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Furry Weekend Atlanta 2026
Event | May 2026
FWA2026 officially starts in just a couple of days so we'd like to preemptively say...
WELCOME TO FURRY WEEKEND ATLANTA!!
We've got some big changes this year, so make sure you read all the way to the bottom of this newsletter so you know where everything's at this weekend! (THERE'S A LOT OF INFO HERE)
A Quick Tip: While this newsletter is mobile-friendly, it’s a big one! Even bigger than the last! Because we’ve packed in so much essential info, you might find it easier to navigate and read through on a desktop.
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.
Have Your Barcode & ID Ready!
We've learned from experience, with so many furries gathered in one place cell service can get pretty spotty. Make sure you go to https://myfwa.com/wallet before you get to con and screenshot your registration barcode!
Example barcode:
And don't forget, you'll need a photo ID too!
Accessible Registration
For attendees with accessibility needs, we will have 2 Accessibility Registration sites. One will be in the main registration area, and we will have another satellite Accessibility Registration in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on the Marquis floor at the Guest Services/Ambassador desk.
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.
We've got a few quick reminders that will help make your check-in process go smoothly!
Mobile Check-In
Mobile check-in is available for most of our hotel partners! Skip the line in the lobby and go straight to your room! Our partners just have a few notes:
Don't Forget About Incidentals
When you check into a hotel your card will be charged a fee to cover any damage or purchases you might make (it's different depending on what hotel you're in). This fee will be refunded after your stay.
You'll Be Charged The Full Balance At Check-In
This is especially important if you're paying with debit instead of credit. When you check in to your hotel room you must have a balance that is enough to cover your whole stay + incidentals. Make sure your account is prepared ahead of time!
Etiquette
Not everyone's a seasoned traveler or con-goer so we've got a few etiquette how-tos for y'all:
Not planning on parking at your hotel? There are plenty of convenient parking garages and lots around our venues. And if you're looking to save a bit of money there are multiple MARTA stations that allow overnight parking that are much cheaper! Visit our website to learn more on how to find a garage/lot or MARTA station.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
The parking lot at
212 Courtland St NE
will be used for the FWA Cars & Collars car show on Friday. If you park there on Thursday and your car is not in the car show you will get a notice that you must move your car Friday morning.
Our Con Store has its own space this year, separate from Registration! You’ll find it on the International Level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, so it’s easy to spot.
Want a sneak peek at this year’s merch (and maybe lock in a preorder)? Check out the Con Store website!
We’ve grown a lot over the past few years, so things have shifted around a bit from year to year.
To make it easier for you to navigate during the con, we’ve put together a full map showing all FWA venues and nearby points of interest, plus detailed maps for each individual location.
Check it out at the link below
Speaking of things moving, we’ve grown so much that the FWA Vendor Hall now has a venue all to itself, and the Mature Market (AD Dealers) has been split into its own ballroom. More space for dealers and artists, and more room to browse.
The Vendor Hall is now in AmericasMart Building 3.
The Mature Market is now in the Hyatt Regency’s Grand Hall Ballroom, the largest ballroom in the hotel.
We will have shuttles running all weekend! As well as a shuttle dedicated to taking you to a Publix grocery store from the Marriott Marquis Thursday and Friday! (If you've never had a pub sub, get one)
Shuttle Hours
Publix (Grocery Store) Shuttle Hours
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 our app, allowing you to carry the schedule in your pocket and build your own personalized itinerary!
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.
Icyvomb, one of our two GOHs this year, is putting on a headlining performance! Come watch the show at the Atrium Stage!
Essenger is returning for FWA once again! Catch him right after Ivycomb on the Atrium Stage!
Looking for a music event where every moment gives you something new? Critter Kickback returns to FWA with bigger and better performances than ever! Featuring a whole new lineup of talent; you’re sure to hear some of your favorite artists within the fandom as well as new ones you’ll fall in love with!
Travel through two decades of K-pop history in this high-energy video dance party! From the legendary 2nd-gen icons that started the global wave to the chart-topping hits of today, we’re bringing the vibrant energy of Seoul directly to the con floor.
Explore local restaurants with exclusive discounts and specials for FWA Attendees
FWA's Official car show, Cars & Collars, will be taking over a parking lot near the hotels with vehicles big and small, loud and soft, from all across the fandom. Furries drive from all over to descend on Cars & Collars as we kick off our fourth year!
Don't dream it, be it! Slip into your fishnets, grab your props, and join us for a live, interactive screening of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whether you’re a seasoned creature of the night or a Rocky Horror virgin, come prepared to shout, dance, and do the Time Warp again!
Presented by LDOD (https://www.ldod.org/about)
Join us on the Hilton's Patio on Friday afternoon for a lively, sober masquerade at FWA! Sip on delicious mocktails and dance to our featured DJs: Doctor (80s Pop) and WarneD1 (House Mashups)!
This is the chance to mix and mingle in a fun and welcoming atmosphere – dressed in your best! Whether you’re here to dance, chill, or just bask in the atmosphere, the Mock-Tail Masquerade is the place to be!
Unwind in our laid-back inflatable & plush lounge. A chill space filled with oversized pool toys, plush inflatables, cozy seating, and chill vibe music.
Note: The Pool Toy Party has moved to the Courtland Grand this year!
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
Need help with a safety issue? Call our Safety phone number 24 hours a day during the con:
(470)-682-4392
And as a reminder:
Prop Weapons and Hobby Cameras need to have a numbered tag assignment! Please bring your props and cameras to Guest Relations in the Marriott for tagging during the Guest Relations open hours (found on Guidebook at app.furryweekend.com). This is to help us keep everyone safe, identify hobbyists from press (and prevent hobbyists from being bothered by safety and security staff), and help if your props or items get misplaced
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.
Content Warning: Please be advised that WAR WITH NO NAME is intended for adult audiences. The following trailer and the upcoming series containviolence and mature themes. Viewer discretion is strictly advised.
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