
Arizona Fur Con (AFC)
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
See details- 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.
Edition by edition
Arizona Fur Con 2024
Edition #11Attendance peakProm Starry Night11–13 October 2024Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2023
Edition #10Haunted Manor13–15 October 2023Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2022
Edition #9Welcome to the Circus14–16 October 2022Arizona 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2021
Edition #8Ready Furry One15–17 October 2021Attendees: 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.
- 2010s7 editions
Arizona Fur Con 2019
Edition #7Music Furstival25–27 October 2019Arizona 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2018
Edition #6AFC and the Furbidden Temple!26–28 October 2018Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2017
Edition #5Different monthWizarding Furniversity17–19 November 2017Its 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2016
Edition #4Fur Noir30 Sep – 02 Oct 2016Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2015
Edition #3Furry Tales16–18 October 2015Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2014
Edition #231 Oct – 02 Nov 2014Attendees: 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.
Arizona Fur Con 2013
Edition #1First editionCowboy Campfire11–13 October 2013Attendees: 533533 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.
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.


