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WPAFW staff are kicking off planning for 2026, and we wanted to share a very important announcement from Manick!

Since 2013 when I started out in Registration to 2018 when I was honored to succeed Blithe as Chair(cat), WPAFW has seen impressive growth. Through all difficulties we’ve encountered, we’ve shown enormous strength. Whether bringing the community together or providing significant support for our local charities, our event has become a major foundation of our local community. The event, started in Swift’s own backyard, continues to evolve and change and grow. The future is one of enormous possibility. I could not be prouder of the work done by the entire staff of WPAFW. I could not be prouder to be entrusted with such a leadership role and to have truly helped usher that growth in.

After many years as Chair, I am passing the proverbial torch, as Swift originally put it, to Rel! From a Chaircat to a Chairdog, we revel in housepet leadership!

Please join me in welcoming Rel as the new chair of WPAFW! Let’s welcome her as warmly as we welcome newcomers and old friends alike. =D

Thank you, truly, for being an amazing community, for giving us the honor and pride of serving this community, and, on a more personal note, for giving me your trust and support throughout my years as Chaircat.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to event@wpafw.org or reach out to us individually, as we’d be happy to answer any questions!

Oh, and P.S. I’m not going anywhere, so expect to see me still being a problem. =3

-Manick

HUGE thank you to helping us achieve over $21,000 in donations for our 21st birthday! You really helped make our weekend an amazing one.

We’d love to thank everyone who donated, bought raffle tickets, participated in the auction, or tipped at the bar — every little bit is what adds up and makes a difference in the lives of animals here in Pittsburgh.

As a special bonus, one of the cats visiting this weekend got adopted!! HOORAY.

HUGE thank you to helping us achieve over $21,000 in donations for our 21st birthday! You really helped make our weekend an amazing one.

We’d love to thank everyone who donated, bought raffle tickets, participated in the auction, or tipped at the bar — every little bit is what adds up and makes a difference in the lives of animals here in Pittsburgh.

As a special bonus, one of the cats visiting this weekend got adopted!! HOORAY.

GOOD EVENING WPAFW!

We are now officially sold out! Registration is now closed as we have reached our cap! Thank you everyone for your support, we cannot wait to see you next weekend!

Holy crap we can’t believe it either! Thank you all!

REMINDER : There will be no at-door registration!

Want a Super Sponsor badge for WPAFW?

One randomly selected winner will receive our highest tier of registration, which includes free food, alcoholic and NA beverages, a sponsors-only event, and LOTS of exclusive goodies! If you’ve already got a badge, we’ll upgrade you for free!

Twitter: https://x.com/wpafw
BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wpafw.bsky.social
FB: https://www.facebook.com/WPAFW
INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/wpafw/

It’s never too late to join the party!

As part of our 21st birthday, we’re reopening Super Sponsor Registration until the 31st. You won’t want to miss out – There’s a toga party with themed cocktails, a killer soundtrack, and piñatas to smash – with plenty of time to dance away the night! Even if a party isn’t your thing, all our Super Sponsors will receive a super cool t-shirt (designed by Hearthfox!) and a limited edition toga-pin!

Reminder! If you haven’t registered for WPAFW yet this year at all, you’ve still got time! Registration for our two first tiers (attending and sponsor) is open until September 26th! Don’t delay, registration is limited.

reg.wpafw.org

Exciting news fluffs! Are you a creative spirit? Do you have a great idea for an event, a passion you’d love to talk to other, likeminded folks about, or an activity you’d love to see others enjoy?

Well now’s the time to signup to bring that idea to life! 2025 Panel Signup is now live! (https://wpafw.org/convention-information/panel-signup/)

You can find more of them here (https://bsky.app/profile/hearthfox.bsky.social) or on Telegram! (https://t.me/DangerfoxArt)

For more Info https://wpafw.org/attendance/registration/

Here’s your reminder that registration for our 21st Birthday opens June 16th!

We’re super excited to say that this year should be a blast, but there will be a few changes to keep in mind!

1st, as some of you may have noticed on our site, we are officially moving towards being a 21+ convention. This is a long time coming, and makes the experience safer for all involved. We’re not just a drinking event (and stay tuned, event and activity signups will be opening soon!), but there’s no denying that the Tilted Tavern plays a large part in our activities!

2nd, we will be moving our traditional charity raffle on Sunday at 1pm! This gives us a lot more time to set up, and you a lot more time to get your tickets in! A daylight show also makes it easier and safer to see what’s going on, and we’re excited to see what kind of trouble our show-folks get up to this year!

3rd and finally, we’re making some changes to Super Sponsor perks. Super Sponsors will still enjoy an exclusive event with themed food, drinks, and entertainment, but rather than a custom badge for each person, the Guest of Honor will be making a Super Sponsor only design that will be featured on an exclusive gift. Custom badges will still be available, but they will be an add on to Super Sponsor registration for $50. They will be limited to 40 slots and will be first come, first served!