Convention schedule

Midwest Furfest 2023

379 events

Thursday, November 30, 2023

17 events

Registration – Pre-Registered Badge Pick-up (Sponsor / Shiny Sponsor Only)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types)

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

4:00pm - 5:00pm TBA

Furry Logic LLC returns to Furfest with the FINAL run of its 2023 Escape Room, Card Battle Escape! Players arrive at Battle Island to enter the Furry Logic Trading Card Game Tournament to win the ultimate prize! But, the winning cards are locked away by numerous traps and puzzles! Gather your friends together to find all of the missing cards you need before the Grand Master banishes you to The Dark Zone! Games will start at the top of every hour. Tickets are $25 per person playing, minimum ticket purchase of 1, maximum group size 8, with a portion of the ticket proceeds going to charity at the end of the event! Got a larger group? Split into two in our identical dueling games for a head-to-head experience! Join with other groups to play, or explore private games with just yoru friends, available with a special minimum purchase amount per room. Sign up ahead of time online at bookeo.com/furrylogicllc - If you have questions, feel free to email us at [email protected] - We look forward to hosting your games soon! Because of potential registration wait times, a badge will not be required to play our game, but will be required on all other days.

[email protected]

4:00pm - 5:00pm TBA

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

4:00pm - 2:00am Hyatt – United

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

5:00pm - 6:00pm TBA

Registration – Pre-Registered Badge Pick-up (All Membership Types)

5:00pm - 10:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

6:00pm - 7:00pm TBA

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ ONLY!)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

This light-hearted RPG-esque system designed by SteelTheWarrior was borne of frisky fantasy, silly stories of over-the-top shenanigans and inspired by popular flash games like Corruption of Champions, Trials in Tainted Space and Flexible Survival! Gameplay gives players a different perspective on the psychology behind modern-day sexuality and taboo as they adventure in a world where just about everything is over-sexualized (including combat!) to offer silly-fun and sex-positive escapades! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

FVS Audition/Rehearsal #1

6:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

The Furry Variety Show (FVS) is a cooperative short act show. This is the first audition and non-technical rehearsal. If you want to be in the show, you need to attend one of these.

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

7:00pm - 8:00pm TBA

Registration – At The Door

7:00pm - 10:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

8:00pm - 9:00pm TBA

Art Jam

8:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt – Hartsfield

Escape Room ($) Badgeless Thursday

9:00pm - 10:00pm TBA

Sovereign Eclipse

9:00pm - 1:00am Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Come test out a new Furry sci-fi game being written by SteelTheWarrior (Creator of Mass Effect: Unity, Freedom Fighters & Your Imagined Furry Fantasy) Choose from a massive assortment of species and genetic culture combinations and explore an immensely dynamic and complex new universe full of mystery, intrigue and betrayal!

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 1)

10:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings. Option 1 - Thursday 10pm Option 2 - Friday 10am

Thursday Night Dance

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Friday, December 01, 2023

146 events

Operations

9:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – Reagan

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

9:00am - 2:00am Hyatt – United

Escape Room ($)

10:00am - 11:00am TBA

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 2)

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings. Option 1 - Thursday 10pm Option 2 - Friday 10am An ASL Interpretter will be at this Event

Betrayal House on the Hill

10:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Betrayal at House on the Hill quickly builds suspense and excitement as players explore a haunted mansion of their own design, encountering spirits and frightening omens that foretell their fate

Accessibility Services

10:00am - 8:00pm Hyatt – Lambert

Info Desk

10:00am - 8:00pm TBA

Registration

10:00am - 8:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

STI and Rapid HIV testing by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Convention Center)

10:00am - 8:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 54

STI and Rapid HIV testing offered on-site by AIDS Healthcare Foundation with affiliated organizations Calor and South Side Healthcare Collaborative. Rapid HIV testing results provided while you wait, with STI testing results available after the convention.

STI and Rapid HIV testing by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Hyatt)

10:00am - 8:00pm Hyatt - Directors A/B/C

Untitled event

10:00am - 8:00pm Hyatt - Directors A/B/C

Arcade

10:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – International Ballroom

Video Gaming

10:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – International Ballroom

Escape Room ($)

11:00am - 12:00pm TBA

Opening Ceremonies

11:00am - 12:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

An ASL interpreter will be at this event.

Blood on the Clocktower (Easy Game 1)

11:00am - 1:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

Age Suggestion: Age 13+ Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception. Similar to Werewolf or Mafia. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can spread misinformation, sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village. Each game takes about 30-90 minutes. Each game can accommodate up to 15 players.

Escape Room ($)

12:00pm - 1:00pm TBA

Writing 101

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

We all start somewhere, and it's no different for writing. Whether you hope to one day write the Great American Furry Novel, or just want to do better at the stories you share with friends, come and learn some of the basics of good storytelling and some of the pitfalls and common beginner mistakes to avoid.

MFF Quiet Room (DESCC)

12:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center - 2nd Floor - 59-60

The Quiet Room is a place where you can spend time away from noise, lights, and other stimuli of the convention. Please be courteous to fellow attendees while enjoying your time in the space. The following rules have been designed to ensure a respectful and relaxing environment for everyone: 1. Keep conversation volume and length to a minimum. 2. Silence all electronic devices. Headphones are encouraged! 3. If you have to make or take a phone call, please take it outside the room. 4. Be mindful regarding perfumes and scented personal care products, which can trigger allergies or chemical sensitivities. 5. No eating or drinking. Water will be available at all times. 6. You may rest your eyes, however napping is not permitted. 7. Please do not take photos or videos inside the space.

Furality Gateway

12:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt - Heathrow

Furality Gateway is an immersive audiovisual experience bridging the virtual and physical worlds. Learn more about Furality and interact with your friends in VRChat through our projected portal!

MFF Quiet Room (Hyatt)

12:00pm - 2:00am Hyatt – Malpensa

Fursuit Supplies Basics with Lily Moon!

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Ever wondered where to start with fursuit making? This panel will give you all the information needed from headbase types, fur suppliers, fur quality, equipment and more!

Fursuiting Health

12:30pm - 1:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Most of us have heard about how to care for our fursuits, but what about the person inside of the fursuit? Fursuiting can involve activities that increase our internal temperature, increase our heart rate, and put our bodies under a lot of stress. But things you can do before, during, and after fursuiting can help you to fursuit longer, recover faster, and get back out in your fluffy carpet sooner. They say that Fursuiting is cardio, and like cardio we can make fursuiting easier and more fun by following precautions and preparing ourselves. Some of the stuff I'll be covering: Hydration basics (Gatorade has what now?) Under the fursuit (Please wear something) Working up a sweat (In and out of the suit) Post suiting (It's gotta end at some point...) What to do if you do overdo it (Don't freak out) Whether you're a newbie or someone who's been suiting for a while, come and learn how to better take care of what's under the colorful capet of fur! Got your own experiences and recovery methods? Come share them!

Squishy, Cuddly, Plushie Companion Appreciation

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – Midway

A panelist-led discussion and Q&A session about how plushies are used throughout our lives to help with our social and emotional needs. How is it that we became so attached to these poly-filled and polyester blend fabric creatures that affect our moods and well-being? let's discuss this and more at the plushy panel, Don't forget to bring your favorite squishable friend if you like. Bonus, we may raffle off a few new plush friends for you to take home and add to your collection.

GreyMuzzle Meet and Greet

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

A time for Greymuzzles to connect with others and to be recognized as an important force in the fandom

Finding a Therapist and Your Rights as a Client

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – John Wayne

Get the low down on the best places online to search for a therapist as well as your legal rights as a client

Fursuit Dance Competition Prelims

12:30pm - 2:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Are you the best dancer in the fandom? Do you have it takes to shake a tail feather? Come prove that you've got the moves to take you to the top of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition! Fursuiters/dancers will compete against one another for a chance to perform on the main ballroom's stage at the Finals! This event is CLOSED to the public.

Skulldog Meet & Greet

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

skull dogs, cats, birds, and all others with skull faces are welcome to join into this event! Those that are interested to see what it's all about, or have questions about the skullies are welcome to join us was well. This is a very causal event, so all are welcome!

Escape Room ($)

1:00pm - 2:00pm TBA

Vtubing and Content Creation

1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Wonder what it takes to be a Furry VTuber or content creator? Or perhaps you are looking to refine your craft? Join Corgi from Twitch.tv's "CorgiCam" to explore their journey as well as several other creators in the fandom! Go over tips, tricks, equipment, and get involved with an open Q&A!

Disability Awareness from the Furry Fandom

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Many people with disabilities belong to the furry fandom, and many policies that enable furry conventions and the furry fandom to thrive are beneficial for people with disabilities. Listen to and discuss, with a self-advocate with a disability, describe how furry fandom culture can be used to teach awareness of various types of disabilities.

Writers Meet & Greet

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Come say hello to some of your fellow writers in the furry fandom.

Furry Language: The Game Show!

1:00pm - 2:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

Let your fur do the talking! In this twist on furry charades based on TV’s “Body Language,” teams of two use pantomime to convey clues to furry-themed puzzles. Winners receive a small prize and play a bonus round for this year’s charity! (Fursuiters, please note that every player has to speak at some point in the game.)

FMP Choir Rehearsal

1:00pm - 2:30pm Hyatt – Logan

This is a closed rehearsal for the Furry Music Program Choir Concert, please contact Director Tech on Telegram at ShySkunkShaman for details!

Remember the Flowers Live Table Reading with Jericho and Other Special Guests

1:00pm - 2:30pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

Several professional voice actors are bringing the beloved and critically acclaimed visual novel Remember the Flowers to life at MFF! Come be a part of the show!

Riichi! A Furry Mahjong Panel

1:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Paris

Come play Japanese/Riichi mahjong! All skill-levels welcome

FVS Audition/Rehearsal #2

1:00pm - 3:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

The Furry Variety Show (FVS) is a cooperative short act show. This is the second audition and full technical rehearsal. If you want to be in the show, you need to attend one of these.

Midwest FurFest Charity Poker Tournament

1:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – DaVinci

Come one come all to the famous Midwest FurFest Charity Poker Tournament. Join you fellow fuzzies for a lively and competitive poker adventure.

Art Show

1:00pm - 6:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 41

Artists Alley & Artists Marketplace

1:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 42

Dealers Den

1:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – Hall G

The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at https://www.furfest.org/vendors/dealers

Fursuit Photoshoot

1:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – Liberty

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

1:00pm - 12:00am Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 23

ADA and Con Attendance

1:30pm - 2:30pm Hyatt – John Wayne

A lawyer and a therapist will walk you through what the ADA does/does not cover in a convention space including what accommodations can/cannot be asked for and/or provided. Self-guided alternatives will also be suggested.

The Art of Sketching

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Learn how to sketch faster, embrace mistakes, and build upon your artwork as we take an in depth approach to sketch as an art form.

How to Improve Your Odds: Getting a Fursuit Commission with GoH Wild Acai!

