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FurFright was a furry convention held from 2003 to 2013. It was held 11 times, most often in October.

FurFright at a glance

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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.

In-person record (2012)
1,500

Edition by edition

  1. FurFright 2013

    Edition #11
    Last edition
    25–27 October 2013
    Attendees: 1,500
    FurFright 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.

    Edition page
  2. FurFright 2012

    Edition #10
    Attendance peak · Charity record
    26–28 October 2012
    Attendees: 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.

    Edition page
  3. FurFright 2011

    Edition #9
    14–16 October 2011
    Attendees: 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.

    Edition page
  4. FurFright 2010

    Edition #8
    29–31 October 2010
    Attendees: 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.

    Edition page
  5. 2000s7 editions
  6. FurFright 2009

    Edition #7
    16–18 October 2009
    Attendees: 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.

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  7. FurFright 2008

    Edition #6
    17–19 October 2008
    Attendees: 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.

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  8. FurFright 2007

    Edition #5
    19–21 October 2007
    Attendees: 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.

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  9. FurFright 2006

    Edition #4
    20–22 October 2006
    Attendees: 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.

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  10. FurFright 2005

    Edition #3
    28–30 October 2005
    Attendees: 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.

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  11. FurFright 2004

    Edition #2
    23–24 October 2004
    Attendees: 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.

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  12. FurFright 2003

    Edition #1
    First edition
    Attendees: 160

    160 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.

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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

  • 2013Not reported
  • 2012$15,445
  • 2011$12,850
  • 2010$12,457
  • 2009$7,770
  • 2008$4,000
  • 2007$3,000
  • 2006$1,632
  • 2005$1,059
  • 2004$500
  • 2003$400
$59,113 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 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.

Sources

  • Edition data contributed by the Consurf community

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