If you’re trying to book an #Anthrocon hotel room within our official block, you’ll need valid and paid registration to access our booking link! We’ll be pausing online registration Feb 20-24 to support our system.
1.”Online pre-registration continues to be open until June 26, 2026 OR if we reach our designated maximum capacity!” 2.”weβre working to increase the available hotels in Pittsburgh so that everyoneβs got a place to stay.” 3.”2026 booking dates for hotel blocks will be finalized closer to the new year, but attendees can expect a similar timing as last year.” Ultrasponsors: February 3, 2026 Dealers: February 10, 2026 Supersponsors: February 17, 2026 Sponsors/Attending: February 24, 2026 4.”Our Artists Alley sign-ups for 2026 have not yet opened, but we plan to update and announce the process in the new year.” Side Note – If you check out the website when on desktop and click with the mouse on the page, youll see various animals/hearts show up. Sources: https://t.me/Anthrocon/680 https://www.anthrocon.org/news/anthrocon-2026-get-cozy-for-the-holidays-with-these-updates/
Has someone offered you a hotel room for #Anthrocon 2026 already? Chances are, it’s probably not legit π€
π¨ Official hotel block bookings will start around February 2026 β Always verify the legitimacy of any offer π³ Never give money in advance if you’re not sure
Access to the convention space and activities for the duration of this yearβs convention once registration opens (Thursday, July 2 pre-registered β Friday, July 3 at the door)
Our souvenir con book and other publications
A weekend of fun
Sponsor
Limited Availability (2200) – Pre-registration only
Pricing: Pre-registration price: $140 On-site price: not available
Sponsors are generous patrons who like to help us provide even more services and events for our membership. A Sponsor gets the full privileges of an Attending membership, as well as the following:
A nifty Sponsor ribbon
A free Anthrocon t-shirt
An expedited pick-up line on site
Earlier entry into the Dealers Room on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (after Ultrasponsor and Supersponsor entry)
Supersponsor
Limited Availability (700) – Pre-registration only
Pricing: Pre-registration price: $350 On-site price: not available
Supersponsors are some of the most generous persons on the planet! We heap lavish praise and gifts unto them. A Supersponsor gets the full privileges of a Sponsor membership, as well as the following:
A nifty Supersponsor ribbon
An invitation to the Artists & Dealers reception on Friday evening
Earlier admission into the Dealers Room on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (after Ultrasponsor)
Advance admission to selected main ballroom events
A unique gift available to Supersponsors
Our wonderful Supersponsor Brunch on Sunday
An advance opportunity to book select hotel rooms before general availability**
Ultrasponsor
Limited Availability (35) – Pre-registration only
Pricing: Pre-registration price: $1200 On-site price: not available
Our highest level of sponsorship, with our utmost gratitude! An Ultrasponsor gets all privileges of a Supersponsor membership, as well as the following:
A nifty Ultrasponsor ribbon
VIP badge pick up at registration
First opportunity to register for a hotel room, based on availability**
Front-of-line privileges for early admission into the Dealers Room on Friday
Front-of-line privileges to main ballroom events (plus 1 guest if desired)
An exclusive gift available only to Anthrocon Ultrasponsors
Our wonderful Supersponsor Brunch on Sunday
An exclusive Saturday Ultrasponsor and VIP Cocktail Reception
Special Ultrasponsor Badge
Free access to the Anthrocon River Cruises (if cruises are available)
Expedited elevator line privileges in the Westin Hotel (guest floor elevators)
Our Dealers Room is the perfect place for upgrading your cryptid fits πΈππΈ
Anthrocon Dealers applications open next Monday, October 27 at 4pm Eastern, and close November 17. Applications will be reviewed until late January 2026.
Our Attendee Feedback Survey will be sent via βοΈemail in the coming days. See you next year July 2-5, 2026 for “Critters, Cryptids & Curses” AND our 20th anniversary in Pittsburgh! #Anthrocon
Anthrocon was made aware of a controversial individual who participated in the Fursuit Parade on July 5th, 2025. After careful review with our team members, we believe that this individual specifically and intentionally circumvented our Event and Safety measures (including costume review) with the intention of causing a scene and disruption.
We want to reassure the members of our community that this individual is not allowed membership at Anthrocon now or in the future. Given the urgent and sensitive nature of the individual’s actions, we took special exception to our policy of not discussing bans or banned individuals as we want our attendees to know that we hear them and take their concerns seriously.
Anthrocon strives to be a positive and supportive member of our furry community. The Anthrocon staff and venue partners want to thank everyone for their patience and information as we endeavor to host the best furry event that we possibly can. Sincerely, Anthrocon, Inc.