Tag: MFF

It actually came when I was on my California trip. Planning on wearing it.

Midwest FurFest is pleased to introduce our Guests of Honor for 2024!
Please welcome Blind Coyote, and Nora Garcia.
We’re excited to welcome these talented individuals aboard for the Great FurFest Heist!

BlindCoyote, one of our talented Guests of Honor and a long-time part of the community, has created works for commissioners and art to decorate the walls of many over the years. FurFest 2011 was one of his first cons, and he has attended each year since.
https://www.blindcoyote.com/

Nordeva, one of our talented Guests of Honor, joins us all the way from Asturias, Spain. Nora Garcia is an artist and illustrator with a passion for animals and all things relating to nature. FurFest is Nora’s first ever overseas convention!

https://nordeva.com

It began yesterday with this post MFF made on social media.

Having been a sponsor and after a friend texted me I checked out my email.

Thank you for your Sponsor membership at Midwest FurFest 2023. As you are likely aware, some gifts arrived too late for distribution at the convention.

Sponsors and Shiny Sponsors both were to receive:

• A knit winter cap with embroidered art on the front

Shiny Sponsors, in addition to the sponsor item above, should also receive:

• A 32oz stainless steel water bottle labeled with MFF artwork
• A reusable gel warmer labeled with the MFF 2023 logo

The good news is we have received these items and we are ready to distribute them. To ensure we have the correct information for you, we ask you please complete this verification form and fill it out to receive your items.

You’ll be asked to select from one of three options as to how you would like receive your items:

1. Thanks, but I don’t need them
2. Please hold these items for me, I’ll pick them up in 2024
3. Please ship my swag to me

If you wish to have your items shipped, you’ll be asked to provide a shipping address to ensure accuracy. Shipping is at the convention’s expense (you won’t be charged for it), and items are expected to be sent in March.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at registration@furfest.org

Please complete this by Sunday, February 4^th. If you do not respond, items will not be shipped to you and they may not be available for pick up in 2024.

Again, thank you for sponsoring this past year at Midwest FurFest and we hope to see you again in 2024.

Best regards,

MFF Registration

If you were a sponsor and have not received this email. Send one to registration@furfest.org

I know the items differ from my original report. But it’s been almost 2 months since MFF and I think they went to what was available. I know I will be wearing my brand new knit cap.

I honestly like checking out furry music that I know nothing about and occasionally will buy a CD not knowing what is on it. That is what happened in this case.

I was at MFF 2023 when I saw a booth with Animal Art Crimes. Who is an amazing graffiti artist, I suggest checking them out on X/ Twitter. After buying a few things I went to check out the opposite side where I saw this CD.

You might notice no title and no artist, the person who sold it to me wasn’t even wearing a name badge and only told me I would like the music. It’s good, and would like to give them credit but as this date. No one seems to can ID this CD, which is the reason for this post. Any idea please comment.

We hope that you enjoyed your Snow Da-wait. The snow’s gone! Did it get stolen? The Great FurFest Heist is coming to Midwest FurFest in 2024. What’s the plan? What’s your role in the heist? What are we after? Find out by joining us next year – December 5th through 8th, 2024!

It’s been a week and it still was a wild ride, although I would have like to volunteer. Circumstances made that impossible for me. Hopefully in the future I will be able.

I guess the biggest thing both for me and my friend was the Fursuit Games, and them on the winning team. For the record I was the one behind the camera

Using an unfamiliar older video camera.

One rumor I heard for the longest time, and I know it’s a bit silly. Get there early there be room. Speaking of which MFF did a fantastic job for the most part for both matching the popularity of the panel to the correct size room. Also splitting panels and events more to the convention center where there is obviously more room. There was a few issues with some like the Tech Mafia Panel, as well as a few others. More live and learn.

Which in turn made the Hyatt less crowded than usual. It was so bad last year at the Hyatt I looked for other routes to get around.

Speaking of which the buses they contracted were extremely busy, so was the ride sharing services, and a lot more was walking when the weather allowed. It rained for 2 1/2 of the 3 for the main convention. Will have to admit that outside route is faster than the Skybridge, it is certainly shorter.

