaque City, Philippines with the theme "Tails By The Campfire", focused on a camping trip vibe. The [[guests of Honor]] were [[银碳Gintan|Gintan]] and [[steviefeesh]].<ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-furry-gintan, retrieved September 9, 2025 </ref><ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-stevie, retrieved September 9, 2025</ref>

== Mascots ==

Barkada FurFest's official [[mascot]] is '''Ta'aw''' the [[W:Philippine Forest Dog|Asong Gubat]], also known as the '''Philippine Witch Dog'''. His [[fursuit]] debuted in 2025 during the event and was worn around the venue.

'''Kimat''', the mascot for [[PhiliFur]], has also been used as a secondary mascot for the convention.<ref>https://x.com/BarkadaCon/status/1916349085629481063</ref><ref>https://x.com/chubby_blue/status/1965055412723683645</ref>

During the closing ceremony of Barkada FurFest 2025, the silhouette of a new mascot was revealed.<ref>https://x.com/Frickle_/status/1964882651841708167</ref>

== Programming and Amenities ==

{{main|Barkada FurFest's programming}}

* [[Opening ceremonies]]
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Headless lounge|Fursuit Lounge]]
* [[SIG]] - Spiked Collars,{{clarify}} centered around [[Alt-Music]]
* [[Panel]]s
* [[Furry dance]]
* [[Closing ceremonies]]

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

* Taida Tanken - [[Convention Chair]]
* Alphæus Elbe - [[Convention Chair|Vice Chair]]
* GreenyPika - [[Convention_committee|Creative Lead]]
* Kayden - [[Security]]/[[Volunteer]] [[Convention_committee|Lead]]
* Vernon - [[Convention_committee|Operations Lead]]
* Kaido - [[Convention_committee|IT Lead]]

=== Creatives Team ===

* Snivy - [[Publications department|Art Director]]
* Aries - [[Publications department|Illustrator]]
* Meijer - Illustrator
* Tyverus - Illustrator
* Zeike - Illustrator
* NoodleSushi - [[Publications department|Web Developer]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2025 - '''[[银碳Gintan|Gintan]]''' and '''steviefeesh'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Camping'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| 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
|
|}

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="Event Posters" widths="125px" heights="175px" perrow="5">
File:Barkada FurFest 2025 promo poster.png|Barkada Furfest 2025: Tails by the Campfire poster
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [https://www.facebook.com/BarkadaCon/ Barkada FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/BarkadaCon Barkada FurFest] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@BarkadaCon Barkada FurFest] on [[YouTube]]

{{con-stub}}

{{Philippines}}
{{Conventions Asia}}
[[Category:Philippines]]
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2025 births]]
[[Category:Barkada FurFest]]

Barkada FurFest

2025-09-20T09:54:22Z

ZanjoeUwU: grammar fixes + additional references added

{{Infobox convention
|name = Barkada FurFest
|logo = [[File:BarkadaFurFest_2025_Logo.png|225px]]
|othernames = Barkada, Barkada Furfest, BFF
|location = {{flagdiv|phl|[[W:Parañaque|Parañaque City]], [[W:Metro Manila|Metro Manila]], [[W:Philippines|Philippines]]}}
|url = https://barkadafurfest.ph/
|status = Ongoing
|first = September 6-7, 2025
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Trinity Events Management Co.]]'' (TrEM Co)
|charity = N/A
|subject = [[Furry]]
|resources = {{con resources|Barkada FurFest}}
}}
{{Barkada FurFest}}
[[File:Barkada FurFest mascot Ta'aw and Kimat kissing.png|225px|right|thumb|Ta'aw and Kimat caught kissing. Art by Kyrio<ref>https://x.com/CooksDumplings/status/1965351208727797896</ref>.]]
'''Barkada FurFest''' ('''BFF'''), is an annual Filipino [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

The goal of BFF is to give the local Filipino [[furry community]] a safe, fun, and inclusive place to gather.<ref>[https://barkadafurfest.ph/about Barkada FurFest 2025 about section], retrieved September 11, 2025</ref>

=== Etymology ===

"Barkada" is a play on the [[W:Tagalog|Tagalog]] (Filipino) word of the same name which means "a group of friends", with the pun being emphasized on "Bark" as it is the sound or vocalization that a [[canine]] makes.

