Annual conventions held over the last 12 months, and those scheduled for the next 12 months.
| Next/Last held |
Name |
Place |
Theme |
| 2009-02-21 21–24 February 2009 |
Abando |
Brazil São Roque, Brazil |
Abando 2009 |
| 2009-02-21 21–24 February 2009 |
Abando`
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| 2009-05-15 15–17 May 2009 |
All Fur Fun |
USA Spokane, Washington, USA |
Ancient Greece! |
| 2009-05-15 15–17 May 2009 |
All Fur Fun`
All Fur Fun is a small convention, which began in 2007. [14][15][16]
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| 2009-07-02 2–5 July 2009 |
Anthrocon |
USA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
OMG Aliens! |
| 2009-07-02 2–5 July 2009 |
Anthrocon`
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| 2009-06-18 18–21 June 2009 |
BerliCon |
Germany Berlin, Germany |
Berlicon 6 |
| 2009-06-18 18–21 June 2009 |
BerliCon`
A small convention held annually around June since 2004. In 2009, it will be held at the House Hostel in the Tegeler Forest. Some events include an art show and a campfire. [18][19][20]
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| 2010-06-04 4–6 June 2010 |
Califur |
USA Irvine, USA |
Fabulous Furry Funnies (comic strips) |
| 2010-06-04 4–6 June 2010 |
Califur`
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| 2009-08-29 29 August–2 September 2009 |
Camp Feral! |
Canada Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada |
Feral! |
| 2009-08-29 29 August–2 September 2009 |
Camp Feral!`
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| 2008-05-17 17–18 May 2008 |
Cape May Fur Meet |
USA Cape May County, New Jersey, USA |
Isn't it great in 2008! |
| 2008-05-17 17–18 May 2008 |
Cape May Fur Meet`
Free convention which explores the Cape May area. [25][26]
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| 2009-07-15 15–18 July 2009 |
CeSFuR ČeSFuR |
Czech Republic Ledeč nad Sázavou, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic |
ČeSFuR 2009 |
| 2009-07-15 15–18 July 2009 |
CeSFuR`
Attracts both Czech and Slovak furries, as well as a few visitors from other European states. [27]
|
| 2008-06-12 12–15 June 2008 |
CH-on |
Switzerland Morschach, Switzerland |
CH-on 2009 |
| 2008-06-12 12–15 June 2008 |
CH-on`
CH-on is a Swiss convention which has fursuit workshops, photo shoots, barbecue and a trip to the zoo. In 2008, CH-con had its first convention with 27 attendees at the Kempf hut. [28]
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| 2010-05-07 07-10 May 2010 |
ConFuzzled |
United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
Science! |
| 2010-05-07 07-10 May 2010 |
ConFuzzled`
Entering its third year, ConFuzzled will be at a new venue, the Britannia Country House Hotel. The convention will see the return of the PawPet's UK show, a bigger Dealer's Den and multiple dances in the new night club facilities. The convention staff have yet to decide on a charity for this year but was delighted to announce TaniDaReal as its Guest of Honour. [29]
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| 2009-08-26 26–30 August 2009 |
Eurofurence |
Germany Suhl, Thuringia, Germany |
1001 Arabian Nights |
| 2009-08-26 26–30 August 2009 |
Eurofurence`
Founded in 1995, this European convention has been held in Germany for twelve of its fifteen years. Other hosted countries are Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Managed by Eurofurence e.V., Eurofurence hosted 585 attendees and raised €3509.69 for the National Fox Welfare Society in September 2007. [30][31][32]
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| 2010-05-28 28-30 May 2010 |
FA: United |
USA Newark, New Jersey, USA |
Games United |
| 2010-05-28 28-30 May 2010 |
FA: United`
FA: United had 310 participants in 2007 and 381 in 2008. In 2008, the convention sponsored the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for charity. [33][34]
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| 2009-11-27 27–29 November 2009 |
FurCoNZ |
New Zealand various locations, New Zealand |
