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Thursday, December 1
 

4:30pm CST

Registration - Pre-Registered Badge Pick-up (Sponsor, Shiny-Sponsor Only)
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) (in Rosemont) 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types) (in Rosemont) 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types) (in United)

Thursday December 1, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm CST
United

5:00pm CST

Registration - Pre-Registered Badge Pick-up
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) (in Rosemont) 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types) (in Rosemont) 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types) (in United)

Thursday December 1, 2016 5:00pm - 11:00pm CST
United

6:00pm CST

Registration - At the Door
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) (in Rosemont) 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types) (in Rosemont) 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types) (in United)

Thursday December 1, 2016 6:00pm - 11:00pm CST
United

7:00pm CST

Art Jam
First-come seating - but all are welcome as long as space is available!

Thursday December 1, 2016 7:00pm - Friday December 2, 2016 12:00am CST
Hartsfield

7:00pm CST

Thursday Night BYOG
Open Gaming for Thursday - Make sure to bring your own games along for these open sessions!

Thursday December 1, 2016 7:00pm - Friday December 2, 2016 12:00am CST
OHare

10:00pm CST

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 1)
All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings.

Option 1 - Thursday 10pm
Option 2 - Friday 10am

Speakers
avatar for Cheetah

Cheetah

Contracts, Hotels and Hospitality, Midwest FurFest
Spots, sometimes rosettes and big teef.Lead a terrific team of critters all working to ensure our castle is ready for an awesomely terrific event!
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Perro

Perro

Operations Lead, Board President, Social Media Head, Former Chairman, Midwest Furfest
I work in the legal industry, play hockey, make costumes and ride all kinds of bikes. Please direct any convention related questions or concerns to: perro (AT) furfest (DOT) org.
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
LAX

10:00pm CST

Thursday Dance
Shake your tails! Its time to dance!

10pm -- Veyote
11pm -- Addix
12a -- AxleFusky
1a -- Rocco

Thursday December 1, 2016 10:00pm - Friday December 2, 2016 2:00am CST
Grand Ballroom
 
Friday, December 2
 

9:00am CST

Con Suite
Friday December 2, 2016 9:00am - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
Grand AB

9:00am CST

Operations
Friday December 2, 2016 9:00am - Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00am CST
Reagan

9:30am CST

Artists Ally Sign-up
Friday December 2, 2016 9:30am - 11:30am CST
International Level

10:00am CST

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 2)
All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings.

Option 1 - Thursday 10pm
Option 2 - Friday 10am

Speakers
avatar for Cheetah

Cheetah

Contracts, Hotels and Hospitality, Midwest FurFest
Spots, sometimes rosettes and big teef.Lead a terrific team of critters all working to ensure our castle is ready for an awesomely terrific event!
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Perro

Perro

Operations Lead, Board President, Social Media Head, Former Chairman, Midwest Furfest
I work in the legal industry, play hockey, make costumes and ride all kinds of bikes. Please direct any convention related questions or concerns to: perro (AT) furfest (DOT) org.
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
LAX

10:00am CST

Registration
After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Friday December 2, 2016 10:00am - 9:00pm CST
United

10:00am CST

Table Top Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Friday December 2, 2016 10:00am - Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00am CST
OHare

11:00am CST

Travel Furries
Learn some tips and tricks from frequent flyers and travelers to get the most out of your trips to places near and far! From airline loyalty programs to credit card points to hotel recommendations, bring your questions and stories to share with fellow attendees!

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
John Wayne

11:00am CST

Opening Ceremonies
Join us for the official start to Midwest FurFest 2016, with last minute announcements and other interesting tidbits. Let's start the convention off with a bang!

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

11:30am CST

Writing 101
We all start somewhere, and it's no different for writing. Whether you hope to one day write the Great American Furry Novel, or just want to do better at the stories you share with friends, come and learn some of the basics of good storytelling and some of the pitfalls and common beginner mistakes to avoid.


Friday December 2, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Lambert

12:00pm CST

So It's Your First Furry Convention?
No question, it can all be a little .. crazy, for anyone's first time. We want to help you understand a little bit more about MFF, the furry convention world, and cover some specific topics such as: What to expect at a furry convention, how to behave, pitfalls to avoid, and just what the heck are all those black sketchbooks about, anyway? We'll also have some experienced folks on stage to help answer questions

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for KP

KP

Anthrocon Public Relations
Fursuiter, calligrapher, puppeteer, writer, and event programmer. In my spare time....I work at a job.
avatar for Thumper

Thumper

Support Bun, Midwest Furfest
I support the chair and the rest of your amazing volunteer MFF staff to make this convention the best we can for all of you!
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

12:00pm CST

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy - “Aboard the Seminal Vessel”
Upon the open seas, the famed boat “Seminal” was making way towards new lands for exploration when it was destroyed by a massive sea creature! Can the few not lost to the harsh sea survive and find their way back home?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Friday December 2, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

12:30pm CST

What Are You Saying? Theme in Fiction
The world's most enduring stories communicate timeless truths, and your stories shouldn't be any different. We'll talk about what Lajos Egri, Blake Snyder, and Stephen King have written about how to discover, convey, and execute fully and consistently on the themes of your stories, and we'll talk about how to avoid having your theme go horribly wrong.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
John Wayne

1:00pm CST

Being a Fursuit Handler
Tips and tricks for being a handler/assistant for fursuiters!


Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
LAX

1:00pm CST

Name that RPG Tune
Ever geek out over music from role-playing games? Come join your fellow RPG music fans for a fun-filled hour of "Name That Tune", RPG style!

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
SeaTac

1:00pm CST

Arkham Horror
Do you like board games? Do you like really long board games that never end with an Eldritch flare? Imagine having 40 pounds of tokens and literally 4783 cards to pretend you're in 1920s where we must seal the gates and save the 'world' aka town of Arkham from impending tentacle doom. This is a cooperative, RPG board game for up to about 8 players. Iggy will teach you how to play if you're new, and game won't take all night, promise.

Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Liberty

1:00pm CST

Iron Claw Intro Game
IronClaw Anthropormorphic Fantasy RPG! A short adventure will be run after character generation to introduce the system! 6 Player slots avalible

Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
OHare

1:00pm CST

Artists Alley
Artist's Alley is a place for individual artists to offer their work, whether it be sketchbook commissions, prints, or other types of creative and unique artwork, all while having a good time! Artists Alley will be in four rooms on the International Level in Vienna, Paris, London, and Florence.

Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 7:00pm CST
International Level

1:00pm CST

Dealers Den
The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. This includes the International Ballroom, Gatwick, Heathrow. Malpensa and Charles de Gaulle. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 7:00pm CST
International Level

1:00pm CST

Art Show
Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - 8:00pm CST
International Level

1:00pm CST

Secondary Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00am CST
Logan

1:00pm CST

Open Gaming
Friday December 2, 2016 1:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 6:00pm CST
LaGuardia

1:30pm CST

Character and Dialogue
Characters are arguably the most important element to any story. What makes characters believable, memorable, and compelling? A big part of any characters is the relationships they have with other characters, and one of the primary means of showing characters and their relationships is through dialogue. Come join us as we discuss what makes good characters and dialogue.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Lambert

2:00pm CST

Fursuit Posing for Pictures
Come join this short interactive seminar on tips for how to pose for photographs in fursuit! We'll work on dynamic positions and ways to make your character stand out for the camera.

Speakers
avatar for Mangusu

Mangusu

Mongoose Emperor, Mongoose Empire
Dancer, Prancer, Party Enhancer.


Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
LAX

2:00pm CST

Fursuit Safety
For those the want a fursuit or is there first time suiting come listen to some tip to keep in mind while fursuiting or being a handler for a fursuiter to help make sure you have as much fun as possible.

Speakers
MW

Midnight Wolf

A/V Staff, IndyFurCon / Midwest Furfest


Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
DFW

2:00pm CST

How to volunteer to help MFF
--- How can we sell this to attendees to get qualified and good people on board? --- what do we have available?

Speakers
avatar for Cheetah

Cheetah

Contracts, Hotels and Hospitality, Midwest FurFest
Spots, sometimes rosettes and big teef.Lead a terrific team of critters all working to ensure our castle is ready for an awesomely terrific event!
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Perro

Perro

Operations Lead, Board President, Social Media Head, Former Chairman, Midwest Furfest
I work in the legal industry, play hockey, make costumes and ride all kinds of bikes. Please direct any convention related questions or concerns to: perro (AT) furfest (DOT) org.
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

2:00pm CST

Furry Hockey Game
While not officially sponsored by MFF, the Furry Hockey game is back at the Edge Arena in Bensonville; at the John St rink. All are welcome to come out to watch! Some previous hockey experience is required in order to play - and you will be required to bring and wear all of your own safety equipment. PLAYERS MUST MEET AT THE FRONT OF THE HOTEL FRONT ENTRANCE AT 1:00pm for the shuttle

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
See Sched.org

2:00pm CST

Comparative Anatomy
Curious about the anatomy and physiology of domestic and exotic species? Interested in learning how nature has evolved predators and prey to excel in their ecological niche? Learn about the animal kingdom’s perfection and hypothetical anthropomorphic adaptations from a veterinarian and one of the fandom’s brightest artists.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

2:00pm CST

Video Gaming
See the separate Video Gaming Schedule in your Pocket Program for more details.

