Bewhiskered

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Bewhiskered is a furry convention held since 2021. It has been held 5 times.

Bewhiskered 2026 at a glance

Dates: 2–5 April 2026; It lasted 4 days, up from 3.
Theme: Whisker World Arcade
Status: EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.

About Bewhiskered

Bewhiskered (BWS) is an annual furry convention held in Durham, in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, organized by the NC Anthro Society. The inaugural event was scheduled for October 2020 but was postponed, and the first Bewhiskered took place November 12 to 14, 2021. Its themes have ranged from space exploration to murder mysteries and arcades, and attendance has grown from 481 in 2022 to over 2,100 in 2026. The convention's charity is SAFE Haven for Cats.

In-person record (2023)

1,174

Edition by edition

Bewhiskered 2026
Edition #5
Whisker World Arcade2–5 April 2026
Bewhiskered 2026 · Details
The fifth Bewhiskered was held April 2 to 5, 2026, at the Durham Convention Center, themed "Whisker World Arcade". Kazplay was Guest of Honor, and there were 2,138 attendees.
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Bewhiskered 2025
Edition #4
Different month
Prehistoria7–9 March 2025
Its dates moved from December to March compared with 2023.
Bewhiskered 2025 · Details
The fourth Bewhiskered took place March 7 to 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, themed "Prehistoria". Riley Black and TwilightSaint were Guests of Honor, and there were 1,768 attendees.
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Bewhiskered 2023
Edition #3
Different month · Attendance peak
Furries on the High Seas29–31 December 2023
Attendees: 1,174Attendance vs 2022: +144%
Its dates moved from October to December compared with 2022. The biggest edition so far.
Bewhiskered 2023 · Details
The third Bewhiskered was held December 28 to 31, 2023, at the Hilton Durham with the theme "Furries on the High Seas". JD Puppy and Kaptain were Guests of Honor, and there were 1,174 attendees.
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Bewhiskered 2022
Edition #2
A Furry Murder Mystery21–23 October 2022
Attendees: 481
Bewhiskered 2022 · Details
The second Bewhiskered took place October 21 to 23, 2022, at the Marriott in Durham, themed "A Furry Murder Mystery". Marks Barks and Ursula Vernon were Guests of Honor, and there were 481 attendees.
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Bewhiskered 2021
Edition #1
First edition
Blast Off!12–14 November 2021
Bewhiskered 2021 · Details
The first Bewhiskered was held November 12 to 14, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina, with the space-themed "Blast Off!", echoing the theme planned for 2020 and marking 50 years since the Apollo program. Chise and Eddie Bear were Guests of Honor.
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Bewhiskered 2020
Cancelled
2–4 October 2020
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Bewhiskered?

The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, Bewhiskered 2026, ran on 2–5 April 2026.

How many people attend Bewhiskered?

Bewhiskered 2023 reported 1,174 attendees.