FurCoNZ 2009 |
| 2009-11-27 27–29 November 2009 |
FurCoNZ`
Beginning in 2002, FuCoNZ is New Zealand's largest furmeet/convention, with over 50 attendees in 2007. This annual event is typically held in late November or early December and is a camping convention. [35][36]
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| 2009-10-16 16–18 October 2009 |
FurFright |
USA Waterbury, Connecticut, USA |
FurFright 2009 |
| 2009-10-16 16–18 October 2009 |
FurFright`
Beginning in 2003, a Halloween convention which has gaming tournaments, raffle and auction for charity. In 2008, FurFright sponsored New Leash On Life and Pays De L'ours. [37][38]
|
| 2008-11-1 1 November 2008 |
Furloween |
USA Orlando, Florida, USA |
You Can Has Death |
| 2008-11-1 1 November 2008 |
Furloween`
One-day convention held during Halloween weekend, uniting furries in the south-east of the USA. In 2008, 187 people attended. [39]
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| 2009-04-24 24–26 April 2009 |
Furry Connection North |
USA Novi, Michigan, USA |
Prohibition |
| 2009-04-24 24–26 April 2009 |
Furry Connection North`
Midwestern convention which has a dance, games, arts and crafts. [40]
|
| 2008-12-1 1–5 December 2008 |
Furry Cruise |
USA Monarch of the Seas, sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida, USA |
Furry Cruise |
| 2008-12-1 1–5 December 2008 |
Furry Cruise`
|
| 2009-02-20 20–22 February 2009 |
Furry Fiesta |
USA Addison, Texas, USA |
Furry Fiesta 2009 |
| 2009-02-20 20–22 February 2009 |
Furry Fiesta`
The only furry convention in Texas area. In its inaugural year, the convention will sponsor 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. [43][44][45][46]
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| 2010-03-25 25–28 March 2010 |
Furry Weekend Atlanta |
USA Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Carnaval! |
| 2010-03-25 25–28 March 2010 |
Furry Weekend Atlanta`
Furry Weekend Atlanta has united furries from around the world for six years. In 2008, Furry Weekend Atlanta had over 1000 attendants. Furry Weekend Atlanta has events for fursuiters, along with an art show and dealers. The 2010 charity will be Conservators' Center Incorporated. [47][48][49]
|
| 2010-01-21 21–25 January 2010 |
Further Confusion |
USA San Jose, California, USA |
Gold Rush |
| 2010-01-21 21–25 January 2010 |
Further Confusion`
Since 1999, one of the largest conventions in the United States, with over 2,400 attendees. Educational seminars and panels, art, and socializing are some events which occur at Further Confusion. The convention supports Mountain Lion Foundation and Guide Dogs for the Blind for charity. [50][51][52]
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| 2008-08-02 2–4 August 2008 |
Furthest North |
Canada Deer Creek Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta, Canada |
Furthest North Summer 2008 |
| 2008-08-02 2–4 August 2008 |
Furthest North`
|
| 2008-10-02 2–5 October 2008 |
H-Con |
Germany Frankfurt/Heidelberg, Germany |
H-Con IV: and the Temple of Tails |
| 2008-10-02 2–5 October 2008 |
H-Con`
Starting in 2005, held at the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus in Odenwald. H-Con has unlimited food and is based on earlier furry conventions. [55][56]
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| 2009-10-29 29 October–1 November 2009 |
HerbstCon |
Germany Fulda, Hesse, Germany |
HerbstCon 9 |
| 2009-10-29 29 October–1 November 2009 |
HerbstCon`
A small, invitation only convention which began in 2003. [57][58]
|
| 2009-11-07 7 November 2009 |
Howloween |
Canada Coquitlam/Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
The Resurrection |
| 2009-11-07 7 November 2009 |
Howloween`
|
| 2010-08-13 13-15 August 2010 |
IndyFurCon |
USA Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Tropical, Furry, Fun! |
| 2010-08-13 13-15 August 2010 |
IndyFurCon`
Proposed convention to be held at the Fishers Convention Center. [60]
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| 2009-07-24 24–26 July 2009 |
