Anthrocon 2023: Fur-bruary Updates

Can you believe it Anthrocon attendees? We are now less than five months away from the convention! With general room bookings having been opened and online registration resuming at the beginning of February, here are some reminders and updates about Anthrocon 2023! Want to hear an audio version of our February updates? We are introducing a new audio format to learn about Anthrocon’s high-level updates, featuring our content producer Harvest. Click on the play button below to hear it, or keep on reading below for more details!

Last day to pre-register with early bird pricing!

As we’ve announced on all of social media channels and on our Registration page, today is the last day that online pre-registration will be available at the early bird price! This is also your last chance to get into the mailing list to get the Anthrocon-block hotel booking link. If you pre-register after February 2nd, the hotel booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email. However, the chances of being able to secure an Anthrocon-block hotel booking will be a lot slimmer!

Anthrocon 2023: Update to our COVID Policy stance

Anthrocon has heard the concerns of our members and staff, and in response, will be posting the convention COVID policy details and guidelines in the coming week. While we work on finalizing the details, our policy will address vaccination and masking requirements and procedures. We will incorporate local guidance into the policy, with updates as needed, closer to the convention date. We sincerely apologize for any concerns or confusion to our membership regarding this topic.

Anthrocon 2023: New Year, New Updates

We’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from our team! We hope that 2023 will be an improvement over the past few years, but there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Read on and find out what to expect! REGISTRATION Early bird pricing for pre-registration will end on January 29th, 2023. Afterwards, pre-registration prices will go up for each available level. Please note that online pre-registration will briefly be paused between January 30th and February 2nd.

Anthrocon 2023: Holiday season updates

Hello Anthrocon attendees! With the holiday season in full swing and the new year quickly approaching, now’s a great time to talk about some updates and important details for our 2023 convention! REGISTRATION Anthrocon registration is currently open, with early bird pricing valid until January 29th, 2023. Keep in mind that this year, attendees must be registered for Anthrocon to reserve an Anthrocon-block hotel room. Those who register prior in the early bird period will receive an email when general hotel reservations open, containing the link needed to reserve a hotel room.

Anthrocon 2023: Updates for Registration, Dealers, Programming!

With the warm weather now behind us for the year (unless you’re down south, share some with us!), our hard-working team is getting started with 2023 convention planning. Find out what’s changing for our 2023 convention as we work on finalizing details for our November launch. Registration Our registration is currently scheduled to open on November 1st, with early bird pricing until January 29th, 2023! There are several important changes to our registration policies for 2023.

Anthrocon 2022 Featured on CBS Pittsburgh

Anthrocon had the opportunity to speak about our upcoming return to Pittsburgh after a 2-year absence, and share what’s new with 2022 and what we’re looking forward to! Watch the full segment below featuring our Public Outreach Director (K.P.) and Digital Services Director (Ronnie).

Anthrocon 2022: 10 Tips Before You Get Here

It’s been some time since many of us have attended a convention, let alone one as busy as Anthrocon. We’re sharing some tips to help you cover the basics of what to do before the convention so you’re well prepared for a weekend in Pittsburgh. 1) Get your COVID and Registration Documents Remember that with this year’s COVID policy, you’ll need to have one of our accepted documentations to get your registration: a digital or physical proof of full vaccination with approved vaccines, or a certified negative COVID test from a proctored test (not a home test kit).

Anthrocon 2022: It's Almost Here!

After three long years, the buzz of excitement in the air is palpable! With only three weeks left until we descend upon the Steel City, make sure you know everything that’s happening and are fully prepared for the big return. COVID Policy & Before You Arrive Our COVID Policy is now finalized and will not be revised any further. In order to attend, you must bring documentation proving your vaccine and/or test status and wear a medical mask while in convention space.

Anthrocon 2022: It's Gonna Be May!

Well, it’s already May, and we’re guessing that folks aren’t bringing back the early 2000’s boy-band pop. But we are bringing you another edition of our monthly updates leading up the convention, and with less than two months to go, we want you to be prepared and aware! COVID Policy We’ve updated our COVID Policy to reflect the latest discussions and guidance, and provided some more clarity on: Fursuit headless zones now having fans (with additional considerations); Expectations for accessing the convention space; Acceptable types of entry tests and proofs of vaccination.