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – LAX

Join Guest of Honor Wild Acai and Syber to talk best practices for both makers and commissioners. If you are in the market for your first fursuit, this is a must-see panel and will feature a variety of artists and perspectives on getting the best out of your suit maker and the investment!

Historic Preservation in the Furry Fandom

2:00pm - 3:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Cultural groups may not realize the importance of historical preservation until after knowledge and artifacts have been lost or discarded. Come join a discussion about the challenges of preserving furry history, where the fandom stands today and what needs to be done in the future to build the institutions and infrastructure to preserve the past.

Escape Room ($)

2:00pm - 3:00pm TBA

A Trans-Formative Journey

2:00pm - 3:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Whether you're already on your own trans journey or brushing with the idea of starting, it's no secret that it's... a lot. Where do you start? Is it right for you? How do you go about it? What's the best way to be this brand-new "you?" It's easy for all of these things to feel overwhelming and insurmountable. This panel is for anyone who's just starting transitioning, is considering doing so, or is already on their own journey and wants to have a discussion about how to get the most out of it. Being trans can be a life-changing experience, and hopefully, this panel will help you get at least a little more joy out of it, and maybe meet some new friends who are forging their own weird and wonderful journeys!

Dragon and Scalie Meet and Rawr

2:00pm - 3:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

Come say hi to your fellow scaly friends. Talk about how much you love hoarding gold or how many kobolds you have :3

FatFur Meet & Greet!

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

! Are you and/or your fursona on the rounder side? Are you a fan of big, fat, soft furries? This is for all the furs who enjoy and love things big and roundJoin us for a meetup and sketchbook swap!

Plot and Conflict

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

No matter how good your characters are, you'll need interesting things for them to do, or events they must react to. What makes for a compelling, perhaps riveting plot? One of the key elements in any plot is conflict. In this panel we discuss some of the different plots and types of conflict that can drive a story and keep your readers wondering what happens next.

Fursuit Trouble-Shooting

2:00pm - 3:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Tail in a twist? Zipper won’t stop snagging? Can’t lift your arms above your head? Let’s fix that! This panel is an interactive Q&A where we will discuss common fursuit construction pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to fix them when they happen. Feel free to bring your difficult fursuit items if you need specific advice!

Blood on the Clocktower (Easy Game 2)

2:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

MFF Beyblade Tournament & Open Free-Play

2:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Florence

Beyblade Tournament and open free play. New, current, and returning players are welcome to join in! Bringing your own beys and or stadiums is encouraged, but optional. There will be plenty of loaners that you can use! There will be both a tournament and an open free-play area open during the panel. The open play area is open to the use of any of the different generations (Plastic, MFB, Burst, and X), although the tournament will strictly use beys from the Beyblade X generation. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners of the tournament! Stop by to see, or join in on some amazing battles! Important panel and tournament info can be found in this doc. Please read it! (File is also attached below) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBHGesV4I2tDXnIr9Sdt4KbVLNBOfYtZ5o7Imweiyb0/edit?usp=sharing If you want to participate in the tournament, the tournament sign-up page can also be found here: https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/pen06yYsHj# You just have to make a free account and register. It helps us prepare and saves a lot of time on the day of the event!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBHGesV4I2tDXnIr9Sdt4KbVLNBOfYtZ5o7Imweiyb0/edit?usp=sharing

2:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Florence

https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/pen06yYsHj#

2:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Florence

Ironclaw Intro Game

2:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Generate characters and learn how to play the current version of IronClaw Anthropormorphic Fantasy RPG! A short adventure will be run after character generation to introduce the system, time permitting.

Just Dance!

2:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – International Ballroom

Come play Just Dance 2024 with your fellow furs!

Hip Hop Dance Workshop - Beginner's Foundations

2:15pm - 3:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Both in the dance world and in the fandom, choreographed dances are mislabeled as "hip hop" when they lack the core foundations of bounce, rock, and groove. Many dancers do not know where to even begin. In this beginner's class, anyone will be able to learn how to dance, whether you have years of experience or zero experience, to improve your choreography or battle rounds. Here, we will learn the core foundations of hip hop dance, musicality, and story telling and applying that to your freestyle dances so you'll be able to dance anywhere to anything. Furthermore, we will learn about real hip hop history and dance to real authentic hip hop music, learning about the connection between culture and dance.

Tygre - Live in Concert

2:30pm - 3:30pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

An unforgettably charming performance showcasing both original music and eclectic covers. My setlist tells a story from start to finish following the journey through love, heartbreak, and the complex emotions that dwell within those experiences.

Fortnite Furries

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – DFW

A panel for anyone who loves anything to do with Fortnite! Come and meet your fellow furry Fortnite players!

Military Furs

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Open to all whether you are currently serving or a vet, just a supporter, or maybe you are interested in joining and have questions. Please come along and tell a story and have fun.

Cutthroat Artist

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

Four artists compete against one another in surprise timed art challenges. Each round, one is eliminated by our judge until the winner is crowned. The twist? Artists can bid on sabotages that they can inflict on their opponents. Subjects for the artwork are chosen from audience members, so bring a reference!

Animal Work Stories

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

Many people find the idea of working with animals to be just playing with dogs and cats, and sometimes other animals, all day. Come listen to the good, the bad and the ugly of working with some the creatures we share the planet with.

Escape Room ($)

3:00pm - 4:00pm TBA

So, You're Interested in Getting Into Miniature Wargames

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Midway

Have you ever seen those little painted figures being moved around a table, followed by the rolling of a few to far too may dice to cheers and boos? Did you have questions or desires to enter the hobby? Does it seem too hard to get into when you've seen the myriad boxes of minis, books, and paints? There are ways to give it a try that will not severely hinder your finances or mental health!

Transmission! Guide to MegaMan: Battle Network PvP

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

Get ready to be introduced to an amazing competitive scene involving the Blue Bomber himself, MegaMan! With the release of the Battle Network Legacy Collection, now is a wonderful time to get into this fun community of Net Battlers! We will have an overview of the series, it’s mechanics and how to build a solid Battle Chip folder along with examples of PvP Net Battles. If we have enough time and players we will also host Net battles as well! Net Battlers who play on Nintendo Switch are more than encouraged to come join and play!

Bird Nerds

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – McCarran

Birds are everywhere, and Bird Nerds are enthusiasts interested in these incredible animals in ways ranging from subtle appreciation to community outreach and active hands-on engagement. We have new exciting stories to share this year, and there are increasingly many ways to become involved. Join us for an hour detour from regular con programming for a deep dive into one of the most universally shared hobbies in the world.

Characters and Dialogue

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Characters are arguably the most important element to any story. What makes characters believable, memorable, and compelling? A big part of any characters is the relationships they have with other characters, and one of the primary means of showing characters and their relationships is through dialogue. Come join us as we discuss what makes good characters and dialogue.

Fursuiting (201) in Action: Making Purple Memories

3:00pm - 4:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

Welcome to Fursuiting in Action, the panel that seeks to bring fursuiters together to try out and demonstrate what they have learned in all of the Fursuiting 101 panels. In this event you will be offered the opportunity to receive direct feedback on how to improve your skills beyond the basics! This panel is highly interactive and will require volunteer fursuiters (both partial and full) to ensure its success! In this session in particular, we talk about how to make memorable interactions throughout your fursuit's character development. Our host, the King of Purple, has branded himself in many ways around the color purple, incorporating prop design, color choice, spoken words, and other impactful messaging to communicate while Making Purple Memories for his audience. We will be covering three core elements of fursuiting through the course of the panel: The Walking Element The Talking Element (Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication for Silent suiters too) The Performing Element We hope to see you and help you make your very own purple memories!

Comic Artists and Writers of the Furry World Meetup, with GoH Jackaloo!

3:00pm - 4:30pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

Do you make furry comics? Write stories? Aspiring to do either one? Come to this panel to meet other artists and authors! Network, give and receive tips and tricks of the trade, and get inspired! Hosted by Jackaloo, comic artist primarily known for The Interns Series.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ ONLY!)

3:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Science, Tech, Engr., & Medicine Meet & Greet

3:30pm - 5:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Pre/post convention BlueSky/Twitter/Mastodon networking group links available at https://linktr.ee/scifurs

Furry Music Program Choir Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm Hyatt – Midway

It's a bit cold outside, so come on in and get cozy as the Furry Music Program debuts our first Furry Choir group~! Please spend this half hour enjoying holiday classics sung live by your fellow furs! We hope you join us!

Escape Room ($)

4:00pm - 5:00pm TBA

Leopardy!

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

A furry take on the classic TV game show. Come test your trivia knowledge on all things furry and furry-related. Just remember to always answer in the form of a question!

I've Made Too Much Pasta

4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

A concert of original music by cool FURRY rock band "I've Made Too Much Pasta". This includes GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, ACCORDION; all the "normal" standard rock band stuff except some band members are raccoons and also there are FURSUITS. A perfect opportunity to scream and wiggle. You can sniff the music at ivemadetoomuchpasta.bandcamp.com or at https://needlejuicerecords.com/pages/ive-made-too-much-pasta if you want!

Shiny Sponsor Reception - Group One

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Ventanas

Midwest FurFest is pleased to welcome our Super Shiny Sponsors to a special reception in Ventanas, the breathtaking venue at the very top of the Hyatt! Meet this year's Guests of Honor, enjoy a drink and a light snack, and mingle with your fellow Shiny Sponsors. To get to Ventanas, press the button marked 'V' on any lobby elevator.

Car/Bike Furs Meet and Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

A meet-up for all car and bike enthusiasts in the fandom.

TikTok Psychology

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

What do TikTok videos get wrong about psychology? The short answer: most of it. Come get the facts on some of this year's most popular psychology treads on the platform and why a TikTok-based diagnosis can be harmful.

Setting and World Building

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Stories can take place in a lot of different places and time periods, whether it's someplace in our modern world, a setting from our history, a futuristic alien society, or a magical world of fantasy. Join us as we discuss the possibilities and the pitfalls, the challenges and rewards of creating or choosing a setting where your characters live and their stories play out.

Retail Horror Stories: Clean Up in Aisle 10

4:00pm - 5:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Seen some things around retail that makes you question life? Had interactions with customers that ask the question 'Why'? Listen to stories and experiences by fellow attendees and workers so we can laugh, cry and question situations together

Floor Wars Preliminaries

4:00pm - 5:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Mandatory Preliminary event for Floor Wars event. Please see the following link for sign-ups as no in person sign ups will be accepted! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r5sxBNli5t3-8-XS-PjNSOd1NepefpXZLRu3Qew5bsE/edit

Frankenfur Card Game Demo

4:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt - Vienna

Ever wanted to build your very own monster? Frankenfur! is a fast paced fur flying monster building card game where every player is a mad scientist competing to create the most powerful franken-monster! Ages 7+, 20-40 minutes to play! Located in Open Gaming

Inflatables Meet & Greet

4:00pm - 6:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

Come and see the big inflatable animals and learn about the community. Come in fursuit and get your pictures on the toys!

