Anthrocon Announcements

All hotel reservations made through our official block have been transferred to the hotels; contact the hotel you're staying at for any further changes! It may take a few business days for your booking to show in their systems and to get the hotel's confirmation. 📸 Kavaeric

Need a place for your goodies, purchases, or your bags for the nightly dances? We'll have a third-party locker service available for paid rental again (on the 4th floor) during #Anthrocon! 🎒🛍 (please do not put critters in lockers 😿) https://www.anthrocon.org/nightly-dances/#bag-policy-for-nightly-dances 📸 Doktor

If you're planning to participate in Floor Wars or the Fursuit Dance Competition, you don't have much time left to apply! Dance Comp online auditions close June 23: 🕺 https://www.anthrocon.org/dance-competition/ Floor Wars team sign ups close June 21 💃 https://www.anthrocon.org/floor-wars/ 📸 Mowshi / Kaze

It's almost here, and we don't want you missing out on any last details! Read up on the latest for Registration, Hotels, Events, Dealers and more! https://www.anthrocon.org/news/anthrocon-2026-its-almost-here/ 📸 Aisling

Remember the outdoor headless zones at our previous block parties? We've got great news - we're moving them to the Courtyard Marriott's lobby area next door for our #Anthrocon 2026 Block Party! More shading, more cooling, more hydration = happier fursuiters 😌🌬🪭 📸 Tobee

Have you checked out our schedule for #Anthrocon yet? It's available at anthrocon.org/schedule! Safety reminder: any 18+ panels will require a valid ID and masks/heads will need to be removed when checking IDs 🔞 🪪 Questions can be emailed to safety@anthrocon.org 📸 Dash

Friendly reminder: we have guidelines that cover acceptable clothing, costume, and accessories/props for everyone's comfort and safety! If you're planning an outfit at #Anthrocon, make sure you know our policies. https://www.anthrocon.org/standards-of-conduct/ 📸 LionelLeupold

We heard Anthrocat was kind of popular - now you can take them home with you 👀😺 Official Anthrocat plushies, in partnership with @BuildAFur, will be available to purchase at the Con Store along with A LOT of new merch! We'll reveal more as we get closer! #Anthrocon

Love performing with lil' puppet friends? Our puppet programming track is taking submissions for our Puppet Slam at #Anthrocon 2026! 🧸🎭 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9nCxojzEo2WBnduXaWwUutOYjOICzTVT_ihBom4LeSuQTzw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108054131283049383339

We're partnering with the Harris Theater again to bring you 🔥TWO CLASSICS🔥 at #Anthrocon 2026! Attendees get a $5 discount on tickets! 📽😻 🦊DISNEY'S ROBIN HOOD: Fri July 3 and Sat July 4 INFO: https://trustarts.org/production/108824/disneys-robin-hood-1973 🤖ROBOT DREAMS: Sun July 5 INFO: https://trustarts.org/production/108826/robot-dreams-2023

Haven't reg'd for #Anthrocon yet? Or can't join us this year? The deadline for both pre-registration AND for registration refunds is June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT! Registration: https://www.anthrocon.org/registration/ Refunds/rollovers: https://www.anthrocon.org/refundpolicy/ 📸 Kaze

We're THREE WEEKS out until our 2026 Opening Ceremonies official kick things off! Our lil' friend Anthrocat has a quick message for you! 🐱💛🖤

We wouldn't want you travelling into the cryptid forest of #Anthrocon 2026 unprepared 😨 That's why we've got a whole bunch of tips and guides to help you get ready for it 😌 https://www.anthrocon.org/tips-and-guides/ 📸 Tobee

✅ Dancing at our dances 🕺😸 🙅 Drinking at our dances 🍻😾 No alcohol is allowed within con space at any time, and our dances have a bag policy for everyone's safety! Day/weekend lockers may be available as with previous years. Bag policy: https://www.anthrocon.org/nightly-dances/#bag-policy-for-nightly-dances 📸 Nightdragon

👀🎛🔥 Our #Anthrocon 2026 DJ lineup is now revealed!

Our team is still cooking up the #Anthrocon 2026 schedule, but here's an early sneak preview of stuff happening (don't tell them we shared it) 👀🤫 Changes and additions still ongoing; the full schedule will be finalized by June 26! 🗓 Link: https://web.venvi.app/nhYLKtOYu14gUHLa49Vb/gDf6E0FN4xdjr1R9WEo4/home 📸 Kaze

IN 1️⃣ MONTH WE COME HOME TO THE STEEL CITY OF FURRY 🌉🐾 FOR OUR 20TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN PITTSBURGH 🎆💃 📸 Aisling / Tobee / Doktor / Mowshi

Our stage is ready for your talents! Applications for our signature stage performance show, Anthrocon Tonight, are now available until June 14th 🎸🎤🎭 Info and apply: https://www.anthrocon.org/stage-performances/ 📸 Luau

ℹ️♿️ Notice: if you have made a reservation from Mobility Plus for Anthrocon 2026, please double check your confirmation. If you are looking an alternative choice, there are other options listed on our Accessibility page: https://www.anthrocon.org/accessibility/

Our #Anthrocon 2026 Dealers Room list is now available! 🎨🤑👕 https://www.anthrocon.org/dealers-list-2026/ 📸 LionelLeupold