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Midwest FurFest

@FurFest

3 years

Do you struggle with starting conversations and/or big crowds? These new for 2021, optional badges can be attached to your regular con badge to help express your communication preferences quickly and nonverbally. We adapted these from guidelines provided by @autselfadvocacy !

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5 years

Self-registration for our event does not imply a given individual’s presence is condoned or appropriate. Our full statement is below, along with a link to our Code of Conduct:

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5 years

We’re proud to announce over $110,000 raised for our charity, Felines and Canines at Midwest FurFest 2019!! Better yet?! We have an anonymous donor DOUBLING our donation to over $220,000!

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5 years

We’re happy to announce that FREE HIV screening provided by Mount Sinai health team is open currently! Located in Directors A, B & C! Open 11:30am - 6pm on both December 6th and 7th!

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2 years

After the furious counting of many tiny raccoon hands, we are pleased to announce a donation of $106,283.66 to our amazing charity, the Street Dog Coalition.

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@FurFest

4 years

After months of exploring options and following the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Midwest FurFest 2020 is officially cancelled. We‘re very excited to welcome you back for next year’s event, December 3rd - 5th, 2021. Learn more here:

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3 years

Vaccination will be a requirement for all attendees of Midwest FurFest 2021. We also will be requiring attendees to wear masks throughout the event space. For more information or specific inquiries, please see our FAQ here:

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6 years

This year, we are excited to offer pronoun ribbons to go with your Registration badge. If you like them, use them! If you don't like them? Don't use them! Cool? Cool!

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@FurFest

6 years

Thank you everyone. We are proud to share that this year we have raised (over) $92,794 for our charity, @SitStayRead

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2 years

Live from closing ceremonies: Thank you to our 13,641 attendees. You make this convention special!

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@FurFest

7 years

Furries have raised $85,000 to our Charity, CRISP, including $12,000 by attendee out-of-pocket donations during Closing Ceremonies alone. Be proud. This fandom is amazing.

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8 months

Did we say $178,605.38 for charity this year? The generosity doesn’t stop! We are at $185,758.31!

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@FurFest

8 months

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!

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6 years

Illinois might be cold in November, but your luxurious summer getaway awaits you at Midwest FurFest! (Opening Ceremonies starts in precisely 7 days!)

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@FurFest

7 years

We want to sincerely thank around 8700 awesome attendees for attending FurFest 2017. You rock! #FurFest

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@FurFest

5 months

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Mark Merlino (Sy Sable). Considered one of the founders of our community, his loss will be felt by many. We extend our condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Mark.

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1 year

Congratulations to @anthrocon for setting a new convention record and becoming the world’s largest furry convention! Your hard work and dedication has made an incredibly successful event! 🎉

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@anthrocon

1 year

Here are the final numbers for #Anthrocon 2023: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🐾 Attendance: 13,644 🐇💰 Charity Donation: Over $52,000! 🐶😺 Fursuit Parade: 3127 🌧 Avoided rain during parade: ✅ We'll see you next year from July 4-7, 2024 for "AnthroCoaster"! 📸 Hawkpool / Blyze / Randorn / Kavaeric

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6 years

While we don't consider attendance numbers to be the measure of success, we are pleased to announce the final attendance for Midwest FurFest 2018: 10,989 attendees. Thank you to everyone who attended this year, and we hope to see you again at Midwest FurFest 2019!

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6 years

Happy #FurFestFriday — We hope you're as excited for next year's FurFest as we are!

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4 years

PHEW! Posted just in time: #RaccoonAppreciationDay

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@FurFest

2 years

Attendees! We know you are excited, but please do not fursuit in public hotel spaces until 7 PM tonight! The convention does not start until tomorrow, and we are currently sharing the space with other hotel guests. Thank you for understanding.

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@FurFest

2 years

It’s @JibKodi ! He’s so excited to be at #FurFest2022 🥰

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@FurFest

4 years

Midwest FurFest 2021 is scheduled for December 3-5, 2021. Our Guests of Honor will be illustrator and artist Kory Bing, fursuit creators Stuffed Panda Studios, and creature effects artist Lynette Eklund. Our 2021 theme will continue to be Intergalactic!

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@FurFest

5 years

We have received a number of mentions and support tickets today - we assure all attendees that your safety is of the utmost importance and is not being ignored. We are investigating all concerns being relayed to us.

