Anthrocon, Inc.

Now that we're all back home and (mostly) recovered from another amazing convention, take a look at how we're wrapping up #Anthrocon 2025 and what to look forward to next! 🤩

https://www.anthrocon.org/news/anthrocon-2025-convention-wrap-up/

📸 Kaze

Final numbers for #AC2025:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Attendance: 18,357
💸 Charity: Over $87,000

Our Attendee Feedback Survey will be sent via ✉️email in the coming days. See you next year July 2-5, 2026 for "Critters, Cryptids & Curses" AND our 20th anniversary in Pittsburgh! #Anthrocon

📸 Kavaeric

Hello friends! We want to remind you that at the convention, our latest and most up-to-date announcements will be posted on the following channels:

Telegram announcements: https://t.me/Anthrocon
BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/anthrocon.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anthrocon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthrocon/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/anthrocon

Follow us there to ensure you get the latest news!

We’re just one week away from the start of our deep sea adventure! As friends and family from across the globe descend into Pittsburgh, we want you to be prepared with information for an epic weekend ahead! 🌊😼🌊 #Anthrocon #AC2025

https://www.anthrocon.org/news/anthrocon-2025-pre-convention-reminders/

📸 Kavaeric

While our fandom loves stickers, we'd like to remind everyone that putting stickers on surfaces in any #Anthrocon venue is not permitted. Specific areas where stickers are allowed will be announced.

Thanks for keeping our convention center and partners happy ❤️

📸 LionelLeupold

In case you missed it: the Harris Theater in Pittsburgh is featuring special discounted screenings of FLOW and WOLFWALKERS for #Anthrocon attendees! 📽

🐱 FLOW: Fri, July 4 at 3pm https://trustarts.org/production/102578

🐺 WOLFWALKERS: Sat, July 5 at 4pm https://trustarts.org/production/102590

To help clarify some of our parade guidelines for this year and inspire partial outfits, check out these examples from some of our team!

Examples include combos of:
🩳 Underskins/sleeves/leggings
👚 Comfortable (and stylish!) clothing
and more!

Looking for more examples and tips? Though not official, Telephone has recently made a video that might be helpful for inspiring some costumes and ensembles to go with your character.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bEfEoW_Zcs

#Anthrocon #AC2025

🤣 A NEW stand-up event is coming to #Anthrocon #AC2025! 🤪

Join four familiar comics at the City Winery in Pittsburgh's Strip District, on Thursday July 3. No admission or badge required, and accessible by foot, car or our Red Route shuttles!

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j5p6wrshKQriHtUn7

🪣💸 No matter if you're a big or smol cat (or not a cat at all), we can all lend a hand raising money for charity! 🦁💛

Our Bucket Brigade is taking volunteers for Saturday/Sunday, and some spots will be available at-con!

Info and sign-ups: https://anthrocon.org/charity/

📸 Kaze

We'll have several Fursuit Headless Zones for cooling/hydration at #Anthrocon #AC2025!

💛 Near Main Events
💛 Dealers Room near Charity Booth
💛 Westin 3rd Floor near Allegheny Ballroom
💛 DLCC Street Level in East Lobby
💛 Block Party near Courtyard (Saturday only)

📸 Kaze

So much to discover, so little time until #Anthrocon! If you're not sure what to expect or how to prepare, why not check out our Tips & Guides? 👀ℹ️

https://anthrocon.org/tips-and-guides/

📸 Aisling

After pre-registration's close, we're over 90% sold of our registration cap! 😱

Limited day passes will be available for Friday to Sunday of the con, and any remaining weekend passes will be sold on-site while quantities last. Thursday will be pre-reg pickup only! #Anthrocon

https://youtu.be/--io10H8lBw

The ANTHROCON PUPPET SLAM is accepting submissions!

Interested in performing a short piece live onstage? Check out the guidelines in our submission form and join in on the fun! Submissions are being accepted until JUNE 25th! All skill levels are welcome!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiE7gei5xs_UuPmZsBt-e5tykWv-uFY01W_5_HmaIp9ffngA/viewform

#Anthrocon dances will have a bag policy for the safety of attendees.

TL;DR
🎒 Backpacks/large bags prohibited
🛍️ Small pouch/clear bags within size limit allowed
👝 Approved medical bags permitted; may be subject to screening

Full policy: https://anthrocon.org/nightly-dances/

📸 Kavaeric

Movies + friends + furry content = 😍

The Harris Theater in Pittsburgh is featuring special discounted screenings of FLOW and WOLFWALKERS for #Anthrocon attendees! 📽

🐱 FLOW: Fri, July 4 at 3pm https://trustarts.org/production/102578

🐺 WOLFWALKERS: Sat, July 5 at 4pm https://trustarts.org/production/102590

🦊 *psst!* Hey, you! #Anthrocon is just around the corner, and pre-registration ends after this weekend! Make sure you're fully registered - if you only created an account in our system, you still need to purchase a badge! 🏷️

https://www.anthrocon.org/registration/

📸 Kavaeric #FursuitFriday

Cats, dogs and all species can get behind charitable causes - our friends over at Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue could use your help with raising money this year through our Bucket Brigade!

Apply now online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o5Y5fViV-uL0JEatjj64kD9NplAY6u0guyvbE-xlfyU/preview

📸 Nightdragon

He's just standing there

😈 MENACINGLY 😈

waiting for you to get your pre-reg before it closes in a week! Don't wait any longer! 🤯

https://www.anthrocon.org/registration/

📸 Tobee

A deep sea adventure needs a fun-filled schedule of panels, workshops, meets and performances - we've got all that and SO much more for #Anthrocon 2025!

Our schedule is now available to view (event details may change up until the con)

https://anthrocon.sched.com

📸 Doktor

Artists Alley Lottery applications for #Anthrocon 2025 will close TOMORROW, May 30th! Don't miss your chance to participate and share your talents with a huge crowd 🖌️🖼️

Info and apply: https://anthrocon.org/alley/

📸 Kavaeric