Changes to Anthrocon Registration in 2020

With Anthrocon 2020 quickly approaching there are several changes coming to registration. While we are still working out some of the details I thought I would take this opportunity to reach out to our attendees and let them know what to expect. Registration is Moving New location map for Anthrocon Registration. Please click the image for a larger view. First and foremost, registration is changing locations. We will no longer be located on the Concourse outside of the Dealers Room. Registration will be moving into Hall D off of the West Lobby of the DLCC.

New Staff Opportunities in Safety and Security

Safety and Security are being brought in house. Currently, there are two subdivisions; Security Officers and Crowd Control. Anthrocon’s Safety Officers are responsible for working with law enforcement and facility security personnel to identify potential issues and prevent them as well as serving as a liaison between them and Anthrocon should any incidents occur. Safety Officers will be expected to document interactions to help prevent issues in the future. Crowd Control staff are responsible for ensuring that people can get safely between places by wrangling lines, checking badges, and helping social groups find places to hang out other than in walkways.

Dealers Room 2020: Important Updates!

As we get closer to opening up Dealer Registrations for 2020, we’d like to bring you up to speed on a few things that will be new or different next year. Don’t worry, it’s good news! In 2020 the Dealers Room, along with the Art Show, Artists Alley, and Con Store will be moving to Halls A and B, with the main entrance via Concourse A. The Dealers Room has quite a few new tables, including more endcaps. However, with this new arrangement, Wall Space is no longer available. A list of table types and prices is at http://www.anthrocon.org/dealers! The Convention Center reports that some rules on load-in and load-out have changed: Beginning in 2020, dealers will be allowed to use two or four wheeled non-motorized carts. Dealers can now clean their own areas with their own equipment. (Note that Anthrocon’s own rules on noise, fumes, and strong odors still apply.) There will be no limit on the number of trips Dealers and Dealer Assistants can make during load-in or load-out. With these changes, there should be no need for Teamster help at the Concourse A entrance. Teamster help is still required at the loading dock. We are no longer offering Islands; instead we will have Booths. The Small Booth is the same size as the old Islands at 16’x16’, and cost $1300; a Large Booth will be 20’ wide x 24’ deep and cost $1600. Booths include tables, chairs, and electrical power; and will have pipe and drape on two (corner booths) or three (inner booths) sides. Additional chairs, tables, or other features can be ordered directly from our decorating service. We will have five Small Booths and four Large Booths available. The Dealers Room will for the first time feature a Mature Dealers Section, located to the far east side of Hall A. This section will be draped off, and is only for attendees 18 and above. We’re still working out the final details of this section. There will be a small Headless Lounge, currently referred to as The Headless Hideaway, located near the Mature Dealers Section. Again, final details to be determined. That covers the major new features for 2020. Dealer Registration is expected to open on October 5th alongside regular registration, and stay open until October 31st. Curation will begin shortly afterwards, and we plan to have dealers notified by Early December.

Anthrocon 2019 Wrapup

The Pittsburgh City Paper also became “The Pittsburgh Furry Paper” for the week. (Read it online here) Let’s start with some numbers on how Anthrocon 2019 went:

Anthrocon 2019 Media Coverage

The Pittsburgh City Paper also became “The Pittsburgh Furry Paper” for the week. (Read it online here) We decided to put together a list of all of the media coverage which we received for Anthrocon 2019. This list will be updated as we learn of new articles, so if there’s something not on here, feel free to send it to us.

Comedy for Charity Sunday at 4 PM

Sunday at 4 PM in The Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom: Alkali Boozy Badger Tien Long Uncle Kage Tickets will be available at the Charity Table once Dealers Room opens. Tickets are $10, proceeds to benefit PEARL Parrot Rescue.

Need Help? Last Stop Before Anthrocon!

In just a few days, many of our staff will be on their way to Anthrocon in Pittsburgh, PA! That means we won’t be able to answer emails like we could during any other time of the year. Instead, we’ve put together some resources you might find helpful while on the road or at the convention Livestream of selected events Fursuit Photo, Fursuit Parade, Fursuit Badges, and Guidelines Onsite Registration Info and Prices Hours and Locations of major convention areas such as the Art Show, Con Ops, Registration, Security, and the Dealers Room. Anthrocon Programming Schedule - This covers all panels, events, and performances. Maps of the DLCC and Westin Hotel Shuttle Schedule and Routes Anthrocon 2019 Electronic Conbook Parking in Pittsburgh Cheat Sheet Need help during the convention? Here is how to get in touch with us:

Don't Forget, Dance Competition Signups End Soon!

We have two dance competitions this year that offer signups before the convention! First is the Fursuit Dance Competition! Looking to compete with the best of the best at Anthrocon’s fursuit dance competition? Sign-ups are now open for individuals and teams. There are no separate categories – all competitors will compete in the same division. Online signups will be available until July 4th. There will be NO in-person sign-ups. Second is Floor Wars! This year’s Floor Wars at Anthrocon 2019 will be 1-versus-1 with Non-suit and Fursuit Division (two categories). This year, we will be starting to implement a “Floor Wars Qualifier” event that ALL dancers must attend in order to qualify for the main event. The Qualifier will take place the same day as the Fursuit Dance Competition preliminaries, in the same panel room. The Qualifier will follow the same battle format and rules as the main event. Online signups for Floor Wars end soon!

Anthrocon 2019 Electronic Conbook

For Anthrocon 2019, we are trying something new and have decided to make our conbook available for download! Note that there will still be physical conbooks available onsite, but this electronic copy can be downloaded to your phone or laptop and be read in advance of the con. The conbook can be browsed below, or downloaded from this link.

Anthrocon 2019 Fursuit Badges, Photo, Parade, and Guidelines

Are you interested in a being in the Group Photo, the Annual Anthrocon Fursuit Parade, or in a Meet-And-Greet after the convention? Please find below a copy of the fursuit parade map, as well as a copy of the guidelines. Fursuit Parade map. Click to enlarge. FURSUIT BADGE/PHOTO/PARADE GUIDELINES 2019 TO GET A FURSUIT BADGE The suit must represent an “anthro” character. Character representations of non-anthro characters, human characters, and spandex bodysuits do not count. At minimum, a headpiece, hand-paws, and a tail (if applicable by species); if using latex and makeup, it must completely cover exposed surfaces. Skin must not be visible when the costume is worn, to complete the illusion of an anthropomorphic creature. Remember, we have only a limited number of badges, which will be available outside of Operations, which is in Room 309 of the convention center.