ISSUE 279
Hey everyone! Thanks for joining us for Furry Weekly again! This is issue #279 and we’re ready to bring you some more content!
We do have our usual housekeeping announcements first, and we’re still emphasizing our ‘Recruiting’ info below because we really need some help! So please take a look and reach out if you’re interested in joining our team! All the deets are below.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECRUITING
As we continue looking for new folks to join us at Furry Weekly, we have some new roles open as well. Check out the full list and see if anything interests you:
- Art Corner Host
- Furry of the Week Host
- Radical Raffles Host
- Available Artists Host
- DIY Project of the Week Host
- Front End Website Developer
- Editor
- Cover Artist
- Archivist
If you’d like to apply for any of these roles or want more info, please contact Yeshua, or Carkas. If you want a description of these roles, visit this document! If you have any suggestions for other roles or things we could bring into Furry Weekly, please reach out as well. We’d love to hear your ideas! If you can’t help out by joining us, please do share with your friends in the fandom as well! We’d appreciate it!
READER SURVEY
In addition to recruiting, we want to listen to what you, our readers, have to say about Furry Weekly! Our goal is to showcase a little bit of everything in the fandom, especially giving a small spotlight to all kinds of creators and folks in the community. So we want to know what you think about what we’re doing now as well as what you might want to see from a furry magazine. So whether you’re an avid follower of Furry Weekly, or maybe you just found us, we want to hear what you like, what you don’t like, and what you would like us to do in the future! That’s why we have a short survey on this topic. We would seriously appreciate it if you took just a few minutes to take it and give us your feedback! You can do this multiple times as well! The link is below!
Click here to take our reader survey!
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With all that out of the way, let’s take a look at today’s content! We apologize for the lack of segments today, but we hope that you still enjoy what we do have! And as always, let us know on our social media what you think! We’re @FurryWeekly on most platforms!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
[❌] Furry of the Week
[✔] Animal of the Week
[❌] Art Corner
[✔] Writing Showcase
[❌] Art 101
[❌] Species Spotlight
[❌] Writing 101
[✔] Fursuit Focus
[❌] Photography 101
[❌] Fursuit Designing Tips
[✔] Radical Raffles
[✔] Available Artists
[❌] Character Interview
[✔] Convention Calendar
[❌] Furry Quote
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ANIMAL OF THE WEEK
Hello everyone! It’s Zed Shirogane and it’s another animal of the week segment!
Animal of the Week is a segment where we highlight an animal that is really cool, cute, creepy, or just plain fascinating. There will be a coloring page illustration for you all to print out and color in at home, as well as an adoptable character inspired by the animal of that week. The best part? All proceeds made by said adopt will be donated to conservation charities!
Whenever possible we do symbolically adopt the animal, but only some animals have the privilege to have that as an option unfortunately; thus we collect extra funds to donate to many different species conservation charities or send funds to scientists so that they can research underappreciated animal species, so we can in turn learn more about the world around us. Join us on this fun adventure!
For the next few weeks, we’re focusing on Possums!
Possums are a suborder of 70 tree-living marsupial species native to Australia and the Indonesian islands of New Guinea and Sulawesi. While their names are similar and both are marsupials, possums and opossums are different creatures. Opossum typically refers to the Virginia opossum and its cousins in the genus Didelphis, all of which live in North and South America. Both possums and opossums will be included in this month’s articles. Both of the English words possum and opossum come from aposoum, which means “white animal” in Powhatan, a Native American language.
One key difference between the possum and the opossum is their tails. A possum’s tail is thick and furry, much like that of a squirrel. The name of one of the most widespread possum species–the common brushtail possum–highlights this feature. An opossum, on the other hand, can be recognized by its signature bare tail. With coarse fur covering its whole body up until the tail, this creature more closely resembles a large rat than the fluffier possum.
While possums and opossums both fall under the general class of marsupial, they belong to different orders. Possums belong to the Diprotodontia order, which is the largest existing order of marsupials with approximately 155 species; the name “Diprotodontia” comes from the Greek word meaning “two forward teeth.” Other common diprotodonts include kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. The possum falls under the suborder Phalangeriformes, a group of small to medium-sized arboreal marsupials. Opossums, on the other hand, belong to the Didelphimorphia order. This is the largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere, comprising over 110 species. The name “Didelphimorphia” follows the Latin naming convention and refers to “two wombs.”
