Anthrocon 2024: Full Schedule

5:30pm EDT

History of Baseball Mascots

From the San Diego Chicken to the Phillie Phanatic, some of the most colorful, fun, and crazy mascots come from Major League Baseball. Come learn about the history of mascots in our national past-time and admire some of our favorite characters that grace baseball diamonds around the country (and Canada)!

Speakers

Drewski the Yosh

Thursday July 4, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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6:00pm EDT

Neopets: A Gateway to Furdom

Neopets.com is a formative aughts website that not only dictated the nature of gaming online, but the nature of presenting individual identity online. An early positive furry space.

Speakers

Jeran

Professional Neopet

Thursday July 4, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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7:00pm EDT

The Life and Times of Cartoon Network!

"Cartoon Network has evolved a lot in 30 years.
This isn’t just a general history panel- we’ll discuss the interesting people, iconic moments, legendary toons, and key decisions that changed the channel we know and love. Plus, some trivia along the way!"

Speakers

BryanTheBaltimorean

Host, CartoonChat

Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Fur the Grey: We Ain't Old Yet!

All of you kids get off the lawn!! This is for greymuzzles who want to look at the latest research in “successful aging,” with topics focused on “train your brain” and social strategies to get the best out of the second half of your life.

Speakers

Joe G. Bear

Network Services, AT&T Inc.

I'm a middle-aged Californian Grizzly Bear that likes to travel, spending time with family and friends, listening to Adult Alternative Rock and attending concerts. I'm a 'Greymuzzle' furry, and joined the fandom at age 47 in 2014. I've moderated the 2018 and 2019 Greymuzzle Panel... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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12:00pm EDT

Model Railroading

Come play with my model trains or bring your own! This panel is perfect for all ages! Both children and the children at heart will find joy here. I have been in the model railroading hobby for the past 15 years and I will be bringing a selection of 3 rail Lionel Electric Trains from my collection of over 500 pieces. Come run my trains while you learn the unique history of these vintage toys and learn how they've stood the test of time.

Speakers

Nitrous Fox

Friday July 5, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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12:00pm EDT

Who is Hatsune Miku?

What the heck is a Vocaloid? What is Project Diva? What's Miku Expo like? Come for a quick rundown on who these cute singers are featuring music, game demonstrations, and more!

Speakers

Roflfox

Hatsune Miku enthusiast and local Miku Fox, here to talk about Hatsune Miku and Hatsune Miku accessories

Friday July 5, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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3:30pm EDT

Zootopia Fan Discussion Panel

Join us for yet another fun and freewheeling open discussion of the fandom's favorite furry film! The original "Zootopia" fan gathering, since 2016!

Speakers

Highwing

Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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5:00pm EDT

Christian Furs

The annual Ecumenical gathering of Christian Furs continues in 2024! If you're a Christian Furry or just interested, come on over for some talks and Q&A.

Speakers

Giles

Speaker

A forty year old fur who's been around for far too long, but still keeps on going. I'm a Catholic and a discerning Eremite (Catholic Recluse) I'm also a fursuiter and you'll usually see me walking around in my hermit's habit as Brother Giles.

Leyland

Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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11:00am EDT

Classic Cartoons

History of TV and film cartoons, especially furry, from the 1940s through more recent decades. Clips will be shown (themes, oddball, commercials, etc.) Audience participation welcome

Speakers

Anthrocoon

I have been a DJ at WMWM FM 91.7. Salem MA since 1981, and now NorthOfBostonRadio.com . Work for Postal Service. Attended and/or done panels at Anthrocon, Anthro New England, Fur Fright. Furpocalypse, Pine Fur Con, Furcationland

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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1:30pm EDT

Inflatable Zoo!

Come see all the amazing inflatables created by the furry fandom! Meet other creators, fursuits and photography recommended!

Speakers

Phenod

Saturday July 6, 2024 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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7:00pm EDT

Inanimate Transformation: A History and Look at Statues, Pool Toys, Plushies, and More

Plushies, pool toys, piñatas, statues, flatten beings, living fursuits, have all been growing in popularity within the furry fandom in the last few years, bringing more interest to inanimate transformation. What is the psychological draw to such transformation and can we trace the history of such shapeshifting in myth and folklore to the Golden Age of Science Fiction and Silver Age of Comics to the cartoons of the 80s and kid commercials of the 90s to the modern day.

Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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9:30pm EDT

The Classic Culinary Horror Show

Join us for a humorous look back on the dinnertime delights and disasters of days gone by. Hot Dogs in Jell-O? Sure! Mayo and Banana Salads? Why not. Perked Coffee? Yep. Coconut in everything? Naturally. Lunch Tongue? It really existed. If it was canned, jellied, preserved or creamed, it's on the menu! No actual food will be served - we'll just relive the memories of vintage food that may be fondly remembered, but is best forgotten.

Speakers

BushyCat

Artist, GrayElf Graphics

Cat and music nut, a lover of everything purple, a fan of all things freakish and furry. Also, a serious foodie and lover of old stuff.

Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Intro to Paganism (and Its Relation to the Fandom)

Ever wondered where our reverence of animals & respect for nature comes from? Curious about the curios? Come by & learn all about ancient religions of western antiquity & beyond, how they’re practiced in modernity & how you can customize your own spiritual work. Whether a full-on spiritualist or just starting to dip your toes in, all are welcome to learn!

Speakers

Nessie D.

Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

A Furry's Guide to Tokusatsu

From elaborate character designs and costumes to explosive practical effects, the world of Japanese special effects is brimming with life! Come learn about tokusatsu as we go over the past 70 years of the medium from larger than life kaiju to hot-blooded henshin heroes, plus the best animal characters and motifs for furries like us!

Speakers

Ciderhoots

Hi, I'm Cider! Hailing from Rochester, I draw whatever kind of animal, creature or monster takes my interest! When I'm not drawing, you can find me crafting fursuits or watching any manner of silly tv show. Come find me in the Dealer's Den at table F38, or at my furry tokusatsu panel... Read More →

Sunday July 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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