Friday December 2, 2016 2:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00am CST
Midway

3:00pm CST

If I Fits, I Sits - Cats and Boxes!
We know how much cats love boxes, so we decided to fill a room with them! We will have other fun kitty toys available too! This will also be where this year's feline photoshoot will occur.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hartsfield

3:00pm CST

TN Furs Meet and Greet
Welcome to the TN Furs Meet and Greet! There will be a few people representing different parts of the state. Aisu and I (Clementine) are representing Middle (Central) TN, our group being Central TN Furs. Troubleshep is representing the East (Knoxville), and Leone aka KJ is representing the West (Memphis). This is a panel to meet new furs in your area, learn about different events and meets, and to have fun! All TN furs and surrounding states are welcome!

Speakers
avatar for Clementine Fox

Clementine Fox

Just a smol Halloween fennec, here have fun and meet new people! See you all soon!!


Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
McCarran

3:00pm CST

Meet the Guests of Honor
Come on by to find out all the interesting details of their work and their interests. This will be a question and answer session, so please fire up your curiosity and bring on those intriguing questions we know you have.

Please welcome our 2016 Guests: BETSY THE BEAVER, DRAKONICKNIGHT, BALAA AND BAGHEERA

Speakers
avatar for Takaza

Takaza

VIP Services Director, Midwest FurFest
Just a dog trying to herd things around.


Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

3:00pm CST

Biology Discussion
Come here real life biologists (they do exist!) speak on a smattering of subjects. If you're thinking about a career in biology, come ask questions!

Speakers
avatar for Farran

Farran

Greetings! I am Farran, also known as Anomalous Fox. I am a biologist who focuses on the study of fungi, but just about everything is interesting to me. I also have experience with art in various forms and meditation.This is my seventh year attending MFF. I will be participating primarily... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
SeaTac

3:00pm CST

Plot and Conflict
No matter how good your characters are, you'll need interesting things for them to do, or events they must react to. What makes for a compelling, perhaps riveting plot? One of the key elements in any plot is conflict. In this panel we discuss some of the different plots and types of conflict that can drive a story and keep your readers wondering what happens next.


Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Lambert

3:00pm CST

Fursuit Photoshoot
Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Speakers
avatar for Dexcat

Dexcat

Publications and Photography Lead for Midwest FurFest! Be sure to say hi, and stop by furfestphotos.dexcat.net to see your pictures from my Fursuit Photoshoot.


Friday December 2, 2016 3:00pm - 7:00pm CST
North Central

3:30pm CST

FVS Rehearsal #1

Friday December 2, 2016 3:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

4:00pm CST

Speaking with the News Media 101
The news media is a part of everyone's life in one way or another, and no question, furry is a topic of interest from time to time.

Learn some best practices and tips from a folks who have done a lot of work with the press, and why its so important to make sure that we're directing inquiries to the right convention leadership; regardless of which convention you're attending.

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for KP

KP

Anthrocon Public Relations
Fursuiter, calligrapher, puppeteer, writer, and event programmer. In my spare time....I work at a job.


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

4:00pm CST

Introduction to Fursuiting
An introduction to the world of fursuiting ranging from fursuit care, commissioning a fursuit, and fursuiting at cons and in public.


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
LAX

4:00pm CST

Meet the Charity
Founded in 1977 as one of Chicago’s first cage-less, no-kill cat shelters, Felines & Canines operated as Felines Inc. for more than 30 years. Located in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, Felines Inc. provided exceptional housing and care for more than 200 feline residents, with a focus on “special needs” animals. Felines & Canines is dedicated to providing a safe and loving shelter to abandoned, injured, abused and neglected animals until their permanent adoptive home is found; strengthening the human/animal relationship through counseling, education, and compassion.


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Hartsfield

4:00pm CST

Last-Fur-One Dance Workshop
Last-Fur-One is back to bring you some more dancing goodness! Whether you're a newbie on the dance floor, or a seasoned veteran looking for new concepts, the fandom's finest dancers are here to show you how it's done. The first half of the panel is dedicated to basics - the second half for advanced learning!

Speakers


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

4:00pm CST

Setting and World Building
Stories can take place in a lot of different places and time periods, whether it's someplace in our modern world, a setting from our history, a futuristic alien society, or a magical world of fantasy. Join us as we discuss the possibilities and the pitfalls, the challenges and rewards of creating or choosing a setting where your characters live and their stories play out.

Speakers
avatar for Sparf

Sparf

Sparf is a writer, actor, storyteller, podcaster and voiceover artist He has had stories published in Fang 6 and 7, Roar 7, Trick or Treat vol. 2, several conbooks, and in the recently released Sci-Fi horror anthology Bleak Horizons, from FurPlanet. His podcast is Independent Claws... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Lambert

4:00pm CST

Battle Monsters – The Coliseum!
Does your group of monster battlers and their partner-critters have what it takes to come out on top? Bring your own monster ideas, or come see what monster fate delivers unto you, and battle for glory! Can you be the very best, like no one ever was?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Liberty

4:00pm CST

Bingo!
Exactly what it says on the tin, a bingo game session ! There will be prizes to win and good times to be had. Can come in fursuit or out of suit.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
DFW

4:00pm CST

Game Design Workshop: Let's Make a Game
Learn by doing to create a game design concept, and what steps are needed beyond the concept to get a game implemented. Using input from the audience we will decide on a game concept and mechanics and show how a game goes from idea to design document to finished product. Although there won't be time in a panel to create more than an outline of a design document, the panelists will show example prototype products and explain the next steps, while taking input from the audience on how the game concept we create together might be prototyped and produced.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
John Wayne

5:00pm CST

Science, Tech., Engr., & Medicine Meet & Greet
A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Twitter group: @Sci_Furs

Speakers
avatar for Sodalite

Sodalite

Science!


Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Hartsfield

5:00pm CST

Shiny Sponsor Reception
Midwest FurFest is pleased to welcome our Super Shiny Sponsors to a special reception in Ventanas, the breathtaking venue at the very top of the Hyatt! Meet this year's Guests of Honor, enjoy a drink and a light snack, and mingle with your fellow Shiny Sponsors.

To get to Ventanas, press the button marked 'V' on any Lobby elevator.

Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
See Sched.org

5:00pm CST

5:00pm CST

Pagan Furs - Who are we?
The word "Pagan" has been thrown around a lot in the past, and it's come to mean different things. Come join us for a discussion about who Pagans are, what we do, and why some of us love and/or hate that word.

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Crystal Phoenix

Crystal Phoenix

Hello everyone. Crystal Phoenix here. Im a Celestial Bird born in stars. Im made of light, have 8 wings, & emanate from a crystal. Im also a happily married gay liberal Wiccan from the St.Louis area. I look forward to meeting all of my fellow Avians & other furries this year at Midwest... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
McCarran

5:00pm CST

So You Want to be a Vet?
Curious about what it takes to become a veterinarian? Questions about careers in professional-level animal care? A full-time veterinarian will answer questions and offer insight. Time permitting, there will be open Q&A about any topic in veterinary medicine, including questions about your own pets.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
SeaTac

5:00pm CST

Furry Bean-Bag Toss Tournament
Bean Bag Toss (also called CornHole) is similar to playing a game of horseshoes, but not as heavy

The game is played between 2 pairs of 2 and doesn't require much skill (unless you think you got some) with a point system for where it lands and if your opponents can match it or beat it.

A tutorial will be shown along with the rules and point system and practice will be held before the tournament.

Suiters and non suiters are welcome to join in on the fun. Prizes will be given to the winners for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Conference Center Foyer

5:00pm CST

MFF Poker Tournament
Come one, come all to the incredible Midwest FurFest Poker Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you will be able to compete for bragging rights and some cool prizes. The tournament will follow the standard casino style. Sign up for one of three satellite tournaments throughout the FurFest weekend. The top 3 players of each satellite tournament will move on to the final 9 player tournament on Sunday. Admission is totally free.

Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Lindbergh

5:00pm CST

Con Suite
Friday December 2, 2016 5:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
Grand AB

6:00pm CST

Angel dragon Meet and Greet
What is a angel dragon? Come find out! Games, hang out and learn about the fastly growing community!

Speakers
avatar for Telephone

Telephone

Panelist, SkyPro Costumes
Makers of fursuit sprays and cleaning products. Need some soap or bath products for yourself? We've got you covered with an array of bar soaps, bath bombs and other products! Check out our selection of enamel pins to add to your collection. Need a new collar or accessory for your... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Hartsfield

6:00pm CST

IngressFurs Meet & Greet
The world is not what it seems, Exotic matter is all around and you can decide to fight to Resist it's influence or Enlighten the world in it's power. This panel will be about the large scale anomaly events on how they are planned in the background. Arty was the ENL point of contact and lead planner for the recent Chicago anomaly in Nov 2016 and will be explaining all the steps that were required to go from a finger being pointed at you, to launching a 1000+ person event in 7 weeks.

Speakers
avatar for ArtySkox

ArtySkox

Ingress Xfaction Disaster, Enlightened Chicago
Fursuiting, Ingress, Process improvement, Alcohol


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Tech Center

6:00pm CST

Zen and the Art of Fursuiting
Does a philosophy novel about the metaphysics of Quality have to do with fursuiting? We're here to find out. Knowledge of Pirsig's work not required.

Speakers
avatar for Zaethro

Zaethro

Painted dog; sinister observer; mercenary of affection.


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Liberty

6:00pm CST

Commission Writing
Did you know there are writers who take story commissions? Come to this panel to learn about story commissions, whether you're thinking of being a commission writer or are considering commissioning a writer for a story idea.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Lambert

6:00pm CST

Drawing Furries! Tips & Tricks!
Helpful tips and tricks to bring your drawings to life! Learn to draw those things you keep having problems with!


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
John Wayne

6:00pm CST

Insect meet and greet
A meet and greet for insects of all sizes, shapes and colors.