This Week’s Species: Derby's Woolly Opossum (Caluromys derbianus)
Characteristics
Derby's woolly opossum is the largest in its genus, with a total length of 24 to 28 in. It is characterized by white to pink ears, lightly colored limbs, a brown coat , white-buff to golden-brown underside, and the prehensile tail. A dark streak runs from along the midline of the nose up to the crown. Their coat color varies geographically.
Fun Facts
Derby's woolly opossum is nocturnal (active mainly at night), solitary, and spends most of the day in nests made of dead leaves in cavities in the upper reaches of trees. Studies show that activity levels may increase if food is scarce, and decrease on exposure to light. The animal is an efficient climber, and the tail assists in grasping branches. It shows remarkable agility in moving among vines and branches.
Habitat
The Derby's woolly is an opossum found in deciduous and moist evergreen forests of Central America, from southern Mexico to western Ecuador and Colombia.
Diet
Diet comprises fruits of pepper vines and Cecropia species, nectar of the balsa tree, Mabea occidentalis and Trichanthera gigantea, small invertebrates and vertebrates. After feeding, the opossum will lick the forepaws and use them to clean its face; they can also be used to clean the flanks, underbelly and the portion of the tail nearer to the tip.
Life Cycle
Both sexes become sexually mature by seven to nine months. The estrus cycle is nearly 28 days long. The time when breeding takes place varies geographically: it takes place during the dry season in Panama (late January or early February) and probably throughout the year in Nicaragua.
Conservation
Derby's woolly opossum inhabits deciduous and moist evergreen forests up to an altitude of 8,500 ft. The range extends from Veracruz in southern Mexico southward into South America to western Ecuador and Cauca River valley in Colombia. The IUCN classifies it as least concern, given its presumably large numbers. Earlier, it used to be targeted for its fur. Populations in Ecuador and Mexico, however, are threatened by deforestation.
Here are some links to articles about the conservation of the Derby's Woolly opossum:
- A camera trap assessment of terrestrial mammals in Machalilla National Park, western Ecuador
- Euarchontan Opsin Variation Brings New Focus to Primate Origins
- Ecology with New World Marsupials
- Primate origins: Lessons from a neotropical marsupial
Adopt
All funds from this adopt will go to animal conservation. The goal for this month is to save up to symbolically adopt possums/opossums through a donation to Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: which requires a total of $75. This adopt will be one of 4 total created to achieve this goal and hopefully more, extra funds are pooled together to be donated to conservation research programs. It will be available for $30 at Shirogane Studios.
Coloring Page
Enjoy this coloring page made by yours truly, for you! Feel free to print it out at home to color in, or if you enjoy the design feel free to purchase it on a multitude of products.
Animal Ambassadors
Thank you to our Animal Ambassadors: our AOTW supporters, who have helped make the world a little bit better for animals.
References
Most of my information was derived from Wikipedia and supplemented from other websites such as the Animal diversity Web and the iNaturalist UK.
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WRITING SHOWCASE
Hello, everybody! My name is Dozu, and I have for you today a story about Halloween costumes and friendship!
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Chip's Bewitchment Misadventure! (2023)
By HimejoshiHeart
Summary: A couple of kitties named Chip and Reese discuss their Halloween costumes with their friends Egg, Bun and Cloud.
Highlights: This story is nicely separated in paragraphs and the dialogue has its respective quotations. There is also a separator that looks lovely in the text to separate what is assumed to be reality and what is assumed to be Chip’s dream or the other reality.
For improvement: a few commas and capitals here and there are missing but nothing that affects the story flow! good job!
Question time! Answer in a post and tag @FurryWeekly and @DoggyDozu if it’s on Twitter!
What are you going to be for Halloween?
Are you excited for the festivities or do you not celebrate?
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That will be all for today folks. I hope you have enjoyed my pick!
Let’s give our authors a round of applause for their hard work! Remember to include the tags #FurryWeekly and #WritingShowcase in your posts if you want us to see your own writing on any platform! See you all next time, and now I'll sashay away.
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FURSUIT FOCUS
How’s it going everyone? My name’s Yeshua and I’m excited to bring you all back another edition of Fursuit Focus! I’m filling in for our usual host tahlmorra, and I’ll probably be here for a bit as he sorts out some stuff, but I’m happy to do so! Always a fun time bringing you all fursuiters from across the fandom!
