AnthrOhio

Dawn and Dash have finished their rock festival concert and it is time to take a vacation... AnthrOhio 2027: Island Getaway May 21-23, 2027 Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OH Guest of Honor: Pirate Artisans Charitable Recipient: W.A.G.S. 4 KIDS See you next deer!

Applications for Panel Submissions are now open! Panel submissions will close on December 17th, 2026. For more information about programming and to submit an application, visit our website: anthrohio.org/events/sched...

Our next AnthrOhio Furwalk at Gallery Hop will be on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. We will gather at the ARNOLD STATUE in front of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. You do not need a fursuit to participate in the furwalk. AnthrOhio.org

Time is running out to apply for our Dealers' Den! Please review our Dealers' Den Information Packet and Application Form on our website: anthrohio.org/vendors/deal... Applications will close on Oct 26, 2026.

We hope you enjoyed the 5th Annual AnthrOhio Car Show. 📷 : AJ Firewolf

We are happy to announce that applications for Dealers' Den are now live! Please review our Dealers' Den Information Packet and Application Form on our website: anthrohio.org/vendors/deal... Applications will close on Oct 26, 2026.

We are excited to announce that applications for Dealers' Den will be opening on October 12th, 2026 at 12pm! Keep an eye on our Social Media and Website for more information! AnthrOhio.org

Photos from our AnthrOhio Annual Picnic are now posted on our Flickr! Our staff photographers are tagged in the comment of each photo, repost respectfully. Go check them out: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4KBe

AnthrOhio Furwalk at Gallery Hop: Hops on High! 486 N High St # 474 Columbus, OH 43215 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Time: 2:30PM *Weather Permitting AnthrOhio.org

Despite the heat and humidity, we had a great time at the AnthrOhio Annual Picnic. Massive thanks to our Logistics and Hospitality teams for putting this together every year and keeping the tradition alive. 📷 : @chayceduncan.bsky.social

As AnthrOhio grows, so does our need for additional Staff! If you are not sure which position you would like to apply for or you do not see an open position, you may use the "General Staff Application." Check out our staffing page for more information: anthrohio.org/contribute/staffing

Today is #NationalChiliDogDay. Here in Ohio, we are big fans of Cincinnati-style Chili on our hot dogs! @skylinechilli.bsky.social

The AnthrOhio Annual Car Show returns on October 17th, 2026 and fellow furries can show off the cars that they are most proud of. Plus, it is in the style of "Cars & Coffee" and we will provide light breakfast snacks as well as coffee. For more information, visit our website: AnthrOhio.org

Our annual picnic returns on September 5th, 2026. We have a new location for this year's picnic. More information can be found on our website. Picnic details and a map: anthrohio.org/events/auxil...

We're pleased to announce that fursuiting photos from AnthrOhio 2026 have hit furtrack.com! Remember to tag the photographer(s) when reposting images to social media. Check them out here: www.furtrack.com/index/event:... #AO2026

Want to relive your time at AnthrOhio? Now you can! Photos from our Staff Photographers are now available for viewing on Flickr. Remember to tag the photographer(s) when reposting images to social media. View the photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/14287... (PS. There are over 4,000 images)

Photos from our photography team from AnthrOhio at Stonewall Columbus Pride 2026 are now live on @furtrack.com! Go check them out: www.furtrack.com/index/event:...

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate AnthrOhio's first time at Stonewall Columbus Pride! We were overwhelmed with the attention our booth got, and we are so delighted we were able to provide a safe, friendly space for the furry community to feel at home.

Stonewall Columbus Pride, 2026 Photo from Columbus Dispatch.

The @anthrohio.org crew at Columbus Pride!

AnthrOhio has an Information booth at the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival Grounds. We are located at Booth #173. We will be here on Friday from 4pm-10pm and on Saturday from 11am-8pm. (We will also have a float in the Pride Parade on Saturday!) Stop by and say Awoo!

Our official group photo with more than 1,000 fursuiters is now live on @furtrack.com. Go check it out! www.furtrack.com/user/chaycef... Our staff photographers will have more convention photos soon. 📷 : @chayceduncan.bsky.social

Unfortunately, due to the risk of storms tonight we have to cancel the Furwalk at Gallery Hop tonight! We look forward to seeing you all next time!