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
SeaTac

6:00pm CST

MST3K
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – furry style! Come join us as we (and probably the whole room full of people) verbally rip a movie of our choosing to shreds! Hopefully this year’s movie will NOT have center screen wipes. 18+ because Panda x2 to the power of Dragon, over top hat = a lot of ferret cussing.

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
LAX

6:00pm CST

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only) - 'The Tubes of Fallopia'
Massive pipe-like caves have been discovered by archaeologists in a recent dig far from the Temple of Eros! These caverns are filled with mysterious hieroglyphs and an eerie whisper can be heard echoing throughout these tunnels!

Speakers
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SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

6:00pm CST

Fursuit Dance Comp - Prelims
Are you the best dancer in the fandom? Do you have it takes to shake a tail feather? Come prove that you've got the moves to take you to the top of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition! Fursuiters/dancers will compete against one another for a chance to perform on the main ballroom's stage at the Finals!

Speakers
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Theome

Vice Chair, also a Raccoon, Midwest Furfest



Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

6:00pm CST

Spirituality Roundtable
Come meet the Spirituality panelists. We'll answer your questions about our other panels and be open for general discussion.

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Farran

Farran

Greetings! I am Farran, also known as Anomalous Fox. I am a biologist who focuses on the study of fungi, but just about everything is interesting to me. I also have experience with art in various forms and meditation.This is my seventh year attending MFF. I will be participating primarily... Read More →
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Samii Tiger

Panelist, Convention Staffer, Purveyor of Awesome, Midwest FurFest
Definition: The Tiger who runs with Wolves and flies with Dragons.911 Dispatcher by Day, Freelance Photographer by Night. Also, something like a culinary mad scientist -- I make tasty things!There's more to me than meets the eye.


Friday December 2, 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
DFW

6:30pm CST

Buck Riley - Music
Husky In Denial howls at the moon!

Animal rocker Buck Riley barks at (read: serenades) the audience with tales of love, life, and werewolves. Come for the howls, and stick around for an exclusive performance of new music from the upcoming Bedfellows Frenzy video game!

Speakers
avatar for Buck

Buck

| Exit Mouse | 33 | canine rocker | vanilla coke & ginger beer | fine whines | memphis music | neither lover nor fighter | grammar hound | 犬小屋の美学


Friday December 2, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Grand Ballroom

7:00pm CST

All-In-One Game Development
Most people only have one responsibility when creating a video game: Drawing graphics, writing code, composing music, etc. What happens when one person takes on all of those roles? An indie game called "Stories About Us" that took a year to make start to finish. Come to this panel and learn what went from being a simple concept on paper to a video game single-highhandedly engineered.

Speakers
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Velli Wolf

Velli is an aspiring game developer who lives in the desert that is Arizona. He works IT by day and at night he enjoys spending time with his mate, Slyphur, while working on side projects.


Friday December 2, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Tech Center

7:00pm CST

Scene and Story Structure
Ever had a story idea in which you knew where you wanted to go but not how to get there? Or you have some pieces but aren't sure how they fit together? Or maybe it's a question of keeping the reader interested along the way. This panel will cover approaches to structuring your story, concepts like scene and sequel, pacing, and how to get elements of a story to fit together well.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
McCarran

7:00pm CST

IronClaw: Retake the Village!
A large number of refugees are suddenly coming down the road. It seems that some bandits have moved in to their village and have run the regular residents out. The sheriff was killed, and those bad guys are just to big for us regular folk to deal with! 8 player slots available

Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Friday December 2, 2016 7:00pm - 11:00pm CST
OHare

8:00pm CST

Personas: Characters We Need
In this illustrated lecture, Stigmata shares the different kinds of personas he's encountered in the furry fandom. A choice of species, color, patterns, and other traits in fursonas can inform us about what the character's owner is like. Knowing this enables furry fans to connect to new friends and furry artists to do their best commissions possible.

Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Vair “Stigmata”

Jonathan Vair “Stigmata”

Jonathan Vair Illustration
Since the mid 2000s, full-time artists Jonathan and Sasha have been enjoying the creative freedoms and expressive potential of the furry fandom. They strive to create entertaining art, talks, and environments that encourage others to find strength in vulnerability. Their work focuses... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
SeaTac

8:00pm CST

Philharmonic Furs
Join the Philharmonic Furs for a brass choir/chamber orchestra concert! We will organize a group of classical musicians within the fandom to rehearse and perform a small selection of public domain seasonal carols and classical pieces for con-goers' listening pleasure. We would like to organize the group before the convention and distribute music electronically to facilitate the event/panel, but any convention attendees with sight-reading skills and an instrument who would like to sit in with us would be more than welcome.

Speakers
avatar for Yve

Yve

Panelist


Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Hartsfield

8:00pm CST

Photographer and Videographer Meet and Greet
Photographers and Videographers of the Fandom: this is your chance to meet other like-minded shutterbugs for a meet and greet at Midwest Furfest. We will also use this time to share photos and video compilations on a projector and discuss them. Bring yourself, your camera, and optionally 10-20 of your best photos or a one minute long clip of your video work to share with everyone on a thumb drive or SD card.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Tech Center

8:00pm CST

Fox and PepperCoyote
Foxes and Peppers, the collab performance of Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote is once again coming to MFF! Coming off of their newest album "Hashtag", as well as a future album that will see the both of them recording at Abbey Road Studios next year, Pepper Coyote and Fox Amoore are bringing their original music to the stage for the 2nd year in a row. Enjoy an hour of piano, singing, guitar, looping, downright fun and musical shenanigans, all rolled into one. No refunds given.

Speakers
avatar for Fox Amoore

Fox Amoore

Special Musical Guest
I do music stuff! I play piano and harass chickens. I also do the Foxes and Pepper's band show thing with Pepper, which yay! I'm applying for here ^_^


Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

8:00pm CST

Furry Writers Guild Meet & Greet
The Furry Writers Guild was founded in 2010 to promote anthropomorphic literature and provide support to furry writers through its website, blog, and forums. Whether you're a current member or are interested in learning more, come meet some of our members and learn how the guild works and how to partake of the resources available.


Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
McCarran

8:00pm CST

Erotica: Adult Writing
It's time to turn up the heat in your story! In this panel we discuss adult writing, covering not only the basics, but also such matters as the difference between romance, erotica, and porn, how much detail to provide and how to pace your scenes, and how these enticing elements can work together with the plot, characterization, and setting. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for Joshiah

Joshiah

Author of furry works, fantasy works, science fiction and more! Works with both adult and tame subject matter. Author of "Tales of Veloria."


Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Sky Harbor

8:00pm CST

Lupua In Tabula
In this convention classic, players take on the role of a village with a werewolf problem. Their mission, identify and lynch the werewolves residing in their town before they're all turned into food. Of course, there's more than one secret being kept in the village...

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 8:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
LAX

9:00pm CST

Improv Charity Event
Come out and see some of the funniest people in the fandom performing in Improv games. This 100% off the cuff event will go to support our charity, so come one come all and see some of your favorite funny furs make fools of themselves. As with any Improv event, audience participation is bound to happen.

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!


Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

9:00pm CST

Kickstarter: How to market yourself to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign

Join Foxfeather and Balaa for an open format panel where we will discuss not only how to get your idea successfully funded on a crowd sourcing platform such as Kickstarter, but also how to create a cohesive visual brand for your product and how to market yourself to maximize the audience you reach. We might also end up sharing crazy bee, emu, and Africa stories. Join us for some facts and fun! If you are looking to launch your own Kickstarters, come ready with your questions and we will do our best to answer them!


Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Tech Center

9:00pm CST

Cards Against Humanity
Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Lambert

9:00pm CST

Comparative Anatomy 18+
Leave your taboos at the door! This panel is a tryst of fantasy and the unrestricted truth. Have a look at the mystery, wonder, and intimate details of reproduction in the animal kingdom as well as theoretical anthropomorphic creatures.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
John Wayne

9:00pm CST

Transfurs
Furry --- human, body --- soul, male --- female. Is life one, the other, or somewhere in between? Join us for a discussion about the shades of gray, how they affect our spirit, and our every day lives.

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Dozer

Dozer

Director, Accessibility Services, Midwest Furfest
Social worker by day, sexual health educator by night.
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NekoArc

Writer, Broken Joysticks
Gay enby trans catfox thing that cams and does lewd stuff sometimes
avatar for Samii Tiger

Samii Tiger

Panelist, Convention Staffer, Purveyor of Awesome, Midwest FurFest
Definition: The Tiger who runs with Wolves and flies with Dragons.911 Dispatcher by Day, Freelance Photographer by Night. Also, something like a culinary mad scientist -- I make tasty things!There's more to me than meets the eye.


Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
McCarran

9:00pm CST

Battle Monsters – Dark Master
You and your Battle Monsters have fared well in the tournament preliminaries, but your team has been accosted by an ominous stranger whom outright attacks you! Can your Battle Monsters protect you and defeat this shadowy menace?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Friday December 2, 2016 9:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
Lindbergh

9:30pm CST

Erotica: Kinks and More
Adult writing isn't always plain vanilla. Some of us like to explore different, odd, and unusual desires. Come join us as we talk about the challenges and rewards of writing about the strange, secret and sometimes taboo worlds of kinks and fetishes. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →


Friday December 2, 2016 9:30pm - 10:30pm CST
Sky Harbor

9:30pm CST

Raise the Ruff, Pup 101
Join the Dogs of VAC Pack as we scratch the surface of Puppy Play. We will cover the basics of human animal role-play, gear, headspace, safety, toys, treats, as well as answer any questions you have. It doesn’t matter if you identify as Pup, Pet, Fur, Handler, Trainer, or just need to satisfy your curiosity, everyone is welcome. So come join the Tail-Wagging fun.