This time, I’m excited to introduce Cade!
Cade, short for Cadence, is a wildcat with a fantastic design that’s quite memorable! The choice alone of a wildcat for a fursuit is great because it’s not a species you see often, and some features help them stand out from other more common felines! Plus, we can always use more cats in the fandom – no bias here whatsoever! The little bit of fluff at the tip of the ears is one such feature, but you’ve also got the spots which are more reminiscent of an asiatic wildcat! For Cade, brown is the natural color that dominates her design, but the black and white complement the brown quite well! The white belly is solid while the black parts of the design are all throughout the body as the aforementioned spots, but also the finger paws, feet paws, and ears! Then – perhaps standing out the most – there are the deep blue eyes! The color there is a nice contrast from the more natural colors, and definitely brings attention to the eyes. The dark brown heart on the chest is also a neat detail that makes Cade’s design unique.
All in all, Cade has a ton of wonderful features that make her a great character. Perhaps one of the best details about the fursuit is that Cade was made by her owner! More on that later, but huge props to Cade for not only the design, but the actual craft as well!
Cade’s way of experiencing fursuiting is pretty simple. To her, it’s an art form that allows her to express herself along with helping her social anxiety. Tons of fursuiters would agree fursuiting is a great way of expressing oneself, and I know for a fact many more also rave about how it helps them be more outgoing and just have fun. Similarly, Cade says she loves fursuiting to hang out with friends, take photos, and meet new people, all of which goes back to the core of fursuiting which is just letting loose and having a good time! Cade also likes to ‘passively’ show what she can do ‘art wise’ by wearing her fursuit. What she means by this is that she’s very proud to have been able to make her own suit. Cade does say that while she would like a suit made by a professional fursuit maker, it was an excellent growing experience getting to make her own suit. We’ll get to this experience in just a bit, too!
Cade says she hasn’t taken videos yet, but when it comes to taking pics, she’s not very picky about what kind of photos she gets. She does enjoy photos in nature as well as in the city, both of which are easy to see if you take a look at her social media! Still, she’s pretty open to different settings, saying that Cade is pretty versatile which I think is accurate to say!
As for how Cade got into fursuiting, it’s quite the story! She says she’s always had a fondness of, and strong connection to cats. She made her character all the way back in 2009, actually starting off as an imaginary friend. Over time, that imaginary friend became more representative of her, noting that if she were to have an alternate self, it would no doubt be Cade. She says her beloved feline character has always been special to her, and after drawing her so many times as well as enjoying dressing up throughout her life, Cade realized she wanted to really embrace her character. That’s when the furry fandom came in.
In 2018, Cade found the community, quickly realizing that dressing up as her character actually wasn’t too far from being possible, naturally gravitating toward fursuiting. Soon after discovering some makers, she tried to commission her character to be made, but after trying for about three years to get this done without success, she decided that if she really wanted this, she would have to do it herself.
Cade says she could clearly see in her head how her character would look, which was a big factor in pushing her to give fursuit making a go. Having no sewing or any similar experience, she took the time to talk with friends as well as take a look at some YouTube videos, and incredibly, Cade started to come together! She says that she was willing to learn whatever she needed if it meant having her dear cat in her life. Originally, she expected to throw Cade into a closet after finishing her, but instead, she jumps at the chance to wear her any time she goes to a convention or meetup.
Cade speaks very enthusiastically about her character and being able to fursuit as her, which is not a surprise given how much she means to her! She says when she realized she would try to make her fursuit herself, she wanted to make something she could be proud of. It sounded like she was a bit surprised she actually pulled it off, but Cade should no doubt be proud of herself; she essentially made one of her dreams come true! Cade is enjoying fursuiting to the fullest, too. She says she usually makes it to three or four conventions every year, having fun at each one! Although she doesn’t always get to wear Cade, she enjoys every moment whenever she does. So it is no surprise that she’s firmly part of the fursuiting scene in the fandom, and will likely continue that way!
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That’s all for this edition of Fursuit Focus! Thanks a bunch for stopping by and I hope you all enjoyed reading about Cade as much as I enjoyed meeting her! If you’re looking for a good mix of fursuit shenanigans and aesthetic fursuit photography, I highly recommend you give Cade a follow! You won’t regret it!
