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AnthrOhio is a furry convention held since 2003. It has been held 22 times, most often in May.

AnthrOhio 2026 at a glance

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Dates
22–24 May 2026
Its dates moved from April to May compared with 2025.
Theme
Rock you like a Furricane
Status
EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.

About AnthrOhio

AnthrOhio is an annual furry convention in Columbus, Ohio, and the only active furry convention in the state. It began as Morphicon, which started after a February 2003 dinner and trip to see The Lion King led a group of friends to decide Ohio needed a local convention. A furry picnic called Morphicon Zero, held June 21, 2003, in Sharon Woods Park with about 60 attendees, preceded the first convention in 2004, and the picnic is still held each September. Morphicon was run by Morphicon Corporation, a 501(c)(7) non-profit founded in 2004, and was renamed AnthrOhio in 2016. After years at the Holiday Inn in Worthington, it moved to the Crowne Plaza Columbus North in 2018 and to the Hilton Columbus Downtown in 2025. The convention has hosted the Ursa Major Awards ceremony several times, and attendance has reached the thousands.

In-person record (2025)
2,536

Edition by edition

  1. AnthrOhio 2026

    Edition #22
    Different month
    Rock you like a Furricane22–24 May 2026
    AnthrOhio 2026 · Details

    AnthrOhio 2026 was themed "Rock You Like a Furricane", with Cosmik and Rhubarb The Bear as Guests of Honor. It had 3,902 attendees and raised $18,119 for W.A.G.S. 4 Kids.

    Edition page
  2. AnthrOhio 2025

    Edition #21
    Different month · Attendance peak
    Of Fae and Fur18–20 April 2025
    Attendees: 2,536Attendance vs 2024: +30%

    Its dates moved from May to April compared with 2024. The biggest edition so far.

    AnthrOhio 2025 · Details
    Fursuiters
    478 · 19% of attendees
    Charity
    $15,150 Charity vs 2024: +34%

    AnthrOhio 2025 was held April 18 to 20 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, the convention's new home, themed "Of Fae and Fur". Printmaker Houndsaint was Guest of Honor. It had 2,536 attendees.

    Edition page
  3. AnthrOhio 2024

    Edition #20
    Purranormal24–26 May 2024
    Attendees: 1,950Attendance vs 2023: +55%
    AnthrOhio 2024 · Details
    Charity
    $11,297 Charity vs 2023: +11%

    AnthrOhio 2024 was held May 24 to 26 at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus with the theme "Purranormal". The Guests of Honor included the Moms of Furries and singer Tonya Song. It drew 1,950 attendees and raised $8,371.72 for Ohio Nature Education.

    Edition page
  4. AnthrOhio 2023

    Edition #19
    To The Fur Flung Regions of Space26–28 May 2023
    Attendees: 1,255Attendance vs 2022: +11%
    AnthrOhio 2023 · Details
    Charity
    $10,141 Charity vs 2022: -63%
    On Consurf
    1 attended

    AnthrOhio 2023 was held May 26 to 28 at the Crowne Plaza in Columbus, themed "To The Fur Flung Regions of Space", with food trucks on site. Yahve Anne and Dappest were Guests of Honor. The 1,255 attendees came close to the 2019 record, and the convention raised funds for Ohio Nature Education.

    Edition page
  5. AnthrOhio 2022

    Edition #18
    Charity record
    Tech Noir27–29 May 2022
    Attendees: 1,134Attendance vs 2019: -9%

    $27,728 raised for charity, 113% more than in 2019.

    AnthrOhio 2022 · Details
    Charity
    $27,728 Charity vs 2019: +113%

    AnthrOhio 2022 was held May 27 to 29 at the Crowne Plaza in Columbus and was the first convention held in Ohio since the pandemic began. It used the "Tech Noir" theme and the guests originally planned for 2020. It had 1,134 attendees and raised $27,728.24 for charity.

    Edition page
  6. Cancelled
    28–31 May 2020
  7. 2010s10 editions
  8. AnthrOhio 2019

    Edition #17
    Corporate Takeover23–26 May 2019
    Attendees: 1,247Attendance vs 2018: +45%
    AnthrOhio 2019 · Details
    Fursuiters
    239 · 19% of attendees
    Charity
    $13,000 Charity vs 2018: +29%

    AnthrOhio 2019 was held May 23 to 26 at the Crowne Plaza North with the theme "Corporate Takeover". It had 1,247 attendees and raised $13,000 for The Pipsqueakery, and the 2018 Ursa Major Awards were presented there.

    Edition page
  9. AnthrOhio 2018

    Edition #16
    Barks and Recreation24–27 May 2018
    Attendees: 862Attendance vs 2017: +33%
    AnthrOhio 2018 · Details
    Fursuiters
    179 · 21% of attendees
    Charity
    $10,062 Charity vs 2017: +73%

    AnthrOhio 2018, "Barks and Recreation", was held May 24 to 27 and was the first at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus. Samoht Lion and Blind Coyote were Guests of Honor, with musical guests Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. It had 862 attendees and raised $10,062 for Last Chance Corral.

