Anthrocon 2022: Getting Ramped Up

We’re already three weeks into the new year, and things are steadily ramping up with our convention planning. There’s plenty to look forward to in the next couple weeks’ time - read on and find out more about what’s happening! Registration & COVID-19 Policy Pre-registration is available for Anthrocon 2022, and you can head over to our Registration page for more information and to purchase your pre-registered badge at a cheaper price compared to at-the-door registration. Our 2022 convention is still operating under a COVID-19 policy which we have updated based on current information and guidance provided to us by health authorities. As we move closer to June, any updates to the policy will be announced publicly, and any questions and concerns about our policy can be directed to [email protected].

Anthrocon 2022: New Year, New Updates

2021 has officially come and gone, and we’re now into a new year - one that still has many familiar challenges, but an earnest hope that we’ll finally return to our beloved in-person gatherings. There’s quite a bit happening as we start looking to the new year and a potential in-person convention, and we want to share important updates regarding Registration, our COVID-19 Policy, Hotel Openings, and more. Registration Pre-registration has now opened for Anthrocon 2022, and you can head over to our Registration page for more information and links to purchase your pre-registered badge. Not only will it save you time at the convention when picking up your badge, but you’ll pay a cheaper price compared to at-the-door - and if you’re generous enough to register at the Supersponsor level, you’ll have early access to our hotel reservations at the end of the month.

Anthrocon 2021 Virtual

Do you miss Anthrocon? Don’t worry, we do too. That’s why Anthrocon 2021 is going virtual! Join us online July 2nd - 4th. There’s no way we’d let two years in a row pass us by. So, we’ve been hard at work putting together something special. Good news, no venue means lower costs, we’re not charging for attendance beyond the cost of internet of course. Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t bring our community together, but we have some ideas on how we can make the weekend an event to truly remember. If you’d like to donate to help us make that happen we’ve got a few perks for you. Plus you’d have our eternal gratitude.

Seasons Greetings and 2021 Announcement

Hello friends! We know that this has been a very challenging year for many, so the staff and Board of Directors of Anthrocon wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a warm, safe, and happy holiday season. We’d also like to take this opportunity to announce our plans for July of 2021. At this time, we are proceeding, albeit cautiously, with plans to hold our 2021 convention in Pittsburgh.

An update regarding 2021 registration

We hope that all our furry friends are doing well and staying safe during these trying times. As we look towards 2021, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID and our concerns for the safety of our attendees in a large gathering, we find it necessary to delay our typical October opening of online registration. Hotel reservation dates will also be moved to a date later than usual. We will be evaluating our options through November and into December and will continue to post updates here to let everyone know when registration will open.

An important and sad announcement

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, for which there is no timely end in sight, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel Anthrocon 2020. We had hoped to avoid it, but it has become clear that we will not be able to provide a convention experience that is both safe and enjoyable for our attendees. We are offering several choices to our attendees who have already paid for memberships. Kindly click the button below this to let us know what you prefer.

Black Lives Matter

Friends, We are shocked and appalled by the murder of George Floyd and the many other acts of racial injustice that are occurring across the nation. Right now, we believe the need for action is more important than just words. We stand with the Black community. We know that Black Lives Matter, and we want you to know that we hear you; we see you; we stand with you, and we support you.

An update from Anthrocon

Hello everyone! We know that a lot of folks are wanting information and updates regarding this year’s convention and the current situation. We’d like to give you a quick update. Anthrocon has been in almost daily contact with VisitPittsburgh, the David Lawrence Convention Center, and/or our partner hotels. At this time, all of our contracts are still in place, and plans for this year’s convention are still progressing. That being said, there is an important development.

Addendum to Anthrocon 2020 Refund Policy

Due to the recent and ongoing issues caused by COVID-19, we are supplying an addendum to the Refund Policy for Anthrocon 2020. Deferrals from 2019: As stated in the refund policy a deferral was only good for the following year and could not be refunded or carried over to future years. For this year we will be waiving this limitation. If you have registered for 2020 using a deferral from 2019 and are unable to attend we will allow the deferral to transfer to Anthrocon 2021. This will be a one-time waiver of this policy and if the deferral is not used in 2021 it will be forfeit. At this point, there are no plans to cancel Anthrocon 2020 and preparations for the convention are moving forward as normal. However, we are implementing the following options in regards to membership cancellations effective immediately:

Anthrocon Charity Bucket Brigade Sign-Ups Now Open!

Fursuiters who would like to participate directly in the fundraising for Wildlife Works Inc. at Anthrocon may now register for 1-hour Bucket Brigade time slots. To receive the sign-up link, contact [email protected] with (1) your contact information and (2) the attendee/fursuit badge name you will be wearing when you participate. Registration is open to those with presentable full fursuits and complete costumes (partial + outfit), with exceptions for special cases. Participation involves accompaniment by a charity representative. Forty-eight time slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Full rules available on the registration form.