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Midwest FurFest

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Midwest FurFest

@FurFest

Midwest FurFest 2026 is scheduled for December 3 – December 6! #FurFest

Rosemont, Illinois

Joined October 2008

Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Nov 6, 2021
Do you struggle with starting conversations and/or big crowds? These new for 2021, optional badges can be attached to your regular con badge to help express your communication preferences quickly and nonverbally. We adapted these from guidelines provided by @autselfadvocacy!
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Sep 16, 2019
Self-registration for our event does not imply a given individual’s presence is condoned or appropriate. Our full statement is below, along with a link to our Code of Conduct: furfest.org/code-of-conduct
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 9, 2019
We’re proud to announce over $110,000 raised for our charity, Felines and Canines at Midwest FurFest 2019!! Better yet?! We have an anonymous donor DOUBLING our donation to over $220,000!
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 6, 2019
We’re happy to announce that FREE HIV screening provided by Mount Sinai health team is open currently! Located in Directors A, B & C! Open 11:30am - 6pm on both December 6th and 7th!
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 5, 2022
After the furious counting of many tiny raccoon hands, we are pleased to announce a donation of $106,283.66 to our amazing charity, the Street Dog Coalition.
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Jul 15, 2020
After months of exploring options and following the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Midwest FurFest 2020 is officially cancelled. We‘re very excited to welcome you back for next year’s event, December 3rd - 5th, 2021. Learn more here: ow.ly/uWQf50Az5bi
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Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Aug 27, 2021
Vaccination will be a requirement for all attendees of Midwest FurFest 2021. We also will be requiring attendees to wear masks throughout the event space. For more information or specific inquiries, please see our FAQ here: furfest.org/covid-19
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Nov 29, 2018
This year, we are excited to offer pronoun ribbons to go with your Registration badge. If you like them, use them! If you don't like them? Don't use them! Cool? Cool!
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 3, 2018
Thank you everyone. We are proud to share that this year we have raised (over) $92,794 for our charity, @SitStayRead
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 4, 2022
Live from closing ceremonies: Thank you to our 13,641 attendees. You make this convention special!
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 4, 2017
Furries have raised $85,000 to our Charity, CRISP, including $12,000 by attendee out-of-pocket donations during Closing Ceremonies alone. Be proud. This fandom is amazing.
Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 4, 2023
Did we say $178,605.38 for charity this year? The generosity doesn’t stop! We are at $185,758.31!
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Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Dec 4, 2023
We hope that you enjoyed your Snow Da-wait. The snow’s gone! Did it get stolen? The Great FurFest Heist is coming to Midwest FurFest in 2024. What’s the plan? What’s your role in the heist? What are we after? Find out by joining us next year - December 5th through 8th, 2024!
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Midwest FurFest
@FurFest
Nov 23, 2018
Illinois might be cold in November, but your luxurious summer getaway awaits you at Midwest FurFest! (Opening Ceremonies starts in precisely 7 days!) ow.ly/ld5Z50jKhhw