Southern Paws
Southern Paws was a furry convention held from 2019 to 2023. It was held 3 times.
Southern Paws at a glance
See details- Last edition
- Southern Paws 2023 (12–15 May 2023)
- Status
- DiscontinuedNo edition has been held in more than three years.
About Southern Paws
Southern Paws is a furry camping convention held at the Waipara Adventure Centre, a former scout camp in Waipara, Canterbury, New Zealand. It was the first major furry convention in New Zealand besides FurCoNZ and the first on the South Island, and the first was held August 9 to 11, 2019.
Edition by edition
Southern Paws 2023
Edition #3Last edition12–15 May 2023Southern Paws 2023 · Details
Southern Paws 2023 was themed "Snouts and Sorcery".
Southern Paws 2021
Edition #2Different month30 Apr – 03 May 2021Its dates moved from August to April compared with 2019.
Southern Paws 2021 · Details
The second Southern Paws was held from April 30 to May 3, 2021, at the Waipara Adventure Centre, themed "Space Westerns".
- 2010s1 edition
Southern Paws 2019
Edition #1First edition9–11 August 2019Southern Paws 2019 · Details
The first Southern Paws was held August 9 to 11, 2019, at the Waipara Adventure Centre, themed "Medieval", with slightly over 70 attendees.
Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Paws still running?
No edition has been held since Southern Paws 2023, which ran on 12–15 May 2023. If the convention is back, any contributor can add the new edition.
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