Furry Weekend Atlanta staffers get asked a lot of questions about the con. While we definitely encourage you to ask us any questions you may have concerning Furry Weekend Atlanta, we have put together this list of commonly asked questions - questions we receive on a frequent basis - as an aid for you in getting the information you need. Because of the volume of mail we receive, we do ask that you check this list first before contacting us with your questions.
General Questions
Furry Weekend Atlanta is a celebration of creativity, acceptance, and all things anthropomorphic. The convention will take place from May 8th - 11th 2025 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hilton Atlanta, and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Hours and Locations
Dates and times of events and different areas at the convention (such as the Vendor Hall and Gaming Rooms) will be available on our app closer to the event.
Yes! We have quiet rooms available in the Marriott and the Hilton. Room locations will be posted closer to the event.
We also have a quiet games area in the board game room, if you want to have something to stimulate your mind in peace.
Yes! In the back corner of the Marriott Marquis’ Lobby Level is our first aid Station to help you keep safe and patch you up. From the entrance, pass the Starbucks and proceed to the hallway.
Hotel, Travel, and Venue
Limited parking is available at the hotels for an additional charge. More information will be posted on the Parking page closer to the event. For those driving in, please see our Parking Options page with information about parking options. Also consider taking advantage of the MARTA shuttle services, parking is available at a few stations.
If you are looking for transport to and from the airport, please see this page about arriving by air.
If you are looking for transportation between hotels, FWA will offer a shuttle service to make getting around easier. More information will be available on this as we get closer to the convention.
You’ll want to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
As for getting to the con, we recommend taking the MARTA! Just find the station in the luggage area and take any train to Peachtree center station. It's cheap, safe, and fast!
Safety, Health, and Security
If you are aware of an ongoing situation that presents a risk to the convention or one of its attendees before the event, you can submit a request to our Safety team using the Help Center: bit.ly/FWASupport. During the con, you can speak to a member of our Safety staff or come to the Ambassador Desk, and our staff will get you in touch with someone who can help. Please note that without specific legal circumstances (for example: a restraining order, protection order or no-contact order), we cannot prevent individuals from attending FWA.
FWA operates a Safety Division to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees. We also coordinate with the Atlanta Police Department, hotel security, private security vendors and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to ensure all attendees, volunteers and staff members have the safest experience possible.
We have Atlanta Police officers working in the convention space 24 hours a day along with private security staff. We also have teams of paramedics on duty 24 hours a day who are fully equipped to deal with any medical emergency.
If you are directly threatened by a person (verbal confrontation, physical altercation, inappropriate physical contact, etc.), contact a staff member to report the incident. We take attendee safety seriously. Reports of threatening behavior, altercations or inappropriate physical contact will be handled by our on-site Atlanta Police officers.
If you see someone doing things that don’t seem right (especially anything in violation of convention rules or city/state laws), notify a staff member immediately and let them deal with the situation. Anyone violating convention rules or city/state laws will be dealt with appropriately, which could include revoking membership privileges or being handed over to on-site Atlanta Police officers if necessary.
If you notice an unsafe circumstance (slippery floor, overcrowding, etc) in convention or hotel spaces, please bring it up to a staff member and we’ll work to address it as quickly as we can.
Registration
You will need valid identification and your MyFWA barcode. See the section below on what types of identification are acceptable.
SURE! We will gladly allow upgrades for pre-registered members. However, please be aware that upgrades from pre-registered memberships occur at at-the-door prices. Please note that it may not be possible to upgrade to a Gold Level or Platinum Level membership at the door, as those tiers often sell out.
Bring the cut pieces to Registration and we will be happy to get you a new Wristband.
Yes! More info will be available about this as the convention approaches. We will still need to verify your ID and activate your wristband when you arrive.
Photography, Videotaping, Media
Photography and videography for personal use is more than allowed – it’s encouraged! This includes personal archival, personal social media, etc.
You are required to respect the privacy of others, including their wishes not to be recorded.
If you are planning on shooting or recording for any commercial or media project, your use falls under Furry Weekend Atlanta’s Media Access Policy, and must be cleared with us before the convention. This includes recording for any monetized channel on any social media or video platform (e.g. YouTube).
Violators of this policy may have their attendance revoked and be asked to leave.
Please visit the Press & Media Page for more information.
Programming and Panels
Please submit a request to our Programming team via the Help Center: bit.ly/FWASupport.
Vendor Hall
The Vendor Hall (including the Artists Alley) will be hosted in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for 2025.
Volunteering and Staffing
We’re honored that you want to help FWA succeed, and join the community of hundreds of volunteers who put on this event every year. Thank you!
Being on staff is a significant time commitment during the con and can also require some hard work. If you’re unsure about that and want to get a taste for what it’s like before jumping in, we recommend spending some time volunteering with us first!
Otherwise, you can find more details about staffing and a list of openings on our staff page.
Thank you! Furry Weekend is always looking for volunteers to help out around the convention. Check out our Volunteering page for full details on how to sign up. You can also come by our Volunteering table at the convention.