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Fur the 'More
Fur the More Logo.jpeg
Other names FtM, FurMore
Location
Maryland and Virginia, USA
Website
https://www.furthemore.org/
Status Ongoing
First iteration 5 - 7 April, 2013
Organizer(s) Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc
Charity Varies
Subject Furry
Resources Telegram: “furthemore”
Twitter / CoHost / Furry.Social @furthemore
Instagram / Facebook: @furthemorecon
Discord:YcnyueQ
Fur the 'More (edit)
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Fur the 'More 2013
Fur the 'More 2014
Fur the 'More 2015
Fur the 'More 2016
Fur the 'More 2017
Fur the 'More 2018
Fur the 'More 2019
Fur the 'More 2020
Fur the 'More 2021
Fur the 'More 2022
Fur the 'More 2023
Fur the 'More 2024
Fur the 'More 2025
Fur the 'More staff
Fur the 'More guests of honor

Fur the 'More is an annual furry convention. Its first event was held April 5-7, 2013 in the Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, approximately 17 miles north of downtown. It includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels, and general social activities.

Fur the 'More began as an idea between a few friends in the Maryland furry community to start a local convention in Baltimore. The idea was originally started while attending the Furstivus convention in Philadelphia and the question was posed, "Why doesn’t Baltimore have a convention?"[citation needed]

In March 2012, NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association offered to partner with Fur the 'More to back them as the umbrella 501(c)7 non-profit organization. As a result of negotiations, Fur the 'More became a NorthEast Anthropomorphic Association convention, and the primary founder and con-chair was offered a seat on the Board of Directors as a trustee.[1]

In May 2014, it was announced that the 2015 convention would be moving to Tysons Corner, Virginia.[2] On or before the end of January 2015 it was transferred to the Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Society. In 2017, it was realized that the mission of Mid-Atlantic Anthropmorphic Society, a 501c7 was more in line with educational charitable missions. The group re-incorporated as Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc and received a designation of 501c3. After this, the original 501c7 organization was dissolved. [3]

From 2020 until 2024, the event was located at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia.[4] At Fur the 'More 2024, it was announced that the 2025 convention would take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA.

Details[edit]

  • 2015
  • Dates: May 29 - 31
  • Theme: Cryptozoology
  • Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 2019
  • Dates: March 15 - 17
  • Theme: Fur the 'More 007: Furry Never Dies
  • Charity: Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 2021
  • Dates: April 23-25
  • Theme: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
  • Charity: Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Association, Inc.

Themes[edit]

  • 2013: Time Traveler's Party (inaugural convention theme)
  • 2014: Pirates vs. Ninjas (announced at the end of Fur the 'More 2013)
  • 2015: Cryptozoology[9]
  • 2016: Cubicle Jungle
  • 2017: 8-Bit Adventure
  • 2018: Fantasy in the Sakura Forest
  • 2019: FurtheMore 007: Furry Never Dies
  • 2020: Boldy Going Forward
  • 2021: Fur the 'More 8.5: 20 Minutes Into the Future
  • 2022: Furries & Fedoras
  • 2023: Time Traveler's Reunion
  • 2024: Arthurian Legends
  • 2025: Beach Vacation

Events[edit]

Convention events include:[10][citation needed]

  • Hallway Costume Contest - Staff of the convention review and judge anyone found to be dressed for the theme at the convention (fursuits not required)
  • Fursuit Parade returns in 2018
  • Artists Challenge (iron artist style competition)
  • Fur the 'More's Dance Competition
  • 24-hour video and tabletop gaming rooms, and game arena (for games that require movement)
  • Furry Marketplace (Dealers Den) - for dealers and artists
  • Artists' Alley
  • Hospitality Suite - for those attendees registered in our highest tiers.
  • Kidz Track - A room and programming dedicated to our littlest furries (age 0-12)
  • Jam Space - Bring in your instrument, skit, play, or DJ skills and book a time to do your own show.
  • A selection of other panels and events drawn from a wide variety of interests within the fandom.

Attendance[edit]

Convention year Attendance Percentage change Fursuiters in fursuit parade Percentage change Total Verified Fursuiters (received tag)
2013 473 - 94 -
2014 714 51.0% 187 99%
2015 853 19.5% 212 12%
2016 990 16.1% 220 4% 300
2017 1050 6.1% Not held N/A%
2018 1256 19.6% 259 17.7% 310
2019 1487 18.4% 319 23.1%
2020[11] 1466 -1.5% 275 -13.8%
2022[12] 1232 -16% 266 -3.3%
2023[13] 1620 31.5% 317 19% 254
2024[14] 1572 -3.0% 333 5.0% 215


Charity[edit]

Convention year Amount Raised
2013 $2,181.25
2014 $5,600[15]
2015 $4,550
2016 $5,001[16]
2017 $10,872[17]
2018 $10,192[18]
2019 $7,000[19]
2020 $10,000[11]
2022 $5,600[12]
2023 $9,000[13]
2024 $16,393[14]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ About Us - Fur the 'More
  2. ↑ "From the Con-Chair: Why we moved" - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 18, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ http://midanthro.org/blog/2018/04/14/charitable-status-granted/
  4. ↑ I have a question, Is Furthemore still in Baltimore or the new home is located in Virginia post on Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ Guest of Honor
  6. ↑ Artist Guest of Honor
  7. ↑ Music Guest LOOK LEFT! - Fur the 'More
  8. ↑ "Fur The 'More 2014 FINAL NUMBERS!! and 2015 Info:" - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated March 18, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Announcing Fur The More 2015!" - posting on the Fur the 'More account on Fur Affinity. Dated May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  10. ↑ [1]
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 20, 2020.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 8, 2022.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 14, 2023.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Frisky’s Donation" - posting on the Fur the 'More website. Dated May 11, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated May 1, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Fur the 'More Twitter Page" - posting on the Fur the 'More Twitter page. Dated March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.

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