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→Active events: Added Califur, and I plan on adding Confurence as well. This however is my first wiki edit here on the main wiki and not wikifur, so want to see if it is accepted.
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|place=[[Irvine, California|Irvine]], California
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|theme= Virtual Worlds
|description=Founded in 2004, Califur is the furry convention successor to the first Furry convention Confurence held in 1989. With over 1,276 attendees, Califur is the second largest furry convention in California. Located close to Los Angeles, Califur has had many musical guests at the convention from Los Angeles radio station KROQ's line up for Weenie Roast which happens at the same time of year.|references=<ref>{{cite web|url= http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2011/06/04/gallery-kroq-parties-with-the-furries-at-califur-convention-in-irvine/ </ref> |references=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2011/06/06/dj-omar-khan-hangs-out-with-the-furries/ </ref>
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Revision as of 13:30, 29 June 2013

The Dealers Den at Anthrocon 2006; the fursuit parade is visible along the top. The artist of the works to the right is Susan Van Camp.
Samuel Conway talks to KDKA-TV reporters outside Anthrocon 2006

Furry conventions are organized gatherings of furries. Below is a list of current and discontinued furry conventions for which reliable sources have been provided.

Active events

Annual conventions that have been held over the last 12 months, and those scheduled for the next 12 months, where at least one reliable news source has discussed the convention as a whole.

Attendee at Anthrocon 2008
Next/Last held Name Place Theme
4-7 July 2013 Anthrocon Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US The Fast and the Furrious
4-7 July 2013 Anthrocon`
Founded in 1997 in Albany, New York and moved to Philadelphia two years later, Anthrocon is currently the largest furry convention in the world, with 4,238 attendees in 2010.[1] It currently takes place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, where it has been every year since 2006.[2][3]
May 31- June 2nd 2013 Califur Irvine, California, United States Virtual Worlds
May 31- June 2nd 2013 Califur`
Founded in 2004, Califur is the furry convention successor to the first Furry convention Confurence held in 1989. With over 1,276 attendees, Califur is the second largest furry convention in California. Located close to Los Angeles, Califur has had many musical guests at the convention from Los Angeles radio station KROQ's line up for Weenie Roast which happens at the same time of year.[4]
21 - 25 August 2013 Eurofurence Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Aloha Hawaii
21 - 25 August 2013 Eurofurence`
Founded in 1995, this European convention has been held in Germany for fifteen of its eighteen years. This unbroken span makes it the longest-running furry convention. Other hosted countries are Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Managed by Eurofurence e.V., Eurofurence 16 hosted 973 attendees and raised €5771.15 for the Animal Sanctuary Emmrich in September 2010.[5][6][7][8]
22 - 25 August 2013 Fuzzcon Paliseul, Luxembourg, Belgium
22 - 25 August 2013 Fuzzcon`
A small Belgian furry convention, held in the Ardennes. This is a very small event with a maximum of 20 attendees[9] for furs who aren't going to Eurofurence but still want to meet up with friends. The events include a campfire, barbecue and a movie evening.[10]
24–26 February 2012 Furry Fiesta Addison, Texas, US Beyond Thunderdome
24–26 February 2012 Furry Fiesta`
The only furry convention in Texas area. In its inaugural year, the convention sponsored the Center for Animal Research and Education (CARE). Some of the features that Furry Fiesta will have are games, an art show, a dealers den.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
15–19 March 2012 Furry Weekend Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, US Furries at the Moulin Rouge
15–19 March 2012 Furry Weekend Atlanta`
Furry Weekend Atlanta has united furries from around the world for nine years. In 2012, Furry Weekend Atlanta had over 1900 attendees. Furry Weekend Atlanta has events for fursuiters, along with an art show and dealers.[17][18][19]
16–20 January 2014 Further Confusion San Jose, California, US Further Confusion vs. The World: An Adventure in Comics and Gaming
16–20 January 2014 Further Confusion`
Since 1999, Further Confusion has become the second-largest convention in the world, with over 3,300 attendees. Educational seminars and panels, art, and socializing are some events which occur at Further Confusion.[20][21][22][23]
31 August – 2 September 2012 Mephit Furmeet Olive Branch, Mississippi, US Chinese Zodiac
31 August – 2 September 2012 Mephit Furmeet`
One of the few furry conventions in the South. Along with guided mediation, Mephit Furmeet has several convention events. Occurring on Labor Day weekend in the greater Memphis area, this convention sponsors Tiger Haven as its convention charity. 2010 marks the first year where Mephit Furmeet is being held outside of Memphis.[24][25][26][27]
04–08 December 2012 MiDFur Melbourne, Australia MiDFur 2012- The Furry Apocalypse Cometh
04–08 December 2012 MiDFur`
Beginning in 1999, a furry convention which takes place in Melbourne. The convention has social events, a dealers alley, a costume parade, a talent show and a gala ball. In 2010 it reached several hundred guests and raised $7771 for charity, and currently is the largest furry convention in Australia.[28][29][30][31]
16–18 November 2012 Midwest FurFest Rosemont, Illinois, US It Came From TV!
16–18 November 2012 Midwest FurFest`
A yearly convention in the Chicago metro area which started in 2000 as a spinoff of Duckon, a Chicago-based science fiction convention. In 2009, Midwest Furfest celebrated its tenth convention, and had over 2,000 attendees who raised $12,799 for Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife.[32][33] In 2012, Midwest Furfest had over 3,200 attendees, making it the second most attended furry convention, raising over $40,000 for Felines & Canines, a no-kill animal shelter based in Chicago, Illinois.
2-4 August 2013 Rocky Mountain Fur Con Denver, Colorado, US "Lucky 13" 1950's Casino Lifestyle
2-4 August 2013 Rocky Mountain Fur Con`
Rocky Mountain Fur Con is an annual furry convention that takes place in Denver, Colorado. It was founded in 2007.[34][35][36]
1-3 March 2013 VancouFur Vancouver, Canada Canada Rocks and Rails
1-3 March 2013 VancouFur`
VancouFur is having it's second furry convention on Canada's west coast. The theme for its second year is a Minecraft-related.[37][38]