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@FurFest

6 years

Midwest FurFest is proud of our close partnership with Local, State and Federal authorities. The civil authorities who will be at MFF would like to remind you that firearms are strictly prohibited in the Village of Rosemont, Convention Center, local hotels/restauraunts, and MFF.

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2 years

Con staff after The Weekend

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3 years

FurFest is going to be in person as per norm! We realize we’ve been promoting the event but uncertainty remains around “but will I be able to hug faces?” — we’ve been in direct contact with local government to make sure face hugging is safe & will update accordingly!

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2 years

Returning this year; our Color Communication Badges! Please stop by Registration, Infodesk, Accessibility, or Operations if interested. Make sure to pick up the whole set (two cards, front and back) so you’re ready to go if your preferences change!

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3 years

We are saddened to learn one of our Artist Ally attendees, @Kozakaful has tragically passed away on his way home from #FurFest . Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

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8 months

Closing Ceremonies: Registration at its peak helped nearly 1700 people an hour. Thank you to our 15,547 attendees. You make this con special.

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3 years

Good morning, FurFest! As we’re out in public spaces today, a reminder on restroom use: All attendees have the right to use the facilities consistent with their gender identity. Convention policy & Illinois law prohibit discrimination + protect your right to public accommodation.

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6 years

There are many measures of a convention. And while not the most important one, we do want to stop and thank... over 10k of you... for coming out and attending Midwest FurFest 2018!!

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@FurFest

2 years

The entire FurFest family is saddened to report the passing of former staffer MystDingo (Takoda). Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and all of those whose lives he touched.

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@FurFest

11 months

🚨 Hotel Lottery 🚨 *drum roll* The Midwest FurFest 2023 Room Lottery will open this Thursday, September 14th, at 7pm CDT. Lottery submissions will close 12pm CDT Sunday, September 24th. Please stay tuned for more information and announcements!

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@FurFest

2 years

Midwest FurFest is excited to announce our 2022 theme, FurFest: Heroes Joining us this year as Guests of Honor are Nao Romero, S0LARDOG, and AC Stuart! This coming week, we will highlight the incredible talents and contributions of each of our Guests. Stay tuned!

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@FurFest

6 years

Congratulations to @SonicFox5000 , from all of us here at Midwest FurFest!

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@thegameawards

6 years

. @SonicFox5000 is officially the Best Esports Player presented by @OMENbyHP ! #TheGameAwards

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2 years

We are pleased to announce that the 2022 room lottery results will be released this evening! We are still working with our partner hotels to add a small number of additional nights; this will allow us to accommodate the greatest percentage of attendees possible.

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@FurFest

6 years

With the end of our closing ceremony, we'd like to announce next year's MFF: See you all again December 5th - 9th, 2019 (that's next year) ((not this year)) (((Two-thousand-nineteen))) ((((That would be the year following this one.))))

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@FurFest

9 years

We raised over $60,000 for our charity, @SaveAVetOrg . This is why furry is beautiful #FurFest

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@FurFest

4 years

Just because something goes without saying, doesn’t mean it should go unsaid. #BlackLivesMatter

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@FurFest

3 years

Midwest FurFest 2021 has raised over $70,000 for MCP Chicago. Thank you all for working together to make such an impact for an incredible cause. We all did this together. We will have a more accurate number after the raccoons tally all the coins!

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@FurFest

2 years

@z0rrico Thank you for documenting. We have shared this with convention security.

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@FurFest

5 years

Our account is going black for the evening, in honor of @dogbomb1 , an amazing person who has inspired so many in this fandom. We encourage all of you to make a donation, no matter how small, to to help find a cure. ALS can kiss our fuzzy butts! 🐶💣♥🌻

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@FurFest

5 years

Our friends at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center are very excited to host us and understand we are excited too - however, they’ve asked that attendees please not sleep in public areas of convention space.

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@FurFest

4 years

Midwest FurFest 2020 is excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual event December 18th-20th, 2020! If you are interested in submitting programming, applying to DJ, or entering the Dance Competition, check out our website for more information:

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@FurFest

3 years

Morning fuzzy critters! The Midwest FurFest staff wishes you all safe travels home today — Thank you all for doing your part in making this a safe and enjoyable event!