Megaplex |
USA Kissimmee, Florida, USA |
Christmas in July - We're in Toyland |
| 2009-07-24 24–26 July 2009 |
Megaplex`
For nine years, Megaplex has "provide[d] for our membership a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on anthropomorphics and fantasy". In addition to having a furry variety show and a dealer's dean, Megaplex has raised money for CARE. In 2009, 425 people attended Megaplex. [61][62][63][64]
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| 2010-09-03 3–5 September 2010 |
Mephit Furmeet |
USA Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA |
TBA |
| 2010-09-03 3–5 September 2010 |
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. [65][66][67]
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| 2009-04-30 30 April–3 May 2009 |
Mephit Mini Con |
Germany Freusburg, Kirchen, Germany |
Voll auf die 12 |
| 2009-04-30 30 April–3 May 2009 |
Mephit Mini Con`
Held in Germany around Labour Day. The convention is the second largest European furry convention since 1998. The convention has art show and auction, a dance, and a dealers den. [68][69][70]
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| 2009-12-03 03–06 December 2009 |
MiDFur |
Australia Melbourne, Australia |
MiDFur 11 - MiDFur At The Movies |
| 2009-12-03 03–06 December 2009 |
MiDFur`
Beginning in 1999, a furry convention which takes a tour of Melbourne. The convention has social events, a dealers alley, a costume parade, a no talent show and a gala ball. [71][72][73]
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| 2009-11-20 20–22 November 2009 |
Midwest FurFest |
USA Wheeling, Illinois, USA |
Ten Years of Midwest FurFest! |
| 2009-11-20 20–22 November 2009 |
Midwest FurFest`
In 2008, almost 2,000 attended and raised $15,000 for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Midwest Furfest will be celebrating a tenth anniversary in 2009. [74]
|
| 2009-05-15 15–17 May 2009 |
Morphicon |
USA Columbus, Ohio, USA |
Urban Critters |
| 2009-05-15 15–17 May 2009 |
Morphicon`
A yearly Midwestern convention which started in 2004. In 2009, Morphicon will sponsor Ferrets Unlimited Rescue Services (FURS) for charity. [75][76]
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| 2008-10-23 23–27 October 2008 |
Oklacon |
USA Watonga, Oklahoma, USA |
Mark of the Beast |
| 2008-10-23 23–27 October 2008 |
Oklacon`
|
| 2009-04-10 10–13 April 2009 |
OsterCon |
Germany Sankt Englmar, Germany |
OsterCon 2009 |
| 2009-04-10 10–13 April 2009 |
OsterCon`
A small private convention located in a house in the Bavarian forest. Ostercon began in 2005, when a group of furry fans gathered for a meetup. The convention is generally held near Easter. In 2008, 17 people attended. [79][80][81][82]
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| 2009-09-18 18–20 September 2009 |
RainFurrest |
USA SeaTac, Washington, USA |
Zombie Attack |
| 2009-09-18 18–20 September 2009 |
RainFurrest`
Since 2007, RainFurrest has provided furry art, social events, and dealers for furry fans. [83]
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| 2009-10-30 30 October - 01 November 2009 |
RBW |
United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom |
RBW 2009: Good Vibrations' |
| 2009-10-30 30 October - 01 November 2009 |
RBW`
The largest furry convention in the United Kingdom, has a party boat on the River Thames. Held at the Royal National Hotel, events in 2008 included a charity auction, commonwealth games, and fursuit construction. RBW began on a party boat in 2006, but officially started as a convention in 2007. Also has events for fursuiters such as a dance and a photoshoot. [84][85][86][87]
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| 2008-07-04 4–6 July 2008 |
RivFur |
Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
RivFur 2008 |
| 2008-07-04 4–6 July 2008 |
RivFur`
Began in 2007 with forty to fifty attendees. Furry convention which had social events like barbecue and laser tag. [88]
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| 2009-05-22 22–24 May 2009 |
