Tag: MFF

I am going to Volunteer at MFF as I have done for the last 2. It’s fun and very rewarding as you get little perks for helping out. Like the White Lanyard volunteers wear. Gives them access to the Staff Lounge what’s there? I’ll report on that later.

Speaking of perks

This year our reward tiers are:

• A badge lanyard exclusive to gophers (start of your first shift)
• A winter-themed enamel pin (2 hours)
• A winter-themed bandana, big enough for most fursuiters (5 hours)
• The Iron Gopher enamel pin, a callback to our traditional reward for your excellence in helping the convention (8 hours)
• A Gopher-branded MFF ushanka (11 hours)
• Free Attendee-level badge for MFF 2024 (12 hours)

You might be asking what the fuck is a ushanka?

and they normally retail for around $30, getting an MFF one? Priceless

https://mff2023.sched.com/

So the schedule is up what’s the highlights..

Greymuzzle Meet, 1st time is a few years I like to add. This is a great place to hear fantastic stories of the early days of the fandom. Even if your under 30 you might want to attend

Friday December 1, 2023 12:30pm – 1:30pm CST
Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

I won’t mention the dances because a lot of people attend them

Historic Preservation in the Furry Fandom

I am a big fan of furry history and believe me. It is far better and frankly more exciting than actual history and it also can be strange. I will be at this one.

Friday December 1, 2023 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST
Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Fursuit Games

Laugh filled and pure fun

There are 2 incarnations of the fursuit games this year

Friday December 1, 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm CST
Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

Also Saturday at Noon same location

Frankly I haven’t quite figured out all that even I want to see.

If your a regular to MFF you might have noticed I didn’t mention Alkali and Whose Lion. Both aren’t happening this year, I hope to find out why during MFF.

“Did you hear the news, Dad? It’s a Snow Day! Can we go the sledding hill?” Ollie cheered. “Hold up, don’t forget your jacket!”

Thanks to Jacato for our new banner, whose art will be proudly featured on the Hyatt railing.

Seriously folks I would not mind having that hang from my wall. I hope it eventually finds it’s way to the charity auction.

While everyone else went outside, Gamers looked through the attic and found some ancient stuff buried in a box. Hopefully, this cool-looking glove and octagon thing still work. Be sure to take a moment to warm up in the Gaming area and see these gadgets! Art by Miles.

Got a favorite cocktail you enjoy when you’re snowed in?

Send us your favorite winter-themed drink recipe, and we’ll add our favorite to the menu at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Bar! Top winner will also receive a free Snow Days shirt at the con.

Must be 18 years or older to enter, and winners must be attending the convention to receive their free gift. Thank you to @SkyTeaa for the artwork!

I know some have made it a big deal that MFF sometimes brings back a DJ from the year before. But not this year. I think they went out of their way to make it fair. I didn’t see one name from the 2022 list of DJs.

MFF has decided to make things easier by having 2 Shuttle Bus Routes

A FurFest Action Weather Team Update: The forecast continues to call for snow from Nov 30 to Dec 3! Join our Snow Day activities!

Sponsor and Shiny Sponsor are selling fast, get them while they’re available at https://reg.furfest.org/rams/landing/ !