As usual, we’re always looking for fursuiters to feature on here, so if you, someone you know, or even your favorite fursuiter comes to mind, let us know! You can use the tags #furryweekly and #fursuitfocus when you post to social media, or you can contact me directly or contact our usual host, tahlmorra! We’d love to feature you!
I’m not sure if I’ll be back next week, but I will for sure be back the following week with another wonderful fursuiter for issue 281! So until then, take care!
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RADICAL RAFFLES
Hello, everyone! Danielle here again to bring you a variety of fun raffles to consider.
Before we get into the raffles, I wish to remind all of you that we’re looking to recruit a more permanent host for this segment. If you enjoy coming across raffles, then this might be for you! Feel free to message our boss, Yeshua, if you’re interested in hosting Radical Raffles.
We have six raffles for you this week! Let’s take a closer look.
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Celebrate with a 4k raffle by Flame!
How to Enter:
-Follow, like, and repost.
-Optional: Comment your favorite Pokémon.
Prize:
-Your character + a Pokémon
Deadline:
-This raffle ends on November 5th. There’s a little over a week left to enter!
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Trick or treat with a Halloween raffle by Creature Enthusiast!
How to Enter:
-Repost
-Fill out the Google document.
Prize:
-Trick or treat your character here (YCH) with three winners
Deadline:
-This raffle ends on Halloween (Tuesday, October 31st). Be sure to enter while you can!
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Celebrate with a 50+ follower raffle by Uno!
How to Enter:
-Follow, like, and share to your story. New followers are welcome!
-Comment your favorite song.
Extra Entries:
-Tag two friends (+2).
-If Uno likes your favorite song (+1).
Prize:
-Full body (two winners)
Deadline: -This raffle ends on Wednesday, November 1st. There’s a little bit of time left to enter!
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Get furry with a custom paw raffle by Lune!
How to Enter:
-Follow and like the post.
-Comment your favorite fursona species.
Extra Entries:
-Tag two friends (+1).
-Repost to your story (+1).
Prize: -Custom paws (one winner; the winner must pay for shipping)
Deadline:
-This raffle ends on January 20th. There’s plenty of time left to enter!
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Next up, we have a badge raffle by Slushiekinz!
How to Enter:
-Repost the raffle post as well as this post.
-Comment a reference sheet of your character.
Prize:
-Badge (three winners)
-If Slushiekinz reaches 4k by the end of this raffle, they’ll include one more winner!
Deadline:
-This raffle ends on November 10th. There’s lots of time left to enter!
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Last but certainly not least, we have an art raffle by QuRsLL!
How to Enter:
-Follow and repost.
Prize:
-Character scene of one or two characters with a simple background
Deadline:
-This raffle ends on November 25th. There’s plenty of time left to enter!
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Those are all the raffles I have for you this week. There's always more out there, and we'll make sure to find them and bring them to you every week!
Make sure you use the tags #RadicalRaffles and #FurryWeekly so we can find your raffle more easily.
Thank you for taking a look at this week’s raffles. Stay tuned because more radical raffles are coming your way!
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AVAILABLE ARTISTS
Hey, all! It’s Rave, your local plug for all things furry art!! I’ll be your new host for Available Artists! This week, we have a wonderful group of artists spanning across a number of mediums!
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To start us off, we have Liquid.Husky.Dawg on Instagram.
This artist known as DJ does both traditional and digital art with their specialty being gore. Their digital art will typically cost between $25 to $65.
In contrast, DJ's highly detailed traditional art can cost anywhere from $10 for a small headshot to $250 for a large portrait. DJ takes three payment methods currently which are Cashapp, PayPal, and Venmo!
You can find all of DJ’s prices and terms of service on their secondary account Liquid.Husky.Den on Instagram.
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Up next, we have an Instagram-based fursuit maker Sweet_Cider_Creations.
Cider makes affordable custom partial fursuits and fursuit heads. Their prices range from $1,000 for a head to $1,800 for a partial. However, these prices are subject to change based on the complexity of the character design.
Currently, Cider accepts payments only through PayPal and ETransfer, and they also accept payment plans. They do not offer returns or refunds, and they only accept business from individuals 16 years or older. They also offer digital art commissions and physical badges ranging from $15 to $40.
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Last but certainly not least, we’re featuring another Instagram based artist.
Last but certainly not least, we’re featuring another Instagram based artist.