How to Draw Mustelids

4:30pm - 5:30pm Hyatt – McCarran

Members of the weasel family have distinct shapes. Learn how to draw slinkies that don't look like dogs or cats! Ferrets, otters, badgers, martens, and more! Plus fun facts about some of the lesser-known mustelids.

Sober/Teetotal Furs Meetup

4:30pm - 5:30pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

If drinking isn't part of your lifestyle, come meet and support other alcohol-free furries.

ASL Communications Redux

4:30pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

This is the second year of the ASL Communications panel! We will have example situations and other common scenarious where one can communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Escape Room ($)

5:00pm - 6:00pm TBA

So, You Want to Run a Tabletop Game

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

Played Baldur's Gate 3 and want to run a tabletop game, but never have? Perhaps you bought a tabletop game at the Dealer's Den? Have a group of people who want to play D&D, but nobody wants to run it? This panel is a basic, game-agnostic outline of how to run a game in a way that's safe, fun, and lasts more than one week!

Avian Meet and Greet!

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – LAX

Birds! Would you like to meet other birds? Get to know why we like seeb and chant egg so much? Well come down to the Avian Meet and Greet, all types of avians are welcome, including gryphons! There will also be a photoshoot provided by yours truly!

Combat Sports Furs Meet up

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – Midway

A meet for any fur who is a fan or a practitioner of combat sports. Including but not limited to Boxing, wrestling, MMA, or any eastern martial art. Fursuits welcome and encouraged for photos! (equipment/gear will not be provided.)

Monster Hunter Now Meet-Up

5:00pm - 6:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

A meet up for those Monster hunter fans that are playing the New mobile app game called Monster hunter Now. let's get together and party up to hunt those wild monsters that are roaming around the convention.

Splatoon Meet & Greet

5:00pm - 6:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Listen up! It's going down... Splatfest is coming to MFF! Come cast your vote and meet other Splatoon players!

Citrine in Concert

5:00pm - 6:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

Come join Citrine the fandom’s own blind singing husky for an hour of music and entertainment.

Scene and Story Structure

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Ever had a story idea in which you knew where you wanted to go but not how to get there? Or you have some pieces but aren't sure how they fit together? Or maybe it's a question of keeping the reader interested along the way. This panel will cover approaches to structuring your story, concepts like scene and sequel, pacing, and how to get elements of a story to fit together well.

Fursuit Price Is Right

5:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

This is the fursuiter version of The Price Is Right where fursuiters are called to come on down to Contestants Row. Winner plays a pricing game and goes on to the Showcase Showdown, where the winner goes on to The Showcase. The fursuiter that has won the most in cash and prizes wins a badge commission.

Blood on the Clocktower (Moderate Game 1)

5:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

Book Cover Design for Self-Publishing with Tips and Tricks

5:30pm - 6:30pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

Self-publishing involves a lot of processes, but the one that is most vital in getting people interested is the designing of the book cover. How can you design a book cover that is visually appealing and can allow potential readers to pick out your book from other books? In this panel, I will talk about the tips and tricks on making and designing cover art that will fit the specific genre or category of your books for publishing.

Shiny Sponsor Reception - Group Two

5:30pm - 6:30pm Hyatt – Ventanas

Dogtor Storytime: Tales from Veterinary Medicine

5:30pm - 6:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Join a group of furry veterinarians as we swap stories and laughs for an evening of fun! If you've ever wanted to know what being a veterinarian is really like, you've come to the right place. Please note that there may be some cursing and discussions of medical topics that could involve blood. Come for the fun and maybe learn something along the way!

Escape Room ($)

6:00pm - 7:00pm TBA

Kemono Meet

6:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

"Have Kemono fursuit? Wanna meet another Kemono fursuiter? Considering getting one or maybe you just want to see one IRL? Then this meet is for you! This is a casual meetup of Kemono fursuiters - all people welcome and encouraged for photos!"

Jack Your Body Vol. 2: A House Music/Dance Appreciation Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Join Riiya, an amateur street dancer and House music enthusiast from the DC/MD/VA area for another volume of House music & House Dance appreciation, with focus on the deep ties of its origin in Chicago. Learn about the genre's Queer and BIPOC roots, hear about some of it's biggest musical pioneers and how their influence carries on today, learn some basic House Dance moves, and be ready to shake your tails with each other to multiple styles of House Music! Please dress comfortably and be prepared to sweat :)

Visual Novel Creation

6:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

I make Remember the Flowers, an ongoing visual novel. I'd like to share my experiences working on a furry visual novel and help others do the same.

TikTok Panel

6:00pm - 8:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Are you a part of the TikTok Furs group? Well then come here and have some fun with your favorite TikTok furs and join us for some fun times as we discuss stuff about TikTok and how to make your experience ten times better!

Albedo

6:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Lawyer Horror Stories!

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – LAX

Join a group of furries who happen to be lawyers as we tell stories about our jobs and answer questions about what we do for a living.

TFTuesday Podcast - Live!

6:30pm - 7:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Come on down to a live recording of the TFTuesday podcast! This podcast focuses on the concept of transformation, mainly in the niche of the furry community, and what the theme of transformation and interest in it means as it relates to its fans. Our live recording will delve into a few specific topics before taking some audience Q&As!

Werewolf!

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – DaVinci

Come and play an exciting game of werewolf (also known as mafia or town of Salem) surrounded by, well, basically werewolves! See if you can sniff out that sly wolf, or if you are the wolf, if you can take the town!

3D Scan & 3D Print Yourself For Fursuit Reference

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

Ever want to use your own head as the model for fursuit making? Learn how to crate a digital scan and print a duplicate. The only limits are how steady you can hold your camera and how big your 3D printer is. A live demonstration will be attempted, come and help copy an entire person.

History of Armor

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Learn about the history of armor and how it evolved through the centuries! Presented by a team of Armored Combat reenactors and blacksmiths.

Snow Days - The Theming of Midwest FurFest

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – Midway

The blizzard's been going strong but we're gonna enjoy the weekend off together. Learn about how the theme is developed, the story, swag, and many artists that helped out and get a chance to see everything in one shot. Have a strong motivation to be creative and ideas to make MFF a beautiful place? We'ld love to have more help!

Escape Room ($)

7:00pm - 8:00pm TBA

Macro/Micro Meetup

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

Attention creatures of all shapes and sizes! Join us for a one-hour social event for the biggest and smallest folks in the fandom. Whether you're a giant wolf, a tiny tiger, huge hoofer, or an enormous eel, you belong here!

The Dog Park! Meet and Greet!

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

CALLING ALL DOG FURRIES! Bring your tennis balls and wagging tails! BARKY ROCK is in the house tonight! [formerly Shepherd Squad, but all dogs welcome!]

Why Create a Writing Group?

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Creating a writing group with your fellow writers can be a powerful tool. It's a great way to boost yourselves and each other, learn from your peers, gather commentary and critique on a regular basis, and incentivize yourself to write. Come find out how a writing group works and whether you might want to organize your own!

Fursuit Games

7:00pm - 8:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

The one and only and original Fursuit Games (except for the "Second Chance" edition of the Fursuit Games which will be held on Sunday, 12:00 PM)! Fursuiters can join a team and compete in fun and often silly games. Audience members will cheer for their favourite team and can even earn prizes for being superfans!! May the best team win!

Bomb Voyage's Lair

7:00pm - 8:30pm Hyatt – McCarran

all mimes are invited to Bomb Voyage's criminal lair for the heist of the century

Dragon's Dojo: The Lost Arts

7:00pm - 8:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

This is dedicated for anybody that want to learn how to DJ or run a dance battle event at a con or anywhere! We will be discussing street dance culture and identify each dance style as well as the type of music that goes with each style. Dragon's Dojo is to help spread the knowledge of street dance culture as well as learning the fundamentals of dance in itself.

FVS - Furry Variety Show

7:00pm - 9:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

The Furry Variety Show is a stage show consisting of independent acts performed by furry fans just like you! The fandom has an amazing selection of talents and we will showcase these as Vaudeville acts that are short and entertaining.

IronClaw: Bees!

7:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Two local farmers are up in arms because the apiary they hired wants to move away, and take his bees with him. He needs some persuading if he is going to stay. What can you contribute to get him to stick around longer?

Guests of Honor Meet and Greet

7:30pm - 8:30pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

Join Furfest's 2023 Guests of Honor for a question and answer session with audience participation.

2 Rooms and Boom

7:30pm - 9:30pm Hyatt – DaVinci

In this social game of hidden roles and deduction, players are divided into 2 teams Find your teammates, establish trust, and exchange hostages before time runs out It's the party game that all kinds of players is incredibly quick to learn,

Pet & Handler Q&A Panel (18+ ONLY)

8:00pm - 9:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Come join the Chicago Pet Patrol’s discussion panel as we scratch the surface of Pet Play. We will discuss some of the basics of human animal role-play and answer any questions you have. It doesn’t matter how you identify, everyone is welcome. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Escape Room ($)

8:00pm - 9:00pm TBA

African Wild Dog Meet-n-Greet

8:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Logan

Find out who really painted all those dogs! A meet up for all the AWD (the animal, not the cars) in the fandom.

Protogen Meet 'n' Beep

8:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

A social event for all Protogen, Protos at heart, and all of our cyborg friends to come and meet! This greet will have a relaxed space for plenty of chattin, encouraged sticker trading, and a picture for all attendees halfway through the event. Come on down and join the symphony of beeps and boops!

Voice Acting with a Green Rabbit

8:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

Ever wanted to get into voice acting, or voice over work in general? Don't think you have the right equipment? Fear not! In this panel you'll learn everything you need to know. From improving your range, to your first recording session, to engineering, and putting together your demo reel so the whole world can hear your beautiful voice!

