
FA United (FAU)
FA United was a furry convention held from 2007 to 2019. It was held 12 times, most often in August.
FA United at a glance
See details- Last edition
- FA United 2019 (4–6 October 2019)
- Its dates moved from August to October compared with 2018.
- Status
- DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.
About FA United
Fur Affinity: United (FA: United, FA:U) was an annual furry convention organized by the Northeast Anthropomorphic Association, a New Jersey 501(c)(7) non-profit, in partnership with Fur Affinity. Headed by Shy Matsi, planning began in 2005 after Anthrocon announced its move from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The title "United" reflected the goal of strengthening the furry community's bonds, and the convention focused on live music and entertainment, with rock bands performing each year. The first edition was held August 10 to 12, 2007, in Newark, New Jersey, and later editions took place in Mount Laurel and Whippany, New Jersey, and from 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia. Twelve editions were held between 2007 and 2019, with attendance between 310 and 707, and the convention closed in December 2020.
Edition by edition
FA United 2019
Edition #12Different month · Last editionUnearthed4–6 October 2019Attendees: 558Attendance vs 2018: +6%FA United 2019 · Details
- Charity
- $4,349 Charity vs 2018: +52%
FA: United 2019, "FAU: Unearthed", the twelfth and final edition, was held October 4 to 6 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles. It had 558 attendees and raised $4,349 for charity.
FA United 2018
Edition #11Uncover the Unknown24–26 August 2018Attendees: 528Attendance vs 2017: +3%FA United 2018 · Details
- Charity
- $2,869 Charity vs 2017: -28%
FA: United 2018 was held August 24 to 26 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, themed "Uncover the Unknown", with Likeshine as Guest of Honor. It had 528 attendees and raised $2,869 for Wolf Trap Rescue.
FA United 2017
Edition #10Middle Ages25–27 August 2017Attendees: 515Attendance vs 2016: -4%FA United 2017 · Details
- Charity
- $4,000
- Fursuit parade
- 114
FA: United 2017 was held August 25 to 27 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, themed "Middle Ages". Eyrich and Artslave were Guests of Honor, with musical guests Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. It had 515 attendees, including 114 fursuiters, and raised about $4,000 for Wolf Trap Rescue.
FA United 2016
Edition #9Masquerade of Beasts12–14 August 2016Attendees: 539Attendance vs 2015: -18%FA United 2016 · Details
- Charity
- $4,000 Charity vs 2014: -55%
- Fursuit parade
- 123
FA: United 2016 was held August 12 to 14 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia, its first year outside New Jersey, themed "Masquerade of Beasts". Patto and Lumaberry were Guests of Honor. It had 539 attendees and raised just over $4,000 for charity.
FA United 2015
Edition #8Fandoms United11–13 September 2015Attendees: 658Attendance vs 2014: -7%FA United 2015 · Details
- Fursuit parade
- 89
FA: United 2015 was held September 11 to 13 at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, themed "Fandoms United". Guests of Honor were Greg Weisman, co-creator of Disney's Gargoyles, comic artist Karine Charlebois, musician Pepper Coyote and voice actor Thom Adcox. It had 658 attendees.
FA United 2014
Edition #7Attendance peakMonster Island15–17 August 2014Attendees: 707Attendance vs 2013: +9%The biggest edition of the series.
FA United 2014 · Details
- Charity
- $8,812 Charity vs 2013: -16%
- Fursuit parade
- 142
FA: United 7 was held August 15 to 17, 2014, themed "Monster Island", with Macroceli and Fox Amoore as Guests of Honor. It had 707 attendees, including 142 fursuiters, the convention's peak, and raised $8,812 for the New Jersey SPCA.
FA United 2013
Edition #6Charity recordApplied Sciences16–18 August 2013Attendees: 647Attendance vs 2012: +3%$10,516 raised for charity, 30% more than in 2012.
FA United 2013 · Details
- Charity
- $10,516 Charity vs 2012: +30%
- Fursuit parade
- 121
FA: United 6 was held August 16 to 18, 2013, at the Marriott in Whippany, themed "Applied Sciences". Strype, Amber Williams (Miss Mab) and Lazarus Long were Guests of Honor. It had 647 attendees, including 121 fursuiters, and raised $10,516 for charity.
FA United 2012
Edition #5Different monthFurry Mafia17–18 August 2012Attendees: 629Attendance vs 2011: +18%Its dates moved from May to August compared with 2011.
FA United 2012 · Details
- Charity
- $8,076 Charity vs 2011: +128%
FA: United 5 was held August 17 to 19, 2012, at the Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey, themed "Furry Mafia". Katmomma and Skulldog were Guests of Honor, with Matthew Ebel and Look Left as featured bands. It had 629 attendees and raised $8,076 for the NJSPCA.
FA United 2011
Edition #4Dawn of the Apocalypse20–22 May 2011Attendees: 531Attendance vs 2010: +4%FA United 2011 · Details
- Charity
- $3,544 Charity vs 2010: +44%
FA: United 4, "Dawn of the Apocalypse", was held May 20 to 22, 2011, at the Hotel ML on Route 73 in Mount Laurel. Kuddlepup and Lady Foxglove were Guests of Honor, and a post-apocalyptic game pitted "Survivors" against "Mutants" through the weekend. It had 531 attendees, and the charity was the NJSPCA.
FA United 2010
Edition #3Gamers United28–30 May 2010Attendees: 510Attendance vs 2008: +34%FA United 2010 · Details
- Charity
- $2,458 Charity vs 2008: +35%
- Fursuit parade
- 76
FA: United 3, "Gamers United", was held May 28 to 30, 2010, at the Marriott on Route 73 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Spunky and Nek0gami were Guests of Honor, and the 2009 Ursa Major Awards were presented. It had 510 attendees and raised $2,458 for charity.
- 2000s2 editions
FA United 2008
Edition #2The Power of Rock1–3 May 2008Attendees: 381Attendance vs 2007: +23%FA United 2008 · Details
- Charity
- $1,820
- Fursuit parade
- 26
FA: United 2008 was held August 1 to 3 at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, themed "The Power of Rock". Fluke and SolidASP were Guests of Honor, and the featured bands included The Gay Blades. It had 381 attendees, with 26 fursuiters in the parade, and supported the New Jersey SPCA.
FA United 2007
Edition #1First edition10–12 May 2007Attendees: 310310 attendees over 3 days.
FA United 2007 · Details
- Fursuit parade
- 25
The first FA: United was held August 10 to 12, 2007, at the Ramada Newark Airport International in Newark, New Jersey. Blotch and Roxikat were Guests of Honor, and the featured bands included The Gay Blades and Sikamor Rooney. It had 310 attendees, with 25 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $1,600 for the Lakota Wolf Preserve.
Frequently asked questions
Is FA United still running?
No edition has been held since FA United 2019, which ran on 4–6 October 2019. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.
How many people attended FA United?
FA United 2019 reported 558 attendees. The highest in-person figure so far is 707, in 2014.


