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Califur was a furry convention held from 2004 to 2017. It was held 14 times, most often in May.

Califur at a glance

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Last edition
Califur 2017 (19–21 May 2017)
Status
DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.

About Califur

Califur (CF) was an annual furry convention in Southern California that succeeded ConFurence as the region's main furry event. It was organized by FENEC Adventures ("Furries Enjoying the Natural Environments of California"), a group founded by Robert "Alohawolf" Johnson, Dawn Britt and Dennis Carr for furry camping trips; after ConFurence ended in 2003, they were joined by ConFurence co-founders Mark Merlino and Rod O'Riley to plan a hotel-based convention. The first, Califur 0, was held in May 2004 in Irvine, and later editions took place in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Pomona, growing from 328 to over 1,400 attendees. Recurring events included a pet auction, cabaret, dances, gaming, a fursuit parade and the 18+ Califur After Dark. The final convention was held in May 2017.

In-person record (2016)
1,451

Edition by edition

  1. Cancelled
    1–3 June 2018
  2. Califur 2017

    Edition #14
    Last edition
    Horror19–21 May 2017
    Attendees: 1,393Attendance vs 2016: -4%
    Califur 2017 · Details

    Califur 2017, the final edition, was held May 19 to 21 at the Fairplex Sheraton in Pomona, moved to May for cooler weather. The theme was "Horror", and it had 1,393 attendees.

    Edition page
  3. Califur 2016

    Edition #13
    Attendance peak
    High Fantasy & Renaissance Faire: The Quest for the Dragon Sword3–5 June 2016
    Attendees: 1,451Attendance vs 2015: +10%

    The biggest edition of the series.

    Califur 2016 · Details

    Califur 2016 was held June 3 to 5, after relocating to the Fairplex Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Pomona. The theme was "High Fantasy & Renaissance Faire: The Quest for the Dragon Sword". Artists Sixth Leaf Clover and Terrie Denman were Guests of Honor. It had 1,451 attendees.

    Edition page
  4. Califur 2015

    Edition #12
    Anime & Kemono5–7 June 2015
    Attendees: 1,317Attendance vs 2014: +9%
    Califur 2015 · Details

    Califur 2015 was held June 5 to 7 at the Irvine Marriott, with a furry anime, or kemono, theme. Musician Amadhia Albee and artist Zhivago were Guests of Honor. Attendance was 1,317.

    Edition page
  5. Califur 2014

    Edition #11
    Hollywood - Past and Present30 May – 01 Jun 2014
    Attendees: 1,206Attendance vs 2013: +2%
    Califur 2014 · Details

    Califur 10 was held May 30 to June 1, 2014, at the Irvine Marriott, themed "Hollywood Past and Present". Artist Megan Giles and fursuit guest Beastcub were Guests of Honor. It had 1,206 attendees, with 140 fursuiters in the parade, and hosted the 2013 Ursa Major Awards.

    Edition page
  6. Califur 2013

    Edition #10
    Virtual Worlds31 May – 02 Jun 2013
    Attendees: 1,178Attendance vs 2012: +24%
    Califur 2013 · Details

    Califur 9 was held May 31 to June 2, 2013, themed "Furtual Reality". Author Maxwell Alexander Drake and artist NecroDrone were special guests. There were 1,178 attendees, and the parade began early because of rising temperatures.

    Edition page
  7. Califur 2012

    Edition #9
    The Roaring Twenties1–3 June 2012
    Attendees: 950Attendance vs 2011: +3%
    Califur 2012 · Details

    Califur 8 was held June 1 to 3, 2012, at the Irvine Marriott, themed "The Roaring Twenties", with Mochi as Guest of Honor. Attendance was 949, with 199 fursuiters in the parade.

    Edition page
  8. Califur 2011

    Edition #8
    Post Apocalypse3–5 June 2011
    Attendees: 919Attendance vs 2010: +8%
    Califur 2011 · Details

    Califur 7 was held in June 2011 at the Irvine Marriott with a "Post Apocalyptic" theme. Touch My Badger and Matrices were Guests of Honor, with Alflor as special guest. The charity was The Cat House on the Kings.

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  9. Califur 2010

    Edition #7
    Fabulous Furry Funnies!4–6 June 2010
    Attendees: 851Attendance vs 2009: +18%
    Califur 2010 · Details

    Califur 6 was held June 4 to 6, 2010, at the Irvine Marriott, themed "Fabulous Furry Funnies!" after comic strips. Fossil and Amber Williams (Miss Mab) were Guests of Honor. Attendance was 851.

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  10. 2000s6 editions
  11. Califur 2009

    Edition #6
    On Safari5–7 June 2009
    Attendees: 720Attendance vs 2008: +23%
    Califur 2009 · Details

    Califur 5 was held June 5 to 7, 2009, at its new venue, the Irvine Marriott, themed "On Safari". It had 720 attendees.

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  12. Califur 2008

    Edition #5
    Something Steampunk This Way Comes15–18 May 2008
    Attendees: 587Attendance vs 2007: +18%
    Califur 2008 · Details

    Califur 4 was held May 15 to 18, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, with a "Steampunk" theme. It had 587 registered attendees.

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  13. Califur 2007

    Edition #4
    Your Favorite Furry Villains4–6 May 2007
    Attendees: 496Attendance vs 2006: +14%
    Califur 2007 · Details

    Califur 3 was held May 4 to 6, 2007, at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, themed "Our Favorite Furry Villains". Balaa and Roz Gibson were Guests of Honor. It had 496 attendees, a sold-out Dealers' Den, and hosted the 2006 Ursa Major Awards.

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  14. Califur 2006

    Edition #3
    Pirates5–7 May 2006
    Attendees: 434Attendance vs 2005: +13%
    Califur 2006 · Details

    Califur 2 was held May 5 to 7, 2006, at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, themed "Furry Pirates". Author Lisanne Norman and artist Mitch de la Guardia were Guests of Honor. Zsanene "TigerEyes" Stevens became convention chair, and attendance was 434.

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  15. Califur 2005

    Edition #2
    Welcome to the Islands20–22 May 2005
    Attendees: 383Attendance vs 2004: +17%
    Califur 2005 · Details

    Califur 1 was held May 20 to 22, 2005, at the Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, themed "Welcome to the Islands". Attendance grew 15% to 383.

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  16. Califur 2004

    Edition #1
    First edition
    The Adventure Continues28–30 May 2004
    Attendees: 326

    326 attendees over 3 days.

    Califur 2004 · Details

    Califur Zero, the inaugural edition, was held May 28 to 30, 2004, at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine, replacing ConFurence as Southern California's regional furry convention. Guests included 2 the Ranting Gryphon, FoxxFire, Jefferson Swycaffer, Sub-Level 03, TopFox and Cataroo. Attendance of 328 was more than five times that of ConFurence 0.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Califur still running?

No edition has been held since Califur 2017, which ran on 19–21 May 2017. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.

How many people attended Califur?

Califur 2017 reported 1,393 attendees. The highest in-person figure so far is 1,451, in 2016.

Sources

  • Edition data contributed by the Consurf community

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