Jester Wares, also known on their Vals_oddities account, is a wonderful plushie maker with affordable prices! They make cute and sturdy quality plushies in many sizes, although, usually on a scale of small, medium, and large. They tend to price based on size and complexity. Currently, they don't have a price sheet available, but you can always DM them on Instagram for more information. They also offer premade plushies! Currently, they are trying to find a good home for a pre-made Mothman plushie priced at $150 with free shipping!
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Hello, everyone! Danielle here to give you a few bonus artists for this week. Let’s dive in!
We start with Flame, also known as Alison. Flame is a digital artist who specializes in neat furry and original character (OC)-based art. They offer headshots, half bodies, and full bodies in the form of colored sketches, flat color, and fully shaded art as commission options. Besides these, there are also reference sheet and character custom commission options.
You can find Flame’s prices, art gallery, terms of service, and links to their other social media on their Carrd. Feel free to contact Flame if you’re interested in a commission and/or if you have any questions.
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Next, we have Uno, an artist who specializes in anthro and feral-based characters in a cute style. They offer headshots, half bodies, full bodies, and symmetrical icons as commission options. Certain styles such as for flat colors or shading will cost extra.
You can find Uno’s prices on their pinned post and their terms of service on their story highlight. Feel free to message them if you have any questions and/or if you are interested in commissioning them.
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Last but certainly not least, we have Gato, a freelance artist and webcomic creator who loves nature, animals, and storytelling. They specialize in anthro characters and offer chibis, torsos, and full bodies as commission options. Unfortunately, as of October 23rd, Gato is closed for commissions. Please feel free to keep their art in mind when they re-open.
You can find Gato’s prices, terms of service, and commission form on their shop website. Feel free to email Gato at gatoibericommission@gmail.com if you are interested in commissioning them in the future and/or if you have any questions.
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That concludes this week's segment, folks!
But remember to come back next week for more wonderful and unique artists, creators, and craftspeople! Also, if you would like to submit your work for our Available Artists segment, you can always use #FurryWeekly and #AvailableArtists! You can also message me on my Instagram.
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CONVENTION CALENDAR
Greetings, lovely readers! This is Shetani, your Convention Calendar segment host. November is a transitional month for both the northern and southern hemispheres, with the seasons changing as autumn and spring really hit their full stride. Snow or sunshine is on the horizon, and many furries seek to take advantage of the last few weeks of temperate weather by attending events. Let’s find out about some of the November furry conventions and events happening online, around the world, and in your neck of the woods!
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A convention that certainly lives up to its name, Biggest Little Fur Con hits the scene at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA. In an unexpected move that polarized social media, BLFC selected midweek dates of Monday October 30 - Thursday November 2 for 2023’s iteration; only time will tell what the furry public thinks of a non-weekend convention. BLFC’s theme is Curse of Coeurasa, a sequel to 2019’s theme, about which attendees can learn more by reading the expansive lorebook and listening to the podcast on the theme page of the con’s website. Events and attractions include a dealer’s den, art show, dance competition, escape room, and even more fun planned. BLFC is expected to partner again with Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center that has been the con’s charity of choice since 2014. Attendees must show proof of initial COVID-19 vaccination and one booster or equivalent.
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Furry Blacklight will take place from Tuesday October 31 - Saturday November 4. The Hilton Paris Charles De Gaulle in Tremblay-en-France welcomes furry fans back for another iteration of this yearly French furcon. Perhaps you’ll feel a touch of greatness as you roam the venue’s stately halls, as their theme this year is Welcome to Olympus! The schedule promises many exciting events, including an intro to furry law, Vtuber panel, meetups of all kinds, fursuit Twister, and even a booth where you can get tattooed at the con. FBL offers regular and after dark Dealer’s Dens, with over 60 artists represented, for attendees to shop art, crafts, and wares. If you’re staying overnight at the hotel, consider entering FBL’s door sign crafting competition, whose willer is to be announced at closing ceremonies. You must be 18 years or older to attend FBL. There will be no day passes or tickets sold at-con, so if you missed pre-registration, you’re sadly out of luck - but there’s always next year!
