Furry Conventions

Furry conventions (conventions for fans of anthropomorphic animals) are held worldwide throughout the year. These conventions are the best way for members of Furry fandom to network with artists and writers, attend workshops and panels to hone one's skills, or just meet other Furry fans and socialize.

Quick Links:

• What Goes on at a Furry Convention?
• What Should I Bring to a Furry Convention?
• Major Furry Conventions
• Other Furry Conventions
• Where Can I Find Other Fans Locally?

What Goes on at a Furry Convention?

So you've never been to a Furry convention and are wondering what they're all about? KT's Furry FAQ describes it best: "Creative endeavors! Many furries are artists, writers, and costumers. At Furry conventions, people get together to trade and sell art and stories, perform in and show off fursuits, and hang out with friends from online."

What Should I Bring to a Furry Convention?

As most Furry conventions are held over a weekend, you should pack for at least three days. If it is your first time attending a Furry convention, Matt J. McCullar has put together an detailed checklist that can assist you in gathering what you need: What To Take To A Con.

Major Furry Conventions

The "Big Three" Furry conventions are:

• Anthrocon, the world's largest Furry convention (attendance 4,400 in 2011), will be held from June 14th-17th, 2012 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Their theme is "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Guests of Honor are cartoonist Mike Kazaleh, and creator of Sly Cooper Dev Madan. There will also be a special appearance by Sardyuon, an aerialist and fursuiter from Japan.
• Further Confusion is the second largest Furry convention (attendance 3,021 in 2012), located in San Jose, CA. Their next convention will be held on January 17-21, 2013 at the San Jose Convention Center. Their theme is "Further Confusion 2013: The Furbidden Planet! - A Retro Sci-Fi Adventure!"
• Midwest FurFest is the third largest Furry convention (attendance 2,600 in 2011) will be held November 16-18, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. The theme will be "IT CAME FROM TV!"

Other Furry Conventions

Can't make it to one of the Big Three? Furry conventions happen almost every week in all parts of the world!

• Furry Weekend Atlanta will be held March 15-18, 2012 in Atlanta, GA (attendance 1,621 in 2011).
• FurFright will be held October 26-28, 2012 in Cromwell, CT (attendance 1,485 in 2011).
• RainFurrest will be held September 27-30, 2012 in Seattle, WA (attendance 1,424 in 2011).
• Eurofurence will be held August 29-September 2, 2012 in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany (attendance 1,066 in 2011).
• Furry Fiesta will be held February 24-26, 2012 in Dallas, TX (attendance 1,034 in 2011).
• Furry Connection North will be held April 13-15, 2012 in Novi, MI (attendance 1,021 in 2011).
• Califur will be held June 1-3, 2012 in Irvine, CA (attendance 919 in 2011).
• Camp Feral! (an outdoor Furry convention founded in 1998) will be held August 24-28, 2012 in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.

Where Can I Find Other Fans Locally?

Can't travel to a major Furry convention? There are occasionally smaller local gatherings of Furry fans known as "furmeets". You can look for a local furmeet on Furries Meetup or try a local Furry mailing list.