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| − | '''Furpocalypse''' is a [[furry convention]] held from 2014-2019 in Cromwell, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]], and since 2020 in Stamford, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]]. It was founded by former [[FurFright]] staff in order to continue the tradition of an annual Halloween-themed Connecticut convention, after the | + | '''Furpocalypse, Inc.''' is a [[furry convention]] held from 2014-2019 in Cromwell, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]], and since 2020 in Stamford, [[Wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]]. It was founded by former [[FurFright]] staff in order to continue the tradition of an annual Halloween-themed Connecticut convention, after the dissolution of [[FurFright]]. |
| − | The Furpocalypse website describes the event as "a Halloween-based [[Anthropomorphic]] convention in | + | The Furpocalypse website describes the event as "a Halloween-based [[Anthropomorphic]] convention in Stamford, Connecticut that raises money for local animal and social [[charity|charities]].The 4-day event hosts [[Anthropomorphic]] enthusiasts from all over the world, enjoying a wide variety of classes, discussion groups, and events."<ref>https://furpocalypse.org/faq/ Retrieved May 27, 2020.</ref> |
During Closing Ceremonies on October 27, 2019, it was announced the convention will be moving to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut beginning with the next convention, scheduled for October 29 through November 1, 2020. <ref>https://twitter.com/FurpocalypseInc/status/1188599810305265664 Tweet October 27, 2019</ref> | During Closing Ceremonies on October 27, 2019, it was announced the convention will be moving to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut beginning with the next convention, scheduled for October 29 through November 1, 2020. <ref>https://twitter.com/FurpocalypseInc/status/1188599810305265664 Tweet October 27, 2019</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:51, 27 May 2020
| Furpocalypse | |
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| Location | |
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| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | 31 October-2 November, 2014 |
| Organizer(s) | Furpocalypse, Inc. |
| Charity | Ongoing |
| Subject | Furry |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: Furpocalypse resources |
Furpocalypse, Inc. is a furry convention held from 2014-2019 in Cromwell, Connecticut, and since 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. It was founded by former FurFright staff in order to continue the tradition of an annual Halloween-themed Connecticut convention, after the dissolution of FurFright.
The Furpocalypse website describes the event as "a Halloween-based Anthropomorphic convention in Stamford, Connecticut that raises money for local animal and social charities.The 4-day event hosts Anthropomorphic enthusiasts from all over the world, enjoying a wide variety of classes, discussion groups, and events."[1]
During Closing Ceremonies on October 27, 2019, it was announced the convention will be moving to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut beginning with the next convention, scheduled for October 29 through November 1, 2020. [2]
Guests of Honor
- 2018 - Cocadope & Jib Kodi
- 2019 - Kenket & Robo-Shark
- 2020 - Cyamallo & DeadlyComics
Themes
- 2014: Research and Development
- 2015: The Dark Carnival Freak Show
- 2016: Night at the Movies
- 2017: The Haunted Asylum
- 2018: Thriller Nights
- 2019: Retro Wasteland
- 2020: Horror in Paradise
Charities
- 2014: United States War Dog Association - $3807.60
- 2015: United States War Dog Association - $5,800
- 2016: United States War Dog Association - $5,500
- 2017: United States War Dog Association - $4,282.78
- 2018: United States War Dog Association & True Colors - $10,373
- 2019: United States War Dog Association & True Colors - $7,169[3]
- 2020: United States War Dog Association & True Colors - TBA
References
- ↑ https://furpocalypse.org/faq/ Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/FurpocalypseInc/status/1188599810305265664 Tweet October 27, 2019
- ↑ https://youtu.be/hrKnyphhbRs?t=5701 Closing Ceremonies, October 27, 2019
External links
- Furpocalypse official website
- Furpocalypse on Twitter
