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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412
SUMMARY:Furcationland (FCL)
CATEGORIES:LuciFurs,Convention
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay\, 88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME 041
 01\, USA\, Portland\, US
DESCRIPTION:Furcationland (FCL) is a boutique furry convention held in Port
 land\, Maine. Running from April 8 to 12\, 2027\, this event serves as the
  primary gathering for the New England region. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  that has grown steadily since 2021\, maintaining a cozy\, family-friendly
  atmosphere that feels distinct from larger\, more chaotic cons. The name 
 is a playful nod to Maine's 'Vacationland' license plate slogan\, setting 
 a relaxed tone for the weekend.\nThe venue is the Holiday Inn Portland-By 
 The Bay\, located on Spring Street in the West End. This spot is practical
  for attendees\, sitting just a short walk from the Old Port district wher
 e you can find plenty of restaurants and breweries. The hotel is also acro
 ss the street from the Portland Museum of Art\, giving the area a nice cul
 tural vibe. For those traveling\, Portland International Jetport is only t
 hree miles away\, and the Amtrak Downeaster provides a direct rail link fr
 om Boston.\nOne of the standout features is the community spirit. The conv
 ention has raised over $31\,000 for local charities like Short Folks For H
 ope across recent years. They also host the Monument Square Menagerie\, a 
 city-permitted public fursuit meetup in downtown Portland. This event allo
 ws suiters to interact with the public in a safe\, organized way\, adding 
 a unique layer to the standard hotel con experience. It is a solid choice 
 if you want a manageable scale with a strong focus on local culture and ch
 arity.
URL:https://furcationland.org/
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