I know I am a on a lot of social media and tend to talk too much. But when I got applause at that one panel, I might actually do one on Finding Your Place in the Fandom. More doing what you like despite what obstacles you might run into. Just an idea I might actually do at Mephit Fur Meet.

Under If You Think You Had Problems

No access to Wifi at my hotel has got me thinking, before the next MFF and before I travel to my next con I may get one of those mobile hotspots. As long as it can connect to a cell tower I got a signal. It was really frustrating.

Something no one has talked about Those Lockers that seem to be everywhere, or at least on the route to the Grand Ballroom. You can see them in this photo #FursuitFriday

At one point they all were filled, I would say that idea was a HUGE Hit.

I got the say this meeting all those fursuiters mainly because we had the room. It was easier to take photos and interact with all of them.

One Last Thing

Streetpass was a feature in the 3DS where you should swap data. Mainly puzzle pieces, Birthdates, location, and interests. Last year when there was an Official Meet I got a total of 53 for the entire convention. This Past MFF 59 and counting the ones at IFC I say if your a Streetpass fan, go to a fur con.

Ambulences

Last year 14, I would say maybe 6 or 7 this year and not for the Skybridge other medical issues. No one was saying anything.

That’s it for now

I usually consider Sunday the last day of any MFF a day for things to calm down. But OH Brother that didn’t happen.

After what I consider a rather good breakfast at Denny’s. Recently I heard some criticism over the quality of their meals. I can honestly say I didn’t have a bad one. They hit the spot every time will be back. Amazing the number of furries who made their way to Denny’s. Surprising enough they only saw 2 or 3 fursuiters. Including my friend.

On to MFF, which during our stay was an Uber ride, 5 mins and your there.

We did the usual things but we wanted to see the Autism Panel

Autism in The Furry Community: An Overview

Presented by James as James

I try not to judge people and or furries. But really WTF?!!! What was it about people scared to use gender neutral restrooms and a sexual type I frankly never heard of before. This was the bulk of this panel. I thought this was going to be about Autism and the everyday problems…. Not this.

A Panel should not leave you wondering WTF did I hear.

After this I am avoiding any panel hosted by James as James

On the other paw

Plug and Say Hosted by LunaTheCute was amazing

It was a panel where you could honestly promote yourself. You were given a chance to sit before an audience and be interviewed. It was GREAT!!!

Yes they applauded me, and every card I left was taken.

Everyone who was called felt better afterwards including seeing an amazing fursuit

We wanted to see Joining The Furry Tech Mafia panel, be we were 5 minutes late and the panel room was FULL

Sadly that leads us to The Closing Ceremony and OH MY!!!!

Every seat was taken

We had 15, 547 which is just shy of a 2000 jump in attendance

But that wasn’t all

The charity donation is always interesting. They present a check this one was for $100,000 for the record the most money they ever raised during the convention. Then they sold 2 standees that were featured at 2 hotels. One was even taken by this one hotel, that raised some more, then the matching funds pledge by the staff and an anonymous donor and OH MY.

In total and I am going what has been publicly announced

Live Like Roo received $185,758.31

The 2nd highest donation in furry convention history… for the record the 1st was held at a previous MFF.

Everyone was in tears of joy.

One last report tomorrow

What a busy day that was…

First Up Stickers

No Sticker Pole video, there was only 1 sticker on that pole. The reason why was simple the RAIN it was wet from Friday to Sunday so that just left the official ones was it 2 or 3

Then there was this

To why it was there, that 2nd board wasn’t up on Friday. I know I didn’t see it or Saturday Morning when this photo was taken.

FOOD Namely The Sponsor Brunch it was excellent

The only things worth mentioning are Paks. They were set up in the lobby of the convention center. The Best Poke Bowl I ever ate and yes they had a vegetarian option and it was $17 and it was incredible.

I swear they were the busiest restaurant during the entire con. I ate lunch there every single day and I give them a very solid 10.

Fursuit Charades was pure fun, I am happy they got a larger space this year