Discontinued events

Last held Name Place
21–23 October 2005 Conifur Northwest SeaTac, Washington, US
21–23 October 2005 Conifur Northwest`
The main furry convention for the Pacific Northwest since 1998, Conifur was cancelled in 2006 after its prior hotel was demolished in preparation for the Link Light Rail station at SeaTac Airport. The convention had highest attendance in 2005 with 525 attendees. Conifur has been replaced by All Fur Fun in Spokane, and RainFurrest in the Seattle area.[39]


See also

Notes


References

  1. ^ "Anthrocon on Twitter". Anthrocon. 2010-06-27. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  2. ^ Muth, Douglas (2006-03-29). "Anthrocon History". Anthrocon. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  3. ^ Brandolph, Adam (June 28, 2008). "Furry Convention $3 Million Cash Cow for City Businesses". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on 14 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-07. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ {{cite web|url=http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2011/06/06/dj-omar-khan-hangs-out-with-the-furries/
  5. ^ "Attendees statistics "per country"". Eurofurence. 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  6. ^ "EF 16 Charity-Ergebnis". Eurofurence. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  7. ^ "Eurofurence 16 Theme". Eurofurence. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
  8. ^ Frank Hommel (2007-09-08). "Mit 'nem Tiger im Fahrstuhl". Freies Wort (in German). p. 2.
  9. ^ "Maximum 20 fuzzcon attendees". Official Fuzzcon website. Retrieved 2013/06/12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Fuzzcon main website". Official Fuzzcon website. Retrieved 2013/06/12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Furry Fiesta. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  12. ^ "Programming". Furry Fiesta. Retrieved 2009-01-21. [dead link]
  13. ^ "Charity". Furry Fiesta. Retrieved 2009-01-21. [dead link]
  14. ^ "Furry Fiesta Official Website". Furry Fiesta. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  15. ^ Wilonsky, Robert (December 28, 2009). "Plan Ahead: Hell Hath No Furry Like the Crowne Plaza Come February". Dallas Observer.
  16. ^ Eric Aasen (February 20, 2010). "Costumed critters show their wild side at Furry Fiesta convention". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  17. ^ "Past Conventions". Furry Weekend Atlanta. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  18. ^ "FWA Fursuiting". Furry Weekend Atlanta. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  19. ^ Sara Underwood (March 30, 2011). "Furry Weekend Atlanta with Sara Underwood". Attack of the Show!. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  20. ^ "About Us". Further Confusion. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  21. ^ "Our Charities". Further Confusion. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  22. ^ "Past Further Conventions". Further Confusion. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  23. ^ Larson, Alina (2003-01-23). "Animal Instincts: Fans of furry critters convene to help mankind". Tri-Valley Herald. Retrieved 2010-02-23.
  24. ^ "Spirituality Track Line-Up". Mephit Furmeet. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  25. ^ "Charity". Midwest Furmeet. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  26. ^ "Mephit Furmeet Official Sie". Mephit Furmeet. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  27. ^ Bianca Phillips (September 16, 2005). "My Furry Weekend". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  28. ^ "About". MiDFur. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  29. ^ "MiDFur X: Australia's First Furry Convention". MiDFur. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  30. ^ "Schedule". MiDFur. Archived from the original on 2008-08-03. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  31. ^ Stephanie Bunbury (January 8, 2012). "Up close and fursonal with the wild at heart". The Age. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  32. ^ "And That's A Wrap for Midwest Furfest 2009!". Midwest Furfest. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  33. ^ Jason Marck and Eilee Heikenen-Weiss (December 14, 2011). "Making fuzzy friends at Midwest FurFest". WBEZ. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  34. ^ "Rocky Mountain Fur Con website". Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  35. ^ Mark Dragotta (May 31, 2007). "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My". Westword. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  36. ^ Annette Espinoza (August 9, 2009). ""Furries" agog about animal togs". The Denver Post. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  37. ^ "VancouFur Website".
  38. ^ Mario Bartel (March 8, 2012). "Costumers let their fur down at VancouFur convention". Burnaby News Leader. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  39. ^ http://fursuit.timduru.org/dirlist/InTheNews/200409_Tribnet_Conifur/
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