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@FurFest

8 years

We thank our 7075 attendees for their part in making this an amazing convention #FurFest

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2 years

Mark your calendars, critters! The Midwest FurFest 2022 room lottery will be open from Tuesday, August 30th at 12pm(central), until Sunday, September 11th at 11:59pm. Our website offers explanation and FAQs on our lottery process:

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@FurFest

7 years

We are cleared for takeoff! FurFest 2018: Fly The Furry Skies!

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@FurFest

5 years

Returning this year- Free HIV Testing services through Mount Sinai! This will be available to attendees Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th, from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm. The service will take place in Directors Rooms A, B, and C.

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@FurFest

3 years

Gooood morning! FurFest staff have been busy the last month updating our website pages with all the important questions being asked - We will provide info ASAP! Psst… #FurFest is coming and it’s going to be off the charts awesome! Are you ready?! Be ready! 🎉 🦊 🦝 🐕 🦌 🎉

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@FurFest

5 years

We also want to announce an approximate number of 11,000 attendees! Thank you all! #FurFest

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@FurFest

8 years

Simply magical. Together we have raised $78,482 for Felines and Canines. You are all beautiful.

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@FurFest

2 years

This collie is up to trouble… @CinderCollie #FurFest2022

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9 years

This is pretty amazing. Thanks to 1378 of you for making this possible! #FurFest

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@FurFest

4 years

Happy Holidays, from the Midwest FurFest family to yours!

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6 years

HIV testing has closed early for the day. Demand was higher than expected, and they've run out of supplies for the evening.

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@FurFest

6 years

Midwest FurFest is proud to welcome back #SinaiHealthSystems , who is once more offering free and confidential HIV testing in Directors A/B/C (at the Hyatt) until 6PM today. #KnowYourStatus

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@FurFest

5 years

Happy #FurfestFriday ! Or in this case Arcanine Friday! Who or what are some of your favourite fursuit characters/species?! We personally love raccoons...no bias or anything!

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@FurFest

6 years

We’ve shortened our name on Twitter, so you always know exactly where to find us! Visit to learn about our other social media accounts so that you can receive the latest news and information, as it happens!

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@FurFest

3 years

It has been my pleasure to serve as your Midwest FurFest Public Relations Director for several years now — this is truly the best convention in the world, and I’m excited to return as a mischievous attendee fox in 2022 <3 - @spazzfox signing off, thank you all!

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@FurFest

3 years

Our preliminary numbers are astounding! 8,900 attendees. Final numbers at a later date!

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@FurFest

2 years

If you were at Midwest FurFest 2022 and want to share positive/negative COVID-19 results, please use #FurFestCovidTest We recommend testing post-convention to help prevent potential spread! Please be respectful of those using the hashtag.

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@FurFest

2 years

Congratulations to our Midwest FurFest 2022 Dance Comp winners!! Group: Fusano & JD Puppy 1st place: BetaMonkey 2nd place: Rahne 3rd place: Jamage

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@FurFest

2 years

Look out! It’s @shreddyfox #FurFest2022

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@FurFest

6 years

Happy Holidays from us and ours, to you and yours! May you have all the shinies your heart deserves.

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@FurFest

6 years

To our early attendees; Please keep in mind that until 7PM Wednesday, we are sharing the Hyatt with business guests. The Hyatt has always been accommodating and respectful to us, so please help us return that respect and maintain a "business casual" atmosphere until then.

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@FurFest

8 years

The entire FurFest family is saddened to report the passing of longtime staffer Quasiskunk. Quasi gave himself selflessly, always #RIPQuasi

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@FurFest

6 years

Hey furs! MFF Social Media Team here... We don't know how to relay this message so we're just gonna say it. If you're in the Hyatt, please do not throw snow from off of your balcony. Thanks?

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@FurFest

5 years

Happy Holidays from your fluffy Midwest FurFest family!

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@FurFest

7 years

From 8am on Thursday, to 10pm on Sunday, the Rosemont Bathrooms (across from Registration) will be gender neutral. For guests wishing to use gender specific facilities, the Grand Foyer bathrooms near the front on the same floor will remain unchanged. You rock @HyattOHare #FurFest

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@FurFest

6 years

We know these feels...

Jib Kodi ⛔️ Account Restricted

@JibKodi

6 years

Special thing about goin to furry convention like @FurFest is that u end up bringin a little bit of it back home with ya.

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2 years

Hi everyone! Stickers are fun, but we kindly ask you not to stick them on hotel/convention property! INSTEAD: why not place your sticker on our sticker board near Ops? It will get auctioned for charity Sunday!

