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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
SUMMARY:Midwest FurFest (MFF)
CATEGORIES:LuciFurs,Convention
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N River Rd\, Rosemont\
 , IL 60018\, USA\, Rosemont\, US
DESCRIPTION:Midwest FurFest (MFF) runs from December 3 to 7\, 2026\, at the
  Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. This is one of the larg
 est furry conventions in the world\, drawing over 17\,000 attendees to the
  west suburbs of Chicago. The 2026 theme is Bark to the Future\, bringing 
 a retro-futuristic vibe to the show floor. You will find a redesigned Hall
  A Dealers Den\, a new social hall\, and an 80s-inspired dining experience
 . It is a big\, busy\, and well-organized event that has been running sinc
 e 2000.\nThe community aspect is strong here. MFF is a 501(c)3 non-profit 
 that has raised over $900\,000 for animal and social charities. Guests of 
 Honor include Betamonkey\, Zesty\, and Snuffles. The convention also featu
 res one of the oldest continuous Fursuit Dance Competitions\, which has be
 en running since 2011. Accessibility services are led by disabled staff\, 
 with ASL interpretation available for major events like the Opening and Cl
 osing Ceremonies. It is a welcoming space for people who care about the ar
 ts and animal welfare.\nPractical details matter for a December event in I
 llinois. The venue is connected to several hotels via skybridges\, so you 
 can avoid the cold when moving between your room and the show. The Hyatt R
 egency O'Hare is the main party hotel\, but there are many other options i
 n the area. Chicago in December is cold\, so pack warm layers. The event i
 s a production of Midwest Furry Fandom\, Inc\, and it remains a cornerston
 e of the fandom calendar. It is a great place to meet people\, see art\, a
 nd enjoy the community spirit.
URL:https://www.furfest.org/
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