The Dealers Den and fursuit parade at Anthrocon 2006
A furry convention (also furry con or fur con) is a formal gathering of members of the furry fandom – people who are interested in the concept of fictional non-human animal characters with human characteristics. These conventions provide a place for fans to meet, exchange ideas, transact business and engage in entertainment and recreation centered on this concept. Originating in California during the mid-1980s, as of 2016 there are over 50 furry conventions worldwide each year.[1]
As of 2017, the largest furry convention is Midwest FurFest in suburban Chicago, Illinois.[2] It had a self-reported attendance of 15,547 in 2023.[3]
Furry conventions offer a range of volunteer-led programming, usually focusing on anthropomorphic art, crafts, music and literature. Some raise money for charity.[4] Attendees often dress up in fursuits and wear artistic name badges for identification, though the majority do not.[5] They may also spend money on the work of amateur and professional artists, both directly and at auction.[6]
^Gold, Kyell (1 March 2016). Furry Fandom. Vol. 9. Uncanny Magazine. p. 91.
^Sonious (Tantroo McNally) (4 December 2017). "Midwest FurFest usurps Anthrocon's record and becomes the world's largest furry convention". Flayrah. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
^Midwest FurFest [@FurFest] (3 December 2023). "Closing Ceremonies: Registration at its peak helped nearly 1700 people an hour. Thank you to our 15,547 attendees. You make this con special. pic.twitter.com/BqPvnETMyK" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 December 2023 – via Twitter.
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