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Midwest FurFest (MFF) is a furry convention that takes place in Rosemont, Illinois, usually on the second weekend after Thanksgiving. [1] First held in 2000, MFF is presented by Midwest Furry Fandom Inc, an Illinois Educational Not-For-Profit Corporation that exists primarily for the purpose of holding an annual convention to facilitate education in anthropomorphic literature and art.
A yearly convention in the Chicago metro area which started in 2000 as a spinoff of Duckon, a Chicago-based science fiction convention. In 2019, Midwest Furfest had a reported 11,019 attendees, making it the largest furry convention. In 2014, a chlorine bomb was set-off at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel where the convention was being held.
STORY: Location: Chicago, IllinoisThousands attended the world's 'largest' furry conventionMidwest FurFest is a 4-day long festival dedicated to the furry fandomPeople dress up as ...
Notable events held annually include: Midwest FurFest; ... The American Numismatic Association held their annual "World's Fair of Money" here in 1991, 1999, ...
On December 7, 2014, Midwest FurFest was targeted by a chlorine gas attack, hospitalizing 19 attendees. [1] [2] At the time, Midwest FurFest was the second-largest furry convention in the country, with over 5,400 attendees. [3] [4] The convention took place at the Hyatt hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, from December 5 to December 7. [3]
The 16th annual Furfest and Pet Parade takes place Saturday at the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin. Registration begins at 1 p.m., the parade and judging begins at 1:30 p.m.
The village hosts Midwest FurFest, Exxxotica Expo, and ... at least four other members of the Stephens family held highly paid managerial positions in city ...
Another convention, Further Confusion, held in San Jose each January, closely follows Anthrocon in scale and attendance. $470,000 was raised in conventions for charity from 2000 to 2009. [33] As of December 2022, Midwest FurFest is the world's largest furry convention. [34] [35] [36] It had a self-reported 2019 attendance of 11,019. [37]