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SUMMARY:FursonaCon
CATEGORIES:LuciFurs,Convention,charity,fursuit walk
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
LOCATION:Newport News Marriott at City Center\, 740 Town Center Dr\, Newpor
 t News\, VA 23606\, USA\, Newport News\, US
DESCRIPTION:FursonaCon is an all-ages furry convention held annually in New
 port News\, Virginia\, welcoming attendees of all backgrounds to a weekend
  of creativity and community. The 2026 edition\, scheduled for September 3
  to 6\, 2026\, adopts the theme 'Murder on the FursonaCon Express\,' trans
 forming the event into an immersive narrative experience. Attendees are in
 vited to step into the role of passengers on a luxurious 1900s train journ
 ey\, where the schedule and atmosphere are built around a mystery storylin
 e that encourages interactive participation and deep immersion beyond stan
 dard convention programming.\nHosted at the Newport News Marriott at City 
 Center\, the convention features a robust lineup of attendee-facing activi
 ties designed to foster engagement without excessive queuing. Key programm
 ing includes two fursuit parades\, a fursuit dance competition\, and fursu
 it games\, all held in the Main Events Hall. The event also supports local
  creators through a jury-reviewed Dealers Den and an Artists' Alley\, offe
 ring handmade goods and live artistry. FursonaCon maintains a strong focus
  on safety and accessibility\, with specific provisions for minors\, inclu
 ding parental consent requirements and age-restricted late-night panels to
  ensure a comfortable environment for families.\nCharity is a central pill
 ar of the convention's identity\, with FursonaCon partnering with 2nd Chan
 ce Wildlife Rehabilitation for over five years. The organization\, based i
 n Virginia Beach\, rescues and rehabilitates injured native wildlife\, and
  FursonaCon supports this mission through charity auctions\, donation driv
 es\, and attendee contributions. Past events have raised thousands of doll
 ars for the cause\, reflecting the community's commitment to compassion an
 d local environmental stewardship. The convention emphasizes a respectful 
 and inclusive atmosphere\, providing resources such as pre-boarding tips a
 nd packing lists to help first-time attendees navigate the event with ease
 .
URL:https://fursonacon.com/
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