Rocket City FurMeet |
USA Huntsville, Alabama, USA |
Magnificent 7 |
| 2009-05-22 22–24 May 2009 |
Rocket City FurMeet`
Occurring on Memorial Day weekend, Rocket City FurMeet is a social gathering for furry fans with a dealer's den. Rocket City Furmeet's charity for 2009 is Parenting Children of a Different Species (PCDS). The convention is sponsored by Rocket City FurMeet, Inc., a 501(c)7 non-profit organization. [89][90][91]
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| 2009-08-07 07-09 August 2009) |
Rocky Mountain Fur Con |
USA Denver, Colorado, USA |
A Wild Night Out on the Town |
| 2009-08-07 07-09 August 2009) |
Rocky Mountain Fur Con`
Furry convention in downtown Denver, which brings together furry comics, artists, and fursuiters. [92][93]
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| 2009-04-03 3–5 April 2009 |
Ruhrcon |
Germany Ruhr, Germany |
Ruhrcon 2009 |
| 2009-04-03 3–5 April 2009 |
Ruhrcon`
The first furry convention held in the Ruhr area. The convention is to have a fur dance and a small dealer's den. [94][95]
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| 2009-01-28 28 January–2 February 2009 |
Rusfurrence РусФуренция [Rusfurrence] |
Russia Moscow, Russia |
Rusfurentsiya 2009 |
| 2009-01-28 28 January–2 February 2009 |
Rusfurrence`
Starting in 2001 as a small furry gathering in Russia, this event has grown to a convention with over 100 attendees yearly. [96][97]
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| 2008-10-03 3–5 October 2008 |
Western PA Furry Weekend |
USA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend 2008 |
| 2008-10-03 3–5 October 2008 |
Western PA Furry Weekend`
In its seventh year, Western PA Furry Weekend united furry enthusiasts to raise money for the Beaver County Humane Society. Adding to the furry programming, fans were able to go to the Pittsburgh Zoo. [98][99]
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| 2010-04-22 22–26 April 2010 |
Wild Nights |
USA Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, USA |
Wild Nights 2009 |
| 2010-04-22 22–26 April 2010 |
Wild Nights`
Sponsored by the Missouri Exotic Species Arts Association, Wild Nights is a camping convention for fur fans and enthusiasts. Similar to Oklacon, has volleyball, game tag, dealer's den, and a guest of honor meal. [100][101][102]
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| 2009-06-10 10–15 June 2009 |
Zetapride |
Germany Near Hamburg, Germany |
Zetapride 5 |
| 2009-06-10 10–15 June 2009 |
Zetapride`
Zetapride is a camping convention which includes social events, such as a poker tournament. [103][104][105]
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| 2009-01-31 31 January–7 February 2009 |
Zillercon |
Austria Mayrhofen, Tyrol, Austria |
Zillercon 9 |
| 2009-01-31 31 January–7 February 2009 |
Zillercon`
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| Last held |
Name |
Place |
| 2007-07-27 27–29 July 2007 |
Anthrofest |
Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| 2007-07-27 27–29 July 2007 |
Anthrofest`
A convention held for the mixed English and French-speaking population of Canada. Around 100 showed up for the 2006 premier, and 111 in 2007, but the event was canceled in 2008 due to a lack of hotel options. [2]
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| 2007-06-08 8–10 June 2007 |
C-ACE |
Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| 2007-06-08 8–10 June 2007 |
C-ACE`
Formed in 2002 as the "Canadian Anthro and Cartooning Expo", the convention's name changed in 2003 as the Canadian Arts and Cartooning Expo, and again in 2004 with "C-ACE". This convention's official focus was on creative learning in art, writing, costuming and other things, open to all fandoms, as opposed to strictly all-around anthropomorphics. Although a significant proportion of attendees and staff were members of the furry fandom, the C-ACE was ran by the Capital Anthropomorphics in Cartooning Group, and drew 224 attendees at in 2005. C-ACE went into hiatus as a full-fledged convention after the 2007 event, which attracted 127 fans. [108][109]
