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Fur Reality

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Fur Reality was a furry convention held from 2013 to 2019. It was held 7 times, most often in October.

Fur Reality at a glance

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Last edition
Fur Reality 2019 (31 Oct – 03 Nov 2019)
Status
DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.

About Fur Reality

Fur Reality was a furry convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, started by the Ringtail Cafe studio in 2013 and run by Ringtail Cafe Productions. It was described as an "immersive" convention, with an in-con storyline and games and a convention area decorated to draw attendees into the world of each year's theme. It supported the Ohio Alleycat Resource, a non-profit offering spay and neuter services and a no-kill adoption center. Seven editions were held, from 2013 to 2019, with attendance growing from 160 to 576.

In-person record (2019)
576

Edition by edition

  1. Fur Reality 2020

    Cancelled
    23–25 October 2020
    Edition page
  2. 2010s7 editions

  3. Fur Reality 2019

    Edition #7
    Attendance peak · Last edition
    Back to the Future31 Oct – 03 Nov 2019
    Attendees: 576Attendance vs 2018: +7%

    The biggest edition of the series.

    Fur Reality 2019 · Details
    Charity
    $9,632 Charity vs 2018: -37%
    Fursuit parade
    138

    Fur Reality 2019, the seventh and final edition, was held October 31 to November 3 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate, with dates overlapping Halloween. It had 576 attendees, with 138 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $9,631.55 for the Ohio Alleycat Resource.

    Edition page

  4. Fur Reality 2018

    Edition #6
    Charity record
    Strange New Horizons11–14 October 2018
    Attendees: 538Attendance vs 2017: +2%

    $15,336 raised for charity, 69% more than in 2017.

    Fur Reality 2018 · Details
    Charity
    $15,336 Charity vs 2017: +69%
    Fursuit parade
    101

    Fur Reality 2018 was held October 11 to 14, themed "Strange New Horizons" with an outer space motif. Special guests included Rashoni, Iggy, Scott Simmons, Uncle Kage, Alkali Bismuth, Citrine and Xander the Blue. It had 538 attendees, with 101 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $15,336 for the Ohio Alleycat Resource.

    Edition page

  5. Fur Reality 2017

    Edition #5
    The World After6–8 October 2017
    Attendees: 530Attendance vs 2016: +3%
    Fur Reality 2017 · Details
    Charity
    $9,069 Charity vs 2016: +60%
    Fursuit parade
    112

    Fur Reality 2017 was held October 6 to 8 at the Crowne Plaza Blue Ash, themed "The World After". It had 530 attendees, including 112 fursuiters, and raised $9,069.20 for the Ohio Alleycat Resource.

    Edition page

  6. Fur Reality 2016

    Edition #4
    Believe7–9 October 2016
    Attendees: 515Attendance vs 2015: +35%
    Fur Reality 2016 · Details
    Charity
    $5,682 Charity vs 2015: +80%
    Fursuit parade
    89

    Fur Reality 2016 was held October 7 to 9, themed "Believe", on the paranormal and the weird. Aerokat was Guest of Honor and designed the convention's t-shirts, which sold out. It had 515 attendees.

    Edition page

  7. Fur Reality 2015

    Edition #3
    Viva! Fur Reality9–11 October 2015
    Attendees: 382Attendance vs 2014: +21%
    Fur Reality 2015 · Details
    Charity
    $3,150 Charity vs 2014: +13%
    Fursuit parade
    89

    Fur Reality 2015 was held October 9 to 11 at the Crowne Plaza Blue Ash, themed "Viva! Fur Reality". It had 382 attendees, with 89 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $3,149.87 for the Ohio Alleycat Resource.

    Edition page

  8. Fur Reality 2014

    Edition #2
    One with the Machine10–12 October 2014
    Attendees: 316Attendance vs 2013: +98%
    Fur Reality 2014 · Details
    Charity
    $2,788
    Fursuit parade
    55

    Fur Reality 2014 was held October 10 to 12 at the Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash, themed "One with the Machine". Xander the Blue, Alkali Bismuth, Mixed Candy and Uncle Kage were Guests of Honour. It had 316 attendees, including 55 fursuiters in the parade.

    Edition page

  9. Fur Reality 2013

    Edition #1
    First edition
    Into the Labyrinth11–13 October 2013
    Attendees: 160

    160 attendees over 3 days.

    Fur Reality 2013 · Details

    The first Fur Reality was held October 11 to 13, 2013, themed "Into the Labyrinth", with Alkali Bismuth and Xander The Blue as Guests of Honor. It ran alongside the Pandoracon sci-fi and fantasy convention and had 160 attendees.

    Edition page
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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

  • 2019$9,632
  • 2018$15,336
  • 2017$9,069
  • 2016$5,682
  • 2015$3,150
  • 2014$2,788
  • 2013Not reported
$45,657 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

Is Fur Reality still running?

No edition has been held since Fur Reality 2019, which ran from 31 Oct to 03 Nov 2019. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.

How many people attended Fur Reality?

Fur Reality 2019 reported 576 attendees.

Sources

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