
AnthrOhio
AnthrOhio is a furry convention held since 2003. It has been held 22 times, most often in May.
AnthrOhio 2026 at a glance
See details- 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.
Edition by edition
AnthrOhio 2026
Edition #22Different monthRock you like a Furricane22–24 May 2026AnthrOhio 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.
AnthrOhio 2025
Edition #21Different month · Attendance peakOf Fae and Fur18–20 April 2025Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2024
Edition #20Purranormal24–26 May 2024Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2023
Edition #19To The Fur Flung Regions of Space26–28 May 2023Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2022
Edition #18Charity recordTech Noir27–29 May 2022Attendees: 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.
- 2010s10 editions
AnthrOhio 2019
Edition #17Corporate Takeover23–26 May 2019Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2018
Edition #16Barks and Recreation24–27 May 2018Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2017
Edition #15Furs of Tomorrow25–28 May 2017Attendees: 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.
AnthrOhio 2016
Edition #14Furry Renaissance5–8 May 2016Attendees: 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.
Morphicon 2015
Edition #13Morphicon8-bit Theatre30 Apr – 03 May 2015Attendees: 342Attendance vs 2014: +8%Morphicon 2015 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 74 · 22% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,529 Charity vs 2014: -13%
Morphicon 2014
Edition #12MorphiconHowls, Growls, and Things Afoul: A Furrighteningly Good Time1–4 May 2014Attendees: 317Attendance vs 2013: +7%Morphicon 2014 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 61 · 19% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,764 Charity vs 2013: -46%
Morphicon 2013
Edition #11MorphiconFurries Around The World2–5 May 2013Attendees: 297Attendance vs 2012: -2%Morphicon 2013 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 48 · 16% of attendees
- Charity
- $3,288 Charity vs 2012: +83%
Morphicon 2012
Edition #10MorphiconFables and Furry-tails3–6 May 2012Attendees: 302Attendance vs 2011: -2%Morphicon 2012 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 41 · 14% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,800 Charity vs 2011: +29%
Morphicon 2011
Edition #9MorphiconFurries in Wonderland12–15 May 2011Attendees: 307Attendance vs 2010: +12%Morphicon 2011 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 48 · 16% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,400 Charity vs 2010: +33%
Morphicon 2010
Edition #8MorphiconFurry State Fair13–16 May 2010Attendees: 275Attendance vs 2009: -10%Morphicon 2010 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 34 · 12% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,050 Charity vs 2009: -25%
- 2000s7 editions
Morphicon 2009
Edition #7MorphiconInner City Critters15–17 May 2009Attendees: 307Attendance vs 2008: +12%Morphicon 2009 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 43 · 14% of attendees
- Charity
- $1,400 Charity vs 2008: -30%
Morphicon 2008
Edition #6MorphiconHooray for Furrywood!16–18 May 2008Attendees: 275Attendance vs 2007: +12%Morphicon 2008 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 26 · 9% of attendees
- Charity
- $2,000
Morphicon 2007
Edition #5MorphiconTechnofurs18–20 May 2007Attendees: 245Attendance vs 2006: +31%Morphicon 2007 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 31 · 13% of attendees
Morphicon 2006
Edition #4Morphicon 2005
Edition #3Different monthMorphiconGrowing Pains6–8 May 2005Attendees: 158Attendance vs 2004: +46%Its dates moved from June to May compared with 2004.
Morphicon 2004
Edition #2Morphicon Zero 2003
Edition #1
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.


