Member Newsletter
Furry Weekend Atlanta 2026
Q4 | April 2026

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure this update is packed with the answers to your most-asked questions as we count down to the convention.

Consider this your official survival guide and go-to resource for a successful weekend. Inside, you’ll find all the "need-to-know" details for registration, a sneak peek at our special events, and plenty of tips to help you dive straight into the fun. We are so excited to see you all soon!

A Quick Tip: While this newsletter is mobile-friendly, it’s a big one! Because we’ve packed in so much essential info, you might find it easier to navigate and read through on a desktop.

All 2026 venues are within a 10 minute walk.

Thursday 12:00 PM (Noon) - 11:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

If you have not purchased your membership yet, you can at myFWA.com. Please be aware, you must have a valid wristband to access any non-public convention space.

What to Expect at Registration

Ready to get your weekend started? Whether you are a first-time attendee, a seasoned Sponsor, or have your wristband arriving by mail, we’ve mapped out exactly what your arrival will look like. Follow our step-by-step guide to see which lines to join, what documents you’ll need at the ready, and how to navigate the Courtland Grand like a pro.

Don't miss a single moment of the action! We’re using Guidebook to host our full event schedule and all the essential info you need to navigate the weekend.

On the Web: Head over to app.furryweekend.com to view the schedule, browse panel details, and see event info directly in your browser.

On Your Phone: Once you visit the site, you'll find a link to download the Guidebook app, allowing you to carry the schedule in your pocket and build your own personalized itinerary!

Please Note: Our schedule is currently fluid! We are working as hard as we can to get every detail locked in, but we appreciate your patience while we put the finishing touches on everything. Keep an eye on the app for the most up-to-date info!

Kick off your weekend at FWA with our Opening Ceremonies! Join us as we welcome you to another unforgettable year, highlight what’s ahead, and celebrate the incredible community that makes FWA what it is. Hear from convention leadership, get the inside scoop on can’t-miss events, and be part of the energy as we officially open the doors to the weekend. Whether it’s your first time or your twentieth, this is where the con truly begins.

Wrap up your FWA experience at our Closing Ceremonies! Join us as we look back on an incredible weekend, celebrate the moments that made it special, and recognize the people who helped bring it all together. From heartfelt thanks to a few final surprises, it’s the perfect way to wind down with friends and fellow attendees before heading home. Whether you’re already planning your return or just soaking in the last moments, this is your official send-off until next year.

Join your fellow young furries and therians to connect, socialize, and swap tips & tricks. This is an activity for under 18; adults without children will be turned away.

Connect with other women in the furry fandom! ALL women are welcome!

Officially hosted by the VRChat team!

Step into the virtual world in real life! Join us for a special session to connect with the creators and community behind the platform that brings us together across the globe.

A panel for disabled furries to come meet and talk to other disabled furries.

‘Why It Gotta Be Fluffy’ is your everyday 18+ drag show that you would find at your local venues. It will consist of two ‘acts’ of drag performers doing numbers to music of their choice.

Come experience a unique collection of robotics which you have likely never seen of this size or variety! Highly encouraged to bring your own robot companions, there will be hangtags provided to identify your property if needed.

Over 90+ arcade cabinets, 40+ consoles, 3000 sq. ft. of VR, 8 video game tournaments attracting 400+ competitors, developers den featuring numerous independent game developers.

Over 300 board games available for play, one shot dnd, multiple tournaments events including Beyblade and One Night Werewolf, and opportunities for board/tabletop games to demo their games.

Unwind in our laid-back inflatable & plush lounge. A chill space filled with oversized pool toys, plush inflatables, cozy seating, and chill vibe music.

Quiet rooms or designated spaces for attendees who need to escape the noise and sensory overload of the convention are available in the Courtland Grand, Hyatt Regency, & Marriott Marquis.

*Times and locations may change, please check the schedule app for the most up to date information.

This blog post linked below covers everything you need to know about accessing Moonlight Festival, Vendor Hall, and Hoppy Hour this year, including a brand-new ticketing process for Moonlight Festival and a return to physical queuing for the Vendor Hall.

Read carefully, as there are steps you’ll want to take when you get here.