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@FurFest

2 years

Our next Guest of Honor for Midwest FurFest 2022 is @S0LARDOG ! He is a Black artist, working to create through graphics, music, fashion and more to make the world brighter. You can read more about him here:

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@FurFest

6 years

The Social Media staff would like to wish our fearless leaders well on their time off from work. We’ll try our best not to do anything drastic while you’re gone. Like get the account suspended. Again.

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@FurFest

5 years

Thanks to all our attendees for making this possible — We couldn’t have done it without you!

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@FurFest

5 years

A friendly reminder as we all get settled in:

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@FurFest

4 years

We are aware that the Hyatt Regency O’Hare has cancelled events occurring within the next two months. We do not expect this to impact Midwest FurFest 2020 at this time. Please stay tuned to our social media & website for any updates should they arise.

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6 years

Social Media staff is finally starting to con...

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3 years

From all of us to all of you, a happy and safe New Year! With love, Midwest FurFest

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@FurFest

8 years

This #FurFestFriday , we celebrate the life of Quasi. Rest in Peace dear friend.

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@FurFest

2 years

The entire FurFest family is saddened to report the passing of longtime staffer MuscleWolf. A registration staffer of many, many years, he will be missed greatly. Our deepest of condolences go to his husband Dineegla, and all those whose lives he has touched.

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@FurFest

4 years

We miss you all dearly this weekend, though as much as that is the case, for safety please continue to follow health guidance that precludes gatherings. We can't wait to be together again for FurFest 2021!

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@FurFest

6 years

Mark your calendars! Standard room reservations for Midwest FurFest 2018 open on May 19th, and applications for the suite lottery will be accepted starting on June 2nd. Please visit our website to learn more and keep watching here for additional details.

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1 year

Bundle up and get your hot chocolate ready. Join us November 30th to December 3rd for FurFest 2023: Snow Days! Stop by our website (threaded below) to learn about this year's Guests of Honor, Wild Acai and Jackaloo! Stay tuned for more announcements as the year progresses ❄️

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@FurFest

8 months

Closing Ceremonies: For our 2023 charity, Live Like Roo, Midwest FurFest has raised $178,605.38

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5 years

As a friendly reminder to those who plan on arriving early, we are sharing space with many other groups before the convention starts next Thursday. Please help us maintain a positive relationship with our hotel business partners and avoid... shedding until after Wednesday @ 7PM.

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6 years

👏got a drone?👏 👏Leave it home👏

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2 years

Positive feedback? Improvements we can make? Problems noticed? Suggestions for next year? Please share your thoughts via email: info @furfest .org Also, don’t forget to use #FurFest when sharing your thoughts and photos on social media!

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2 years

Mark your calendars, critters! The Midwest FurFest 2022 room lottery will open tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30th) at 12PM CST. It will be open until Sunday, September 11th at 11:59PM. Our website offers explanation and FAQs on our lottery process:

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7 years

Housekeeping staff rarely get acknowledged. So to everyone keeping their rooms clean, tipping and even leaving (awesome) artwork, we thank you! We love the @HyattOHare

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1 year

Midwest FurFest is excited to welcome our newest elected board member, Phor! We also extend our deepest gratitudes to our departing board members, DataHawk and Tiller, for their dedication and time.

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6 years

But wait... There's MORE?!? Our generous business partner, the @HyattOHare is pleased to donate $1,172, from this year's specialty drink sales to our 2018 charity, @SitStayRead . (We are crunching some numbers and hope to reissue a revised grand total, soon!)

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8 months

Look at all those Bunnies! The Lagomorph Hop and Sniff had a great, nose twitching, grass nibbling time!

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7 years

FYI folks this isn’t real. If we were going to be shut down for anything, it would be for having far too many awesome followers (that sometimes need to recognize photoshop edits a bit more easily) ;)

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7 years

HOLY. SHIT.

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3 years

From all of us at MFF, we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and a happy new year. See you in 2022!

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7 years

Everyone please get home safe! We thank you for your support, enthusiasm and for helping create a memorable, magical weekend. We could not be a #FurFest without you furs. Thank you!

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1 year

Introducing one of our talented Guests of Honor for FurFest 2023, Wild Acai! Creator of Waggery Costumes, Wild Acai discovered furry in 2013, gaining amazing friendships and a love for fursuits. Read his bio to learn more! #FurFest #FurFest2023

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