(18+ Only - ID Required)

Speakers


Friday December 2, 2016 9:30pm - 11:00pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

10:00pm CST

Femme Fursuit Photo Shoot
Do you have a feminine fursuit? Want our photographer to bring out your best? Join our photo shoot for group and individual shots with a selection of poses and props. Cute and innocent, butch and powerful, curvy, round, or lithe -- all shapes, styles, and sizes are welcome. (this event is for fursuiters and handlers only)

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
SeaTac

10:00pm CST

HTBH Games Demo
HTBH Games is the producer of the visual novels Blackgate and Echo. Come view a demonstration by two members of the HTBH crew. 18+ only due to some adult content.


Friday December 2, 2016 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Liberty

10:00pm CST

Lupus in Tabula
Welcome to the peaceful town of Tabula, where the wine runs like water. Lupus is a murder mystery to die for. Werewolves stalk the village at night, feasting upon the innocent villagers until the village finally figures out Ted from accounting is evil, but also happens to be a werewolf. This game will surely bring out your inner werewolf too----or werehamster.

Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Friday December 2, 2016 10:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
Hartsfield

10:00pm CST

Whose Lion is it Anyway
Join us for the original Whose Lion is it Anyway improv panel! This fully interactive panel will have you in stitches will you, the audience plays your favorite games with 2 of your favorite hosts! Come join us for a night of laughs and Alkali slapping his forehead.

Speakers

Friday December 2, 2016 10:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am CST
Rosemont Ballroom

10:00pm CST

Friday Dance
Shake your tails! Its time to dance!

10p -- Takum
11p -- Kihu
12a -- Recca
1a -- Treatz

Friday December 2, 2016 10:00pm - Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00am CST
Grand Ballroom
 
Saturday, December 3
 

12:00am CST

Albedo After Dark (18+ Only)
It seems as though an information broker (whom just so happens to be a manager at our favorite adult club), has requested another meeting! What could he possibly be after this time?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00am - 2:00am CST
SeaTac

8:30am CST

Greymuzzle Meetup
All are welcome! Meeting at the hotel restaurant for breakfast

Speakers
avatar for Spirit Bear

Spirit Bear

Chief Cubbo
Hi! I am Spirit/Timothy. I am a greymuzzle fur based in the Midwest. I'm always down to make new friends, so don't be afraid to say hi!


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Hyatt Restaurant

9:00am CST

FVS Rehearsal #2

Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

9:00am CST

Operations
Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00am - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
Reagan

10:00am CST

Tools and Technology
We've come a long way since the days of typewriters and submitting hardcopies by regular mail. Writers nowadays have word processors and various online tools at their disposal, and the submission process is almost always online. There are also many options for making your work available to your fans, including those who prefer e-books.

Speakers
avatar for Sparf

Sparf

Sparf is a writer, actor, storyteller, podcaster and voiceover artist He has had stories published in Fang 6 and 7, Roar 7, Trick or Treat vol. 2, several conbooks, and in the recently released Sci-Fi horror anthology Bleak Horizons, from FurPlanet. His podcast is Independent Claws... Read More →
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George Squares

Author
I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.


Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Sky Harbor

10:00am CST

Gift Exchange
Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am CST
SeaTac

10:00am CST

Sponsor Brunch
Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Grand Ballroom

10:00am CST

Dragonstorm
It's back! Bring your Dragonstorm character to play in an exciting adventure in the world of Grandillar, or generate a new character to start a brand new life of adventure as a shapeshifter! (Materials provided if you don't have a character already) 6 player slots avalible.

Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm CST
OHare

10:00am CST

Artists Alley
Artist's Alley is a place for individual artists to offer their work, whether it be sketchbook commissions, prints, or other types of creative and unique artwork, all while having a good time! Artists Alley will be in four rooms on the International Level in Vienna, Paris, London, and Florence.

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
International Level

10:00am CST

Dealers Den
The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. This includes the International Ballroom, Gatwick, Heathrow. Malpensa and Charles de Gaulle. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
International Level

10:00am CST

Registration
After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
United

10:00am CST

Art Show
Bidding closes at 7pm!

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 7:00pm CST
International Level

10:00am CST

MFF Poker Tournament
Come one, come all to the incredible Midwest FurFest Poker Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you will be able to compete for bragging rights and some cool prizes. The tournament will follow the standard casino style. Sign up for one of three satellite tournaments throughout the FurFest weekend. The top 3 players of each satellite tournament will move on to the final 9 player tournament on Sunday. Admission is totally free.

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - 9:00pm CST
Lindbergh

10:00am CST

Secondary Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
Logan

10:00am CST

Table Top Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00am - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
OHare

11:00am CST

Using Clay to Help Drawing
A common technique used by illustrators is the creation of "Maquettes". A clay model meant to assist with visualization. The panel will start out with a short speech explaining the benefits of creating a clay model. Examples will be passed around and afterwards, attendees will be given a handful of modeling clay to shape something on their own. Once their models are complete, we'll explore ways to use it for further work.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
John Wayne

11:00am CST

Furry TV Commercials 4
Animals are a popular way to sell a product. We will be viewing and discussing TV commercials everyone should know, even non-furies. Audience participation is encouraged.

Speakers
avatar for Freddy Praul

Freddy Praul

North American red fox, Whoozfur, confirmed varmint. Likes trains & animation, especially in TV commercials. Also is demented but not crazy.


Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Tech Center

11:00am CST

Raising Pygmy Goats
Goats are often an incredibly under-appreciated species but can be amazingly unique companions. Come learn about what it takes to raise pygmy goats, what you can expect from them as a pet, and some of the fun experiences we have had with them over the past two years.


Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
McCarran

11:00am CST

How to Crowd Source
If you're looking to make money off your written work, one of your options is to crowdsource. At this panel you can learn some of the ins and outs of crowdsourcing your work.

Speakers
avatar for Rafferty

Rafferty

Art Director, Sanguine Games
Norman Rafferty has been doing furry things since 1999. His work has been featured in SHADIS, KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE, DORK TOWER, IRONCLAW, MYRIAD SONG, FARFLUNG, MADCAP, VITAL HEARTS, and numerous other nooks, hideways, and redoubts.


Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Lambert

11:00am CST

Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?
From Bugs Bunny to the Warner siblings, from Robin Hood to Nick Wilde, anthropomorphic characters have been talking to us since we were kids. Want to know what goes into bringing these characters to life? Join TimberPuppers of [Undertale + Voice Acting], Malcom AKA Zeke of Channel Awesome, KaiserNeko of Team Fourstar, and Edward Bosco of Dust: An Elysian Tail for an hour and a half of voice acting! We'll start off with a Q&A session where you can ask about anything related to voice acting, followed by an audience participation period where you'll be able to perform professional scripts with anthropomorphic characters! And if we have time at the end, a live performance of a bad script!



Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

12:00pm CST

Busy Beaver with Betsy
Come learn from a busy beaver how to stay motivated and productive while working with a large commission queue

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Hartsfield

12:00pm CST

What It Takes to Write: Process, Discipline, and Lifestyle
Writing can be very rewarding, but it takes time and discipline. How often have you heard someone say they can't find the time to write, or can't get their mind working in the right direction? As with any worthwhile goal, there are obstacles to be overcome and processes to be learned. In this panel we talk about how writers write, and the writer's lifestyle.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Tech Center

12:00pm CST

Two Rooms and a Boom!
Intrigue, lies, deceit, and occasional bouts of improv! This fun new party game for all kinds of players is incredibly quick to learn, and takes only a few minutes to play a round. If you like party games like Mafia/Lupus, then this is worth checking out.

Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Saturday December 3, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

12:30pm CST

Fursuit Menagerie
Come on down to the main ballroom for a chance to meet other fursuiters, take group photos, and ham it up for the crowd!

Starting at 12:30pm and running until 3pm, the FurFest Fursuit Menagerie is a great place to show off your costumes and mingle with attendees. We'll have some light game-like activities, background music and group-photo areas setup.

We'll also have additional water stations available in the Rosemont Ballroom during the Menagerie (no photos in this room, please)

We've attached both the convention space map, AND the Group Photo Shoot Schedule (see the attached schedule below)


Note - Originally, we had been asking each group-photo submitter to help provide their own photographer​. Thanks to a huge outreach from volunteer photographers within the community, we will be able to provide a photographer dedicated to each station during the menagerie. So folks can just show up at the booth for the scheduled time they'd like, and we'll take care of the rest! We'll be posting all photos online into Flickr after the event.

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Panda

Panda

Assistant Director of Programming, also a Panda, Midwest FurFest
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SpORK

Programming Main Events
avatar for Thumper

Thumper

Support Bun, Midwest Furfest
I support the chair and the rest of your amazing volunteer MFF staff to make this convention the best we can for all of you!




Saturday December 3, 2016 12:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

12:30pm CST

Video Gaming
See the separate Video Gaming Schedule in your Pocket Program for more details.

Saturday December 3, 2016 12:30pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
Midway

1:00pm CST

How to Commission Art
The fundamentals on how to find and approach artists, commission art, and client etiquette. We'll talk about reference sheets, choosing an artist, artist-client communication, and basic copyright.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
McCarran

1:00pm CST

Furry Text Adventures
Gather round, literally, and make your way through some old school text adventures! Draggor, your host, will be subbing in for the computer, so sassy replies are to be expected from sassy commands. If multiplayer Zork sounds fun to you, join us!

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!


Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Liberty

1:00pm CST

Novel Writing
Want to write a novel but don't know where to start? Stuck in the middle of your first draft? An experienced novel writer shares tips and advice on the daunting task of writing a novel.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Lambert

1:00pm CST

Furry Pictionary
Furry Pictionary, the classic drawing game with a furry twist! The audience is divided into two groups - the Canines vs. the Non-Canines - and we find out who best can draw furry fandom and general animal related things in a heated competition for species bragging rights! How it works: The subjects to be drawn are written on note cards before the panel starts. At the start of each round, the artists from each team are shown a card and begin drawing using white boards and dry erase markers (which I can bring). Each round lasts no more than 60 seconds, and ends when either an audience member correctly guesses the subject or time runs out. If a correct guess is made, that team gets a point and the next round begins. Points are tallied at the end of the last round and the team with the most points wins! This is a panel I have run twice before at smaller furry conventions, and both times it has been greatly successful. I would very much appreciate the chance to run this game at MFF to a hopefully larger audience than I have had in the past.

Speakers
avatar for InfinityFire

InfinityFire

Furry Pictionary at MFF 2019 will be the 6th time I run the game and the 4th time I run it at MFF. It's been a great success each time so far and I have no doubts it will again this year. The more people who attend, the greater the game will be, so please consider attending!


Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
DFW

1:00pm CST

Secondary Fursuit Lounge (During the Menagerie)
To help give performers some additional space to hydrate and cool-down, during the Menagerie, the Rosemont ballroom will have water stations and space to relax.

The main Fursuit Lounge (Grand C), will also be open during this time.

Please, no photography inside the Rosemont Ballroom during the Menagerie. And please, no photography at all inside the main Fursuit Lounge.


Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

1:00pm CST

HIV Testing by Sinai Health Systems (Free)
Delivered by Sinai Health Systems, and at no-cost to MFF attendees. Health, well being and personal safety are important to all of us. MFF is inviting anyone interested to stop by Directors A/B rooms (off the hallway to the right, on your way to the Hyatt Regency Executive tower) for free HIV testing. Sinai Health Systems will be providing rapid HIV testing. Individuals consenting to testing will have the ability to “Know their Status” within 60 seconds. Additionally, counseling on testing outcomes, prevention information, condoms, as well as immediate referrals for individuals who screen reactive for HIV, and referrals for PrEP “High Risk Negatives” will be available.. All testing will be confidential. Results disclosure, referrals, and any information discussed in the private area is strictly between the person providing the screening service and the individual being screened.

Saturday December 3, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
TBA

2:00pm CST

Designing & Drawing Believable Creatures with Rhos
Explore different elements of complex creature design with professional freelance illustrator Lindsey “Rhos” Burcar in an hour of jam-packed artistic tips and techniques to make your creatures more believable and visually dynamic. Improve your beasts, from dragons to werewolves, by referencing source material from the natural world combined with your imagination. www.LindseyBurcar.com

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
John Wayne

2:00pm CST

The Dictionary Game
dactylology--"it's the study of flying dinosaurs!" "No! It's the study of how 'dact' you can be!" What is the definition? That's for everyone to guess at and for us to put up for a vote! Points happen, someone wins. Smartphones (something with internet access) required to play.

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
SeaTac

2:00pm CST

New Release Reading
Come relax and listen as furry writers read selections from new and forthcoming works.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for Sparf

Sparf

Sparf is a writer, actor, storyteller, podcaster and voiceover artist He has had stories published in Fang 6 and 7, Roar 7, Trick or Treat vol. 2, several conbooks, and in the recently released Sci-Fi horror anthology Bleak Horizons, from FurPlanet. His podcast is Independent Claws... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Tech Center

2:00pm CST

Fursuit Price Is Right
This is the fursuiter version of The Price Is Right, where fursuiters are asked to come on down to contestants row. Winner plays a pricing game, and goes on to the Showcase Showdown. The winner of the Showcase Showdown goes on to The Showcase and the one fursuiter that has won the most in cash and prizes wins a badge commission.

Speakers
avatar for Growly

Growly

I have been in the fandom since 1999, and I have been a fursuiter since 2008! My fursona is a Growlithe (a Pokemon)!
avatar for Sultz Z. Wolf

Sultz Z. Wolf

Furry fandom
I'm just a wolf, looking for a good time.


Saturday December 3, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
LAX

2:30pm CST

Suicide Awareness
Please join us as we go over facts and myths about suicide, myths that hurt our community specifically, some empathy evoking exercises, and basic first aid for people who are throwing up red flags.

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Dozer

Dozer

Director, Accessibility Services, Midwest Furfest
Social worker by day, sexual health educator by night.


Saturday December 3, 2016 2:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

3:00pm CST

DISCIPLINE! Draw better than lesser individuals.
Get scared of blank pages? Not sure how to kick your own butt into high gear? It sounds like you lack... DISCIPLINE! Discipline is the key to being a better artist, drawing epic-length comics, and impressing cool people. Join us as David Lillie ("The 'Dreamkeepers' Guy"), Bone (The 'False Start' Guy), and Talenshi (The "I did a bunch of covers for 'Sofa Wolf' books lady") tell you, the captivated audience, how to draw everyday and get addicted to it. If you have a dream, heart, and grit to spare then this panel will put magma in your heart, lightning in your brain, and the power of an earthquake into your art regiment! Naturally, there will be a Q&A during the latter half of the panel.

Speakers
avatar for Bone

Bone

Head, Boneitis Industries
Career comic book artist and illustrator.


Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hartsfield

3:00pm CST

Hooray for Hoofers
Equines and other hoofed members of the furry community are welcome for a discussion about their draw to equines, their favorites, and experiences with other hooved species.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
DFW

3:00pm CST

Editing and Revising
So you've written a story. Good for you! But chances are there are problems you might not have seen, parts that don't flow well or need to be fleshed out better, inconsistencies and continuity errors. Here we talk about the process of editing and fixing those problems. We also discuss finding others to help edit and improve your stories, as well as editing others' stories to help them improve theirs.

Speakers
avatar for Sparf

Sparf

Sparf is a writer, actor, storyteller, podcaster and voiceover artist He has had stories published in Fang 6 and 7, Roar 7, Trick or Treat vol. 2, several conbooks, and in the recently released Sci-Fi horror anthology Bleak Horizons, from FurPlanet. His podcast is Independent Claws... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Lambert

3:00pm CST

Adding Useless Electronics to Your Fursuit
Want to make your fursuit look around or make its ears wiggle? Maybe you're a dragon and you'd like to really breathe smoke? Or just add a boat load of LED lights to your stuff? Firr will show you how!

Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
John Wayne

3:00pm CST

Un-Blockage: Getting Unstuck and Completing Awesome Projects You Are Putting Off
What's keeping you from working on or completing that Really Cool Thing you want to do? Having difficulty making progress on personal creative projects? Have some exciting goals but accomplishing them seems daunting? Come hear some motivating and inspiring stories, ideas, philosophies of constructive problem solving, and things to think about to help you get past those annoying blockages and on to Doing Your Awesome Stuff! Presentation to be followed by Q&A.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
SeaTac

3:00pm CST

My Little Pony: Friendship is Ironclaw
Flutterwho? The animals seem to be in a tizzy about that pink-maned Pegasus who has not been talking to them like they want. How can it be that there's some pony who looks just like Fluttershy nearby. It is someone different from her, isn't it? 6 player slots available

Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Saturday December 3, 2016 3:00pm - 6:00pm CST
OHare

4:00pm CST

The Leopard Sun – The Art, The World, The Philosophy

The Leopard Sun is an upcoming novel by long-time fandom artists Balaa (Elbereth) & Bagheera (Lórien), with a story set against the backdrop of the majestic Serengeti and featuring an extensive cast of African wildlife. Come join them for an exclusive first look of the stunning artworks, fascinating world, and engage in a philosophical dialogue with the authors about the meanings of the story and their inspirations. Learn how you can contribute to this project and help bring this ambitious dream into the world.

BONUS: Receive a free, limited edition The Leopard Sun poster with your attendance! Offer only available while supplies last (30 copies).


Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Tech Center

4:00pm CST

'Fursuit Paws' group photo
Speakers
avatar for Vatra

Vatra

A UK based fursuiter who has been in the fandom since 2006! A active con goer and a generally relaxed guy. I make music I get drunk. Oh and drink tea!


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

4:00pm CST

Uni-fur-sity: Balancing the Furry Community with an Academic Career
College students make up approximately one-fifth of the furry fandom! (Furry Poll 2015). So how do you balance time spent with the furry community vs. time spent working towards your academic career?

Speakers
avatar for Luna Rosso

Luna Rosso

I'm Luna Rosso, a Foo-Fox from NW Indiana! Purdue Alumni and Naturalist!I'm also a Boat & Secretary Bird in my spare time!I've been a part of the fandom for 12 years, and this will be my 11th year at MWFF.


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
LAX

4:00pm CST

Getting Published
Are you ready to see your name in print? It's not enough to write the great American furry novel; you'll need to get someone to publish it. In this panel we discuss what it takes to get your stories, long and short, in front of editors and publishers who will help your story find an audience, and how to work with them to get published.

Speakers
avatar for Sparf

Sparf

Sparf is a writer, actor, storyteller, podcaster and voiceover artist He has had stories published in Fang 6 and 7, Roar 7, Trick or Treat vol. 2, several conbooks, and in the recently released Sci-Fi horror anthology Bleak Horizons, from FurPlanet. His podcast is Independent Claws... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Lambert

4:00pm CST

Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind
We are proud to welcome back one of the most talked-about events from last year’s Midwest FurFest. The NeoFuturists are one of the most innovative theater groups in Chicago, and are the creators of the long-running play 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind'. 'Too Much Light…' is a rollicking, exciting, hilarious, thought-provoking, and at times interactive attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. The NeoFuturists will be preparing a performance specially tailored to Midwest FurFest and furry fandom; you don't want to miss it!

