Midwest FurFest

Midwest FurFest An annual convention in Rosemont, Illinois that celebrates furry fandom (art, literature, and perform We hope to see you there!
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Midwest FurFest is an annual convention that takes place in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We come together to celebrate furry fandom, that is, art, literature, and performance based around anthropomorphic animals. The roots of Midwest FurFest lie in the furry programming track of Duckon, an annual science fiction convention. Eventually, the furry track became large enough to support its own co

nvention and in 1999 Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc., our parent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, was created. Midwest FurFest was born shortly thereafter, to take place in November of 2000, on the weekend before Thanksgiving (a date that was to become traditional, until 2014). Since then, the convention has grown from 388 attendees in 2000 to nearly 12k at our last event, making it the event of its' type in the world. Midwest FurFest is proud that we have raised over $360,000 for various wildlife and animal-related charities since our inception. Our Art Show, through silent and voice auctions, routinely generates over $20,000 each year for the talented artists of furry fandom. We look forward to bringing you an exciting weekend spent with some of the best authors, costumers, and artists in furry fandom.

04/28/2026

Midwest FurFest would like to welcome our newest elected board member, Duncan!
Duncan has also been elected to serve as Chairperson and President of the Board of Directors. 🥳

01/31/2026

2025 Attendees:
We’re sending out IRS donation letters this evening. If your membership payment was over $75, and you have a US mailing address, this is for YOU! 🫵

This will be from FurFest, and have an attached pdf. It is not sus!!!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Take a break from the snow and reminisce on your Villainous Vacation! 🌴Photos from the Midwest FurFest 2025 photoshoot a...
01/25/2026

Take a break from the snow and reminisce on your Villainous Vacation! 🌴
Photos from the Midwest FurFest 2025 photoshoot are now available~
https://ow.ly/kVBC50Y3oGT

FurFest FOMO?Regret not getting this year’s tee?Our con store is OPEN until January 1st! 🎉https://ow.ly/scr550XGGRU
12/10/2025

FurFest FOMO?
Regret not getting this year’s tee?
Our con store is OPEN until January 1st! 🎉

https://ow.ly/scr550XGGRU

📦 Free shipping for orders over $100 in the U.S. or Canada and over $250 for the Rest of the World (Excluding Varsity jackets and Paw Pillows)📦

Do you have any feedback about the convention center? Fill out this survey to help us make the experience better for nex...
12/08/2025

Do you have any feedback about the convention center? Fill out this survey to help us make the experience better for next year! We're looking for feedback on: Food Services, Layouts, Busses, Social Areas and Ideas for 2026.

https://ow.ly/goQc50XFplJ

Save travels home, everyone! Thank you for another memorable weekend. 🦝🪿If you have any feedback to share, please email ...
12/08/2025

Save travels home, everyone! Thank you for another memorable weekend. 🦝🪿
If you have any feedback to share, please email [email protected]
Also; if you find you've left something behind, please reach out to [email protected]!

And that's a wrap~Thank you to all attendees, staff, and EVERYONE involved with making this a great weekend!Join us next...
12/08/2025

And that's a wrap~
Thank you to all attendees, staff, and EVERYONE involved with making this a great weekend!
Join us next year, December 3-6 2026, for Midwest FurFest: Bark to the Future!
Safe travels, and GOOD NIGHT 🦝

12/08/2025

We can't wait to celebrate next year's Guests of Honor with you!
Joining us in 2026, we have THREE GoH: Zesty, Betamonkey, and Snuffles!

Finally, what we've all gathered here to do; The Grand Total we have raised for our Charity, Mission Compassion Paw: $15...
12/08/2025

Finally, what we've all gathered here to do;
The Grand Total we have raised for our Charity, Mission Compassion Paw:
$151,517
Thank you all - together WE helped make a difference in the lives of others. 🦝🪿

Joining us from 44 countries, and including 1572 Sponsors, 297 Shiny Sponsors, and One Goose with a Knife;We wouldn't be...
12/07/2025

Joining us from 44 countries, and including 1572 Sponsors, 297 Shiny Sponsors, and One Goose with a Knife;
We wouldn't be anything without our 16,925 attendees.

12/07/2025

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Blue and Red bus lines are temporarily slowed due to an accident!
Apologies for the delay!

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