Anthrocon 2023: March Updates

March 13, 2023

Now that we’re three months out from Anthrocon, we’re getting close to the home stretch of our different departmental openings!

If you’d prefer to hear our March updates in audio format, hosted by our content producer Harvest, check out our audio broadcast below.

REGISTRATION

Online registration is available at regular pre-registration pricing (only $65 Attending and $115 Sponsor are available). These prices will be good until June 11, when pre-registration closes. After that date, all attendees must register on-site. For complete information on registration options please visit the registration information page. Please remember that Anthrocon 2023 has a COVID Policy in effect for all attendees.

HOTEL BOOKING

For all attendees that registered after February 2nd, the hotel booking link is included in your registration confirmation email. Anthrocon’s hotels may not have availability at this time, but our team is continuing to work on adding hotel availability. Shuttle services will be available to all attendees, free of charge, with a schedule and timetable to be posted closer to the convention.

As a reminder, if you are looking for a roomshare or accommodations online, please exercise caution when interacting with new people and never give out your personal information or to anyone you don’t trust. Anthrocon staff, nor hotel staff will NEVER use their position to try and persuade you into a room offer.

ANTHROCON RIVER CRUISES

Plenty of tickets are still available for all sailings of the Anthrocon River Cruises presented by the Gateway Clipper Fleet! With multiple times to choose from on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for sightseeing, a special Dinner Cruise on Friday, and Saturday evening’s Cocktail Cruise also comes with two drink tickets and will feature assorted hors d’oeuvres and light snacks. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Anthrocon River Cruises page and make your convention extra memorable!

Events and Performance applications

Applications to host regular panels such as Meet & Greets, Seminars, Discussions, Demonstrations, Educational Talks, etc. are also available on our Events and Panels page. Panels must be submitted by March 31 to be considered for this year’s convention. For those looking for their opportunity to perform on one of Anthrocon’s stages, our audition form is available to fill out on our Events page. Main Stage time is limited, so please apply early!

Fursuit Dance Competition and Floor wars

Online auditions for the Fursuit Dance Competition begin this month! For more details about the format and rules of the competition, head over to our Dance Competition page.

Floor Wars sign-ups are now available! This electrifying event brings the best of fursuiters and non-fursuiters battling it out on the dance floor. For more information or to sign up for the in-person preliminaries panel, head over to the Floor Wars page.

Conbook Submission and Advertising

Interested in advertising at Anthrocon? Or maybe even submitting written short stories and artwork? Our conbook and print advertisement submissions are open! For more information, check out our Conbook Submissions page!

Art Show & Artists Alley

Applications for both Art Show and Artists Alley are open! Register for the Art Show by March 31 to guarantee your spot. For more information about the process and frequently asked questions, refer to our Art Show page.

The Artists Alley is open to all artists on a lottery basis, with applications closing on May 30. For more information on how to sign up, as well as the lottery rules and process, visit the Artists Alley page.

Charity reveal

We’re proud to reveal our sponsored charity for Anthrocon 2023: Rabbit Wranglers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Their mission is to help abused, neglected and abandoned rabbits and educate the public to improve the lives of these companion animals. As we are in the year of the rabbit, it’s only fitting that we show our rabbit friends the love of the furry community.

Learn more about their efforts and history on our 2023 Charity page, will have more information updated as we continue working towards the convention, including information about charity events and donation efforts.

Remember that all updates will be shared on social media including Twitter, Facebook and our Telegram Announcements Channel. We’ll also be continuing to explore alternate methods of providing content and information updates, such as with our new audio formats.