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Grand Ballroom

4:00pm CST

Fursuit Dance Comp - Group Practice
Speakers
avatar for Theome

Theome

Vice Chair, also a Raccoon, Midwest Furfest


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
DFW

4:00pm CST

Fursuit MacGyver Competition
Shamelessly stolen from Texas Furry Fiesta! What happens when a fursuit builder is put in a room and given a short time to build a partial? CAN THEY DO IT?!?!?! Come find out!

NOTE: This is not a real fursuit construction panel – this is just entertainment! Some really, really funny entertainment!

Speakers
avatar for Ipequey

Ipequey

PuffyPaws
Inflatable Toys!


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

4:00pm CST

Battle Monsters - The Corrupted Coliseum!
Just when you thought things couldn't get any better, an evil reveals itself from within the tournament, and it's up to YOU to make things right!

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
OHare

4:00pm CST

4:00pm CST

Fursuit Photoshoot
Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Speakers
avatar for Dexcat

Dexcat

Publications and Photography Lead for Midwest FurFest! Be sure to say hi, and stop by furfestphotos.dexcat.net to see your pictures from my Fursuit Photoshoot.


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 7:00pm CST
McCarran

4:00pm CST

Rocket League 2v2 Tournament
Speakers
avatar for Carbine Fox

Carbine Fox

Video Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Saturday December 3, 2016 4:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Midway

5:00pm CST

Vine Furs Meet
A panel where people can get hands-on experience with making vines. All furs are welcome, though it focuses on making vines, we encourage others to come and join in on the fun of acting and producing these short videos!

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Lambert

5:00pm CST

Fifty Shades of Purple: Asexuality in the Furry Fandom
Asexuality is an orientation that is largely overshadowed by other parts of the LGBTQPA Community. However, more education and awareness is helping this community step into the limelight. Aces can meet other Aces and non-Aces can learn more about us and what we're all about.


Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
SeaTac

5:00pm CST

Furry Psychology
Join our panel of psychologists and psychologists-in-training to talk about all sorts of fun and furry topics from the lens of psychology. Come enjoy our professionally trained team's perspectives on topics such as what might motivate people to enjoy roleplaying or fursuiting, gender and sexuality, and more.

Speakers
avatar for Dozer

Dozer

Director, Accessibility Services, Midwest Furfest
Social worker by day, sexual health educator by night.
avatar for Theome

Theome

Vice Chair, also a Raccoon, Midwest Furfest


Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

5:00pm CST

Smackdown!
Have you ever wondered what would happen in a cage match to the death of fictional furry characters? Our panelists go through a bracket of 16 contestants and add some humor on which one will survive, The Smackdown!

Speakers
avatar for Takaza

Takaza

VIP Services Director, Midwest FurFest
Just a dog trying to herd things around.


Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Hartsfield

5:00pm CST

Fursuiting Outside the Fandom
Tired of just suiting at cons and meets? Take your character on the road! Fursuiting outside the fandom is a fun and rewarding experience where you can bring a little magic in to people's everyday lives. This panel goes beyond the introductory "outside the fandom" panel and focuses on small group outings and strategies for positive engagement. The panel will also cover tips and tricks for logistics, props, and handling techniques. In addition to our own examples of outside the fandom suiting, we will be looking to hear from the participants on their own experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Equus Silvermane

Equus Silvermane

I've been suiting for a many years now and have taken my suits all over the country and world. Public fursuiting is a passion of mine and I'd love to tell you more about it!


Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
LAX

5:00pm CST

Creative Avian Anatomy
Aetus is an avian veterinarian and digital artist and will present avian anatomy tailored for creative expression. Photos and drawings will be used to explain real anatomy, how it compares to humans, and how the two might look when blended together. There will be a section where the audience can ask questions and Aetus will discuss or illustrate the answers live. The audience can also submit art examples and he will sketch out how the anatomy might look. Examples can be emailed to haliaeetus123@gmail.com.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
John Wayne

6:00pm CST

Skunks Don't Stink
Skunks, show yourselves! Skunkie Meet n greet for all those stinkers that haven't had their butts turned into rugs! Come and meet the other Mephits at the con. If you have a suit, wear it; we'll have a photoshoot after the panel.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
DFW

6:00pm CST

Super Password
It's the classic secret word game with a twist! Each round is a puzzle. Each password in a round is a clue towards a secret person, place, or thing to guess at. No game show is complete without celebrity guests and this panel will have them!

Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Saturday December 3, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Lambert

6:00pm CST

Trans 101
What does trans mean? What are the right words to say, and how do you know? These questions are becoming more important as time passes. Help us answer these and other questions!

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Samii Tiger

Samii Tiger

Panelist, Convention Staffer, Purveyor of Awesome, Midwest FurFest
Definition: The Tiger who runs with Wolves and flies with Dragons.911 Dispatcher by Day, Freelance Photographer by Night. Also, something like a culinary mad scientist -- I make tasty things!There's more to me than meets the eye.


Saturday December 3, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

7:00pm CST

Shake Your Tail Feathers!
Are you tired of not being appreciated for your fluff? Are those out dated, theme park engineered raptors giving you sass for your immaculate crest? Tell them to kiss your tail because this panel is just for you and your feathery brethren! And not just raptors, Theropods of all shapes, sizes, ans varying degrees of plumage are welcome! Come join your fellow fluffy butts for a meeting of the claws to discuss all thing great about being a scientifically accurate Dinosaur!

Speakers
R

RyuuYouki

Figment's Fantasies


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
LAX

7:00pm CST

The 3 Headed Monster
Three 20 minute stand up shows combined into one! The Three Headed Monster is back once again to prove to themselves that stage fright can be overcome by persistence, practice and tequila. Room Set up: Stage or open space in the front of room, Theater seating, Microphone(s)


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Hartsfield

7:00pm CST

Okami: The Tales Behind the Tail
Watch, listen, and learn as Yume Kitsune and Tikikata follow Amaterasu (from the cult classic video game Okami) throughout Nippon, and discuss her adventures. See the game in a new light, as we talk about the myths and folklore that went into the game. Hear about different concepts and designs that went into Okami. And discover a new perspective for some well known characters.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Tech Center

7:00pm CST

Mystery and Noir
Crime scenes and whodunits. Gumshoes and smoke-filled rooms. Do you knowhow to build a good mystery, or to create the right atmosphere for a noir story? Come join us for a chance to talk about what it takes to create a good mystery or noir story.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →
avatar for Joshiah

Joshiah

Author of furry works, fantasy works, science fiction and more! Works with both adult and tame subject matter. Author of "Tales of Veloria."


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Lambert

7:00pm CST

RAWR: A Furry Writing Workshop
Did you know there's an annual five-day workshop just for furry writers? That's what RAWR, the Regional Anthropomorphic Writers Retreat is. Come listen in and ask questions as two of the organizers present an overview.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Liberty

7:00pm CST

Furry Variety Show
The FVS is a non-competitive variety show. It's a bit of Vaudeville, and sort of like the Muppet Show. Come by and watch your fellow furs show their talents. If you want to be in the show and have an act, come to the first rehearsal. If you want to be in the show but don't have an act, join us and we'll try to add you to an existing act. We prefer to have our performers contact us several weeks before the con, but we will take performers as late as Friday evening. The basic rules are a three minute time limit, not TOO adult content, and some sort of tie in to furry. Our show is Saturday evening. We have TWO rehearsals (Friday Afternoon and Saturday Morning). The MFF Furry Variety Show also welcomes video content in the show if submitted in advance. See the web page for more details.


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

7:00pm CST

Therianthropy
How often do you feel your tail, wings, horns, or other parts, even if they aren't physical? Join us for discussion and camraderie!

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Farran

Farran

Greetings! I am Farran, also known as Anomalous Fox. I am a biologist who focuses on the study of fungi, but just about everything is interesting to me. I also have experience with art in various forms and meditation.This is my seventh year attending MFF. I will be participating primarily... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

7:00pm CST

Floor Wars
Last-Fur-One is back again with Floor Wars, hosting its 5th edition at Midwest Furfest! Come and watch the fiercest dancers in the fandom battle in teams and individually to prove who's on top.

Speakers

Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Grand Ballroom

7:00pm CST

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!) - The Vast Deferens
“The Vast Deferens” – A new world has been unveiled through a portal recently opened in the Temple of Eros! What excitement and adventures are to be had on the forested expanses found on the other side?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Saturday December 3, 2016 7:00pm - 10:00pm CST
OHare

8:00pm CST

Furry Speed Mingle
Ever at a con and want to meet new furs, or maybe even meet your furture mate. Come on down to the Furry Speed Mingle where you will be able to meet new furries.

Speakers
avatar for Chastin

Chastin

CEO, Cute Kitten Co.


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
LAX

8:00pm CST

Action and Thrillers
Epic battles and car chases! Heroes making narrow escapes. Many of the most popular movies are packed with action, thrills at every turn. On this panel we discuss action and thrillers and offer tips to writers hoping to bring this kind of experience to their readers.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →
avatar for Joshiah

Joshiah

Author of furry works, fantasy works, science fiction and more! Works with both adult and tame subject matter. Author of "Tales of Veloria."
avatar for Slip-Wolf

Slip-Wolf

Slip has been writing in the furry community for nearly ten years and has been published in several Anthologies with Sofa-wolf Press, Rabbit Valley and Furplanet. His first novel, The Dry Spell is being released at Anthrocon, 2023 at the Furplanet table (A19-A21 B19-20)Find him on... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
John Wayne

8:00pm CST

Adult Drawing Helpful Hints
A panel to help you draw better adult art, from poses to anatomy. Ask questions and learn!


