Means Furry News
Hey all you cool cats and creative creatures! Applications for the AnthrOhio 2026 Artists’ Alley are now open! Applications will close on March 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm.
More information including the rules, guidelines, and application can be found on our website: https://anthrohio.org/vendors/artists-alley/
Sponsor
Patron
PhilAnthropist
*Cut-Off date for PhilAnthropist level is March 15, 2026
Refund requests will only be honored until May 18th, 2026, with the exception of PhilAnthropist level memberships.
Any refund requests made after May 18th, 2026, but before May 24th, 2026, will be offered a rollover membership instead. All refund and rollover requests made beyond May 24th, 2026, will not be considered.
Refund requests for PhilAnthropist level memberships will only be accepted until March 15th, 2026.
If a PhilAnthropist membership refund is requested after March 15th, 2026, but before May 18th, 2026, the attendee will instead receive a partial refund at the value of Patron level, and the custom PhilAnthropist tier swag items will be instead shipped to the attendee.
For more Info https://anthrohio.org/
Photos from the annual Holiday Awoo have gone live on Furtrack! They can be found here: https://www.furtrack.com/index/event:holiday_awoo_2025
Be sure to credit photographers if reposting images to social media.
AnthrOhio is growing at an exponential rate, which means we need even more staff to help create unforgettable memories for our attendees!
We have many positions that are currently open. Even if you don’t see a position you are interested in, you are still welcome to submit an application.
Being on staff at a convention is a great way to meet and connect with new people. It can be a very rewarding experience.
Check out our staffing page for more information: https://anthrohio.org/contribute/staffing/
Our discounted Ren Fest tickets are now sold out! (But there are plenty of tickets left at full price!)
For more information about our outing at the Ohio Renaissance Festival, visit our webpage: https://anthrohio.org/2025-ren-faire-announcement/
AnthrOhio Furwalk at Gallery Hop: Hops on High!
Location:
ARNOLD STATUE
486 N High St # 474
Columbus, OH 43215
Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Time: 6:30PM
*Weather Permitting
Join us for another Furwalk at Gallery Hop!
We will gather at the ARNOLD STATUE in front of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Our next Furwalk will take place during Hops on High, a open street festival that includes vendors, performers, and artists. Please stay with the group and try not to get separated.
Your safety is important to us. The Furwalks take place along a high traffic street through a very busy nightlife area. It is important that you are aware of your surroundings. We always need extra volunteers to keep everyone safe, please reach out to Shutter if you would like to help.
Full suiting and partials are allowed and encouraged. You do not need a fursuit to participate in the furwalk.
This event is open to all ages.
Location:
Alum Creek State Park Beach
3400 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Date: July 26th, 2025
Time: 9am-11am
Cost: Free
We invite all the car furs for our 4th Annual AnthrOhio Car Show! Since our new convention venue put the brakes on us having a car show, we’re shifting gears and providing you with a separate event!
Our new Car Show will be in the style of “Cars & Coffee,” (or “Cars & Cof-furry” for those that enjoy these car puns). We will provide donuts and hot coffee with all the fixin’s (while they last). We will also provide canopies in case the sun gets a little too bright.
Attendees are also permitted to use the available charcoal grills if they wish to bring food to cook.
Anyone is welcome to join the Car Show with whatever type of car you are most proud of.
Fursuiting is allowed and encouraged.
This event is open to all ages.
AnthrOhio Annual Picnic
Location:
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
6975 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Buttonbush Shelter
Date:
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Group Photo: 1PM
Please join the AnthrOhio Convention Staff, Event Staff, and the Board of Directors for our annual picnic. We will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings (until we run out). We will also be providing plenty of yard games. There will be a fursuit “Walk in The Park” held shortly after the group photo at 1:00pm.
Cost: FREE!
Pot-luck contributions are gratefully accepted, chips, sides, beverages, or desserts gratefully accepted. We will have electrical outlets for Crock-Pots, too!
Parking: Parking at Buttonbush fills up quickly, so please plan to park at another shelter and walk the short distance to Buttonbush.
This is an all ages event. Fursuits are allowed and encouraged but not required!
This event will happen rain or shine!
Full details and a map: http://anthrohio.org/picnic
AnthrOhio: Rock You Like A Furricane
May 22-24, 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
🎨: Lychgate (aka Mr. Kittys)
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