The Mid-Atlantic area’s “premier anthropomorphic conference” is shifting from Tysons to Crystal Metropolis this yr. A whole bunch of fuzzy, costumed animal characters will contact down within the Nationwide Touchdown space in March for the eighth annual occasion.
The furry conference, dubbed Fur the More, will probably be held from March 6-8 on the Hyatt Regency Crystal Metropolis (2799 Richmond Freeway), organizers introduced. Tickets vary from $55 to tons of of {dollars} for a VIP “Raven God” go.
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The Mid-Atlantic Anthropomorphic Affiliation’s (M.A.A.A., a 501c3 non-profit) premiere occasion, Fur The Extra (FTM), has been this connection level within the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia space since 2013.
The annual occasion is designed to offer academic programing, fandom particular wares/occasions, and socialization inside the furry neighborhood and past. We invite a brand new Visitor of Honor from inside the neighborhood every year together with showcasing artists from all around the world. In efforts to help what our neighborhood loves most, animals, every year we sponsor one other 501(c)3 charity and lift cash/donations to assist animal rescues inside the area people. Thus far our occasion has raised over $55k in charity donations, along with bringing consciousness to the charity itself.
Crystal Metropolis, with its assortment of motels and quick access to the airport and the District, is a popular destination for conventions starting from dry, trade conferences to extra colourful gatherings like Blerdcon, the Anime USA convention, the Nation’s Tattoo Expo, the CatalystCon East sex convention.