
FurFright
FurFright was a furry convention held from 2003 to 2013. It was held 11 times, most often in October.
FurFright at a glance
See details- Last edition
- FurFright 2013 (25–27 October 2013)
- Status
- DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.
About FurFright
FurFright was a Halloween-themed anthropomorphic convention in Connecticut, founded in 2003 by Belic Bear and K'gra Leopard and held until 2013. It began as a one-day mini-convention at a cabin in Middletown, expecting 30 to 50 people, and more than 160 registered. It grew to a three-day convention, moving through the Sheraton Bradley Hotel in Windsor Locks, the Waterbury hotels and the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, and in 2008 it was the fifth most attended furry convention in the world. An attendance cap of 1,500 was set in 2011. Typical events included a masquerade, a charity auction, a movie morgue, Fursuit Massacre games and trick-or-treating, and it supported animal and environmental charities, mainly the United States War Dog Association. After 2013 its staff started a successor convention, Furpocalypse.
Edition by edition
FurFright 2013
Edition #11Last edition25–27 October 2013Attendees: 1,500FurFright 2013 · Details
FurFright 2013, the eleventh and final edition, was held October 25 to 27 at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell, with Wallaby and Tygurstar as guests of honor. It reached its attendance cap of 1,500.
FurFright 2012
Edition #10Attendance peak · Charity record26–28 October 2012Attendees: 1,500Attendance vs 2011: +1%The biggest edition of the series. $15,445 raised for charity, 20% more than in 2011.
FurFright 2012 · Details
- Charity
- $15,445 Charity vs 2011: +20%
- Fursuit parade
- 321
FurFright 2012 was held October 26 to 28 at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell, with Skulldog and D. Walker as guests of honor. It reached its cap of 1,500 attendees, with 321 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $15,445.15 for the United States War Dog Association.
FurFright 2011
Edition #914–16 October 2011Attendees: 1,485Attendance vs 2010: +16%FurFright 2011 · Details
- Charity
- $12,850 Charity vs 2010: +3%
FurFright 2011 was held October 14 to 16 at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell, with Keto and JD Puppy as guests of honor. It had 1,485 attendees and raised $12,850.23 for the United States War Dog Association.
FurFright 2010
Edition #829–31 October 2010Attendees: 1,284Attendance vs 2009: +31%FurFright 2010 · Details
- Charity
- $12,457 Charity vs 2009: +60%
FurFright 2010 was held October 29 to 31 at the Crowne Plaza Cromwell in Cromwell, Connecticut, with RedCoatCat, Louve and Flare Starfire as guests of honor. It had 1,284 attendees and raised $12,456.60 for the United States War Dog Association.
- 2000s7 editions
FurFright 2009
Edition #716–18 October 2009Attendees: 979Attendance vs 2008: +12%FurFright 2009 · Details
- Charity
- $7,770 Charity vs 2008: +94%
FurFright 2009 was held October 16 to 18 at the Holiday Inn in Waterbury, with Tilt Longtail and Tod Wills as guests of honor. It had 979 attendees and raised $7,770 for the United States War Dog Association.
FurFright 2008
Edition #617–19 October 2008Attendees: 873Attendance vs 2007: +22%FurFright 2008 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 146 · 17% of attendees
- Charity
- $4,000 Charity vs 2007: +33%
FurFright 2008 was held October 17 to 19 at the Connecticut Grand Hotel in Waterbury, with Mac Dragon and Likeshine as guests of honor. It had 873 attendees, with 146 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $4,000 for New Leash On Life and Pays De L'ours.
FurFright 2007
Edition #519–21 October 2007Attendees: 717Attendance vs 2006: +39%FurFright 2007 · Details
- Fursuiters
- 98 · 14% of attendees
- Charity
- $3,000 Charity vs 2006: +84%
FurFright 2007 was held October 19 to 21, moving to the Connecticut Grand Hotel in Waterbury, with Sara "Caribou" Palmer as guest of honor. It had 717 attendees and raised $3,000 for Moonridge Animal Park.
FurFright 2006
Edition #420–22 October 2006Attendees: 515Attendance vs 2005: +61%FurFright 2006 · Details
- Charity
- $1,632 Charity vs 2005: +54%
FurFright 2006 was held October 20 to 22 at the Sheraton Bradley Hotel, with Taurin Fox and Cybercat as guests of honor. The main hotel sold out with 515 attendees, and overflow hotels were used. It raised $1,631.64 for the Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary and Retired Greyhounds as Pets of Connecticut.
FurFright 2005
Edition #328–30 October 2005Attendees: 320Attendance vs 2004: +19%FurFright 2005 · Details
- Charity
- $1,059 Charity vs 2004: +112%
FurFright 2005 was held October 28 to 30 at the Sheraton Bradley Hotel, with about 320 attendees. It raised $1,059 for Horizon Wings and the ASPCA of Louisiana.
FurFright 2004
Edition #223–24 October 2004Attendees: 270Attendance vs 2003: +69%FurFright 2004 · Details
- Charity
- $500 Charity vs 2003: +25%
FurFright 2004 was held October 23 to 24 at the Sheraton Bradley Hotel in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, with about 270 attendees. It raised $500 for CATALES and Vital Ground.
FurFright 2003
Edition #1First editionAttendees: 160160 attendees in one day.
FurFright 2003 · Details
- Charity
- $400
The first FurFright, a Halloween-themed one-day convention, was held November 1, 2003, at a cabin in Middletown, Connecticut. About 50 people were expected, and about 160 came. It raised $400 for Animal Haven and Vital Ground.
Frequently asked questions
Is FurFright still running?
No edition has been held since FurFright 2013, which ran on 25–27 October 2013. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.
How many people attended FurFright?
FurFright 2013 reported 1,500 attendees. The highest in-person figure so far is 1,500, in 2012.