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PAWCon is coming to the DoubleTree San Jose Hotel in San Jose, California, USA from Furday November 3 - Sunday November 5. The theme this year is “Tu-Deer England.” Guest of Honor RoboGenko, an artist skilled in many pursuits, will host a printmaking panel, so be sure not to miss it! Aside from that, events and attractions include a Shopping District of furry wares, panels, nightly dances with DJs, dance competitions, and an entire party floor of the hotel. For the first time, PAWCon offers underPAW, an 18+ space for exploring freedom of interests, which promises to be a great time. Let’s not forget the charity auction to benefit the Street Dog Coalition, helping provide free medical care and resources to the pets of people experiencing or at risk for homelessness. Pre-registration closed in October, though day passes and weekend passes will be available for purchase at the door.
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What’s this? What’s this? Are you seeing color everywhere? It might just be Howloween 2023: “The Nightmare Be-Fur Christmas!” This Halloween-themed furry event will be held Friday November 10 - Sunday November 12 at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport Richmond in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Howloween has put together a fun-filled schedule with events like an art jam, car show, plushiemeet & greet, and fursuit maid cafe. If that’s not enough excitement for you, check out the Dealer’s Den of furry artists and vendors, many dances hosted by talented DJs, dance competition sponsored by Ravelights, and gaming galore. The Wildlife Association of British Columbia is Howloween’s charity partner, and attendees can donate throughout the con weekend or by bidding on items at the charity auction. DolphinAphinity also bears the special position of Howloween’s first ever Guest of Honor.
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World Wild Fur Camp is a brand-new furry event scheduled for Friday November 10 - Sunday November 12. This self-proclaimed furry camping experience is hosted at Camp Campbell Gard in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Their inaugural theme, “Quest For Camp Campbell-lot,” reflects in many aspects of event programming, from the various guilds attendees can join - aligned to attendees’ age and preferred activities at WWFC - to scheduled events with a medieval flair. Check out the schedule on their website for a full scope of camp activities, what to bring, and what to expect during your time at WWFC. Furry content creators Adler and Blazen are hosting a Guest of Honor meet & greet and a dinner with registered VIPs. Speaking of registration, hurry to WWFC’s website and claim your spot, since there’s a 300 attendee cap this year! Attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
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Travel where no furry has gone before at Furcation 2023: “Space: The Final Fur-Rontier!” The annual furry caravan park event returns to the Sandy Glade Holiday Park in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK, Friday November 17 - Monday November 20. Furcation is held at a holiday camp as opposed to a hotel, and their website lists amenities included with each accommodation. Expect a dealer’s den (rebranded the Cargo Hold to fit the theme, of course), nightly dances with guest DJs, board and card gaming, outdoor balconies for party rooms, and attendee led panels during your vacation stay. Don’t miss out on the concert by Fox Amoore and Jake, dance competition, meetups, game tournaments, and even more, all of which are described in detail on the schedule page of Furcation’s website. One great thing about Furcation is that events are open to all attendees, which means that you can join in everything, even the group photo and games, without a fursuit. A charity auction and meet & greet will be held to benefit Coventry Small Animal Rescue. Pre-registration is closed, so here’s hoping you already signed up! Attendees must be 18 years or older and present a valid photo ID.
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Last but not least on our docket is Midwest FurFest, currently the largest in-person furry convention in the world! This year’s iteration is from Thursday November 30 - Sunday December 3, taking place at its time-honored venue, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, USA. This year’s theme, Snow Days, fully embraces the winter wonderland which often envelops MFF - anyone who’s attended previously, or even browsed through con pictures from past years, can attest to the captured memories of fursuiters and non-suiters alike making snow angels, having snowball fights, and posing in a winter wonderland! Their schedule is packed to the gills with exciting activities, so check it out on MFF’s website to begin planning your fun-filled weekend. 2023’s Guests of Honor include fursuit maker Wild Acai and author/artist Jackaloo. The charity this time around is the Live Like Roo Foundation, an organization providing emotional and financial support to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis. In addition to a Dealer’s Den, MFF offers a unique Artist Menagerie - subdivided into the Artist Alley and Marketplace - where attendees can browse wares for sale and watch the making of art unfold live.
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Our monthly calendar is coming soon, so stay tuned for that! Otherwise, that about does it for this month! Got questions or suggestions for Convention Calendar? Feel free to drop me a line on Twitter and the Fediverse, or hit me up at any of the other platforms linked on my website. If there’s an upcoming con you want to ensure we cover here on Furry Weekly, don’t hesitate to let me know. Remember to get vaxxed and wear your face mask when meeting up with any furs in person. Have fun and stay safe out there!
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