BDSM 101 (18+ ONLY)

8:00pm - 9:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

BDSM - Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and submission, Sadism and Masochism. If you've ever been curious about the kinkier side of things, come out for a 101 where we will cover the higher level facets of the kink community, the exciting possibilities kink holds, as well as the safety aspects to consider with these activities. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Nikki’s Arnold Lobel Story Hour

8:00pm - 9:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Nikki in fursuit, reading some classic stories like Frog and Toad, Grasshopper on the Road and some other Arnold Lobel classics

Hypnokink 101 (18+ ONLY)

8:30pm - 9:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

18+ Do you think your OC is the only one who can be tranced in a fun way? Come and learn the basics of hypnosis in the bedroom. We will go over all one needs to know to get started in trancing and being tranced in this fun kink. Open to anyone with interest in the topic, regardless of experience in hypno or kink. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Pet and Handler Meet 'n Sniff (Meet 'n Greet) (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Are you a human pup? A pet? A handler? A furry? All of the above? What about a friend or curious individual about any of the above? Chicago Pet Patrol is sponsoring a pet, and handler meet 'n' sniff (meet ‘n’ greet) to encourage a crossover between all of our animalistic friends. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

18+ Big Beefy Bara Panel (NSFW) (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

This panel is adults only. A panel where bara enjoyers can get together and discuss their favorite things in the fandom. The panel will focus on topics related to bara furs as well as advice for aspiring artists that wish to draw and learn bara art. Attendees will all receive a free digital copy a doujin! (Featuring @AshenDawger and @Arkkusx) 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Escape Room ($)

9:00pm - 10:00pm TBA

Furry Would You Rather! (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

This is panel will be only for the brave and wild!! This will be a interactive panel, where we will be discussing about Furry Would you rather in the fandom and people will choose their side and battle it out on who is right and wrong!! This will be a 18+ panel so anything wild and crazy is acceptable!! Do you have a Would you rather that you would like to share?? Present it to the crowd and have people choose sides on the topic!! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

NSFW Sketchbook Swap! (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Your average run of the mill sketchbook swap with a saucy twist! Bring reference sheets if desired, and get ready to draw some SAUCE!! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Ultimate Yiff Quiz (With Prizes) (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Do you browse the popular tab on e621 daily? Have your F-List open during work constantly? Background set to something your parents would disapprove of on multiple electronic devices? Then you’re just the degenerate made for this Yiff themed quiz game. Come test your knowledge on trivia from the adult side of the fandom with anything from general questions about yiff to identifying specific artists based on a small detail of a drawing alone: if you think you’re top horndog then stop by and participate, plus there’s prizes for the top 3 winners! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Kink Discussion Panel (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

A discussion with light demos on various consensual kinks. A place to ask questions and learn more in a safe non judgmental environment. All folks 18+ welcomed, regardless of identity or experience level. Participation is encouraged but in no way is required! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

After Dark Fursuit Photoshoot

9:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt – Liberty

From risqué poses to plush fursuit bits - anything goes, except nudity. Please wear proper attire for all ages on your way to and from the photoshoot. This event is for costumed performers and handlers only. No photography is permitted except by convention staff. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Actually Writing That (Adult) Story (18+ ONLY)

9:30pm - 10:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

This will be this panel's fourth anniversary; people have really enjoyed it before. You've been to the panels on world-building, character development, even how to run the business side of being a writer. But now it's time to actually write a story. At this panel, we'll have an in-depth look at putting sentences together, figuring out story flow, and (by the time we're done) actually have a story underway. Learn the craft by doing the craft. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Baby Fur / ABDL Meet & Greet (18+ ONLY)

9:30pm - 11:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

Welcome to a safe place to learn about and meet fellow babyfurs/ABDLs/littles and get to know each other. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Lupus in Tabula

9:30pm - 12:00am Hyatt – DaVinci

Your village has a problem. A werewolf problem. Every night the werewolves rise up with a hunger for human flesh. Your only hope is to work together with your fellow villagers to discover which among you is secretly a bloodthirsty beast, and put them on the chopping block! Or maybe you wish to fill your belly and see the rivers run red. Join Sable and Kaevon as they bring this fandom favorite game back to MFF for another year of deceit and deduction!

Sovereign Eclipse

10:00pm - 1:00am Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Friday Night Dance

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Saturday, December 02, 2023

142 events

DEFCON Furs and Infursec Intro and Meet and Greet

9:00am - 10:00am Hyatt – Sky Harbor

The panel will provide attendees with an introduction to the largest and longest running hacker conference in the world, DEF CON and our very special fandom con-within-a-con, DEFCON Furs. We invite you to join us as we chat about hackers, cons, furries and the fun of being a nerd. Join us in the second half of the panel for a Meet and Greet, and get to know other like-minded furs!

Fursona Puppet Workshop

9:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – Midway

Tooth the Fox, an experienced elementary art teacher and novice puppet enthusiast briefly discusses the many similarities between puppetry and fursuiting. Then participants get to create a sock puppet based on their fursona. All materials are provided. Supplies are limited.

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

9:00am - 12:00am Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 23

Operations

9:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – Reagan

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

9:00am - 2:00am Hyatt – United

Skunk Meet & Greet

9:30am - 10:30am Hyatt – Hartsfield

Calling all fellow mephitis critters, brings your stripes or spotted selves down for a casual hello. This is just a laid back panel to come learn about our telegram channels and get to know each other. Don't be shy! If any skunk suits stop by we'll try for a quick group photo at the end.

Furby Gathering - A Meet Up

9:30am - 11:00am Hyatt – John Wayne

That’s right, furby! Those cute (or creepy) electronic toys that dominated the toy industry in the 90s/early 2000s, they’re still around and they are READY. Join your fellow furby/electronic pet enthusiasts to overtake the convention. First MFF, then the world!

Sponsor Brunch

9:30am - 11:30am Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Gather 'round, come take a seat This brunch is where new friendships meet. With plates piled high and glasses raised, Let's toast to FurFest, paws up, amazed! So dine, chat, and share a laugh Let's forge bonds that'll last and last. Thank you for joining, let's have a ball, Welcome, sponsors, you're the best of all! Tentative Menu: • Fresh chilled juices to include: orange, apple, tomato and grapefruit • Sliced fresh fruit and melon display • Caesar-style salad with parmesan cheese, herbed croutons and our classic Caesar dressing • Tri-colored spiral pasta salad tossed with a basil dressing • Dill and sour cream potato salad • Smoked salmon display with fresh mini bagels, Bermuda onions, tomatoes and capers with cream cheese • Our uniformed chef will prepare to order omelets with a choice of diced ham, Swiss or cheddar cheese, green peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach • Chef to carve roasted sirloin served with a cabernet mushroom sauce • Crisp and tender bacon strips or sausage links • French toast served hot off the grill with maple syrup and whipped cream • Grilled breast of chicken served with a sun-dried tomato sauce • Fresh vegetable medley • Minnesota long grain wild rice mélange • Penne pasta tossed with fresh garden vegetable and spicy marinara sauce • Fresh baked rolls and butter • Assorted croissants and muffins, miniature French pastries and assorted tortes, pies and cheesecakes • Starbucks freshly brewed gourmet coffee, decaffeinated coffee and an assortment of herbal teas

Escape Room ($)

10:00am - 11:00am TBA

If I Fits, I Sits

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

Why did the cat love the cardboard box? It was purr-fectly snug! Come meet with other suiters while in the cozy embrace of carboard boxes. Play some low energy games while you wait for everyfur to wander in. Observe the hilarity that is watching a fursuiter attempt to sit into an all too small box. Approved by felines far and wide, all are welcome to come test the saying "if I fits, I sits".

So You Want to Perform in a Furry Variety Show?

10:00am - 11:00am Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

If you've ever thought about performing in a live variety show at a furry convention, here's a great place to learn how! Join the host of the MFF furry variety show as we talk you though all the things you'll need to know, prepare, and otherwise make your first appearance on stage run smoothly for you! There will be a lot of Q&A time, as well as POSSIBLY a learning workshop for skit performance. Break a leg!

Kyell Gold: Live Reading and Q&A

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – SeaTac

Join Tim Susman (aka Kyell Gold) as he delves into his current and upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated novel, 'The Price of Thorns.' In a world where secrets and stories intertwine, Nivvy, the daring thief, embarks on an impossible heist for an enigmatic woman. Yet, hidden truths bind their destinies, unveiling a perilous desire far beyond the theft of a kingdom. Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale/LGBTQIA+

Prepared Fur Anything - Convention First Aid

10:00am - 11:30am Hyatt – LAX

Learn the basics of some real lifesaving skills from Captain Folf, a professional Firefighter/Paramedic! Have some fun while while you learn to help others - no experience required. We'll be going over the basics of CPR, bleeding control, heat related emergencies, overdoses, and more! (Topics covered in this panel may be distressing or triggering for some people, attendee discretion is advised.)

Flamecraft

10:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 2

In Flamecraft, 1-5 players take on the role of Flamekeepers, gathering items, placing dragons and casting enchantments to enhance the shops of the town.

Dragonstorm - What the Cluck?

10:00am - 1:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Chickens? Seriously? Your town is being marauded by killer chickens. How hard can it be to stop a flock of rampaging, warp-mutated poultry? Wait, what do you mean some of them explode? (Materials provided if you don't have a character already)

Artists Alley & Artists Marketplace

10:00am - 6:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 42

Dealers Den

10:00am - 6:00pm Convention Center – Hall G

The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at https://www.furfest.org/vendors/dealers

Registration

10:00am - 6:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

Art Show

10:00am - 7:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 41

Fursuit Photoshoot

10:00am - 8:00pm Hyatt – Liberty

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Accessibility Services

10:00am - 8:00pm Hyatt – Lambert

Info Desk

10:00am - 8:00pm TBA

STI and Rapid HIV testing by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Convention Center)

10:00am - 8:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 54

Arcade

10:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – International Ballroom

Video Gaming

10:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – International Ballroom

So You Want to Work with Animals?

10:30am - 11:00am Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

Working in a modern zoo like the San Diego Zoo or an aquarium like the Georgia Aquarium takes more than just a love for animals! It involves gaining experience, carefully researching your college plans, becoming physically fit, and more. But, with careful planning and a whole lot of passion, you can make this career path your own! Join Dr. Wildlife for a Career Q&A about how to succeed at finding your dream job.

Guided Meditation

10:30am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Explore the basics of meditation and participate in a guided group session with an experienced teacher. Hear about the fundamentals of what meditation is, how it works, and where it originated. Then flex your muscles of peace to experience meditation for yourself.

Your Commissioner and You: An Introduction to Art Commissions

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – McCarran

Are you an artist or commissioner looking for direction on how to conduct business for the first time? We've got you covered! Join our panel of artists and commissioners as we share our tips and tricks of the trade to ensure safe and easy business in the furry fandom.

Busts and Butts: Fursuit Padding!

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Animal shapes, Gender shapes, Sewn-in padding, and Juicy haunches. This panel is all the tips and tricks you’ll need to get that perfect fursuit padding shape! Come ask questions, look at WIPs, and learn the step-by-step of fursuit padding construction

How to Keep Cool in Your Suit

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Overheating is a big health problem that many of us don't think about. Humans have a heat threshold. At 85 degrees our bodies can no longer dissipate the heat fast enough to keep our core stable. And at 95 degrees work output drops 45% - That means you're giving 45% less of yourself to your performance. Learn ways to keep your cool and improve your performance.

Cartoons Made Me A Furry!

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Logan

You ever just stop and wonder why you became a furry? Your childhood cartoons may be the reason! In this panel, Fiver Bunny will analyze the history of animation and cartoons while explaining how it manages to somehow tie into the development of many furries and how it continues to shape the lives of many in the fandom!

Escape Room ($)

11:00am - 12:00pm TBA

Tabletop Game Designers Meet Up

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Midway

Meet other Con-Goers who like to design Tabletop Games! Organized by Angel, feel free to bring proto-types to show off, your board game notes, and don't forget to have your social handles ready. This Meet-Up is a more informal 'Get To Know You' rather than a place to advertise your projects, but let's get to know other fuzz butts who love making board and card games!

What It Takes to Write: Process, Discipline, and Lifestyle

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Writing can be very rewarding, but it takes time and discipline. How often have you heard someone say they can't find the time to write, or can't get their mind working in the right direction? As with any worthwhile goal, there are obstacles to be overcome and processes to be learned. In this panel we talk about how writers write, and the writer's lifestyle.