    Edition page
  10. AnthrOhio 2017

    Edition #15
    Furs of Tomorrow25–28 May 2017
    Attendees: 647Attendance vs 2016: +18%
    AnthrOhio 2017 · Details
    Fursuiters
    154 · 24% of attendees
    Charity
    $5,800 Charity vs 2016: +142%

    AnthrOhio 2017 was held May 25 to 28 at the Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington, the last year at that hotel, with the theme "Furs of Tomorrow". Draconis and Keefur were Guests of Honor. It had 647 attendees, 154 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $5,800 for the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue.

    Edition page
  11. AnthrOhio 2016

    Edition #14
    Furry Renaissance5–8 May 2016
    Attendees: 546Attendance vs 2015: +60%
    AnthrOhio 2016 · Details
    Fursuiters
    101 · 18% of attendees
    Charity
    $2,400 Charity vs 2015: +57%

    AnthrOhio 2016, the first under the new name, was held May 5 to 8 at the Worthington Holiday Inn, themed "Furry Renaissance". That's Furred Up and Arphalia were Guests of Honor. It had 546 attendees, 101 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $2,400 for the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue.

    Edition page
  12. Morphicon 2015

    Edition #13
    Morphicon8-bit Theatre30 Apr – 03 May 2015
    Attendees: 342Attendance vs 2014: +8%
    Morphicon 2015 · Details
    Fursuiters
    74 · 22% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,529 Charity vs 2014: -13%
    Edition page
  13. Morphicon 2014

    Edition #12
    MorphiconHowls, Growls, and Things Afoul: A Furrighteningly Good Time1–4 May 2014
    Attendees: 317Attendance vs 2013: +7%
    Morphicon 2014 · Details
    Fursuiters
    61 · 19% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,764 Charity vs 2013: -46%
    Edition page
  14. Morphicon 2013

    Edition #11
    MorphiconFurries Around The World2–5 May 2013
    Attendees: 297Attendance vs 2012: -2%
    Morphicon 2013 · Details
    Fursuiters
    48 · 16% of attendees
    Charity
    $3,288 Charity vs 2012: +83%
    Edition page
  15. Morphicon 2012

    Edition #10
    MorphiconFables and Furry-tails3–6 May 2012
    Attendees: 302Attendance vs 2011: -2%
    Morphicon 2012 · Details
    Fursuiters
    41 · 14% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,800 Charity vs 2011: +29%
    Edition page
  16. Morphicon 2011

    Edition #9
    MorphiconFurries in Wonderland12–15 May 2011
    Attendees: 307Attendance vs 2010: +12%
    Morphicon 2011 · Details
    Fursuiters
    48 · 16% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,400 Charity vs 2010: +33%
    Edition page
  17. Morphicon 2010

    Edition #8
    MorphiconFurry State Fair13–16 May 2010
    Attendees: 275Attendance vs 2009: -10%
    Morphicon 2010 · Details
    Fursuiters
    34 · 12% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,050 Charity vs 2009: -25%
    Edition page
  18. 2000s7 editions
  19. Morphicon 2009

    Edition #7
    MorphiconInner City Critters15–17 May 2009
    Attendees: 307Attendance vs 2008: +12%
    Morphicon 2009 · Details
    Fursuiters
    43 · 14% of attendees
    Charity
    $1,400 Charity vs 2008: -30%
    Edition page
  20. Morphicon 2008

    Edition #6
    MorphiconHooray for Furrywood!16–18 May 2008
    Attendees: 275Attendance vs 2007: +12%
    Morphicon 2008 · Details
    Fursuiters
    26 · 9% of attendees
    Charity
    $2,000
    Edition page
  21. Morphicon 2007

    Edition #5
    MorphiconTechnofurs18–20 May 2007
    Attendees: 245Attendance vs 2006: +31%
    Morphicon 2007 · Details
    Fursuiters
    31 · 13% of attendees
    Edition page
  22. Morphicon 2006

    Edition #4
    MorphiconThe Food Chain5–7 May 2006
    Attendees: 187Attendance vs 2005: +18%
    Edition page
  23. Morphicon 2005

    Edition #3
    Different month
    MorphiconGrowing Pains6–8 May 2005
    Attendees: 158Attendance vs 2004: +46%

    Its dates moved from June to May compared with 2004.

    Edition page
  24. Morphicon 2004

    Edition #2
    MorphiconIn the Beginning25–27 June 2004
    Attendees: 108Attendance vs 2003: +170%
    Edition page
  25. First edition
    Morphicon Zero
    Attendees: 40

    40 attendees in one day.

    Edition page
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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

  • 2026Not reported
  • 2025$15,150
  • 2024$11,297
  • 2023$10,141
  • 2022$27,728
  • 2019$13,000
  • 2018$10,062
  • 2017$5,800
  • 2016$2,400
  • 2015$1,529
  • 2014$1,764
  • 2013$3,288
  • 2012$1,800
  • 2011$1,400
  • 2010$1,050
  • 2009$1,400
  • 2008$2,000
  • 2007Not reported
  • 2006Not reported
  • 2005Not reported
  • 2004Not reported
  • 2003Not reported
$109,809 raised across all reported editions.

Figures as published by the convention, collected on Consurf. Years without a bar did not report a number.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next AnthrOhio?

The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, AnthrOhio 2026, ran on 22–24 May 2026.

How many people attend AnthrOhio?

AnthrOhio 2025 reported 2,536 attendees.

Sources

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