After a lot of hard work behind the scenes, our Attendee Room (and Suite) lottery is ready to kick off Monday, September 30th at 5pm CDT!
The lottery will be open until Saturday, October 5th at 11:59pm.
We cannot thank you enough for the patience, and we're excited to see you!

The room lottery is open!
Are you already registered and looking to enter the room lottery? Links to the room lottery can be accessed at https://ow.ly/sBlY50Tzyxz

You will also receive an email with a link when you register; this is just another option!

The Street Dogs are back! MFF is excited to announce that The Street Dog Coalition will return as this year’s charity! In 2022, your generosity provided more than $110,000 to help care for the pets of unhoused people in the Chicago area, and were thrilled to expand on that!

https://ow.ly/fw4Z50TCsFF

🚨 REMINDER 🚨
The Midwest Furfest 2024 Hotel Lottery ends TOMORROW AT 11:59pm CDT!
Get those entries in: ow.ly/KTSk50TEEAe

🦝🏨 HOTEL ADDITION ALERT 🏨🦝
The Courtyard Chicago O'Hare is now available as a hotel in our Room Lottery!
If you (or your group leader) would like to add this choice, you can make this edit to your lottery entry on your homepage here: ow.ly/ej9X50TEKJF

🎨 Hey Artists! 🎨
Applications for the Artist Marketplace are now open through October 31st at midnight.

Log in to your account at ow.ly/6rQl50TFbpW and click the green Marketplace button to get started!

*descends from a hole in the ceiling tiles on a rope*
Pssst, Hotel Lottery entrants:
We will begin sending lottery results out the evening of Monday, October 14th.
All results should be sent out by the end of that night!

*is yoinked back into the rafters*🦝

Lottery Confirmation Emails are out!!!
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Please confirm your reservations (you will see an email from info@cvent.com), and secure your room with a credit card!
This must be done before 11:59pm CST October 28th! Do not forgetti or you will regretti.

Art Show applications are now open!
Please visit ow.ly/nMZ050TO2Z9 to review the rules and submit your application.
If you have already registered for the convention please have your confirmation number available.

The last three years at Floor Wars we challenged dancers individually, this year we’ll be bringing back one of our most loved challenges in a 2v2 format…

🎲🎰FREESTYLE ROULETTE 🎰🎲

Get your partner, get your creativity but get ready for a twist 😇😈

https://www.furfest.org/events/floor-wars

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Our Hotel Bookings link is now LIVE to non-lottery participants!

Remember to check back periodically for room availability.
https://ow.ly/82gT50TQn4g

Want to help our 2024 charity, The Street Dog Coalition, care for the pets of unhoused people?
Donate artwork, apparel, games or other unique items for the MFF Live and Silent Charity Auctions!
To learn more, or submit an item, head on over to
furfest.org/charity/auction

Artists!
A reminder! 📅
Marketplace Applications close October 31st!
If you're looking to apply to the Artist Marketplace, head to https://ow.ly/ENLV50TU0LF

‼️Room Availability Alert!‼️
A number of hotel rooms in the FurFest room block across ALL partner hotels will be available TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 29! Make sure to check periodically- they will not all release at once!
Follow the Find a Room link at https://ow.ly/1syj50TUBjM

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE;
If you have not guaranteed your room with a credit card, you now have LESS THAN 24 HOURS to do so! Please seek out our emails (and check your junk/spam for anything from info@cvent.com) so there is NO REGRETTI.

The Heist is drawing near…
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Pre-registration ends on November 26!
Register now to save $10 and secure your spot in the crew:
ow.ly/Xvfq50TWKxq

Get your shopping bags ready, here is the 2024 Dealers Den!

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We are all excited to meet these 242 talented creators, and explore their incredible wares!

This year’s layout features improved walking spaces in high popularity areas.
Check out the map on our website and pre-plan your experience, or stop by the large printed map available in the hall!

https://www.furfest.org/vendors/dealers

Masterminds, the Big Plans are unveiled...
Sneak a peek and plan your heist!
Check out the full schedule at ow.ly/thKH50TYSZJ
🦝

If you would like to request ASL interpreters for a panel at FurFest, please make your request(s) as soon as possible to allow our teams to properly coordinate!

As a reminder, all MAIN EVENTS will have an ASL interpreter. Check SCHED first and then email us at accessibility@furfest.org to make ASL requests.
https://mff2024.sched.com/

Floor Wars entries close in ONE (1) WEEK!
If you're itching to show off your stuff in a premier 2v2 dance tournament, head to the link below and sign up!
If you're itching because fleas, we can't help you.
🦝

https://ow.ly/VOWt50TYVVg