"FurFest" is a portmanteau of the words [[Furry]] and '''Festival''', a common term to describe a furry convention.

=== Tickets ===

{{main|Barkada FurFest's tickets}}

== History==

=== 2025: Tails By The Campfire ===

Barkada FurFest's first iteration was held on September 6-7, 2025, at the [[Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay]], Parañaque City, Philippines with the theme "Tails By The Campfire", focused on a camping trip vibe. The [[guests of Honor]] were [[银碳Gintan|Gintan]] and [[steviefeesh]].<ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-furry-gintan, retrieved September 9, 2025 </ref><ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-stevie, retrieved September 9, 2025</ref>

== Mascots ==

Barkada FurFest's official [[mascot]] is '''Ta'aw''' the [[W:Philippine Forest Dog|Asong Gubat]], also known as the '''Philippine Witch Dog'''. His [[fursuit]] debuted in 2025 during the event and was worn around the venue.

'''Kimat''', the mascot for [[PhiliFur]], has also been used as a secondary mascot for the convention.<ref>https://x.com/BarkadaCon/status/1916349085629481063</ref><ref>https://x.com/chubby_blue/status/1965055412723683645</ref>

During the closing ceremony of Barkada FurFest 2025, the silhouette of a new mascot was revealed.<ref>https://x.com/Frickle_/status/1964882651841708167</ref>

== Programming and Amenities ==

{{main|Barkada FurFest's programming}}

* [[Opening ceremonies]]
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Headless lounge|Fursuit Lounge]]
* [[SIG]] - Spiked Collars,{{clarify}} centered around [[Alt-Music]]
* [[Panel]]s
* [[Furry dance]]
* [[Closing ceremonies]]

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

* Taida Tanken - [[Convention Chair]]
* Alphæus Elbe - [[Convention Chair|Vice Chair]]
* GreenyPika - [[Convention_committee|Creative Lead]]
* Kayden - [[Security]]/[[Volunteer]] [[Convention_committee|Lead]]
* Vernon - [[Convention_committee|Operations Lead]]
* Kaido - [[Convention_committee|IT Lead]]

=== Creatives Team ===

* Snivy - [[Publications department|Art Director]]
* Aries - [[Publications department|Illustrator]]
* Meijer - Illustrator
* Tyverus - Illustrator
* Zeike - Illustrator
* NoodleSushi - [[Publications department|Web Developer]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2025 - '''[[银碳Gintan|Gintan]]''' and '''steviefeesh'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Camping'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| 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
|
|}

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="Event Posters" widths="125px" heights="175px" perrow="5">
File:Barkada FurFest 2025 promo poster.png|PhiliFUR 2025: Tails by the Campfire poster
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [https://www.facebook.com/BarkadaCon/ Barkada FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/BarkadaCon Barkada FurFest] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@BarkadaCon Barkada FurFest] on [[YouTube]]

{{con-stub}}

{{Philippines}}
{{Conventions Asia}}
[[Category:Philippines]]
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2025 births]]
[[Category:Barkada FurFest]]

Barkada FurFest

2025-09-20T09:15:24Z

ZanjoeUwU: Added artist attribution to image

{{Infobox convention
|name = Barkada FurFest
|logo = [[File:BarkadaFurFest_2025_Logo.png|225px]]
|othernames = Barkada, Barkada Furfest, BFF
|location = {{flagdiv|phl|[[W:Parañaque|Parañaque City]], [[W:Metro Manila|Metro Manila]], [[W:Philippines|Philippines]]}}
|url = https://barkadafurfest.ph/
|status = Ongoing
|first = September 6-7, 2025
|final =
|organizer = ''[[Trinity Events Management Co.]]'' (TrEM Co)
|charity = N/A
|subject = [[Furry]]
|resources = {{con resources|Barkada FurFest}}
}}
{{Barkada FurFest}}
[[File:Barkada FurFest mascot Ta'aw and Kimat kissing.png|225px|right|thumb|Ta'aw and Kimat caught kissing. Art by Kyrio<ref>[https://twitter.com/CooksDumplings/status/1965351208727797896], retrieved September 20, 2025</ref>]]
'''Barkada FurFest''' ('''BFF'''), is an annual Filipino [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