Blood on the Clocktower (Easy Game 3)

11:00am - 1:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

Artemis Bridge Simulator

11:00am - 10:00pm Hyatt - Tegel

Embark on a cosmic journey with the Artemis Bridge Simulator Learn the game's secrets, experience realistic spaceship simulations, and play firsthand. Join us for an interactive adventure into the depths of space – bring your friends, form a crew, and navigate the cosmos together!

Trauma - Facts, Myths, and Responses

11:30am - 1:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

Come separate the fact from the fiction. Learn what trauma is, how it acts within the brain, and what your trauma responses actually mean neurologically.

Charity Dance Workshop - Fabulous Freddie

12:00pm - 1:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Would you like to learn from one the of very talented Chicago dancers joining us as a guest judge for Floor Wars and the Fursuit Dance Competition? You can! To sign up for the charity dance workshop, stop by the Charity and make a minimum donation of $10, and ask to sign up. You will be provided with a ticket that will allow you into the class. There will be limited availability, so don't delay! Sign-ups may be available at the door, but this won't be on dancer time! Make sure to show up on-time! More information coming soon! More information will be provided very soon!

Escape Room ($)

12:00pm - 1:00pm TBA

Motorsport Fur Meet N Greet

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

A place to meet fellow Motorsports fans

Twitch Content Creator Meet and Greet

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

Come and meet some of your favorite furry Twitch streamers! Hosted by WhiskeyDing0 and friends, this is a good place to come and meet people who frequent Twitch.tv - bring things to be signed, get pictures and more!

Hype!! The Essence of Crowdwork and MC-ing!

12:00pm - 1:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Have you ever wanted to rock the microphone and get the crowd goin’ crazy? Come on down! Join us for a discussion on how to keep the masses entertained, engaged, and having a floor-shaking good time! We’ll talk about engagement, improvisation, maintaining your voice and what to look out for when you’re blazing the stage!

Editing

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

So you've written a story. Good for you! But chances are there are problems you might not have seen, parts that don't flow well or need to be fleshed out better, inconsistencies and continuity errors. Here we talk about the process of editing and fixing those problems. We also discuss finding others to help edit and improve your stories, as well as editing others' stories to help them improve theirs.

Fursuit Head Carving Live Demo

12:00pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

Let’s carve a fursuit head! Learn all about the tools and best practices you can use when carving a fursuit head out of upholstery foam. Tools, foam, and completed bases will be available for you to touch and try!

Fursuiting (301) in Action: Theories Behind the Fluff

12:00pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – LAX

Welcome to Fursuiting in Action, a panel that seeks to bring fursuiters together to learn about the leading edge theories of fursuit performance. Experience with fursuiting is highly encouraged for attendees to grant the largest benefit. This panel aims to provide communal awareness and knowledge to how fursuiting works, how it draws in the attention of others, and make successful fursuiting scenes in both public and con-space settings. This panel is highly interactive and will require volunteer fursuiters (both partial and full) to ensure its success! In this session in particular, our host, the King of Purple, will divulge his latest theories of fursuiting, attempt to explain how these work with attracting crowds of onlookers, and take audience fursuiters on stage to 'prove' and demonstrate how these theories work! We will be covering the following theories of fursuiting through the course of the panel. With each of these we will pull volunteers out of the audience to perform them and learn with the hosts: 1. Theory of Character Performance a. States of Suiting (Active Vs. Inactive) b. Energy Levels (Low, Med, High) c. Engagement Levels (Solo, Peer, Group) 2. Theory of Character Appearance a. Fursuit Attire b. Fursuit Presentation 3. Sub-Theory of Fursuit Props a. Fursuit Prop Display b. Fursuit Prop Use 4. Theory of Public Entertainment a. Natural Performance b. Attention Attraction With any theory work, we are not saying these are correct, but we challenge everyone to give us feedback and reflect on how it works and develop your own theories too! Note: No Pre-Reading is required, however you can certainly read the attachments if you wish!

Furry Wheel of Fortune

12:00pm - 1:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

It's a furry version of America's Game, the classic TV game show "Wheel of Fortune"! Cheer and play along as contestants spin the famous wheel as they solve Furry and animal-themed word puzzles. Watch them spin and win! Players will be randomly chosen from the audience for the chance to win Amazon gift cards.

Citrine’s Chaotic Charity Concert

12:00pm - 1:30pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

Do you love our charity? Of course you do. Do you also love music? Come join the fandom’s blind singing husky and donate some money to charity to get the chance to force Citrine to sing some of the weirdest songs imaginable. It’s simple, throw some money in the hat and pull a random artist name out of the hat. Let the chaos begin!

MFF Quiet Room (DESCC)

12:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center - 2nd Floor - 59-60

Furality Gateway

12:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt - Heathrow

Furality Gateway is an immersive audiovisual experience bridging the virtual and physical worlds. Learn more about Furality and interact with your friends in VRChat through our projected portal!

MFF Quiet Room (Hyatt)

12:00pm - 2:00am Hyatt – Malpensa

VRChat IRL Meet & Greet

12:30pm - 1:30pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Connect and meet other VRChat users at the VRChat IRL Meet and Greet.

Finding the Fandom

12:30pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – Midway

"You may ask yourself, well... how did I get here?" Was it a chat room? A friend? A weird art blog on Tumblr? Share your story of how you discovered the furry fandom in this panel!

Fursuit Building 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Have you wanted to begin building a fursuit for the first time, but didn’t know where to begin? Come join us as we discuss the correct materials to use and where to begin!

Escape Room ($)

1:00pm - 2:00pm TBA

Kandi and Rave Furs Meet Up!

1:00pm - 2:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Peace love unity and respect…. All are welcome to share in the PLUR vibes. Rave wear and Kandi are welcome! Bring to trade or bring supplies to make! Don’t have anything to trade? No worries! All are welcome! New this year! Totem contest! Make your most creative rave totem and bring to the panel! Prizes for the most creative totem to be given and most creative Kandi!

Lagomorph Hop and Sniff (Meet and Greet)

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Calling fellow rabbits, hares, and yes, even pikas! Join us for a quick trivia moment with prizes, followed by conversation and a bunny fursuit group photo!

Get Published

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Are you ready to see your name in print? It's not enough to write the great American furry novel; you'll need to get someone to publish it. In this panel we discuss what it takes to get your stories, long and short, in front of editors and publishers who will help your story find an audience, and how to work with them to get published.

Aviation Furs Meet & Greet (Toby's Tails from the Cockpit)

1:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Come meet up with other aviation-minded furs and share stories from the cockpit!

Charity Dance Workshop - Prototype

1:30pm - 2:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Furry Musicians: From Hobby to Career

1:30pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – McCarran

Ever wondered how to make a living from your music? Multiple furry musicians from various backgrounds have come together to share their different experiences in turning their musical craft as a hobby into a career. In this panel, each artists will be sharing their unique methods of writing songs, marketing their work, creating music videos and growing their teams and communities as well as discussing how to potentially start making a living from making music. With a combined total of nearly 1 billion plays across the internet between the panelists, each brings a unique perspective to the topic of being a furry musician online in 2023. Along with a Q&A session at the end of the panel, each artist will take turns describing their work, process and their journey of how they became a part-time or full-time musician as well as their plans of where they want to take their work in the near future.

Escape Room ($)

2:00pm - 3:00pm TBA

Hyena "Meat" and Greet

2:00pm - 3:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

A meet and greet for all hyenas or hyena fans in the furry community. All hyaenidae are welcome. So if you have spots, stripes, mohawks, and or ponchos this is the place for you. Fursuits welcome but not needed. Will have a color your own hyena arts and crafts and a game I like to call "yeet-a-yeen"

Pokémon Meet & Greet

2:00pm - 3:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

A meetup for all Pokéfurs and Pokémon fans!

A Fully Improvised Musical: Trapped in a Musical

2:00pm - 3:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

Trapped in a Musical is a fully improvised, hour long musical. Welcome to our little town. It’s a mostly ordinary town, filled with mostly ordinary critters. But every so often, one of our townspeople finds themselves TRAPPED IN A MUSICAL! They never know when it’s coming, because it’s up to YOU, our audience. Every performance you’ll pick the main character, you’ll give us the plot points, the finer details, and on the spot we’ll create a 60-minute musical about this seemingly ordinary townsperson. They’ll only be as ordinary as you make them, but we guarantee you’ll laugh as we improvise songs, dances and mayhem. So welcome to our little town - stay a while.

You Gotta Be Nuts To Publish Furry Fiction

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Award-winning author Gre7g Luterman hosts a humorous and eye-opening discussion about the economics of publishing furry fiction and just how bad bad can be.

Two Old Furry Fans Q & A

2:00pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – LAX

My partner, Rod O'Riley (Vinson Mink) and myself (Mark Merlino-Sylys Sable) tell stories about the origins of fandoms, furry in particular, and answer questions from the audience. We do this all the time... :)

Blood on the Clocktower (Moderate Game 2)

2:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

Just Dance!

2:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – International Ballroom

Come play Just Dance 2024 with your fellow furs!

Magic the Gathering Commander Jank Tournament

2:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Paris

Come play with other Furriers as we share with each other the weird decks that you don't get to play. In addition there will be a list of quest that will help you get points for your commander as well as winning your Pod. Highest points will get you bragging rights as JANK LORD of MFF. This is a casual play tournament to let you show off the niche deck that does not see a lot of play. So Bring you Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh and Phage the Untouchable decks and have some fun and meet new friends!

How to Build Your Protogen

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – DFW

Ever been curious about how to build a protogen fursuit head? Wondering what electronics and programming goes into one? This panel can answer those questions and more.

Sharing my fursuit building methods

2:30pm - 3:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Join Guest of Honor Wild Acai for a presentation on the means and methods used by a professional fursuit maker from start to finish. Tools, materials, technology, and more. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and bring characters to life!

The Popufur Survival Guide - Dealing with a Large Audience

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – Midway

A clickbaity title, but an important topic: what do you do when everyone wants a piece of you? How do you handle the always-present pressure of being an artist or personality in-public? How do you handle chaos and keep a smile on your face? We'll show you the proven path to social nirvana.

Country Line Dance Basics

2:30pm - 3:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

This panel will bring together dance lovers who want to look into and dabble in Country Line Dancing. You'll learn basic steps at a learning pace and then come together to dance to the whole song choice by the end. If you're interested in expanding your dancing repertoire, then this is for you! I hope to see ya'll their!

Vtuber Models: A Crash Course on Presenting Your Furry Self Live on Stream

2:30pm - 3:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

Have you ever looked at a furry streamer on Twitch or Youtube and seen their fursona in the corner of the screen moving as if they were truly there? Ever wish you could do the same yourself? Join Toolbox as he explains the various types of Vtuber models that exist, their pros and cons, and various resources to get you started on your streaming journey as who you want to be. Disclaimer: This panel is not meant to teach content creation itself, and will only teach how to use a model to present oneself to an audience on a livestream.