If you haven't gotten your ticket, the gist is:

Moonlight Festival → Use Virtual Waitlist day-of

Hoppy Hour → Use Virtual Waitlist day-of

Vendor Hall → Back to physical lines

Kipper is an artist that has been in the furry fandom since 2005. He specializes in toony furry art and has over 1,000 creations floating around the internet! He has also created multiple VR avatars including his most popular avatar, the FoxBox. He has created fursuits for the real world as well! Crafting over a dozen suits for himself and others. He's a real jack of all trades!

Hi! I’m Kipper. I make cute art!

I specialize in toony furry art. I also enjoy making 3D avatars and fursuits on occasion.

Otter!

Over 20 years. So a little while.

Doing art for Weasel Gear and sharing my art with everyone.

I really loved creating the Foxbox VR Chat avatar. It’s always so fun to see it running around.

Whatever you’re struggling with, just keep trying! You’ll get there eventually.

Viva G, otherwise known as ivycomb or Ivy, is a fandom veteran residing in the Vancouver area in British Columbia, Canada. They are a full-time YouTuber, musician, animator, and twitch streamer having amassed over 700,000 followers since starting their journey as ivycomb in 2020. Having released two albums, over 50 singles, and over 1,000 YouTube videos in that time, Ivy has a strong passion for the fandom and what it has to offer and has incorporated a lot of that love into their work.

Hi, I'm ivycomb! I'm a 25 year old multimedia artist and furry from Vancouver, BC, Canada.

This is always a difficult question for me. I'm most well known for my music and YouTube videos, but I've spent a lot of time with a lot of different hobbies and skillsets. I'm a cinematographer, animator, editor, writer, sound engineer, hobbyist programmer, and hobbyist motorsports driver to name a few of them! I really like trying out new things and seeing how far I can push myself.

I have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), so identity has always been a struggle for me. I currently have 41 fursonas, my main one that my whole system uses is called Synergy, she is a bat/bee hybrid creature. Not to be confused with I.V. which is my mascot!

I've been a furry since 2010. Warrior cats introduced me to the fandom of all things.

It's tough to name my favorite thing as a furry because I've done many different, fun activities over the years. I think that furry car shows at numerous conventions are up there for me, but my #1 is probably my live shows, as a whole. I know it may seem kind of personally biased, but the energy that the room has getting to share niche indie songs with the people who enjoy them the most is very magical for me and I always greatly look forward to it.

I once baked a really good cake, but I've never been able to replicate it.

The cake from question 6.

Curtis is the creator spearheading Robert Repino's anthropomorphic animal sci-fi WAR WITH NO NAME adaptation for WEBTOON. In addition to adapting and creating original work, he also writes, produces, and consults for animated television, comics, and video games. He has worked for companies such as SEGA of Japan, Electronic Arts, Pocket Gems, Ludia Games, Cartoon Network, and Marvel Entertainment. He's best known for his work on Cartoon Network's "Ben 10", 20th Century Studios and Marvel's "Predator", as well as the "Miles Morales: Spider-Man" and "Storm" comics.

Stephanie is a research scientist turned prolific comic writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. Stephanie has worked on titles like Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll, My Little Pony, Alien: Black, White, Blood, and many more. She is currently writing Street Sharks with IDW Publishing, Roots of Madness with Ignition Press, and Temporal with Madcave Studios.

Saturday | Marriott International Ballroom

Join sought-after writer Stephanie Williams (My Little Pony, Street Sharks, Wonder Woman) as she chronicles her journey from writing anthropomorphic stories to working with DC in a sit-down with writer Curtis Baxter (Ben 10,Mies Morales: Spider-Man, Storm, Predator).

Saturday | Hilton Panels

Join video game, comic book, and TV writer Curtis Baxter (Ben 10, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Storm, Predator) as he talks about his career, from writing romance games to Marvel, all the way to his upcoming anthropomorphic webcomic series WAR WITH NO NAME.

Saturday | Hilton Panels

In this session, I’ll guide participants through the key questions to consider when telling a story within the comic book medium, helping them think about narrative structure, character development, and visual storytelling strategies.

We are incredibly excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek at one of the most anticipated projects of the year! Spearheaded by our Special Guest Curtis Baxter, WAR WITH NO NAME is a gripping, anthropomorphic sci-fi epic adapted from the acclaimed novel by Robert Repino. This upcoming WEBTOON series blends high-stakes action with a deep, thought-provoking narrative that explores a world transformed.