The goal of BFF was to give the local Filipino [[furry community]] a safe, fun, and inclusive place to gather.<ref>[https://barkadafurfest.ph/about Barkada FurFest 2025 about section], retrieved September 11, 2025</ref>

=== Etymology ===

"Barkada" comes from the combination of two words, [[W:Barkada|Barkada]], a [[W:Tagalog|Tagalog]] (Filipino) term for a "group of friends", plus a pun is in play here with the word [[Bark]] (a [[canine]] vocalization) in it.

"FurFest" is a combination of the words [[Furry]] and '''Festival''', a common term to describe a furry convention.

=== Tickets ===

{{main|Barkada FurFest's tickets}}

== History==

Barkada FurFest's first event was held September 6-7, 2025, at the [[Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay]], Parañaque City, Philippines. The theme was '''''Camping'''''.

The [[guests of Honor]] were [[银碳Gintan|Gintan]] and [[steviefeesh]].<ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-furry-gintan, retrieved September 9, 2025 </ref><ref>https://barkadafurfest.ph/blog/meet-our-guest-of-honor-stevie, retrieved September 9, 2025</ref>

== Mascots ==

Barkada FurFest's official [[mascot]] is '''Ta'aw''' the [[W:Philippine Forest Dog|Asong Gubat]], also known as the '''Philippine Witch Dog'''. The mascot for [[PhiliFur]], '''Kimat''', has also been used as a secondary mascot.

During the closing ceremony of Barkada FurFest 2025 day 2, the silhouette of a new mascot was revealed.<ref>https://x.com/Frickle_/status/1964882651841708167</ref>

Ta'aw also has a [[fursuit]] that is worn around the event.

== Programming and amenities ==

{{main|Barkada FurFest's programming}}

* [[Opening ceremonies]]
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Headless lounge|Fursuit Lounge]]
* [[SIG]] - Spiked Collars,{{clarify}} centered around [[Alt-Music]]
* [[Panel]]s
* [[Furry dance]]
* [[Closing ceremonies]]

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

* Taida Tanken - [[Convention Chair]]
* Alphæus Elbe - [[Convention Chair|Vice Chair]]
* GreenyPika - [[Convention_committee|Creative Lead]]
* Kayden - [[Security]]/[[Volunteer]] [[Convention_committee|Lead]]
* Vernon - [[Convention_committee|Operations Lead]]
* Kaido - [[Convention_committee|IT Lead]]

=== Creatives Team ===

* Snivy - [[Publications department|Art Director]]
* Aries - [[Publications department|Illustrator]]
* Meijer - Illustrator
* Tyverus - Illustrator
* Zeike - Illustrator
* NoodleSushi - [[Publications department|Web Developer]]

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2025 - '''[[银碳Gintan|Gintan]]''' and '''steviefeesh'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Camping'''
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| 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
|
|}

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery caption="Event Posters" widths="125px" heights="175px" perrow="5">
File:Barkada FurFest 2025 promo poster.png|PhiliFUR 2025: Tails by the Campfire poster
</gallery>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

* [https://www.facebook.com/BarkadaCon/ Barkada FurFest] on [[Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/BarkadaCon Barkada FurFest] on [[Twitter|X]]

{{con-stub}}

{{Philippines}}
{{Conventions Asia}}
[[Category:Philippines]]
[[Category:Conventions]]
[[Category:2025 births]]
[[Category:Barkada FurFest]]