Furry Weekend Atlanta


Furry Weekend Atlanta is a furry convention held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. As of 2018, Furry Weekend Atlanta is listed as the 4th largest furry convention in the world.

History

Furry Weekend Atlanta started as an outgrowth of a local furry meetups often held in Atlanta at the homes of various members of the furry fandom. As the gatherings became larger, the idea of formally holding a convention was raised. After several unsuccessful attempts, a plan was made to hold a convention in February 2004. The name Furry Weekend Atlanta was chosen to echo the name of the anime convention held in the city, Anime Weekend Atlanta. The name became a federally registered trademark on December 2, 2008. Originally held around Valentine's Day, the convention was rescheduled to be held mid-March in 2009.

Organization

Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc., is the 501 non-profit corporation which organizes the Furry Weekend Atlanta convention. Furry Weekend Atlanta Inc. is headed by an Executive Committee and in addition to operating the annual convention, promotes the acceptance of the furry fandom in the southeast United States. Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc. retains only the funds necessary for the organization of the Furry Weekend Atlanta convention, and donates the rest to charities.

Charity

From 2005 to 2006, Furry Weekend Atlanta supported the , a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation center located in Ellijay, Georgia. Furry Weekend Atlanta attendees donated almost $4,000 to the Sanctuary in 2006, and almost $3,000 in 2005. From 2007 to present, Furry Weekend Atlanta has supported the , a nonprofit organization working to preserve threatened species.

Furry Weekend Atlanta by year

YearDatesLocationAttendanceCharity
Donation		CharityThemeGuests of Honor
2004February 13–15Holiday Inn Atlanta270—Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuaryrowspan="5"
2005February 11–13Holiday Inn Atlanta500$3,000Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
  • Artist Jessica Maia Albee, aka "Jessie T. Wolf"
  • Artist "Fel"
    		• -
    2006February 17–19Holiday Inn Atlanta563$4,000Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
  • Cartoonist Bill Holbrook
  • Matt Burt
    		• -
    2007February 16–18Sheraton Gateway Hotel762—Conservator's Center
  • Artist "Strider Orion"
  • Artist Daria McGrain
    		• -
    2008February 15–17Sheraton Gateway Hotel1,046$5,001Conservator's Center
  • Artist "Bonk"
  • Fursuiter "TILT Longtail"
    		• -
    2009March 19–22Hilton Atlanta1,371$5,054Conservator's CenterSafari!
  • Musician Matthew Ebel
  • Artist "Lizardbeth"
    • 2010March 25–28Hilton Atlanta1,564$4,600Conservator's CenterCarnaval!
  • "Kami Cheetah"
    • 2011March 17–21Sheraton Atlanta Hotel1,621$8,000Conservator's CenterFurries in Wonderland
  • Fursuit makers and fursuiters Lacy and Nick
  • Artist Zhivago Daemon
    • 2012March 15–19Sheraton Atlanta Hotel1,902$18,000Conservator's CenterFurries at the Moulin Rouge
  • Author Kyell Gold
  • Artist and writer Rukis Croax
    • 2013March 14–17Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel2,396$18,400Conservator's CenterStill in Love
  • Artist and fursuiter Jimmy Chin
  • Artist Hibbary
    • 2014March 20–23Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel2,488$20,000Conservator's CenterFurry University
  • Artist and fursuiter "Louvelex"
    • 2015April 9–12Atlanta Marriott Marquis3,252$28,000Conservator's CenterShangri La: Furgotten Orient
  • Artist Reimina Clover Keishana
  • Artist "Silverfox5213"
    • 2016March 31–April 3Atlanta Marriott Marquis3,431$28,922Conservator's CenterCamp Furry Weekend
  • Artist "Demicoeur"
    • 2017April 6–9Atlanta Marriott Marquis4,274$35,000Conservator's CenterGame On!
  • Artist "Chibi-Marrow"
  • Syber
    • 2018April 4–8Atlanta Marriott Marquis5,193$50,000Conservator's CenterGalactic Gunslingers
  • Strype
  • Kazul
    • 2019May 9–13Atlanta Marriott Marquis5,645$50,000Conservator's CenterPirates!
  • Caraid
  • Sean Chiplock
  • Luis Dubuc
    • 2020CancelledOriginally scheduled for May 7–11Atlanta Marriott MarquisTBDTBDThe Enchanted Forest
    • Marc Knelsen / El Ranno