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| − | '''Midwest FurFest''' (a.k.a. '''MFF''') is the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] in-person [[furry]] [[convention]] with an attendance of | + | '''Midwest FurFest''' (a.k.a. '''MFF''') is the [[List of conventions by attendance|world's largest]] in-person [[furry]] [[convention]] with an attendance of 13,641 as of December, 2022. It is held annually in [[Wikipedia:Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont, Illinois]]. The convention has been running as a separate entity since 2000. |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 5 December 2022
| Midwest FurFest | |
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| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | November 17-19, 2000 |
| Organizer(s) | Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. |
| Subject | Convention |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: Midwest FurFest resources |
Midwest FurFest (a.k.a. MFF) is the world's largest in-person furry convention with an attendance of 13,641 as of December, 2022. It is held annually in Rosemont, Illinois. The convention has been running as a separate entity since 2000.
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History
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MFF began as the furry track for Duckon, which is a Chicago-based science fiction convention. It was started at Duckon 3 in 1994 and was headed up by Robert King. It grew larger yearly and it was estimated that by Duckon 8 (1999) between a quarter and a third of the attendees were there due to interest in the furry track.
The track ran into problems because it was running out of room to expand without costing other parts of Duckon programming space and time. It was decided that the best course of action was to move into a new convention. Thus, Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. was created and MFF was born, to take place in November 2000, on the weekend before Thanksgiving. The parting was amicable, and Duckon lent a good bit of expertise and manpower to help make the first year of MFF a success.
Since then, the convention has grown from 473 attendees in 2000[1] to 10,989 in 2018[2], making it the largest furry convention in the world surpassing the previous title holder, AC, in registered attendance in 2017. It has helped raise over $285,276 for various charities.
MFF is a production of Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc., which holds Midwest Furfest and furfest as service marks.
The official Twitter account [1] advises attendees to post on Twitter using the hashtag "#FurFest", as many other conventions are abbreviated MFF, one of which takes place at around the same time. Previously, MFF suggested using the "#MWFF" hashtag, for the same reason.
Current Event
MFF has called the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois home since 2010. Features of the convention include an Artist Alley, Dealers Den, art show, charity auction, dances (including a dead dog dance), the FurFest Lounge and Fursuit Green Room, fursuit games and a parade, opening and closing ceremonies, a photoshoot and a variety show.
Information
Statistics
| Year | Fursuiters* | Attendees | Charity |
| 2022 | 11,019 | $106,283.66 | |
| 2021 | 9,332 | $74,303 | |
| 2019 | 11,019 | $112,352, matched by anonymous donor for a total of $224,704 | |
| 2018 | 10,989 | $92,794 | |
| 2017 | 8,771 | $85,000 | |
| 2016 | 7,075 | $78,482 | |
| 2015 | 1,378 | 5,606 | $62,021 |
| 2014 | 1,132 | 4,571 | $31,446 |
| 2013 | 972 | 3,904 | $28,000 |
| 2012 | 743 | 3,216 | $40,500 |
| 2011 | 574 | 2,600 | $19,575 |
| 2010 | 413 | 2,285 | $11,300 |
| 2009 | 357 | 2,040 | $12,799 |
| 2008 | 358 | 1,992 | $15,000 |
| 2007 | 286 | 1,690 | $15,193 |
| 2006 | 213 | 1,422 | $13,049 |
| 2005 | 1,066 | $6,800 | |
| 2004 | 959 | $7,000 | |
| 2003 | 800 | $6,500 | |
| 2002 | 685 | $6,088 | |
| 2001 | 511 | $6,800 | |
| 2000 | 473 | $3,522 | |
| * Fursuiter numbers are as counted in the parade or group photo | |||
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Guests of honor
Yearly, MFF selects talent from within the community, with a focus on people who have not yet been recognized.
Charities
Yearly, MFF selects a local animal-related charity to focus on. The total amount raised, as of MFF 2022, is $947,159.07.
Convention Chairs
Yearly, the of Board of Directors for Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. selects a Convention chair to oversee the following year's event.
References
- ↑ 2005 Midwest FurFest Registration Report
- ↑ Tweet on the Midwest FurFest Twitter. Dated/Retrieved December 21, 2018
- ↑ MFF 2021 Wrapup from Midwest FurFest
- ↑ MFF 2021 Wrapup from Midwest FurFest
- ↑ Tweet from Midwest FurFest Twitter. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022
- ↑ Tweet from Midwest FurFest Twitter. Dated/Retrieved December 5, 2022
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External links
- Midwest FurFest official site
- Midwest Furry Fandom, Incorporated official site
- Midwest FurFest on Facebook
- Midwest FurFest on Instagram
- Midwest FurFest on Mastodon
- Midwest FurFest on Twitter
- Midwest FurFest on Youtube
- Photos, videos, reports: Midwest FurFest resources
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