Our amazing Artists’ alley and Dealers’ Den teams did a wonderful job this year! Sorting through hundreds of applications, narrowing down the perfect combinations of Artists, Crafters, and Merchants that provide our members with a variety of options. Including our new Mature Market!

Purple nation fur picture at AnthrOhio. #AnthrOhio #furryfandom #furrycommunity #fursuit #ohio #furry

We've sorted through all of our Lost & Found items and they have now been cataloged. If you are missing items, please email: Info@AnthrOhio.org Iems can be arranged for pick-up or be sent to you by mail (at your expense). If we do not have your item, please contact the Hilton Columbus Downtown.

No exaggerations, playing 90’s rock songs to a big room full of furries as a fox was one of The Most Fun Things I’ve ever done before. #fursuit #anthrohio 🎥: @gugu.ke

Thank you for attending AnthrOhio 2026: Rock You Like a Furricane! Whether positive or negative, we value your feedback! The Post-Con Feedback Survey will be sent via email to the address used for your registration.

You may have noticed that AnthrOhio's reg lines are a little different than your typical con! No line con here! Our fast, friendly reg experience comes from an amazing collaborative effort between our friends at Badgemeister and our wonderful AnthrOhio registration team!

#Anthrohio was great cant wait for next year !!

My favorite art i got to do for AnthrOhio was designing these trash cans. Yes most of this is just some slapped together fonts and babies choo choo train bells and whistles photoshop, but I ask u is that not how all silly garage bands started their logo!!!!

What Island Getaway would be complete without a little piracy? Excited and honored to announce that we will be the Guest of Honor at @anthrohio.org next year! Don't forget to pack your cutlass, and keep an eye on your drinks!

Almost 4000 people! I am so overwhelmed! I know you have so many options on how you spend your holidays and your free time, so I am honored and grateful you chose to spend it with us! All the warm hugs and friendly faces make all the hard work with it. Thank YOU for making AO amazing! - AJ Firewolf

Come join Cosmik & Rhubarb (and Manick) as they bring Dead Dog Pub Sings to AnthrOhio. Happening right now in Spark Bar, Lobby of Tower 402.

Attendance for AnthrOhio 2026: 3902 that's a 53% growth! We raised $18,119 for our charity WAGS 4 Kids who will be returning for 2027! Speaking of 2027, our theme will be Island Paradise and our new dates for 2027 will be May 21 - 23! (NOT on Memorial day weekend)

Closing Ceremonies start at 6:00pm! Come join the Convention Chair and the Board of Directors as they talk about our weekend of furry fun and make announcements for 2027! Kamau Main Stage, 402 AnthrOhio.org

We are sorry to say that our Video Game room will be closing tonight at 4 pm, instead of the scheduled 5 pm.

Our finalists for cardinal clash (floor wars)! Finals are 2:20PM-4PM in Main events!

The winning tickets have been drawn for the Paws & Claws Raffle Baskets. Items must be claimed by 2:00pm at the Charity Table or it will be forfeited to the Charity Auction. 2159683-Home is Where the Hedgie Is 2159807-Laugh Foxx Shop 2159482-Discover Columbus 2159367-Golf Pro 2159447-Summer Fun

LAST CALL for charity drop off! Get your items down to the charity drop off booth located by the elevators in the LL of tower 401! Drop off ends at Noon.

The Ice Cream Social hosted by the Board of Directors is located in West - Second Stage. Please bring your invitation ticket with you. Ice Cream will be served from 12:00pm-2:00pm. AnthrOhio.org

Tonight's Saturday Chill Dance Dance features Blazen at 8pm and Nevermourn at 9pm. It will be held in Kamau Main Stage in Tower 402. For a complete list of our DJs, check out our website: anthrohio.org/events/perfo...

The Fursuit Dance Competition starts at 5:00pm in Kamau Main Stage. Come watch and cheer on your furry friends burn up the dance floor with their amazing moves! Seating fills up fast so be sure to arrive early! AnthrOhio.org

The Guest of Honor dinner hosted by the Board of Directors is located in West - Second Stage. Please bring your invitation ticket with you. The Fursuit Dance Competition will be streamed during dinner. Dinner will be served from 5:00pm-7:00pm. AnthrOhio.org

Here are your finalists for AnthrOhio 2026’s Dance competition! Catch them in main events at 5pm today!