Got a gift over the holidays that you're not a fan of? 🎁

Why not donate it to our 2026 Charity Auction! ✨🤩

We're accepting in person donations through the Saturday of our con! ✅

Our submission form can be found at the link here: https://forms.gle/TxQxBChWM3hEHp3D7

Excited for the con? 🤔

Who isn't‼️ 🤩

Want to get familiar with the convention hotel layout ahead of your arrival? 👀🏨

You can check out our map at the link here: https://ane2026.expofp.com/

Hey Critters! 👋 🤠

Don't forget that applications for the 2026 Dance Competition, Dragon's Dojo, and DIGIFEST are all open!!

Check out the links to apply and the deadlines for each below 👇

Dance Competition applications close on January 10th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🕺🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/dance-competition/

Dragon's Dojo applications close on January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🐉🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/dragons-dojo/

DIGIFEST applications close on January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🎶🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/digifest/

Howdy folks 👋🤠

As the con grows ever closer we're looking to hire some more awesome folks to fill in some much needed roles on our team! 🫵👁️👁️

We're looking for individuals interested in joining our staff for Line Control, Logistics, Panels, and Line Control!! ✨

Yes we need Line Control staff so badly I listed it twice, thank you for noticing uwu 🦌❤️

Apply over at ane.boston/staff to join us and earn some pretty sweet rewards at the same time! 🦌✅❤️

So are you counting down to the New Year, or to when our con starts? 🕛🤔✨

Anthro New England wishes everyone a Happy New Year! 🥳🤩🎆

We can't wait to see y'all at our con in a few weeks 🫶🤠🦌

A new year calls for a new monthly con update post! 🤠 📢
ANE 2026 is ridiculously close, so let's quickly go over some important reminders to kick off the month, and the new year! 🔥

Haven’t registered for our con yet?🤔
There’s still time to ahead of your arrival!
Visit ane.boston/register to get registered today! ✅
(Plus you can stress out con staff by making that attendee number go up more! Yay! 😭)

Making your plans for what to do at our con? 🤔
Don’t forget to check out schedule which is live at https://ane2026.sched.com/
What panel or event are you the most excited for? 👀

We’re trying to beat our previous record for donations for our charities this year! ❤️
Want to help us out?
Why not submit a donation for our charity auction through our donation form at the link here: https://forms.gle/TxQxBChWM3hEHp3D7
We'll be accepting at-con donations until the vendor hall closes on the Saturday of the con, January 17th! 👍

Dance Competition and Dragon’s Dojo applications are still open but are closing soon!🕺🐉
Head on over to ane.boston/dancecomp to apply for the Dance Comp before 11:59 pm on 1/10!
Or visit ane.boston/dragonsdojo to apply for the Dragon’s Dojo before 11:59 pm on 1/9!

DIGIFEST applications are still open and are also closing soon! 🎶🪩
Get your application in before January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/digifest/

We ❤️ keeping our community safe and healthy at our con! 🙏🦌❤️ 💉
Bring proof of both an updated FLU + COVID vax (received Sept '25 or later) and when you arrive, you can enter a sweepstakes to win PATRON-LEVEL membership for #ANE2027 🔥🤩🎉

Volunteering and helping out our con is so COOL and AWESOME, we love our volunteers! 🫶
Want to join our volunteer crew and earn some sweet rewards at the same time? 👀🦺❤️
Go ahead and apply over at: https://www.anthronewengland.com/get-involved/volunteer/

Want to really help out and get involved with our convention? 🤝
Apply to join our TOTALLY RADICAL staff team over at ane.boston/staff
We’re looking for folks to join our Logistics, Panels, and Line Control roles!! 🦺✅❤️

Getting hyped for the con and wanna chat with fellow furries ahead of time? 🦝💬📱
Join our official Telegram chat at t.me/OfficialANE

That’s all we’ve got for now, but we’ll have plenty of exciting updates coming as the con grows closer, so stay tuned and see y’all soon! 🤠👋🦌

I feel like there’s something I need to remind folks about 🤔
*looks at smudged writing on hoof*
Uhhh something something join our staff
we love u 🫶
plz we need line control help 😭
ane.boston/staff

