Furry Connection North

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Furry Connection North was a furry convention held from 2008 to 2013. It was held 6 times, most often in April.

Furry Connection North at a glance

Last edition: Furry Connection North 2013 (12–14 April 2013)
Status: DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.

About Furry Connection North

Furry Connection North (FCN) was an annual furry convention in Michigan from 2008 to 2013, run by Furry Connection North Inc., a Michigan non-profit. It was first held in April 2008 at the Best Western Executive Plaza in Ann Arbor, and from 2009 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi. Created by 2 the Ranting Gryphon and the convention chair Gir to show furs a good time, it was especially party- and dance-oriented, with free beer for sponsors, alongside the usual dealers' room, artists' alley, fursuiting and panels. Attendance grew from the first edition to 1,259 in 2013, and the organizers announced in September 2013 that FCN would conclude after six years.

In-person record (2013)

1,259

Edition by edition

Furry Connection North 2013
Edition #6
Attendance peak · Charity record · Last edition
Mad Science12–14 April 2013
Attendees: 1,259Attendance vs 2012: +7%
The biggest edition of the series. $21,050 raised for charity, 321% more than in 2012.
Furry Connection North 2013 · Details
Charity
$21,050 Charity vs 2012: +321%
Fursuit parade
272
Furry Connection North 2013, the final edition, was held April 12 to 14 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, themed "Mad Science". Jill0r, Lizardbeth and Big Blue Fox were Guests of Honor. It had 1,259 attendees, 272 of them in the fursuit parade, and raised $21,049.67 for charity.
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Furry Connection North 2012
Edition #5
Top Secret13–15 April 2012
Attendees: 1,179Attendance vs 2011: +15%
Furry Connection North 2012 · Details
Charity
$5,000
Fursuit parade
230
Furry Connection North 2012 was held April 13 to 15 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, themed "Top Secret". ScribbleFox and Likeshine were Guests of Honor. It had 1,179 attendees, 230 of them in the fursuit parade, and raised $5,000 for Mutts and Mutts Rescue.
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Furry Connection North 2011
Edition #4
Ages of Japan8–10 April 2011
Attendees: 1,021Attendance vs 2010: +16%
Furry Connection North 2011 · Details
Charity
$5,000 Charity vs 2010: +400%
Fursuit parade
238
Furry Connection North 2011 was held April 8 to 10 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, themed "Ages of Japan". Kacey Miyagami and TaniDaReal were Guests of Honor, with Uncle Kage as performance guest. It had 1,021 attendees, 238 of them in the fursuit parade.
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Furry Connection North 2010
Edition #3
FCN Rocks the '80s9–11 April 2010
Attendees: 880Attendance vs 2009: +21%
Furry Connection North 2010 · Details
Charity
$1,000 Charity vs 2009: +257%
Fursuit parade
189
Furry Connection North 2010 was held April 9 to 11 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, themed "FCN Rocks the '80s". Mary Minch, creator of the comic Mice, and Dingbat were Guests of Honor. It had 880 attendees, 189 of them in the fursuit parade, and supported the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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2000s2 editions
Furry Connection North 2009
Edition #2
24–26 April 2009
Attendees: 727Attendance vs 2008: +95%
Furry Connection North 2009 · Details
Charity
$280
Fursuit parade
156
Furry Connection North 2009 was held April 24 to 26 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi in Michigan. Tracy Butler, creator of the comic Lackadaisy, was Guest of Honor. It had 727 attendees, 156 of them in the fursuit parade, and a charity poker game raised $280 for Paws for a Cause.
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Furry Connection North 2008
Edition #1
First edition
11–13 April 2008
Attendees: 372
372 attendees over 3 days.
Furry Connection North 2008 · Details
The first Furry Connection North was held April 11 to 13, 2008, at the Best Western Executive Plaza in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MixedCandy Productions (Latin Vixen and Adam Fisher) were Guests of Honor, performers included Uncle Kage and 2 the Ranting Gryphon, and dances were held on all three nights.
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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

2013$21,050
2012$5,000
2011$5,000
2010$1,000
2009$280
2008Not reported

$32,330 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 Furry Connection North still running?

No edition has been held since Furry Connection North 2013, which ran on 12–14 April 2013. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.

How many people attended Furry Connection North?

Furry Connection North 2013 reported 1,259 attendees.