Eurofurence


Eurofurence is a furry convention held in changing places in Europe every year. It was originally started in 1995 as a private gathering by nineteen European furry fans who met on the Internet. Attendance has been steadily rising since then, to 2804 at Eurofurence 23, making it the largest furry convention outside the United States. The name of the convention derives from its American back-then-counterpart ConFurence, emphasising the European nature of the gathering.
Since the year 2000, Eurofurence is no longer organized by individual persons but rather by the German Verein Eurofurence e.V., which serves as an administrative body for the convention.
Contrary to most American furry conventions, Eurofurence traditionally took place at youth hostels. In 2007, Eurofurence was first held at a hotel.

Locations, Themes, and Guests of Honour

Below is a table of statistics regarding each year Eurofurence has been held. Since 1999, the convention has had at least one guest of honour yearly. Since 2002, the convention has had a "theme" every year, with T-shirt designs and venue "dressing" to reflect the theme.
ConventionDatesLocationThemeGuest of Honour
Eurofurence 130 June–3 July 1995Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyN/AN/A
Eurofurence 218–22 July 1996Linköping, Östergötland, SwedenN/AN/A
Eurofurence 321–24 August 1997Bodstedt, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, GermanyN/AN/A
Eurofurence 41–5 August 1998Heeze, North Brabant, NetherlandsN/AN/A
Eurofurence 522–25 July 1999Berlin, GermanyN/ALisanne Norman, author of the Sholan Alliance series of books
Eurofurence 610–13 August 2000Göttingen, Lower Saxony, GermanyN/AUnknown
Eurofurence 722–25 July 2001Kirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyN/ALisanne Norman; Lee "Chairo" Strom, Fursuiter, Puppeteer, and member of the Further Confusion organising team since 2003; Mark Merlino, co-founder of ConFurence, the original Furry Convention
Eurofurence 815–18 August 2002Oberbernhards, Hesse, GermanyThe F.I.A. Dr Samuel "Uncle Kage" Conway, Chairman of Anthrocon
Eurofurence 921–24 August 2003Samopše, Středočeský kraj, Czech RepublicCunning Little VixensUnknown
Eurofurence 1026–29 August 2004Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyEFX : The MovieTimothy Albee, Creator of Kaze: Ghost Warrior
Eurofurence XI21–24 July 2005Nürnberg, Bavaria, GermanySongs of the Old AgesHeather Alexander, Celtic Folk/World Rock Musician
Eurofurence 1223–27 August 2006Nürnberg, Bavaria, GermanyThe Hounds of Blackwhite Castle, furry artist, winner of Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration at the in 2002
Eurofurence 135–9 September 2007Suhl, Thuringia, GermanyThe Unlucky Thirteen, costume designer and Steve Gallacci, Creator of Albedo. Alexander James Adams appeared as musical guest.
Eurofurence 1427–31 August 2008Suhl, Thuringia, GermanyFrom Dusk till Dawn, writer and fanzine editor/publisher, and Steve Gallacci.
Eurofurence 1526–30 August 2009Suhl, Thuringia, Germany1001 Arabian Nights, furry artist and fursuiter
Eurofurence 161–5 September 2010Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanySerengetiStan Sakai, comic author, creator of Usagi Yojimbo
Eurofurence 1717–21 August 2011Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanyKung Fur HustleJim Martin, a distinguished Puppeteer
Eurofurence 1829 August–2 September 2012Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanyAnimalia RomanaPeter S. Beagle, novel and fantasy fiction author, creator of The Last Unicorn
Eurofurence 1921–25 August 2013Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanyAloha Hawaii!Warrick Brownlow-Pike, Andy Heath and Iestyn Evans from the BBC comedy "Mongrels"
Eurofurence 2020–24 August 2014Berlin, GermanyCSI BerlinKyell Gold, Ursula Vernon, Sofawolf Press and Sardyuon
Eurofurence 2119–23 August 2015Berlin, GermanyGreenhouse WorldRhubarb the Bear and Cosmik
Eurofurence 2217–21 August 2016Berlin, GermanyBack to the 80sDorothy Hearst, Author of The Wolf Chronicles book trilogy
Eurofurence 2316–20 August 2017Berlin, GermanyAncient EgyptPepper Coyote and Clockwork Creature
Eurofurence 2422–26 August 2018Berlin, GermanyAviators - Conquer the SkyJoaquin Baldwin
Eurofurence 2514–18 August 2019Berlin, GermanyFractures in TimeClaudya 'AlectorFencer' Schmidt, Author of
Eurofurence 26Cancelled
Berlin, GermanyWelcome to Tortugat.b.a.

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