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| 2006-08-11 11–13 August 2006 |
Cal-Furr |
Canada Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| 2006-08-11 11–13 August 2006 |
Cal-Furr`
A mini-convention, which had fursuiting events, sci-fi, dance, and an art show. Occurred for one year only. [110][111]
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| 2003-04-25 25–27 April 2003 |
ConFurence |
USA Burbank, California, USA |
| 2003-04-25 25–27 April 2003 |
ConFurence`
ConFurence was the first furry convention, and remains the longest-running as of 2006, with an unbroken span of fifteen years, which has now been met by Eurofurence. Formed in 1989, ConFurence peaked at around 1,250 attendees in 1998, but suffered a decline in later years due to lack of funding. The last ConFurence attracted 470 attendees in 2003. [112][113]
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| 2005-10-21 21–23 October 2005 |
Conifur Northwest |
USA SeaTac, Washington, USA |
| 2005-10-21 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. [112][114]
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| 2002-08-02 2–3 August 2002 |
CritterConDiego |
USA San Diego, California, USA |
| 2002-08-02 2–3 August 2002 |
CritterConDiego`
Organized by the ConFurence Group, this "relaxacon" was held from 2000 to 2002 on the same weekends as Comic-Con International. It was replaced by Califur Diego after the demise of ConFurence in 2003. Notable for free entry for fursuiters, attendance peaked at 240 in 2001. [115]
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| 2007-11-23 23–27 November 2007 |
FranFurence |
France Chambord, Haute-Normandie, France |
| 2007-11-23 23–27 November 2007 |
FranFurence`
A convention attracting mostly French locals and held in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 in various château in the North of France. [116][117]
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| 2001-03-02 2–4 March 2001 |
Furry Spring Break |
USA Orlando, Florida, USA |
| 2001-03-02 2–4 March 2001 |
Furry Spring Break`
A predecessor to (Pawpet) Megaplex, this 2001 convention was unable to find a hotel in 2002. It attracted 150 participants. [118]
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| 1997-11-15 15–17 November 1997 |
Furtasticon/ConFurence East/MoreFurCon |
USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1994), Newark, New Jersey (1995), Cleveland, Ohio (1996), USA |
| 1997-11-15 15–17 November 1997 |
Furtasticon/ConFurence East/MoreFurCon`
The first attempt at establishing a eastern or midwestern furry convention started with Furtasticon, an event which attracted from 230 to 300 participants in November 1994, many from Philcon. Later furry events were held in Newark for 1995 and Cleveland for 1996 under the name ConFurence East. The latter attracted at least 500 people. An alternate name for these conventions is MoreFurCon, the intended name of the 1997/1998 convention prior to being canceled. Due to the cancellation, this convention was ultimately replaced by Anthrocon. [109][119][120][121]
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| 2004-03-19 19–20 March 2004 |
Texas Furry Con |
USA Austin, Texas, USA |
| 2004-03-19 19–20 March 2004 |
Texas Furry Con`
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| 2007-12-15 15 December 2007 |
TransFur とらんすふぁ [TransFur] |
Japan Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| 2007-12-15 15 December 2007 |
TransFur`
Due to some events not being held, the convention was suspended. Previous to suspension, Transfur was held five times. [124]
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| 2001-10-19 19–21 October 2001 |
ZonieCon |
USA Tucson, Arizona, USA |
| 2001-10-19 19–21 October 2001 |
ZonieCon`
This convention had a small but regular following over four years of operation and peaked at 57 attendees in 2001. [125][126]
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