Eurofurence


Eurofurence is a furry convention, initially held in changing places in Europe every year, but staying in Germany since 2004. It was originally started in 1995 as a private gathering by nineteen European furry fans who met on the Internet. Attendance has been steadily rising since then, to 6,712 at Eurofurence 29, making it the largest furry convention outside the United States and eighth largest worldwide. The name of the convention derives from its then-contemporary American counterpart ConFurence, emphasising the European nature of the gathering.
Since the year 2000, Eurofurence is no longer organized by individual persons but rather by the German Verein Eurofurence e.V., which serves as an administrative body for the convention.
Contrary to most American furry conventions, Eurofurence traditionally took place at youth hostels. In 2007, Eurofurence was first held at a hotel.
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Eurofurence by year

Below is a table of statistics regarding each year Eurofurence has been held. Since 1999, the convention has had at least one guest of honour yearly. Since 2002, the convention has had a "theme" every year, with T-shirt designs and venue "dressing" to reflect the theme.
ConventionDatesLocationAttendanceThemeGuest of Honour
Eurofurence 130 June–3 July 1995Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany19N/AN/A
Eurofurence 218–22 July 1996Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden35N/AN/A
Eurofurence 321–24 August 1997Bodstedt, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany59N/AN/A
Eurofurence 41–5 August 1998Heeze, North Brabant, Netherlands94N/AN/A
Eurofurence 522–25 July 1999Berlin, Germany112N/ALisanne Norman, author of the Sholan Alliance series of books
Eurofurence 610–13 August 2000Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany160N/AUnknown
Eurofurence 722–25 July 2001Kirchen (Sieg), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany230N/ALisanne Norman; Lee "Chairo" Strom, Fursuiter, Puppeteer, and member of the Further Confusion organising team since 2003; Mark Merlino, co-founder of ConFurence, the original Furry Convention
Eurofurence 815–18 August 2002Oberbernhards, Hesse, Germany260The F.I.A. Dr Samuel "Uncle Kage" Conway, Chairman of Anthrocon
Eurofurence 921–24 August 2003Samopše, Středočeský kraj, Czech Republic165Cunning Little VixensDr Samuel "Uncle Kage" Conway, Chairman of Anthrocon
Eurofurence 1026–29 August 2004Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany295EFX : The MovieTimothy Albee, Creator of Kaze: Ghost Warrior
Eurofurence XI21–24 July 2005Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany380Songs of the Old AgesHeather Alexander, Celtic Folk/World Rock Musician
Eurofurence 1223–27 August 2006Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany405The Hounds of Blackwhite CastleDark Natasha, furry artist, winner of Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration at the Ursa Major Awards in 2002
Eurofurence 135–9 September 2007Suhl, Thuringia, Germany585The Unlucky ThirteenLance Ikegawa, costume designer and Steve Gallacci, Creator of Albedo. Alexander James Adams appeared as musical guest.
Eurofurence 1427–31 August 2008Suhl, Thuringia, Germany777From Dusk DawnWatts Martin, writer and fanzine editor/publisher, and Steve Gallacci.
Eurofurence 1526–30 August 2009Suhl, Thuringia, Germany9551001 Arabian NightsJimmy Chin, furry artist and fursuiter
Eurofurence 161–5 September 2010Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany973SerengetiStan Sakai, comic author, creator of Usagi Yojimbo
Eurofurence 1717–21 August 2011Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany1,066Kung Fur HustleJim Martin, a distinguished Puppeteer
Eurofurence 1829 August–2 September 2012Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany1,278Animalia RomanaPeter S. Beagle, novel and fantasy fiction author, creator of The Last Unicorn
Eurofurence 1921–25 August 2013Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany1,376Aloha Hawaii!Warrick Brownlow-Pike, Andy Heath and Iestyn Evans from the BBC comedy "Mongrels"
Eurofurence 2020–24 August 2014Berlin, Germany2,015CSI BerlinKyell Gold, Ursula Vernon, Sofawolf Press and Sardyuon
Eurofurence 2119–23 August 2015Berlin, Germany2,095Greenhouse WorldRhubarb the Bear and Cosmik
Eurofurence 2217–21 August 2016Berlin, Germany2,573Back to the 80sDorothy Hearst, Author of The Wolf Chronicles book trilogy
Eurofurence 2316–20 August 2017Berlin, Germany2,853Ancient EgyptPepper Coyote and Clockwork Creature
Eurofurence 2422–26 August 2018Berlin, Germany2,911Aviators - Conquer the SkyJoaquin Baldwin
Eurofurence 2514–18 August 2019Berlin, Germany3,414Fractures in TimeClaudya 'AlectorFencer' Schmidt, Author of
Eurofurence 2624–28 August 2022
Berlin, Germany3,495Welcome to TortugaFox Amoore and JoJoe
Eurofurence 273–7 September 2023Hamburg, Germany3,408Black MagicPechschwinge
Eurofurence 2818–21 September 2024Hamburg, Germany5,241CyberpunkIris Schleuss
Eurofurence 293–6 September 2025Hamburg, Germany6,712Space Expedition — Outer Space AdventuresNomax
Eurofurence 3019-23 August 2026Hamburg, GermanyTBDFantastic Furry Festival-

Main events

  • - Furry handpuppet story with custom plot, music and effects
  • Enter the Arena - Fursuit dance contest
  • Big Blue Dance - Disco with live DJ, light effects and live mixed background animations
  • Group Photo
  • Fursuit parade
  • Art Auction - Bidding for art
  • Dealers' Den - Possibility to sell/buy merchandise and art
  • DDR Tournament