
Anthro Weekend Utah (AWU)
Anthro Weekend Utah is a furry convention held since 2017. It has been held 8 times, most often in July.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2026 at a glance
See details- Dates
- 25–27 July 2026
- Theme
- Crystal Island
- Status
- EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.
About Anthro Weekend Utah
Anthro Weekend Utah (AWU) is an annual furry convention and the largest in Utah, organized by a non-profit of the same name. The idea came from Bexis, Rocky and Giga in 2016, who were joined by Talon, JoJo and Charcoal to plan the event. The first convention was held October 27 to 28, 2017, at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City with 457 attendees, and since 2018 it has taken place at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. Its themes are playful parodies, from "Bark to the 80's" to "Furlock Holmes". Recent editions have raised funds for Nuzzles & Co., an animal shelter, with attendance over 2,800 in 2026.
Edition by edition
Anthro Weekend Utah 2026
Edition #8Crystal Island25–27 July 2026Anthro Weekend Utah 2026 · Details
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Anthro Weekend Utah 2025
Edition #7Attendance peak · Charity recordAnchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers1–3 August 2025Attendees: 2,601Attendance vs 2024: +7%The biggest edition so far. $36,830 raised for charity, 4% more than in 2024.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2025 · Details
- Charity
- $36,830 Charity vs 2024: +4%
Anthro Weekend Utah 2025 was held August 1 to 3 under the pirate-themed "Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers", and introduced a gryphon mascot named Spike. Aycee and Claire Hummel (Shoom'lah) were Guests of Honor. There were 2,601 attendees, and $36,830 was raised for Nuzzles & Co.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2024
Edition #6YAPerture Science!19–21 July 2024Attendees: 2,438Attendance vs 2023: +33%Anthro Weekend Utah 2024 · Details
- Charity
- $35,577 Charity vs 2023: +34%
Anthro Weekend Utah 2024 took place July 19 to 21 with the theme "YAPerture Science!". Ciderbunz and animator Tim Weeks (Savestate) were Guests of Honor. There were 2,438 attendees, and $35,577.05 was raised for the Nuzzles & Co. animal shelter.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2023
Edition #5James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven14–16 July 2023Attendees: 1,828Attendance vs 2022: +26%Anthro Weekend Utah 2023 · Details
- Charity
- $26,572 Charity vs 2022: +148%
Anthro Weekend Utah 2023 was held July 14 to 16 with the theme "James B'arc: Double-AWU-Seven". VulpesVant, Ribbontini and Nicholas Kole were Guests of Honor. Attendance was 1,828, and a charity auction and casino night helped raise $26,572.11 for Wild Wonders.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2022
Edition #4The Curse of AWUbis15–17 July 2022Attendees: 1,453Attendance vs 2019: +59%Anthro Weekend Utah 2022 · Details
- Charity
- $10,716 Charity vs 2019: +300%
Anthro Weekend Utah 2022 was held July 15 to 17 at the Davis Conference Center, using the "The Curse of AWUbis" theme originally announced for 2020. Titus Weiss and Weremagnus were Guests of Honor. There were 1,453 attendees, and $10,716.26 was raised for Wild Wonders.
- 2010s3 editions
Anthro Weekend Utah 2019
Edition #3Furlock Holmes19–21 July 2019Attendees: 913Attendance vs 2018: +51%Anthro Weekend Utah 2019 · Details
- Charity
- $2,678
Anthro Weekend Utah 2019 took place July 19 to 21 at the Davis Conference Center, themed "Furlock Holmes", and introduced a new cat mascot, Prryce. Ritwells and Injured Songbird were Guests of Honor, with a special appearance by Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. Attendance was 913, and attendees donated $2,677.58 to Wild Wonders.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2018
Edition #2Different monthBark to the 80's10–12 August 2018Attendees: 603Attendance vs 2017: +32%Its dates moved from October to August compared with 2017.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2018 · Details
Anthro Weekend Utah 2018 was held August 10 to 12 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, a move made to allow for growth. The theme was "Bark to the 80's", built on 1980s pop culture, with Silvixen and Atlas Inu as Guests of Honor. There were 603 attendees, including 200 fursuiters.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2017
Edition #1First editionLegalize AWU!27–28 October 2017Attendees: 457457 attendees over 2 days.
Anthro Weekend Utah 2017 · Details
The first Anthro Weekend Utah was held October 27 to 28, 2017, at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City. Its theme, "Legalize AWU!", built on the popular "Don't Awoo: $350 Fine" meme. Tayerr (AlbinoTopaz) and artist RUdragon were Guests of Honor, and the official attendance was 457.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Anthro Weekend Utah?
The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, Anthro Weekend Utah 2026, ran on 25–27 July 2026.
How many people attend Anthro Weekend Utah?
Anthro Weekend Utah 2025 reported 2,601 attendees.


