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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Fandom, Special Interest

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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Fandom, Special Interest

8:30pm EDT

The Making of "Pawperty Damage"

A look back at over three years of indie game development: What have I learned from creating a macro furry rampage video game—if anything, at all? Drop by and find out!

Speakers

Marig

Dare Looks

Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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Fandom, Video Gaming

11:00am EDT

What are Furry Visual Novels and How to Make Them

Come join the creator of Chord Progressions VN for an informative presentation on what Furry Visual Novels are and how you can get started on sharing your story with the furry world.

Speakers

Bowser Puma

Are you an Furry Visual Novel fan coming to Anthrocon? Join my group chat! ( https://t.me/FVNAnthrocon )I'm a furry visual novel developer. Check out my work! ( https://chordprogressions.itch.io/ )

Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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Art

1:00pm EDT

The Off-the-Rails History of Roller Coaster Mascots

Would you believe that furry has a surprising home representing thrill-seeking attractions around the world? Come join us as we explore the weird and wacky world of roller coaster mascots, weird souvenir t-shirts, and how anthropomorphic characters have brought these rides to life!

Speakers

Icarusflightplan

Friday July 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Fandom, History or Educational

2:30pm EDT

Being an Asexual or Aromantic Furry

Discussion on how to navigate the fandom while being asexual and/or aromantic with time for a meet and greet

Speakers

DukeTheChihuollie

Friday July 5, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Fandom, Social

4:00pm EDT

Alterhuman Connection

Are you a Therian, otherkin, or plural? Maybe you think you might have an alterhuman identity? Or perhaps you want to know what it is all about? Come visit and meet and explore the alterhuman identities in our fandom! We will start with a short presentation to help new comers to get aquainted with a basic understanding of these various identities and then transition to a meet and greet.

Speakers

Siris

Life time aviator and therian kitsune.

Friday July 5, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Fandom, Social

5:30pm EDT

Shifter School Presents: The History of Shapeshifters

Welcome to Shifter School, today’s class is on the history of shapeshifters, werebeings, and therians. You might know about werewolves, but did you know of the different types? How about fox (huli jing, kitsune) and hyena (bouda, bultungin) shapeshifters? How about tanuki, nagual, tikbalangs, kelpie, selkies, adze, and more? Join us for a look at how cultures from around the world have portrayed us shapeshifters.

Speakers

Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags

Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!

Friday July 5, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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Fandom, Educational

6:30pm EDT

The Transformation Fandom

A look into the fandom within the fandom, the TF community, the Transformation Nation, the therians, werewolf fans, and fellow shapeshifters. As old as the furry fandom, from writing to artwork, from comics to podcast, the TF fandom has been a staple within the larger anthropomorphic community. Join our roundtable of panelists as they discuss the history and current state of the TF fandom.

Speakers

ShifterCon

ShifterCon is a new project meant to untie all the different areas of the transformation, shapeshifting, therian, henshin, werewolf, and costuming communities together.

Friday July 5, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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Fandom

8:00pm EDT

Needle Felting: An Introduction to the Gentle Art of Stabbing

Are you curious about needle felting? A little scared of needle felting? Come find out what it's all about! In this presentation a stabbing aficionado will share a mix of inspiration and technical info to help demystify this fascinating fiber art. There will be videos, sculptures to touch, and photos of sheep! What more could you want? Bring your curiosity, but don't worry about the safety of your fingers - this is NOT a live demo or class.

Speakers

Wolfie of My Arm Can Fly

I've been a needle felter for over ten years, and I love to teach and talk about fiber! Come to m panels to learn about wool, sculpting, and what the heck all those weird needle tools are about!

Friday July 5, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
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Art, Crafting

10:00am EDT

Warrior Cats Nostalgia Hour (18+)

Were you one of those kids that spent the better part of your youth drawing emo cats in perpetual territorial disputes and arguing over canonical collar colors? Come relive the best part of the early 2010's fandom with like minded folks in this nostalgic viewing and discussion panel! We’ll have playlists comprised of the most legendary videos that were formative for the Warriors fandom, activities such as designing edgy OCs on classic DeviantArt bases, and an opportunity to meet and greet other adult fans! Fans new and old will be sure to leave with a renewed appreciation for MS Paint and unabashed randomness :3
*This panel is intended for adult fans to connect and reminisce! Although there will not be anything NSFW shown or discussed, we ask that minors do not attend to encourage a safe environment for adults to connect. We recommend fans that are minors to attend the all ages "Warrior Cats Fans Meet and Greets" held on Friday evening instead!

Speakers

Darkstar

Britebuck

Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Fandom

6:00pm EDT

Wild Careers: How To Become a Zookeeper

Working in a modern zoo like the San Diego Zoo or an aquarium like the Georgia Aquarium takes more than just a love for animals! It involves gaining experience, carefully researching your college plans, becoming physically fit, and more. But, with careful planning and a whole lot of passion, you can make this career path your own! Join Dr. Wildlife for a Career Q&A about how to succeed at finding your dream job.

Speakers

Dr. Wildlife

Dr. Wildlife, often known as "Doc," is a queer and trans zoologist dedicated to enhancing science accessibility through work in zoos and aquariums. With over fifteen years of experience, Doc's global contributions range from rehabilitating injured seabirds in South Africa to tracking... Read More →

Saturday July 6, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Educational

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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Fandom, Special Interest

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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Fandom, Special Interest

11:00am EDT

The Relaxing J-Pop Oldies Social Hour

This is a simple panel showcasing oldies J-Pop music from Japan throughout the later 20th century, from the 1960's through the 1990's. A simple panel where people can come in, listen to some great music, learn about the history of certain music groups, and also get to know about where music like this can still be purchased online. This is also a panel where people can talk about their experiences in Japan as well, and/or if they have any questions about traveling to Japan.

Speakers

Junir the Lion

Hi everyone! This is Junir the Lion. I have been going to furry cons since 2015, and have had my lion fursuit from ByCats4Cats since 2020. I tend to run both game shows and music panels at various conventions around the country, and I look forward to meeting everyone that attends... Read More →

Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Music, Educational

12:00pm EDT

Our Feathered Friends

Ever wonder what it takes to rehabilitate an injured bird? Come join Reno and KalitheBirb as they reminisce about the joys and sorrows that come with caring for and working with birds as part of a wildlife facility. We will take questions and tell stories about our time caring for our favorite feathered friends.

Speakers

Inzoreno

KaliTheBirb

Sunday July 7, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Educational

1:30pm EDT

Furry Botany II: The Intersection of Plants, the Wild, and the Furry Fandom

In this panel (a continuation of the discussion held at Furry Botany I at MFF) topics surrounding the relationship between the Furry Fandom and the plant world will be introduced, followed by a group discussion and q&a/comment session.

Speakers

Xylem

Sunday July 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Educational

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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Fandom, Special Interest