Bras are (not that) Scary: an inclusive intro for Cis, Trans, and Enby Bodies

2:30pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

An inclusive intro to bra fitting for cis, trans, enby bodies and eveyone in-between! Bra shopping can be scary - come learn how to figure out your size, shape, what a well fitting bra means, and how to get your desired look. We will go over binders, minimizers, push ups, the care and feeding of your bra collection, and whatever the heck a "t-shirt" bra is. Come in a tight tank top if you aren't afraid of a fitting! We will also have bras (and hopefully some binders!) donated to take home. If you have any in good condition to donate, please bring them to the event to find a loving new home

Behind FurConAI

3:00pm - 4:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

What it takes to run FurconAi and how AI works.

Escape Room ($)

3:00pm - 4:00pm TBA

Feline Meet ‘n Greet

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

A meet up for all the felines making their way to MFF. We will have props, boxes, etc for photos. The props will be provided by the host but feel free to bring your own to share! At the end of the panel we will take a big group photo.

The Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench (18+ ONLY)

3:00pm - 4:30pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

We are proud to welcome back one of the most talked-about events from last year's Midwest FurFest. The NeoFuturists are one of the most innovative theater groups in Chicago, and are the creators of the long-running play 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind'. 'The Infinite Wrench' is a rollicking, exciting, hilarious, thought-provoking, and at times interactive attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. The NeoFuturists will be preparing a performance specially tailored to Midwest FurFest and furry fandom; you don't want to miss it! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND An ASL interpreter will be translating at this event.

Transformation (TF) Meet and Greet

3:00pm - 4:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 24

Curious about transformation and the TF Fandom more broadly? Well established and wanting to meet old or new TF friends? Head on down to the TF Meet and Greet to meet like-minded transformation fans and chat with people who share your unique sub-interest(s), or bounce between different groups and get exposed to some fresh new ideas! TF triggers may or may not be included with the panel.

Writing Workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Interested in putting all of those panels you've attended into action? In this panel, writers will create a scene for a specific genre (Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, or Science-Fiction) after listening to a quick discussion from the panelists. Writers will have a set amount of time to create a flash fiction story under 500 words. For those brave enough to read their story, the panelists will offer some friendly advice and critique to improve on, should the author desire to do so.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Ironclaw

3:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Yak Games - The leaders of Yakyakistan have learned about the Crystal Games, and how popular they were. Now they wish to host an event that is similar, but features games that are popular among the Yaks. Will anyone come? What games will happen? Will anything remain unsmashed?

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ ONLY!)

3:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

STI and Rapid HIV testing by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Hyatt)

3:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt - Directors A/B/C

Duke Doggo's MJ Dance Workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Who's Bad?? Not this good boy! Duke Doggo is back again this year to talk and teach all things Michael Jackson! Performing as the King of Pop since he was 7, he's here to help you by teaching you the moves of Michael himself!

Cartooning with a Green Rabbit (Painquin Ep. 2 SNEAK PEEK)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – LAX

Ever wanted to make a fully animated cartoon but don't know where to start? No problem! Learn the process from beginning to end from an experienced bunny, ShallotHare! TikTok animator and creator of long running YouTube series Object Terror, The Tale of El Nudelo, and Painquin! That's not all, stay untill the end of the presentation for an exclusive SNEAK PEEK of Painquin episode 2!

Escape Room ($)

4:00pm - 5:00pm TBA

Furry Chain Reaction

4:00pm - 5:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

Chain Reaction is the game show where one word leads to another. Teams of players will work together to complete chains of words or phrases connected by word association. Contestants will be randomly chosen from the audience. The winners will receive Amazon gift cards.

Asexuality in the Furry Fandom

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Midway

Many members of the furry fandom identify themselves as asexual, and join the furry fandom to participate in a "safe community" for asexual and/or aromantic people. Join a discussion about asexuality in the furry fandom, led by an openly asexual, aromantic, and autistic person who has identified as asexual since early adulthood.

Exotic Pet Owners Meet and Greet (Mammals)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Lions & Tigers & Bears, oh my! Well, more likely Foxes, Racoons, Skunks, and more. Come around and swap stories, enrichment concepts, or just chitchat with people who know the chaotic life of exotic pet ownership. If you are looking into getting an exotic, here would be a place to ask some basic questions, and get a lot of warnings on why exotics make horrible pets if you dont know what you are getting into, though fulfilling if you do understand. I have had a red fox for going on two years now, and can share some issues i have run into, my enclosure specs, feeding patterns and cost, and other things.

Star Wars Furs Meet and Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

This panel is for furs that’s into Star Wars, lightsabers, Jedi, sith, etc, also in regards to that, I will organize a lightsaber photoshoot, fursuiting is optional and have a old republic Jedi and sith battle at the end

Flow Arts Meetup

4:00pm - 5:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

Join other poi spinners, fan dancers, hula hoopers, and more as we have a flow jam and get to meet up with other folks who love to move! Bring your own props, or try some of the ones we'll have available. Beginners welcome - if you've been curious about where to start, or what it's all about, stop in and chat.

Improv Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

It’s back for the second year! All the role play with none of the character sheets! Get ready for a chaotic good time as audience members are chosen to be players and a story is put together live! And yes…there will be dice! Lots of audience participation and even a couple of prizes!

Balloon Animals 101

4:30pm - 5:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Come learn how to make simple one-balloon shapes! All materials provided. Allergen note: Balloons contain latex

Anime Meet & Greet

4:30pm - 5:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Like One Piece? Want to discuss about the latest anime you've watched? Did you read the latest chapter of an ongoing manga? Then this Meet & Greet is for you! Come discuss all things Anime, Manga & more.

Novel Writing

4:30pm - 5:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Dive into the art of storytelling with Kyell Gold! Join him as he delves into crafting compelling characters and building immersive worlds. Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking guidance or a book lover hungry for behind-the-scenes insights, this panel promises an enlightening and inspiring exploration of the written word.

Escape Room ($)

5:00pm - 6:00pm TBA

Asexual Furs Meet and Greet

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – Midway

Meet other fellow Asexual furs and contribute to how you accepted being Asexual from experiences and reading studies and what it mean to be Ace Allies are welcome and encouraged!

Animalo: Live Comedy Show

5:00pm - 6:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

From how life was in a country usually featured on the "very hard" levels of geography games to a unique little-told perspective about America, Nava's ready to put comedy in the forefront on an interactive show full of fun, crowd-working, and spicy comedy served al dente (with bite).

bagel jamz again

5:00pm - 6:00pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

do you remember bagel rabbit? y'know, that bunny who shreds on electric violin? well, we brought her back this year! prepare for another enthralling concert that'll leave you breathless!!

Blood on the Clocktower (Advanced Game)

5:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt - Mirabel

From Zero to Cidery with Slightly Furry

5:30pm - 6:30pm Hyatt – McCarran

Join Spork & Kompy to learn the story of the world's first licensed furry alcohol producer in Washington state. They’ll cover how Martini & Spork got started with Slightly Furry, Kompy joining the team, and how things are currently going. They’ll also share some of the basics of cider & beer making for you to try your paw at. Got any questions about alcohol production? These critters will do their best to get those answered for you at the end of the panel. Time & Schedule permitting after the panel, you might be able to meet them at Red Bar for more Q&A.

The Doctor is In! Magic 101!

5:30pm - 6:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Abracadabra! Alakazam! Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! Everyone loves magic! It’s a fun premise to play with in a story and with characters! Involving the elements of the supernatural, explaining away pesky plot holes, and epic magical duels! But how do you write magic correctly? How do you convey it to your audience? No need to fear for The OC Doctor is here! We shall explore the use of magic in popular literature and what rules they follow to better suit your own original works and characters!

Escape Room ($)

6:00pm - 7:00pm TBA

Family Feud: Furry Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

On your marks....let's start....THE FAMILY FEUD! Join us for this furry fandom themed version of the classic game show with all the sights, sound effects, and music cues of the real show! Topics range from fursuiting, to artwork, pop culture, and everything in between! Ten members of the audience who wish to participate will be selected to play for the chance to win prizes after winning in the qualifying round!

Bimbo Furry Meet & Greet!

6:00pm - 7:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

A Meet & Greet for the Bimbos of the furry fandom! Get together and meet and chat with other bimbos, discuss fashion and everything pink, learn about the philosophy behind bimboism as a feminist movement of empowerment, partake in photoshoots, and enter our outfit contest! Bimbos are super inclusive, so all Bimbos, Himbos, and Thembos are welcome to come! Wearing pink is highly encouraged!

Rock en Espan-FUR: Latino Furry Musicians and Fans

6:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

For all the Latino furs with musical talent or musical appreciation, this meet is for you! Meet your fellow fans and artists, make some new friends, and bond over a shared love for the vast world of music from Latin America! All genres are valid here: reggaeton, rock en español, norteño, cumbia, etc...

Furality Community Showcase - MFF 2023

6:00pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

Come watch original videos, animations, and skits produced by VRChat Furry community in an hour-and-a-half-long compilation of content filmed entirely in VRChat.

Red Panda Meet & Greet

6:00pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Join red panda furries, also known as wahs, in a series of games, discussion, and group photos. Red Panda furries and red panda enjoyers are all welcome!

Floor Wars

6:00pm - 9:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Floor Wars returns once again! This time with another new challenge. Aux Cord Battles! Competitors will be providing their own music options so you're highly likely to see the best they've ever put on the floor! This event is known for bringing big moves and tons of flashy dancers to watch so be sure to stop in this time to watch them compete for the crown! [An ASL Interpreter will be at this event]

Journey into Comics and Storytelling

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – LAX

This panel is designed for beginners, but comic creators and artists of all skill levels are welcome. Elevate your comic project as we explore proven techniques and concepts in visual storytelling. Lead by a published author / illustrator with a decade of experience, we will be focusing on learned and recommended practices in comic creation including scripting, paneling, pacing, lettering, and more abstract areas that even dive into the mental aspects when taking on these challenging projects.

Meet and Bleat-Hoofed Fur Meetup

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

Do you have hooves instead of paws and want to hang out with other hoofed friends? Then come to the Meet and Bleat meetup, featuring photo shoots of everyone and each individual group!

Transformation and Shapeshifting in Fiction

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

A look at the history and evolution of animal transformation in fiction, from early mythology to folklore and fables, from werewolves in cinema to modern day furry comics, transformation have played a role in countless morality tales, religious texts, horror fiction, to the fantasy genres. We will look at different narrative techniques, tropes, visual representations, and plots common with these works and ways they can be expended.

Fursuit Charades

6:30pm - 8:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

How much CAN you say, without really saying anything? Join us for all the fun and find out! Fursuiters are highly encouraged for this event!

Enamel Pin Trading Panel

6:30pm - 8:30pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

Join us for some pin trading fun! No matter the fandom, you'll find someone to trade pins with. If you're lucky, you'll leave with a new favorite pin!