Want to compete to the beat of your own drum? 🤔🎶

The Anthro New England Taiko Tournament is BACK! 🥁🔥

Happening Saturday, January 17th, at 2 pm, but you can swing by the Video Game Room whenever to play or practice! 🥁👍

(Plus, rumor has it the drums are even bigger this year! 👀)

Looking for something to do this new year, and perhaps help make our con run as best it possibly can? 👀💭

Considering applying to join our staff or signing up to volunteer! 😍❤️✨

Apply to join staff over at ane.boston/staff or sign up to volunteer over at https://www.anthronewengland.com/get-involved/volunteer/

Applications for the 2026 Dance Competition, Dragon's Dojo, and DIGIFEST are closing later this week!!

Check out the links to apply and the deadlines for each below 👇

Dance Competition applications close on January 10th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🕺🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/dance-competition/

Dragon's Dojo applications close on January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🐉🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/dragons-dojo/

DIGIFEST applications close on January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM 🎶🕛
You can apply at the link here: https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/digifest/

Need a little pep in your step to get you through the day? Or Night? 🤔☕☀️🌙

Have we got exciting news for you! 🫵👁️👁️✨

The Westin Starbucks will be open for 24 hours both on Friday and Saturday of our con so you can get yourself a coffee or special treat any time of day! ☕

Hey folks! Have you planned how you're getting to ANE 2026? 👀

If you haven't yet (same, tbh) we've got you covered! We've got a Getting Here page that includes all the ins and outs you might need to know with navigating the city of Boston and getting to the Westin!

Plus... if you're parking and using SpotHero, use our promo code 'ANTHRO10' to save 10%!🔥

https://www.anthronewengland.com/venue/getting-here/

If you're travelling into or via North Station, please see the section on 'Boston North Station' on our Getting Here page - the MBTA has modified it's services on Saturday and Sunday of ANE 2026! There will be rail replacement and alternative methods provided by the MBTA.

Howdy folks! 👋🤠

This is your reminder to check the Sched app as some things have changed!

ane2026.sched.com

And don’t forget! 👀

Thursday night panels and events do not require badges to attend! ✅

This town ain't big enough for the both of them 🐦🦌

He wants to be a cowboy baby, with a big iron on his hip! 🦌🤠👍

Meowdy folks! With our con rapidly approaching it's time to share a quick reminder about our medical policy!

Face masks are still required in the following locations:
Vendor Hall 🛍️
Art Show 🖼️
and Game Rooms 🎮🃏

Your masks must cover your nose and mouth and be surgical grade or better 👃👄🩺😷

You can review the ANE medical policy here: anthronewengland.com/policies 📖👍

Plus don't forget about our vaccine sweepstakes!

Bring proof of both an updated FLU + COVID vax (received Sept '25 or later) and when you arrive, you can enter a sweepstakes to win PATRON-LEVEL membership for #ANE2027 🔥🤩🎉

Thank you for helping us keep our con as safe and healthy as possible! ❤️

Howdy Partners! 👋🤠

If you're fix'n to perform at DIGIFEST this year, and haven't applied yet, then you ought to hurry over and sign up! Applications will be closing tomorrow, January 9th at 11:59 PM, Eastern Time!

You can follow this link to the application! 👇

https://www.anthronewengland.com/events/digifest/

New this year, we’re hosting a Little Free Library in our Quiet Room! 🤩📖

Feel free to bring sfw literature to share or check it out and find some reading for yourself! 📚

The starter books were recommended by folks in the community when polled for "what books made you a furry?" 🦝👀🦌

Meowdy folks! 👋🐱
We wanted to make everyone aware of the changes made for our fursuit photo and parade this year.
Please visit https://www.anthronewengland.com/fursuit-photo-parade/ to read up on the changes 👍
A tl;dr below 👇
Some changes were made for capacity and safety reasons, we’ve got a limit on photo attendance but if you are unable to join us for the photo you’re welcome to march in the fursuit parade afterwards!
Additional details can be found at
https://www.anthronewengland.com/fursuit-photo-parade/

Can you believe it??
#ane2026 ‼️
Just a week away! 🤩