As some of our staff sit around in meetings after the grind of the day is done, putting on this event only 34 something days away, I’m reminded that it takes a dedicated team of very special people to put on such an amazing event.
Last year our friend Shutter helped create one of the most moving thank you videos we’ve ever done. Take some time out of your night and give it a watch. We’d be mighty thankful if you do.
Thank you staff. Welcome newbies. And we’ll be reaching out to all you volunteers soon.
We don’t do this because we have to, we do this because we want you to see such a special event through our eyes, and what an incredible community this really is.
Frankly we are getting to CRUNCH time for MFF and the hotels. Even though the con is still 2 months away. You might think that is crazy since there are 11 hotels on that list. Believe me they will go fast. If your going to try for one of these I am not joking when I say you have to act NOW!!! The more people know about this the more they will want it. Last year I heard 3 hotels sold out with in 24 hours of the hotel block being open. 5 more in 72. MFF is a popular con, I won’t get into the crowd.
Even with 11 hotels there are no guarantees I can not say for certain that a hotel you want isn’t already sold out. Frankly a lot of hotels in the area already are, and they are not on the Hotel Block. Even the hotel where a friend and I are planning to stay is already sold out.
Located near O’Hare airport and also in an area where conventions take place. There are a lot rooms in the area. Doubt it pull up The Convention Center on Google Map and click on that tab for hotels. Go back about 5 miles. That is how many hotels are sold out by Nov 1st. I really wish I was making that up. Last year I spoke to someone who was staying at a Downtown Chicago hotel for MFF because they couldn’t find anything closer.
Seriously the only way to get a room for MFF is book it was early as possible. I made my reservation back in April.
The 7th Annual Good Furry Awards were presented at Another Furry Con on Saturday, September 20. The awards are sponsored by Uncle Bear Publishing and the furry advice column “Ask Papabear.”
Grubbs Grizzly hosted, announcing the following winners:
The Good Egg Award: Yappy Slyfox
The Image Award: “Digging Up Positivity” hosted by Thabo Meerkat
The Furtastic Award: PhotographOtter
Lifetime Achievement: Ken Fletcher
Congratulations to all the winners AND nominees! And thanks to those who nominated people and voted.
The number you’ve been waiting for – AFC 2025 had 5,642 furries spend the weekend at the Ontario Con Center! We expected growth, but our community gave us GROWTH. We’re ecstatic to see y’all fill up this weekend with your energy and presence; everyone here on the staff team would like to thank the attendees from the bottom of our hearts.
We know we weren’t perfect this year, so we’d love to send out a feedback form so you can leave your impressions & suggestions! Fill it out here if you’d like (Link) (https://forms.gle/oDBSJJDoSZVTEqz66)
Thank you for making this year such a blast. We’ll see you next year at Anthro SoCal 2026!!