Art Show Silent Auction - Last Chance

6:45pm - 7:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 41

Femme Fursuit Photo Shoot

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Do you have a feminine costume? Want our photographers to bring out your best? Join our photo shoot for group and individual shots with a selection of poses and props. Cute and innocent, butch and powerful, curvy, round, or lithe -- all shapes, styles, and sizes are welcome. (this event is for costumers and handlers only)

Escape Room ($)

7:00pm - 8:00pm TBA

Helping Birds

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

I'll share stories from my career and others in the furry community to encourage those seeking to help birds. I'll discuss ways you can get involved in local pet or wild bird rescue. We'll also talk about hot topics in avian conservation and ways you can help.

Building Real Community in the Furry Fandom

7:00pm - 8:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Are you interested in building a found family to call home? Tired of fandom discourse prioritizing clout over communication and conflict resolution? In this fun and fully illustrated talk, we’ll talk about building communities of care to better support one another and ourselves. Q&A at the end!

Trivia Fursuit

7:00pm - 8:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Do you like trivia? Are you a furry? This panel combines both of those aforementioned things. Come and partake in a “pup” quiz for prizes or just the love of the game! Groups of up to 6 welcome.

The Doctor is In! Ultimate Guide to OC Creation!

7:30pm - 8:30pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Have you created an original character? It’s a good character, but do you want to make that character better? More evil? More relatable? More three-dimensional? You’re in luck! For I, The OC Doctor, am here to help! Relatable flaws, easily understandable goals, a moral code, or lack thereof! Get inside the mind of your OC and daring new situations or the day to day! Join The OC Doctor in bringing new depth to your Original Character!

Zoology 101 (18+ ONLY)

8:00pm - 9:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

The after dark narration of zoology fact & fiction hosted by Dr. Wildlife. Feat. interactive presentations, ridiculous challenges, and a surprising amount of education, Zoology 101 is guaranteed to be the most fun you've ever had learning. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Escape Room ($)

8:00pm - 9:00pm TBA

Hypnofurs Meet and Greet

8:00pm - 9:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Interested in matters of the mind? Curious about how hypnosis works? Come join other swirly furs make new friends talk about experiences share techniques. The floor is yours!

IronClaw: Mother's Milk

8:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

After a great deal of frustration attempting to get into Sharkbite Castle to determine who its secret resident/prisoner is, a clue has been found! This will require a journey to the Chervernaise lands, high in the mountains to locate the woman who was supposedly his wet nurse. It's likely to be cold, bring your mittens!

Little Troubles (18+)

8:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt - Gatwick

Come join in the mayhem with Little Troubles! The first Babyfur/Regression focused card game! This will be a place for trading, strategizing/deck building, and above all good wholesome friendly competition. Despite having no adult content, Little Troubles! is an adult-only game and IDs will be checked on in the tournament area, please bear that in mind! There will be two tournaments available to compete in that will be run simultaneously: (Beginner Tournament) For brand new players there will be a starter deck tournament where you can enter any of the 4 starter decks, there will also be around 20 starter decks available to borrow if so get there early if you don't yet have cards. (Advanced Tournament) This tournament will be for more experienced players who have built their own decks. You may also enter a pre-built deck into this tournament as a beginner if you so choose. Tournaments will be free to enter and will be sponsored by the game's creator with both a participation prize for all who enter and a grand prize awarded to each of the two winners of their respective tournaments, however since this is not being run directly by the creator of Little Troubles TCG the tournaments will be more or less unofficial and for practicing the new game and meeting fellow players. Either tournament may run long depending on how many enter but will be sudden death and players can forfeit a by-round to their opponent if they are ready to leave. Both tournaments will be at "First Grader" difficulty, that means 40 card decks and all rarities and cards allowed. So far nothing is banned from tournament play so you can be first to find the game's meta. Cards can be purchased at MFF at the Poofy Pins store in the Dealer's Den! Can also purchase online at https://www.littletroubles.com/shop Players not ready to buy cards yet are invited to come join in the fun too either using a borrowed starter deck just to see how the game works as an observer.

https://www.littletroubles.com/shop

8:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt - Gatwick

Storytime with Febz

9:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt – Logan

Listen to your favourite classic bedtime stories in the delicious British tones from the yeen across the pond! Perfect for either mayhem or winding down (only time will tell)

Escape Room ($)

9:00pm - 10:00pm TBA

Erotica: Basic Adult Writing (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

It's time to turn up the heat in your story! In this panel we discuss adult writing, covering not only the basics, but also such matters as the difference between romance, erotica, and porn, how much detail to provide and how to pace your scenes, and how these enticing elements can work together with the plot, characterization, and setting. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Fandom Horror Stories (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Have a crazy story you'd like to share? Come share your craziest fandom horror stories at this panel! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

So You Think You Can Kink: A NSFW Furry Gameshow (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 10:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Do you ever feel like your kinks are a tad more adventurous than your pals'? Well, here's your chance to spill the beans in a lighthearted gameshow – no judgment here, we all have our quirks. And hey, winning means nabbing some free art too. So, do you think you've got what it takes to snag the top spot in our various kinky categories? Feel free to participate or just watch the fun! While this event is 18+, we kindly ask that everyone keeps things lighthearted, fun, and respectful throughout. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Care and Feeding of Rubber Critters (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

Have you seen a shiny critter at a con or noticed an unusually glossy dragon online and wondered how you could become one yourself? Join us to learn the basics of obtaining and maintaining latex critter suits. We will cover health concerns involved with latex, how to create a unique character on every budget, how to make your suit last, and some recommendations for being shiny in public and at the con. The Rubber photoshoot will follow this panel. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Mature Auction for Art Show (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 54

18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

NSFW Improv Dungeons and Dragons (18+ ONLY)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

(This version will be highly NSFW. 18+ only. See Sched for SFW version.) It’s back for the second year! All the role play with none of the character sheets! Get ready for a chaotic good time as audience members are chosen to be players and a story is put together live! And yes…there will be dice! Lots of audience participation and even a couple of prizes! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

After Dark Fursuit Photoshoot

9:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt – Liberty

Ultimate Werewolf

9:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt – DaVinci

Players are assigned secret roles in a village with a werewolf problem. The villagers must identify the werewolves and eliminate them while the werewolves pick them off one by one at night. And of course, there's a human who wants the werewolves to win, and another lycanthrope who will win if they can survive until the end max 70 people

Midwest Vore Fest Meet & Eat (18+ ONLY)

9:30pm - 11:30pm Second Stage | Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 25–30

In today's dog eat dog world it's either eat or be eaten. At our Midwest Vore Fest Meet & Eat event, preds and prey alike can come hang out, chat with, and meet fellow furs who share an interest in eating, being eaten, or both! This 18+ event is intended to give vore furs of all kinds the opportunity to connect with one another and to help the more predatory furs among us find their next meal. So, if you enjoy vore and would like to meet others who share a similar interest, then this meet is definitely for you! 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Erotica: Kinks and More (18+ ONLY)

10:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Adult writing isn't always plain vanilla. Some of us like to explore different, odd, and unusual desires. Come join us as we talk about the challenges and rewards of writing about the strange, secret and sometimes taboo worlds of kinks and fetishes. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Sovereign Eclipse

10:00pm - 2:00am Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Saturday Dances

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

Sunday, December 03, 2023

74 events

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

9:00am - 4:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 23

Operations

9:00am - 9:00pm Hyatt – Reagan

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

9:00am - 12:00am Hyatt – United

Art Show General Auction

9:30am - 10:30am Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 54

Escape Room ($)

10:00am - 11:00am TBA

Plug and Say

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – McCarran

"Have you ever sat in the crowd and thought, 'I wish I was up there'? Well, your moment is here! Join LunaTheCute as she host a captivating panel where YOU, our fantastic audience, can step up and take the stage. Line up, and we'll chat for around 5 minutes, giving you the chance to shine. Getting interviewed, plug your socials, and become the star of the show—all while the audience cheers you on. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be in the spotlight! See you on stage!"

Lost Furends and Family

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

Share memories and celebration of the lives of those gone before us.

Uncovering History: Writing Furries in Historical Fiction

10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt – SeaTac

Dive into the past to illuminate the present. Explore the relevance of historical fiction in our modern world. Uncover how stories from yesteryears offer insights, empathy, and timeless lessons for today's readers. Join us as we bridge the gap between history and the contemporary, and discuss how to write furries into a historic setting.

Flamecraft

10:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 2

In Flamecraft, 1-5 players take on the role of Flamekeepers, gathering items, placing dragons and casting enchantments to enhance the shops of the town.

Registration

10:00am - 3:00pm Convention Center – Hall A

Fursuit Photoshoot

10:00am - 4:00pm Hyatt – Liberty

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Art Show - Winning Art Pick-up

10:00am - 4:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 41

Artists Alley & Artists Marketplace

10:00am - 4:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 42

Dealers Den

10:00am - 4:00pm Convention Center – Hall G

The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at https://www.furfest.org/vendors/dealers

Arcade

10:00am - 5:00pm Hyatt – International Ballroom

Video Gaming

10:00am - 5:00pm Hyatt – International Ballroom

Accessibility Services

10:00am - 5:00pm Hyatt – Lambert

Info Desk

10:00am - 5:00pm TBA

Express Yourself

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – John Wayne

Looking to up your artistic game in character design and expression? Come learn about crafting and designing unique, engaging, and fun expressions for your characters!

Cardboard Crazy: Boxheads 101

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – LAX

Want to fursuit but don't have the time or money? Make a boxhead! This panel is all about boxheads - how to make them, wearing them, creating them.

Fursuit Sport Jerseys

11:00am - 12:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 31-32

Fursuiters, wear the jerseys, shorts, and other clothing of your favorite sports teams and come to the Fursuit Jerseys photoshoot! We'll get a few photos of everyone in the group, and more solo and/or smaller group shots after that. Feel free to bring other sports gear to complete the look!

Escape Room ($)

11:00am - 12:00pm TBA

First Responders Meet Up!

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

A meet up for first responders (fire, EMS, and police) and those interested in the profession and just what some of us do, whether career or volunteer all are welcome to chat visit and share your stories!

Pokemon Card Trading Time!!

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Searching for the missing Blastoise for your collection? Have 2 extra Zapdos cards you looking to trade for Articuno and Moltres? Got a surplus of common/uncommon cards you wish to give away? Load up your binders with cards you wanna trade and let's do what the name implies: Trade some Pokemon cards!!

Financial Fur-eedom

11:00am - 12:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 33-34

Have you found yourself day one of a con already seeing dust bunnies in your wallet? Tired of looking wantingly at art and not knowing if you should jump on another new piece? Finding it hard to save for that new fur suit you've been dreaming of? If you answered yes, woof, meow, chirp, or otherwise, this is the panel for you! Learn how to maximize a budget to save for the next con, next art piece, next fur suit, and any other project you may have so that you can enjoy life without the stress of financial burden. Learn how to spot counterfeit money and potential fraud schemes to better protect yourself and your bank account. Just for showing up, you'll get some free goodies!

Not Humans With Fur: What Makes a Furry Story Furry

11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

One of the common recommendations for furry writers is to make certain that your characters are more than "humans with fur". From the clothing they wear to the technology they use, we take a look at how everything from technology to social interaction can be different in a furry setting than they are in our world.

