Furry Conventions
Furry conventions 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. There are also smaller gatherings known as "furmeets". You can find a local furmeet on Furries Meetup! Major Furry ConventionsAnthrocon, the world's largest Furry convention, will be held June 24-27th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Guest of Honor this year will be James Gurney, author and illustrator of the Dinotopia series of books! Further Confusion is the second largest Furry convention, located in San Jose, CA. Guest of Honor this year will be cartoonist Michael Fry, artist T.Lewis, small-press publisher Sofawolf Press, and artist/writer Ursula Vernon! Midwest FurFest is another large Furry convention which will be moving to a larger venue (the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL) in 2010! Guest of Honor this year will be Vantid and Kippur Otter! What Goes on at a Furry Convention?KT's Furry FAQ describes it in a nutshell: "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." First-time congoers may find this information useful: What To Take To A Con by Matt J. McCullar. |
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