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Arizona Fur Con (AFC)

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Arizona Fur Con is a furry convention held since 2013. It has been held 11 times, most often in October.

Arizona Fur Con 2024 at a glance

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Dates
11–13 October 2024
Theme
Prom Starry Night
Status
EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.

About Arizona Fur Con

Arizona Fur Con (AZFurcon) was an annual furry convention in the Phoenix area of Arizona, organized by MonkeyPaw Entertainment. The first edition was held October 11 to 13, 2013, at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale. It later moved to the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch and then to the Mesa Convention Center, where attendance passed 1,300. Each year featured a theme, guests of honor and a local animal charity. Eleven conventions were held between 2013 and 2024, and the planned 2025 edition did not take place.

In-person record (2024)
1,402

Edition by edition

  1. Attendance peak
    Prom Starry Night11–13 October 2024
    Attendees: 1,402Attendance vs 2023: +1%

    The biggest edition so far.

    Arizona Fur Con 2024 · Details
    Charity
    $3,169 Charity vs 2023: +18%

    Arizona Fur Con 2024, the eleventh and final edition, was held October 11 to 13 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.

    Edition page
  2. Haunted Manor13–15 October 2023
    Attendees: 1,387Attendance vs 2021: +52%
    Arizona Fur Con 2023 · Details
    Charity
    $2,676 Charity vs 2021: +47%
    Fursuit parade
    144

    Arizona Fur Con 2023, the tenth, was held October 13 to 15 at the Mesa Convention Center with the theme "Haunted Manor". Stella Kitty, Humphrey O Wolf, Copper Sprite and The Fuzz were Guests of Honor. It had 1,387 attendees, 144 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $2,676 for Any Rat Rescue.

    Edition page
  3. Welcome to the Circus14–16 October 2022
    Arizona Fur Con 2022 · Details

    Arizona Fur Con 2022 took place October 14 to 16 at the Mesa Convention Center with the theme "Welcome to the Circus". Toivo Kaartinen, creator of Foxes in Love, and Flake Wusky of Saber Studios were Guests of Honor. The convention charity was Americas Freedom Paws Rescue.

    Edition page
  4. Ready Furry One15–17 October 2021
    Attendees: 912Attendance vs 2018: -24%
    Arizona Fur Con 2021 · Details
    Charity
    $1,819 Charity vs 2015: -67%
    Fursuit parade
    85

    Arizona Fur Con 2021 was held October 15 to 17 at the Mesa Convention Center, postponed from the previous year, with the theme "Ready Furry One". Torch, Copper Sprite Cosplay and That One Pink Dog Studios were Guests of Honor. It had 912 attendees, 85 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $1,819 for Better Piggies Rescue.

    Edition page
  5. 2010s7 editions
  6. Music Furstival25–27 October 2019
    Arizona Fur Con 2019 · Details

    Arizona Fur Con 2019 took place October 25 to 27 at the Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa and the Mesa Convention Center, themed "Music Furstival". Guests of Honor included Thunderhowl Studios, Desert Fox Publishing, Rhubarb The Bear, Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote, and Avian Invasion.

    Edition page
  7. AFC and the Furbidden Temple!26–28 October 2018
    Attendees: 1,196Attendance vs 2016: +32%
    Arizona Fur Con 2018 · Details

    Arizona Fur Con 2018, "AFC and the Furbidden Temple!", was held October 26 to 28 at the Mesa Convention Center. Guests included That One Pink Dog Studios, Mermaid Lilith, Rukis and NIIC. It had 1,196 attendees, and the convention charity was Rockstar Canine Rescue and Sanctuary.

    Edition page
  8. Different month
    Wizarding Furniversity17–19 November 2017

    Its dates moved from September to November compared with 2016.

    Arizona Fur Con 2017 · Details

    Arizona Fur Con 2017 was held November 17 to 19 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, themed "Wizarding Furniversity". Guests of Honor included Gypsie Pirates, Corgi Cosplay, Ethan Moore, Sean Chiplock, Uncle Kage, DJ Recca, Klace Huskee and Omnom Nomnomnom.

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  9. Fur Noir30 Sep – 02 Oct 2016
    Attendees: 907Attendance vs 2015: +25%
    Arizona Fur Con 2016 · Details

    Arizona Fur Con 2016 took place September 30 to October 2 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch with the theme "Fur Noir". Guests included Uncle Kage, the band Run, Definitely Run!, Corgi Cosplay, DJ Recca, Gypsi Pirates, Sofawolf Press and Beastcub. There were 907 attendees.

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  10. Furry Tales16–18 October 2015
    Attendees: 725Attendance vs 2014: +12%
    Arizona Fur Con 2015 · Details
    Charity
    $5,525
    Fursuit parade
    133

    Arizona Fur Con 2015 was held October 16 to 18 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, themed "Furry Tales". Uncle Kage, Telephone, Danji Isthmus and Albino Topaz were Guests of Honor. It drew 725 attendees, including 133 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $5,525 for the Cat A Do Cat Co-op in Phoenix.

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  11. 31 Oct – 02 Nov 2014
    Attendees: 650Attendance vs 2013: +22%
    Arizona Fur Con 2014 · Details

    The second Arizona Fur Con took place October 31 to November 2, 2014, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, with 650 attendees. Guests of Honor included fursuit maker Rebecca Sharpe, artist Frost.Bite, the mermaid performers Gypsi Pirates, comedian 2 The Ranting Gryphon, musician Amadhia and Uncle Kage of Anthrocon.

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  12. First edition
    Cowboy Campfire11–13 October 2013
    Attendees: 533

    533 attendees over 3 days.

    Arizona Fur Con 2013 · Details

    The first Arizona Fur Con was held October 11 to 13, 2013, at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale with the theme "Cowboy Campfire". FurPlanet was Guest of Honor, with special guests including costumer Krista Campbell, whose work includes touring Broadway productions. It had 533 attendees.

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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

  • 2024$3,169
  • 2023$2,676
  • 2022Not reported
  • 2021$1,819
  • 2019Not reported
  • 2018Not reported
  • 2017Not reported
  • 2016Not reported
  • 2015$5,525
  • 2014Not reported
  • 2013Not reported
$13,189 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 Arizona Fur Con?

The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, Arizona Fur Con 2024, ran on 11–13 October 2024.

How many people attend Arizona Fur Con?

Arizona Fur Con 2024 reported 1,402 attendees.

Sources

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