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I will be in the same boat next year. This is my official announcement I will be at Anthrocon next year. So why not this year, a couple of reasons.

Well anyway I know from personal experience heading to a new con can be a bit overwhelming for some. I can’t tell you the number I have helped at MFF over the years. But strangely enough when I asked for info about Anthrocon. Except for the most basic information I have gotten almost nothing useful…. Until I checked out their site everything that you need to know. A Map of nearby restaurants, even a guide how far they are from the convention center.

On A Personal Note: I rather go to the actual restaurant rather than use an app. I don’t know how many of you know this but apps up the price of food. I know because I once worked at a restaurant and began checking all the apps. Some items were as much as $3 above menu listed prices. Contacting the restaurant directly is also a good option for delivery… but be sure you tip the driver. Despite what some say, they may not get a tip via online or app,

Hotels

Did you know Anthrocon hired Shuttle Buses to and from various hotels. Running from 8AM to 3AM the following day. Check there site to see if your hotel is listed.

The one I was thinking about staying was in fact listed

All I can add is enjoy the con, just relax and have fun. The one thing I can say is you will never know what you might run into at a con. That can be pure fun.

Enjoy

You’ve waited… and watched… and here are the results! Anthrocon 2022’s Artists Alley Lottery Results/Seating Chart is available here! Thank you to all applicants who pre-registered for the convention and signed up for the lottery. We’ll be sending an email out shortly!

Do you have your proof of vaccination to attend #Anthrocon? Make sure you’ve got it ready! If you’re providing a negative COVID test, it must be certified – NOT a photo of a test card, or a home test kit. https://anthrocon.org/covidpolicy

Photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/hokuloaluau/43760345482/

Want to tour Pittsburgh with your fellow furs at #Anthrocon? Join our Fursuit-friendly Cruises! The June 30th cruise has 100 tickets left. Don’t wait any longer and grab your tickets on our website!

LINK Friday is currently sold out, but Thursday is still open and for $19.99 something you can’t pass by

Yes even though Anthrcon 2022 is more than 8 months away Registration is now OPEN

In addition to

• Our wonderful Supersponsor Luncheon on Saturday with the Guests of Honor
• Guaranteed placement within the first two rows at the Fursuit Parade Photo or Reserved Special Seating during the parade
• Special Ultrasponsor Acrylic Badge (with special customization if you register by March 1st)
• Free access to the Fursuit Friendly Cruises (if cruises are available)
• Expedited elevator line privileges in the Westin Hotel
• Sunday Ultrasponsor Brunch

But we can’t overlook there COVID Policy

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Anthrocon has adopted the following rules for all staff and attendees. These are being put in place to promote the safety and well-being of everyone onsite. Note that these rules are subject to change as new developments occur in the fight against the pandemic. We will continue to monitor the situation and will amend and/or revise these rules as necessary in accordance with state and local health authority guidelines and with industry best practices.

• Anyone who wishes to attend Anthrocon and is a member of an age group for which such vaccines are approved must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being permitted entry. Such proof must demonstrate that the requisite number of doses of a US Government approved vaccine have been administered to the attendee at least two weeks prior to receiving an attendance badge.

• All persons, regardless of age or vaccination status, must wear a suitable mask at all times when in public areas of the convention center or of any hotel. A suitable mask is one that fully covers an individual’s nose and mouth, and is of a type consistent with CDC guidance. This means the face mask should help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the face mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice.
   
• No exceptions will be made.

In an article recently posted by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Anthrocon, the convention featuring people dressed in anthropomorphic fursuits, is planning its in-person return to the Steel City in 2022.

According to a listing at the the David L. Lawrence Convention Center’s website, the gathering is being planned next summer from July 1-3.

“We are looking forward to Anthrocon’s return in 2022 and are excitedly anticipating seeing everyone in person and making the return of Anthrocon 2022 the best Anthrocon ever,” Anthrocon organizers said.

Hopefully this upcoming Anthrocon which will be a VR event (see below) will be the last and In Person sooner then we know will happen.

For those of you waiting to join in on the virtual reality fun, we have good news! The VR portion of our convention will be held online in Neos this year! We have two worlds for you to browse and watch the events in. Our main events room is a recreation of the spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom where we would normally hold the main events and dances. You can watch the stream, hang out with friends, and even chill in the headless lounge.

We also will be hosting the Virtual Reality Dealer’s Room, or VRDR. There, you can browse the booths of over a hundred artists and dealers as well as watch the 24/7 artist alley multistream. More info on how to join that as an artist will be coming soon. You do not need a headset or even a powerful computer to join in on the fun, but a free Steam account is required.