Anthrocon 2022: April Showers, Fuzzy Flowers!

While our attempt to make the title rhyme might not have been amazing, our efforts to get things ready for Anthrocon 2022 have certainly been nothing short of it! There’s lots to read about as we approach the 2-month mark to our convention. Anthrocon Block Party We’re taking our public engagement with city of Pittsburgh one step further and testing out something new for 2022: the Anthrocon Block Party! You can find out more details about the event, along with a short promotional video on our new page.

Anthrocon 2022: Spring Into Action!

Now that we’re less than 100 days out from Anthrocon, we’re ferverently hoping that the Spring season weather can help see out the cold and welcome in some excitement for the upcoming convention! There are plenty more updates for you to learn about - read on and find out what’s happening! Programming Programming submissions have been up for some time now, but we’re looking to wrap up submissions for any new panels on April 1st (and that’s not a joke!

Anthrocon 2022: Four Months To Go!

It’s already been more than a month into the new year, and we’ll hopefully see some signs of warmer weather and safer returns to in-person conventions soon. We’re still going full steam ahead with our planning and opening submissions, so read on about what we’ve got for you this month! Hotel bookings Our hotel bookings are now available through the Hotel page on our website, having opened to general public booking on February 2nd.

Anthrocon 2022: Getting Ramped Up

We’re already three weeks into the new year, and things are steadily ramping up with our convention planning. There’s plenty to look forward to in the next couple weeks’ time - read on and find out more about what’s happening! Registration & COVID-19 Policy Pre-registration is available for Anthrocon 2022, and you can head over to our Registration page for more information and to purchase your pre-registered badge at a cheaper price compared to at-the-door registration.

Anthrocon 2022: New Year, New Updates

2021 has officially come and gone, and we’re now into a new year - one that still has many familiar challenges, but an earnest hope that we’ll finally return to our beloved in-person gatherings. There’s quite a bit happening as we start looking to the new year and a potential in-person convention, and we want to share important updates regarding Registration, our COVID-19 Policy, Hotel Openings, and more. Registration Pre-registration has now opened for Anthrocon 2022, and you can head over to our Registration page for more information and links to purchase your pre-registered badge.

Anthrocon 2021 Virtual

Do you miss Anthrocon? Don’t worry, we do too. That’s why Anthrocon 2021 is going virtual! Join us online July 2nd - 4th. There’s no way we’d let two years in a row pass us by. So, we’ve been hard at work putting together something special. Good news, no venue means lower costs, we’re not charging for attendance beyond the cost of internet of course. Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t bring our community together, but we have some ideas on how we can make the weekend an event to truly remember.

Seasons Greetings and 2021 Announcement

Hello friends! We know that this has been a very challenging year for many, so the staff and Board of Directors of Anthrocon wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a warm, safe, and happy holiday season. We’d also like to take this opportunity to announce our plans for July of 2021. At this time, we are proceeding, albeit cautiously, with plans to hold our 2021 convention in Pittsburgh.

An update regarding 2021 registration

We hope that all our furry friends are doing well and staying safe during these trying times. As we look towards 2021, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID and our concerns for the safety of our attendees in a large gathering, we find it necessary to delay our typical October opening of online registration. Hotel reservation dates will also be moved to a date later than usual. We will be evaluating our options through November and into December and will continue to post updates here to let everyone know when registration will open.

An important and sad announcement

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, for which there is no timely end in sight, we have been forced to make the sad decision to cancel Anthrocon 2020. We had hoped to avoid it, but it has become clear that we will not be able to provide a convention experience that is both safe and enjoyable for our attendees. We are offering several choices to our attendees who have already paid for memberships.

Black Lives Matter

Friends, We are shocked and appalled by the murder of George Floyd and the many other acts of racial injustice that are occurring across the nation. Right now, we believe the need for action is more important than just words. We stand with the Black community. We know that Black Lives Matter, and we want you to know that we hear you; we see you; we stand with you, and we support you.