“Call me Otterfall. I’ve got that chaotic cute energy and a love for aquatic puns. Things are about to get wild.
Catch me sliding by at MFF 2025…and try not to slip!”
MFF 2025 Mascot #6
Tag: MFF
My 12th MFF
I know it’s hard to believe but I have been going to MFF since 2013.
Back when Reg was in the same location a Headless Lounge now sits. I guess I have seen it all. From the expansion into the Convention center.
I know it’s hard to believe now but when it all started what is now panel rooms. Was the Dealers Den/ Artist Alley. To what it has become now.
This Thursday I get my badge, not next week, or next month. This very Thursday. And I am going to a couple of panels that evening.
Oh sure except for the Dealer’s Den, Artist Marketplace and the Art Show locations. It’s pretty much as I expected. I have no doubt that the Poke Bowl place will be in it’s usual place Really I am not expecting much than to have a good time and spend way more money than I should.
Will get some art commissioned I have this idea floating around, and if I can find an artist to do it. Rework my business card design.
It might sound like I am going to be bored. But I rarely am at MFF. There is so many unexpected things that always happens. I Hope to get my friend a replacement beanie. How that is going to go better wait to after the convention.
Oh sure I wish I got to do my Furry Reporter panel. But maybe that was a good thing in disguise. As strange as this sounds a few have advised me to postpone submitting it until 47 is gone. If you think about it, I am sure it makes sense.
Like usual I will be reporting via my phone. Which kinda limits where I can post to mainly here, Tumblr and Bluesky. Reasons behind this is sound, including the hotel has public wifi. That and the bitterly cold weather, they are saying we could see on Thursday. 19 for a high… geez.
When your hotel is more than a mile from the convention, it will be interesting.
I hope you check out my coverage, will will try my best to cover as much as I can.
MFF 2025 Mascot #5
“Hi, I’m Gremlin! They call me a ‘disaster artist.’ I prefer ‘spontaneous re-engineer.’ Tomato, tomahto.
I’m sure I can find some stuff to ‘fix’ at MFF 2025.”
MFF 2025 Mascot #4
“Helium Hyena here. Pro tip: Try not to get attached to anything… unless it’s me. I promise I’ll let you down easy…eventually… I’ll be floating on by at MFF 2025.”
MFF 2025 Mascot #3
“Lukewarm is for the weak. I’m Cold Brou, the original frost artisan. If you can’t handle the cold, stay out of the brew. I’ll be keeping it chill at MFF2025.”
MFF 2025 Dealers Den / Artist Alley Overview
MFF did it they finally released a list of artists who will be at Artist Alley this year at MFF 2025
The List is HUGE https://www.furfest.org/vendors/menagerie/marketplace
Unlike last year every and I do mean every space is taken.
There are so many artists
Now combined with the Dealers Den, and yes some artists are in the Dealers Den. A handful yes, but they are there. Which frankly is a smart move in my opinion they will stand out.
Editor’s Note since my rant 2 of the 3 complaints I had are finally satisfied, with less than a week to go we still have 1. The QR code
MFF 2025 Mascot #2 Lichenthrope
“I’ve been called a musky husky. Good. Let the scent of the real world cling to you. I am Lichenthrope, and I’ve shed the sterile weakness of civilization. You can too. You might smell me before you see me at MFF 2025.”
MFF 2025 Dealer’s Den
It seems as I was complaining MFF posted both the map and the list of dealers.
1 items off my list
https://www.furfest.org/vendors/dealers
There are over 330 Dealers, and this time it takes up the entire space and it’s HUGE
MFF 2025 Galactic Gator
Yes, I’m *that* Galactic Gator. No, I’m not plotting universal domination today. I’ve got more important things to do, like making sure this vacation goes off without a hitch at MFF 2025.
In other words the mascot for this year’s gathering
I know these days most pay by phone but it has to be said.
The Hyatt Regency and the Convention Center are cashless, you got to pay by card or phone
MFF 2025: Missing Something?!!!
Look I am not the one who complains but WTF is Going On?!!!
Here it is MFF officially starts next Thursday, it’s literally next week, and things we usually see aren’t happening.
#1 NO QR CODE
For what seems like forever MFF usually emails us a QR code to help speed through Reg. In fact most conventions use this very system. But No QR code as of this posting. They usually come weeks ahead of the convention… but this year?
# 2 Artist List
This is the 2nd year MFF will be using that side space for Artist Alley. It’s simple and direct but last year it wasn’t filled. One reason I suspect they kept the applications open longer. But so far who is actually going to be there ?
#3 Dealers Den and map
For as long as I can remember MFF has always had a map so fans of each dealer can find their favorite seller. But nothing so far
The same can be said of the Dealers. MFF will be using the largest space it ever had. If you ever been to the Coin show that is held there. This is the entire space that gathering uses… and it’s HUGE. I would say it’s the 2nd largest space in the entire convention center.
I would personally like to know who is going to be there.
Will keep you informed…