Charity Auction

11:00am - 1:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont A/B

We've amassed a veritable hoard of artworks, commissions, gifts, curios, knickknacks, doodads, geegaws, baubles, bibelots, gimcracks, foofoos, wingwongs...you get it. Don't just watch furries bid for valuable...stuff, get in the action and help Live Like Roo!!! Help humans and animals as you find cool stuff you didn't know you needed. Who knows what valuables you'll proudly pack for home. No FOMO! Get those credit cards and checkbooks (wait, who still brings checkbooks?) ready!

Ironclaw: The Prince's Whim 7

11:00am - 2:00pm Hyatt – London – Table 1

Dear Sister's men have been disrupted, but we know she isn't going to let that be the end of it. Can we be clever enough to deal with her machinations, or strong enought to deal with whatever brutes she sends after us? The Prince will stand against all foes, will you stand with him?

Artemis Bridge Simulator

11:00am - 4:00pm Hyatt - Tegel

BIPOC Meet & Greet

11:30am - 12:30pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 21-22

Hey, are you a BIPOC furry looking to connect with other BIPOC furs and get to know each other? Well, here's the place! It's open to all for a discussion about what it means to be a BIPOC in the furry fandom, how far we've come, and to highlight those among us doing big things! Allies are more than welcome to come, but prepared to listen and learn. Come vibe with us!

Autism in the Furry Community: An Overview

11:30am - 12:30pm Hyatt – McCarran

Many people with autism belong to the furry community. Listen to an autistic self-advocate, who has been an invited guest at autism cons since childhood, discuss the reasons why people with autism join the furry fandom, issues people with autism can face in the furry community, and how the furry fandom can be more inclusive of autistic people.

Furry Botany: The intersection of Plants, The Wild, and the Furry Fandom

12:00pm - 1:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – N. Ballroom 24

Artist Trading Card Draw N’ Swap

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Create your own trading card and exchange with others! I will be providing card stock, laminated sleeves, and *some* drawing supplies (but please do bring your own

Escape Room ($)

12:00pm - 1:00pm TBA

Midwest Furry Fandom Board Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – Midway

If you are not a board member, you are not required to attend, but board meetings are open for attendance if you wish to see how the corporate branch of the convention works you are welcome to observe. AGENDA Roll Call and Quorum Check President's Report Convention Chair's Report Finance Report Determination of Charity Donation Amount New Business (agenda may be revised as needed. Some agenda items may be moved to closed session if privacy is needed)

Disabled Furries Meet-Up

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – DFW

Meet with other furries who have disabilities in a welcoming, safe space! (Not limited to physical disabilities, neurodivergent furs are more than welcome.)

Listen to This: Skyla Silverstream

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – OHare Ballroom

1-2 hours of music performed by Ohio-based pianist and vocalist Skyla Silverstream. Skyla performed at the MFF Variety Show in 2021 and 2022.

Science Fiction

12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Intergalactic furries have stories to tell, stories of space, technology, and time travel. There are many worlds to explore and to play in as we create our stories, whether they be epic quests filled with wonder, exploring uncharted places, or clawing out an existence in a dystopian wasteland. Come sit with us as we discuss how to weave tales of science fiction.

Fursuit Games - Second Chance Edition

12:00pm - 1:30pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 1 & 14

Couldn't make it to the first Fursuit Games or was there no room for you to join? This year, we have a second fursuit games which is promising to be as zany as the first games. Audience members are again encouraged to cheer on their team!

Society for Creative Anachronism Meet and Greet

12:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – LAX

Join members of the SCA as we show some of the skills we practice including sword fighting, costuming, and visual arts

Transit Oriented Animals

12:00pm - 2:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Meet up with furs who like trains, buses, and walkable/bike-able communities to discuss urbanism and public transit! The panel will begin with a brief presentation about the city of Chicago and its transit network. Next, we will discuss urbanism and fandom accessibility and design human (and furry)-scaled spaces around the convention center location. The floor will then be open for conversation and meeting one another. Markers and transit maps will be provided for doodling your fantasy transit expansion! After our time is up, we will leave the con space together and walk to the Rosemont CTA Blue Line station for pictures and an excursion downtown - fursuiters more than welcome!

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ ONLY!)

12:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Furality Gateway

12:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt - Heathrow

Furality Gateway is an immersive audiovisual experience bridging the virtual and physical worlds. Learn more about Furality and interact with your friends in VRChat through our projected portal!

Art Show - Artist Pick-Up

12:00pm - 5:00pm Convention Center – 2nd Floor – S. Ballroom 41

MFF Quiet Room (DESCC)

12:00pm - 5:00pm Convention Center - 2nd Floor - 59-60

MFF Quiet Room (Hyatt)

12:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt – Malpensa

Coloring with Dud_bass

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – John Wayne

General color theory, texturing, and how to draw fur digitally. Will introduce using Procreate with presentation

Why Aren't You Weaing Pants?!: A Discussion on "Pantsless" Cartoon Characters and Fursonas

12:30pm - 1:30pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Have you ever wondered why certain cartoon characters like Porky Pig or Donald Duck don't wear pants? Or why other characters like Sonic and Bugs Bunny don't wear clothes at all? And why are there are only a majority of female anthro characters who remain fully clothed? Is it for the sake of modesty? Well, let's explore that as a group! This panel is intended to be a meetup/audience participation offering out our own possible explanations as to this interesting fashion choice for cartoon animals. We won't be limited to just cartoon characters though. Does your own fursona not wear pants too? Tell us why and any possible inspirations! (But keep it PG to PG-13, please)

Pokemon Spelling B!!

1:00pm - 2:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 2-4

Lets test how closely you've been paying attention to your pokemons names! If you like to nickname your pokemon this might be a fun challenge for you! There are over 1000 pokemon now, but can you get 100% on this test? Test papers and writing utensils will be provided, all you have to do is study up!

Escape Room ($)

1:00pm - 2:00pm TBA

Aquatic Fur Meet!

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

A fun and accepting event for all ages! Talk about fish or other aquatic variations of creatures or just chitchat about the day this meetup would cater towards the lesser known side of the fandom.

Fantasy

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Swords and sorcery! Deities and demons! As we explore the realm of fantasy there are many worlds to explore and to play in as we create our stories, whether they be epic quests filled with wonder, exploring uncharted places, leveling up in a pseudo-RPG fashion, or clawing out an existence in a dystopian wasteland. Come sit withus as we discuss how to weave tales that include elements of fantasy.

Fursuit Dance Competition

1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

The time has come to see who's got the best moves and who can shake their tails the best! All attendees are welcome to come witness the finalists of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition show off their performances for dance supremacy to determine who will be declared this year's best fursuit dancers! An ASL interpreter will be at this event

How to Do Your Taxes

1:30pm - 2:00pm Hyatt – McCarran

Everyone's favorite. This panel is for freelance artists, wage workers (most of us), and people who want to do art on the side, and need an absolute beginner's introduction to not committing tax fraud.

Four on the Floor: A Taur Meet n' Greet

1:30pm - 2:30pm Hyatt – Sky Harbor

A meet and greet for anyone interested in centaurs, chakats, nagas, mers, or anything taur related!

Furry Fediverse Intro & Meet-up

1:30pm - 2:30pm Hyatt – Midway

Come meet the animals of the Fediverse (Mastodon/FireFish/PixelFed) and come learn what this whole new Mastodon thing and why so many people have decided to make it their new platform of choice.

Aryu’s Art Extravaganza

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – Lindbergh

Simple art tutorial/showcase panel - Will focus on how to break down basic shapes, advice and, anatomy.

Escape Room ($)

2:00pm - 3:00pm TBA

Horror

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Slimy things slithering in the dark. Blade wielding maniacs with a supernatural flair. Monsters and hauntings. If any or all of these things just made you giddy, then come and talk horror writing with us. We’ll explore subgenres, crossovers with other genres, and that most important of all, how to make your readers afraid.

Expanding Your Sexual Health Toolkit: Injectable Therapies for HIV Treatment & Prevention, Doxy PEP, and more!

2:00pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – John Wayne

This activity is designed to provide an in-depth review of new therapeutic options available to support your sexual health. Topics covered include: defining what role injectable antivirals can play in HIV treatment, exploring the various options for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and understanding Doxy PEP's use in preventing STD transmission. There will be time allotted for a Q&A session.

Sketchbook Swap: Dungeons and Dragons Edition

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

A fantasy flavored sketchbook swap! Draw each other's characters as various classes from DnD and other fantasy genres. Participants will be allowed to pick their own or draw from a deck of 100 possible options to begin the fun!

Joining the Furry Tech Mafia

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – McCarran

Ever meet a furry and ask what they do? How many times have you heard it was something to do with IT (Information Technology), Software Development, or even Information Technology? Probably a lot! Want to get in on it too as a career or just as an hobby or learn something new? Than this is probably the panel for you! We'll intend on covering the different portions of IT careers, as well as Software development and Information Security. Such as what they are, and how to get into those careers and resources as well.

The Hope Panel - PCD & Starting Your Next Big Adventure!

2:30pm - 3:30pm Hyatt – LAX

Feeling down about the end of the con? Come take stock of an amazing weekend and use proven techniques to beat post-con depression and start your next great adventure!

Warrior Cats Nostalgia Hour!

2:30pm - 4:00pm Convention Center – 1st Floor – 5-7

Were you one of those kids that spent the better part of your youth drawing emo cats in perpetual territorial disputes and arguing over canonical collar colors? Come relive the best part of early 2010's YouTube with like minded folks in this nostalgic viewing and discussion panel! With a playlist comprised of some of the most legendary videos that paved the way for what the Warriors fandom has become today, fans new and old will be sure to leave with a renewed appreciation for MSpaint and unabashed randomness :3

Escape Room ($)

3:00pm - 4:00pm TBA

Mystery & Noir

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt – SeaTac

Crime scenes and whodunits. Gumshoes and smoke-filled rooms. Do you know how to build a good mystery, or to create the right atmosphere for a noir story? Come join us for a chance to talk about what it takes to create a good mystery or noir story.

Sovereign Eclipse

3:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Escape Room ($)

4:00pm - 5:00pm TBA

Closing Ceremonies

5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom

An ASL interpreter will be at this event.

Albedo

6:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Charles De Gaulle

Sketchbook Swap

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – Hartsfield

Swap sketchbooks with other artists, chill, and hang out! Make sure to bring your own sketchbooks and supplies!

Room Key Trade N Swap

6:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt – DFW

Trade and swap MFF custom hotel room key cards from this year and years previous! I will also have a Power Point with history of the custom key cards by year, artist, and which hotel they belonged to

Staff Appreciation Dinner

7:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt – Rosemont C/D

All badged staff members are welcome to attend this very special 'Thank You' dinner on Sunday evening, in the Rosemont Ballroom. Thank you for all your hard work!!

Dead Dog (Sunday Night) Dance

8:00pm - 12:00am Main Stage | Hyatt – Grand Ballroom