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MFF 2026 Schedule Finally Up

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It seems MFF has made a few changes to this year’s schedule. The biggest is the site that holds it. It’s now on Furrvent. Which is a site operated by furries to help furry conventions. I thank MFF for using a furry based business. The only downside Furrvent does not have an app.

As for the schedule and once you get to the new layout. You also are introduced to the 30 minute panel. Other cons have them and surprising they work very well.

Besides the usual MFF is going to have 2 Streetpass meets. I bet there are some of you who think at least 1 of these are mine. Then you would be wrong. I don’t do one at MFF for various reasons. If you been to one you understand why.

I will be dropping by both, if you have a 3DS and you get the message Streetpass Rules. It is from me.

The rest of the schedule is fairly standard. Also as of this I hadn’t gone through the whole thing.

Editor’s Note and how I have there is both a Psychical Media and Furry stuff swap meets

A little warning there are a LOT OF MEETS. Please check the schedule to see which matches your interest.

https://furfest.furrvent.com/schedule

MFF 2026 Charity: Safe Humane Chicago!

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Midwest FurFest is proud to announce our 2026 Charity, Safe Humane Chicago!
Safe Humane Chicago has been improving the lives of humans and their companions for 26 years! We cannot wait to lend a paw in aiding their mission~
Learn all about them below;
https://ow.ly/INmX51051s2

MFF Annual Drinks Contest

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We may not have Pepsi Perfect, but your own Bark to the Future creation could be featured on the menu!

Submit your themed recipe and you can win an MFF ‘26 T-Shirt! Winning drinks will be on the Hyatt’s menu during the con.

Enter below, or reply here!

MFF Starts Next Month

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To be exact MFF starts on this exact day next month.

So far the schedule isn’t up, which is normal. But what do I expect, pretty much the same as every year. Meaning Opening, dance, comedy and etc.

As far as what I will get, ribbon, lanyard, badge, wrist band, tee, sponsor brunch ticket and the rest. Your guess is as good as mine. That one time at Fur Squared really opened my mind to the process they use to pick out all the extra stuff. What Sponsors and betters get. Meaning they have a set budget, they know roughly how many, what can they get in a reasonable amount of time. Also and thanks to MFF itself for this last rule. What isn’t going to have shipping issues.

Remember those knit caps?!!!

This whole Back to the Future theme, I am really excited to see what they are going to present. I half expect a BTTF DeLorean will be on display.

Believe me if you check out a closing ceremony video from last year. You can see why I expect this. That furry “Marty” had furries talking about that for months.

The one thing I can say for certain there isn’t a furry who was there last year is wishing for snow. Thanks to social media I read this wild story of how a couple of fursuiters wanted to make this one video in the nearby woods. The term nearly drowned in the snow, really surprised me. But it made sense, 1 foot of heavy snow. I am grateful they say it will be warm. But I live in the Chicago area and I know anything is possible.

I will be making videos, and due to the number of views my Vlog got… over 300? Really?!!! I will be doing a Vlog and I will include the odd stuff that happens. Apparently you like it.

So why aren’t I am making full length event videos… $$$ the cost of the software that will work with my camera

Even I was surprised of the quality my camera puts out WOW! Even watching those same videos on my phone. You can really see the difference.

Speaking of videos, I am going to try a couple of different things this year. Like no more Skybridge videos. I do have something else planned instead.

Will keep everyone updated

MFF 2026 Update

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Do you have an accessibility-related hotel room location request? Please open a ticket with Accessibility Services. See the image for more info!
Please note: We will make every effort to accommodate requests, but they cannot be guaranteed.
https://ow.ly/ZFYT51013lA

MFF Survivor Guide

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With MFF Opening it’s Room Lottery I felt it was time to give my readers who plan on going to MFF a few tips to actually save money.

The biggest expense is the ROOM although I won’t tell you were to stay, as a lot depends on them. BUT there are cheaper rooms with FREE parking. If all you need is a place to sleep and store your stuff why pay extra. I know these places aren’t exactly walking distance. But the savings will make your wallet happy. Even with Uber and Lyft.

The only problem you have to figured out where you will be staying has to be done early. I made my reservation in March.

Breakfast

To me there is one 1 real choice Denny’s why? Food is good, and considering the prices for the area. Cheap. Besides they love us furries, even fursuiting is allowed. Just not when the food is served. Other than that they are cool.

Snacks and drinks

Buy yours at the nearest grocery store, and store them in your room. The number of coolers I see every year gets larger. $6 for a 20 oz bottle of soda is crazy

Here is something I bet a lot of you don’t know. MFF has a Staff Lounge, where Staff and Volunteers can snatch up a cold drink or a snack for FREE. I am not going to tell you, how to sneak in. Even though I know where it is. But instead you might consider Volunteering. This could literally save you money you will spend elsewhere.

Dealer’s Den and artist alley. I know it’s hard set a budget. I know it’s hard, but if you want to have some money left.

MFF Room Lottery Opens Tomorrow

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Fur con FOMO? Feeling the PCD on your way home from the weekend??
The Midwest FurFest 2026 Room Lottery will open at 7 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 26!

The lottery will remain open until Thursday, September 3.
Register to enter the lottery: https://ow.ly/mOnv50ZESKY

Editor’s Note

If your looking for another alternative there are cheaper and smaller hotels in the general area