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Tech Center

8:00pm CST

Non-monogamous Furry Relationships 101
Are you in a relationship, but thinking of adding an additional mate? Have you considered an open relationship, but weren't sure what that would mean for your existing relationship? Are you single, and considering dating a couple, or joining up with an existing pack? Come to Non-monogamous Furry Relationships 101, where you will learn how to practice non-monogamy ethically, with the full enthusiastic consent of all parties involved.

Topics covered will include non-violent communication strategies, conflict resolution, ethical compromise, radical honesty, informed consent, safer sex practices, relationship structures (traditional monogamy, "monogamish" relationships, open relationships, polyamory, and relationship anarchy), personal boundaries, relationship rules, handling rejection, and how and when to say no. Presentation to be followed by Q&A.

Speakers
avatar for Viro the Science Collie

Viro the Science Collie

Viro the Science Collie is the co-founder of Feral Attraction (www.feralattraction.com), a furry relationship, mindfulness, and sex advice podcast that has been featured by national media including Playboy, Dan Savage's Savage Lovecast, and the Life on the Swingset podcast. Viro is... Read More →


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Lambert

8:00pm CST

The Run Away Groom
Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Saturday December 3, 2016 8:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00am CST
OHare

9:00pm CST

Dragget Show Live
Join Xander the Dragon, Alkali the Ferret, and a special guest or 2. These guys record a podcast LIVE AT MFF! Come watch as they talk about anything and everything and nothing. 18+ because Alkali will be there. Come for the panel, and stay for the “turn off your camera’s and recording devices, lets tell you something stupid about Alkali for charity” story. Once again, 18+.


Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

9:00pm CST

No Bones About It, Pup 201
So you have a handle on the basics of puppy play but are barking for more? Pawsome. Come join the Dogs of VAC Pack as we dig deeper into headspace, relationship dynamics, collars, training and other puppy play topics. Your barks will guide the discussion. It doesn’t matter if you identify as Pup, Pet, Fur, Handler, Trainer, or just need to satisfy your curiosity, everyone is welcome. So come join the Tail-Wagging fun. So come with your ears perked and ready to learn.

(18+ Only - ID Required)

Speakers


Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

9:00pm CST

Leopardy!
Leopardy! is a furry take on the classic TV quiz show of a similar name. Three teams of 2-3 players will have to work through the board, testing their knowledge of both fandom-related and general trivia to win fabulous prizes. If you and your friends have what it takes. Just don't forget to answer in the form of a question. Sign ups will be done during the first 10 minutes of the panel, inside the room


Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Liberty

9:00pm CST

Lupus in Tabula
Saturday December 3, 2016 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Lindbergh

10:00pm CST

Fox and PepperCoyote - After Dark
You'll want to take a peek at the main show description, but add to that a lot more swearing, arguing, dirty songs (by Pepper) and angry Scottish insults (aimed at Pepper) by Fox.

Speakers
avatar for Fox Amoore

Fox Amoore

Special Musical Guest
I do music stuff! I play piano and harass chickens. I also do the Foxes and Pepper's band show thing with Pepper, which yay! I'm applying for here ^_^


Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00am CST
Rosemont Ballroom

10:00pm CST

TransFurs AD
We all know there are things we just can't say at any point. This goes double when dealing with all those pesky body parts. Come join us for a discussion of the every day issues, with a more adult tone.

Speakers
avatar for Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is always up for hugs and scritches. If you ever have an itch you just can't reach, just ask!
avatar for Dozer

Dozer

Director, Accessibility Services, Midwest Furfest
Social worker by day, sexual health educator by night.
avatar for NekoArc

NekoArc

Writer, Broken Joysticks
Gay enby trans catfox thing that cams and does lewd stuff sometimes
avatar for Samii Tiger

Samii Tiger

Panelist, Convention Staffer, Purveyor of Awesome, Midwest FurFest
Definition: The Tiger who runs with Wolves and flies with Dragons.911 Dispatcher by Day, Freelance Photographer by Night. Also, something like a culinary mad scientist -- I make tasty things!There's more to me than meets the eye.


Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00am CST
Lambert

10:00pm CST

Saturday Dance
Shake your tails! Its time to dance!

10p -- Toby Dingo
11p -- Foxsky
12a -- Tekfox
1a -- Darroh

Saturday December 3, 2016 10:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
Grand Ballroom

11:00pm CST

Albedo After Dark 2 (18+ Only!)
Returning to bar with news of either your success or defeat from the previous After Dark session, you will be filled in with some or lots of intel that might just give you the edge you need over an old enemy. Is it too late to put a stop to them?

Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Saturday December 3, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00am CST
OHare
 
Sunday, December 4
 

9:00am CST

Art Auction
Don't let those people who slightly upped your written bid walk away with that fabulous art! Show them who's got what it takes and knows what it's really worth! Besides, the auctioneers are always a hoot!

Sunday December 4, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am CST
Rosemont Ballroom

9:00am CST

Con Suite
Sunday December 4, 2016 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Grand AB

9:00am CST

Operations
Sunday December 4, 2016 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Reagan

10:00am CST

To Absent Friends
A time and place to remember those who, for whatever reason, are unable to join us at Midwest Furfest this year. To our absent friends: you are missed, you are loved, but you are not forgotten.

Speakers
avatar for Jasper Blue

Jasper Blue

Photographer/Editor, Blue Canary Photography


Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
SeaTac

10:00am CST

Fursuit Jerseys Photoshoot
A Midwest FurFest tradition continues with this year's Fursuit Jerseys Photoshoot. Sports fans, get your fursuits and jerseys on and show the love for your favorite teams! We'll have some big group shots, and smaller group and individual shots for those who want them. Sports equipment (balls, sticks, etc.) is welcome!

Speakers
avatar for Abrahm Lion

Abrahm Lion

Photographer. Musician. Lion.


Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Conference Center Foyer

10:00am CST

Christian Furs Fellowship

This is a gathering of furries that follow Christ or want to know more. There will be open discussion time. Everyone is welcome!



Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am CST
John Wayne

10:00am CST

Casting and Molding Q & A
For anyone interested in exploring casting, Drakonic will answer your questions and explain the process!

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Hartsfield

10:00am CST

Costume Perfomance with Scooby and the Gang
From Benny the Bull to Darth Vader, nearly everyone has seen someone performing in a costume. Whether it's mascot, movie costume or fursuit, these performers bring to life fully flushed out characters, sometimes without the use of facial or audible cues. Join Edward Bosco (Scooby Doo, Darth Vadar and others) and his panel of performers Yippee Coyote AuraPuffs, Doryuu, Atimist and Wolfpup TK as they discuss the difference between mascots and fursuits, how to fully realize a character and what makes a performance pop. There will also be a chance to ask questions, workshop audience member's characters and perhaps a brief performance by one of our panelists!



Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Convention Ctr Rm 21

10:00am CST

Fox Hunt
Learn how to use radio direction finding techniques and put them to the test to find the "fox" transmitter roaming around the con! A stationary fox will also be deployed to help demonstrate the idea to beginners, as well as a moving fox to provide a challenge to both new and the experienced. Those with their own VHF/UHF receivers or scanners are recommended to bring those to use themselves or as part of a team, although no equipment or experience is necessary to participate.

Speakers
avatar for Rechner Fox

Rechner Fox

[ˈʀɛçnɐ] Open source furry. Voider of warranties. Radio fox. News and updates about the MFF 2016 Ham Radio Exam is on Telegram: http://telegram.me/mff2016hams


Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Sky Harbor

10:00am CST

Fursuit Photoshoot
Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Speakers
avatar for Dexcat

Dexcat

Publications and Photography Lead for Midwest FurFest! Be sure to say hi, and stop by furfestphotos.dexcat.net to see your pictures from my Fursuit Photoshoot.


Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 2:00pm CST
North Central

10:00am CST

Registration
After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 2:00pm CST
United

10:00am CST

MFF Poker Tournament
Come one, come all to the incredible Midwest FurFest Poker Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you will be able to compete for bragging rights and some cool prizes. The tournament will follow the standard casino style. Sign up for one of three satellite tournaments throughout the FurFest weekend. The top 3 players of each satellite tournament will move on to the final 9 player tournament on Sunday. Admission is totally free.

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 3:00pm CST
Lindbergh

10:00am CST

Artists Alley
Artist's Alley is a place for individual artists to offer their work, whether it be sketchbook commissions, prints, or other types of creative and unique artwork, all while having a good time! Artists Alley will be in four rooms on the International Level in Vienna, Paris, London, and Florence.

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm CST
International Level

10:00am CST

Dealers Den
The Dealers Den is open to the public during these hours. This includes the International Ballroom, Gatwick, Heathrow. Malpensa and Charles de Gaulle. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm CST
International Level

10:00am CST

Secondary Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
Logan

10:00am CST

Table Top Gaming
General Gaming - See separate Gaming Schedule in your Pocket-Program for more details

Sunday December 4, 2016 10:00am - 6:00pm CST
OHare

11:00am CST

Flying furs
Calling all aviation furries! A meet and greet for all aspects of flying; pilots, ATC, mechanics, RC, models, sims. If you like things that fly this is for you!

Speakers
avatar for Vulan

Vulan

Pilot
Pilot, flight instructor, aircraft mechanic, ham radio operator (KL0FOX), fox!


Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
DFW

11:00am CST

Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
The annual meeting for the Board of Directors for Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc., the parent corporation of Midwest FurFest. This meeting is open to the public! Please note that this meeting is intended for corporate, not convention, business. Issues with the convention itself should be brought to the feedback session at Closing Ceremonies.

Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
SeaTac

11:00am CST

Terms of Service 101
Are you new to selling art or interested in taking the next step in your business? This panel is for those looking to write that perfect ToS. We’ll cover what a ToS is for, what you can’t enforce, and what you need to include to protect yourself as an artist and your customers.

Speakers
avatar for Corgilope

Corgilope

Owner, Corgilope


Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Lambert

11:00am CST

Transformation
Polymorph spells, species-altering viruses, and the beast within. Come sit in on this panel where we discuss a genre where furries have something to explore not often seen in other genres: the transformation story.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →
avatar for Joshiah

Joshiah

Author of furry works, fantasy works, science fiction and more! Works with both adult and tame subject matter. Author of "Tales of Veloria."
avatar for George Squares

George Squares

Author
I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.


Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
McCarran

11:00am CST

Charity Auction
Wonderful donated artwork and other mysterious donated items! Outbid your buddies, and grab the best stuff! Even better, you can be smug in the knowledge that your greed and good taste are also helping this year's charity. Every great item that you covet and win here is a donation that will help these hard-working folks continue their work. What could be a better deal?

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

11:00am CST

Ironclaw: The Prince's Whim 2
Once Again, the Crown Prince wishes to enlist your services to have some adventuring fun. This time, however, he has a purpose, of vital importance to national security! 8 player slots available

Speakers
L

Leonard

Tabletop Gaming Lead, IndyFurCon


Sunday December 4, 2016 11:00am - 3:00pm CST
OHare

12:00pm CST

Old-School Gamers Meet
It's the official FurAaffinity meet up for Old school gamers! We will discuss retro-gaming, collecting and anything else that comes up! DJ Snowfang, Ian and Fluffy griffon with be hosting.


Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
McCarran

12:00pm CST

History of Furry Literature
The earliest stories that feature animals date back thousands of years but a lot has changed over time in the realm of anthropomorphic literature, much of it since the early days of furry fandom. This presentation will give a brief overview of the history of furry literature.

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
John Wayne

12:00pm CST

Not Humans With Fur
One of the common recommendations for writers is to make certain that your characters are more than "Humans with Fur". From the clothing that your characters wear to the technology they use, Aaron Blackpaw, design engineer by day and writer by night, explores how technology and society would be different for denizens of our stories. And perhaps how that difference can be used to further the story we want to tell while still not leaving the reader in the cold.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →


Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Lambert

12:00pm CST

12:00pm CST

Video Gaming
See the separate Video Gaming Schedule in your Pocket Program for more details.

Sunday December 4, 2016 12:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Midway

1:00pm CST

Quipfur
Come play Quipfur, an audience participation game where you get to see the panelists come up with silly, weird, and occasionally shocking answers! Vote for what you like best, then wait for the reveal of who's got a more twisted mind. If you're willing, you might even be able to challenge a panelist yourself!

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!


Sunday December 4, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
SeaTac

1:00pm CST

Building an Audience
One of the most frustrating challenges for any writer is getting people to read their work and follow it. There are no easy answers, but there are certain things you can do to increase your visibility.

Speakers
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Sunday December 4, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Lambert

1:00pm CST

Ham Radio Exam
Come score your amateur radio license from the comfort of the con! Be sure to bring:

  1. A legal photo ID or two forms of identification (non-photo ID, birth certificate, library card, social security card, current student ID, and/or postmarked utility bill).
  2. Know your Social Security Number (SSN) or FCC Federal Registration Number (FRN).
  3. If upgrading, a photocopy of your current license, or the originals and photocopies of any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) from previous exam sessions if credit is required.
  4. A calculator with memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed. Cell phones must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones' calculator function may not be used.
  5. A check, money order, or cash to cover the $15 exam fee.

Speakers
avatar for Rechner Fox

Rechner Fox

[ˈʀɛçnɐ] Open source furry. Voider of warranties. Radio fox. News and updates about the MFF 2016 Ham Radio Exam is on Telegram: http://telegram.me/mff2016hams


Sunday December 4, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Hartsfield

1:00pm CST

Fursuit Dance Competition
The time has come to see who's got the best moves and who can shake their tails the best! All attendees are welcome to come witness the finalists of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition show off their performances for dance supremacy to determine who will be declared this year's best fursuit dancer!

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Theome

Theome

Vice Chair, also a Raccoon, Midwest Furfest


Sunday December 4, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

2:00pm CST

Furs of Youtube
Youtube is a platform that we all know about, but more and more there are furs popping up as video producers. Sharing con vids, sharing thoughts on important topics, doing let's plays, ranting about things big and small, and even talking furry art, furs are doing it all. If you're interested in getting into youtube, have been doing it for years, or just want to know what furs are up to on youtube, drop on by and meet others who share your interest and passion, learn about other people's techniques, and maybe set up a collaboration with a new friend.

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
SeaTac

2:00pm CST

Scribble N Bits
"It was a dark and stormy night," except then it wasn't. We're furries; we can do better than Paul Clifford! Come join the game where with your smartphone you propose the next line of a growing story, and by vote we add one of those lines into the story. I'm sure we'll end up with the next great piece of furry fanfiction!

Speakers
avatar for Draggor

Draggor

Con Chair, Fur Squared
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022


Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Lambert

2:00pm CST

Romance
Looking to write a good bodice-ripper? This panel will offer tips on what makes a good romance and how to write one.

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
McCarran

2:00pm CST

Battle Monsters – Dark Master’s Return
Speakers
avatar for SteelTheWarrior

SteelTheWarrior

Druid & Dracunicorn Gaming
Steel is a wildly eccentric and equally enigmatic professional Game Master and TTRPG designer that loves weaving words and worlds together for the enjoyment of others! A Druidmouse of many talents and topics of interest, Steel truly is the "Mouse of 1,000 faces"! (Any Pronouns)


Sunday December 4, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
OHare

3:00pm CST

Airbrushing 101 and demonstration
Covering the Do's and Dont's of airbrushing, with a live demonstration by Drakonic

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Sky Harbor

3:00pm CST

Convention War Stories
Come out and see what happens behind the closed doors of conventions. Sit back and listen to the stories that you were never meant to find out about from our panel of convention staff and board members. Enjoy the stories and find out why that cop was shaking his head well laughing. Needs 2 tables w/ Mics at the front of the room

Speakers
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
DFW

3:00pm CST

Fursuit Maintenance
This panel will provide basic tips and tricks for fursuit maintenance! Simple approaches to keep your fursuit clean and nice.

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
LAX

3:00pm CST

Geocaching
Geocaching is a world wide treasure hunt game that a lot of people take part in, even furries. This will be a meet and greet between many furry geocachers from all parts of the country and/or world.

Speakers

Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
McCarran

3:00pm CST

Science Fiction and Fantasy
Space and time travel. Swords and sorcery. As we explore the realms of science fiction and fantasy there are many worlds to explore and to play in as we create our stories, whether they be epic quests filled with wonder, exploring uncharted places, or clawing out an existence in a dystopian wasteland. Come sit withus as we discuss how to weave tales that include elements of science, magic, or some combination of the two.

Speakers
avatar for Aaron Blackpaw

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for Slip-Wolf

Slip-Wolf

Slip has been writing in the furry community for nearly ten years and has been published in several Anthologies with Sofa-wolf Press, Rabbit Valley and Furplanet. His first novel, The Dry Spell is being released at Anthrocon, 2023 at the Furplanet table (A19-A21 B19-20)Find him on... Read More →


Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Lambert

3:00pm CST

Fursuit Games
Come join us for a fun and exciting event where you romp around in fursuit, entertain yourself and others, and play silly games in order to find who is the best fursuiter! This event is open to all who want to participate or spectate! This is a great opportunity to get exposure to your costumes, to see fursuiters play games, and take lots of pictures!

Speakers
avatar for Panda

Panda

Assistant Director of Programming, also a Panda, Midwest FurFest


Sunday December 4, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

5:00pm CST

Closing Ceremonies
Where did the weekend go? At the Closing Ceremonies for Midwest FurFest 2016, we'll let you in on anything you may have missed. We'll also be recognizing all of the talented winners of various contests held throughout the convention. And, at the end, we'll have a feedback/Q+A session to help improve Midwest FurFest for next year.

Speakers
avatar for Kodi

Kodi

Chairman of FurFest 2017 | Run around dressed as all sorts of animals | Fursuit builder and huge nerd.
avatar for Woody

Woody

Midwest Furry Fandom BOD, Midwest FurFest
Midwest FurFest 2023 marks this urban mutt’s twentieth Midwest FurFest... That’s one as an attendee, three helping everyone through the registration line, two dragging the convention out of storage and back, five balancing checkbooks, two as the Convention Chair, two chatting... Read More →


Sunday December 4, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom

6:00pm CST

BYOG Tabletop Gaming until 11pm
Sunday December 4, 2016 6:00pm - 11:00pm CST
OHare

7:00pm CST

Staff Appreciation Dinner
All badged staff members are welcome to attend this very special 'Thank You' dinner on Sunday evening, in the Rosemont Ballroom Thank you for all your hard work!!

Sunday December 4, 2016 7:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Rosemont Ballroom

7:00pm CST

Art Jam
First-come seating - but all are welcome as long as space is available!

Sunday December 4, 2016 7:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Hartsfield

9:00pm CST

Dead Dog Dance
Cap off your con experience and wipe away those blues at the Dead Dog Dance!

9p -- Thumper
9:45p -- Spots
10:30p -- Nightkat
11:15p -- Pyrferno

Sunday December 4, 2016 9:00pm - Monday December 5, 2016 12:00am CST
Grand Ballroom
 
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