Schedule
Open Tabletop Gaming
Furvana Photoshoot
Come commemorate Furvana with a picture from star photographer, Rictar Rat! Pick up a ticket and claim your free photo at furvanaphotos.org when they are ready!
Introduction to Legacies LARP
Are you interested in Live Action Role Play? Do you enjoy fantasy settings filled with adventure, magic, monsters, and combat? Legacies LARP is excited to introduce you to our game setting, boffer combat, and array of character races - including endless anthropomorphic options!
Legacies is a high fantasy, boffer combat LARP that takes place monthly at state parks around Washington. Venture forth and form your legacy at the longest running LARP in the Pacific Northwest!
GOH - Are You Lost? Being a BIPOC and Disabled Woman in Fandom Spaces
Hey, are you a BIPOC furry looking to connect with other BIPOC furs and get to know each other? Well, here's the place! It's open to all for a discussion about what it means to be BIPOC in the furry fandom, how far we've come, and to highlight those among us doing big things! Come vibe with us!
Opening Ceremonies
Furvana's official Opening Ceremonies for 2023!
GoH - The Life of A Professional (Furry) Artist
Join the GOH artists in conversation about their experiences in the art field! Ask questions and hear what artists have to say about topics such as freelance and the struggles that come with it, proper etiquette for commissioning an artist, advice for new artists, and aphantasia!
Trading Post
A space to trade anything with other con-goers! Pins, prints, supplies, etc. (No cash transactions)
GoH - Beyond the Fandom: The Rise of MAJIC Records and the Furry Music Revolution
MAJIC Records is a revolutionary music label that is not only redefining the boundaries of music, but also challenging societal norms. As a haven for Queer and BIPOC artists within the Furry fandom, they've created an inclusive, vibrant space where creativity flourishes and identities are celebrated. This episode follows the MAJIC Records family as they come together to stage the much-anticipated DigiFest at Anthro New England.
Deep Sky Anchor Press Presents
Come learn about new and upcoming book releases from the hot new Deep Sky Anchor Press. We'll be discussing new furry book releases that range from sci-fi, fantasy, and horror to short story collections.
Fiasco!
Come craft a story with some friends! Fiasco! is a social storytelling game where you take the theme and create a crazy hijinks story.
3D Printing 101
Exploring the surface of 3D printing to be better prepared to enter the rabbit hole.
Flash Fiction Writing Workshop
Bring your creativity and have some time to write! We'll provide pencils, paper, story roll-ups, and tiny muses for inspiration. We'll also talk a little about what makes a good piece of flash fiction, and people will get to share some of their favorite passages they wrote at the end.
Friday Night Dance
Dance and jam opening night away with a set list that's sure to get you howling! Check the website for the latest info on our DJs!
Transformation Chat
Want to talk TF with other like-minded shapeshifters? Come down to the Transformation Chat! It's a casual meet for fans of all manner of transformation. From werewolves to inanimate objects, you may not leave in the form you came in!
Mortal Kombat 11 Tournament
All Kombatants are welcome for the Mortal Kombat 11 fighting game tournament! Have some fun with friends and throw down in the battle for the realms in this modern release of gaming's most notorious fighting game series. Mortal Kombat originally debuted in arcades in 1992! Now, 31 years later, it is still one of the top fighting games around.
(18+) - Adult/NSFW writing
In this panel, we'll discuss the basics of writing erotica with a furry lens. The panelists will give out tips to those who have already started on their erotic writing journeys, and we'll help those who are curious about the art form but have never written a story before. We'll also discuss terms specific to furry erotica. There are multiple types of knots we can address within this panel.
Charity Auction
Come bid on items gathered by our furry community, including some items donated by our GoHs. 100% of all proceeds are donated to our 501(c)(3) charity.
Custom Fursona Plushies for Beginners!
Are all of your favorite plush makers' commissions closed? Do you still want a cuddly version of your fursona? Learn how to take an existing, beginner friendly plush pattern and turn it into your fursona with Kori Cuddle Plush!
Class will cover a variety of beginner friendly techniques for color blocking, applique, and more! No sewing experience needed, and techniques for both hand and machine sewing will be covered!
Intro to the Fandom
For those who are new to the furry community.
Open Tabletop Gaming
Sand Castle Building
Come out to the beach and show off your sand castle building skills. All ages and experience levels welcome.
What is Starfleet International
Come learn about the oldest Star Trek Fan Club and how you can be a member.
Furvana Photoshoot
Come commemorate Furvana with a picture from star photographer, Rictar Rat! Pick up a ticket and claim your free photo at furvanaphotos.org when they are ready!
Magic Commander Event
A Magic: The Gathering™ Commander event. Bring your own deck, multi-pod event as player count allows. Typical banned list applies.
Dance Contest Prelims
Contestants for this year's dance competition face off for a chance to strut their stuff in the finals!
Furlandia 2024
Come get a sneak peek about what's been planned so far for Furlandia 2024.
D&D Improvisational One-Shot — Wicked Saints
Wicked Saints is a mystery adventure set in the near future, where the lines between biology and technology are blurred. Characters in this scenario will be challenged to stay alive in the dangerous, dystopian Saint City while seeking a mysterious key that holds the last hope to save humanity from itself.
Scenario Primer: tinyurl.com/wickedsaintsprimer
Awoo cru × Project F Presents: Furvana Car Show 2023
For the first time ever, Furvana will be running an outdoor event alongside the convention during Saturday festivities. Furvana's very first Car Show! Beer garden, food trucks, and BBQ sounds like a great time to me, but wait, there's more! What else, you say? What more could we ask for in beautiful Ocean Shores? How about cars and motorcycles of all models, types and eras? Including unique modifications and restorations that will capture your eyes while you enjoy the sun. Just remember to wear sunblock, you crazy animals!
Plushie Trading Panel
Bring your plush friends in need of new homes to the official Plushie Trading Panel! We encourage trading as well as just showing off your favorite stuffed friends. Grab a table, set up your plush, and trade away! ALL AGES, SAFE FOR WORK ONLY!!
Making a Fursona
Join Tabby to discuss Making a Fursona! New to the fandom? Looking for a change? Just a parent looking to learn more about what a fursona is? In a panel run at local cons for 2 years in a row, Tabby will cover character choices such as species, markings, colors, and more to help you connect with an anthropomorphic character that can represent you.
What Strange Beasts Concert
Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Seattle area's progressive rock band, What Strange Beasts. Sit back and enjoy some psychedelic prog rock to tickle your earsticles.
Raver, Sparklefur, and Kandi Meetup
Hey all y'all lovely cringey critters! If you're a raver furry, sparklefur, like kandi, or just wanna know more, then come say hi and meet some like-minded folks. There will be a brief introduction and then it's a meet and greet space. There will be free kandi making supplies and instruction, but please bring your own as well! New critters totally welcome and encouraged to come in!!
GoH - Too Many Dots!! Ask an Editor
How to shape up your stories and common reasons why you aren't making it out of the slushpile.
Yacht Rock Lounge
Need some smooth? Come hang out, listen and talk about music from the 70s and 80s that doesn't rock the boat.
GoH - Guest of Honor Patron Dinner
Have a Patron level membership or higher? Come join us for your Guest of Honor Dinner.
Bailey's Art Contest
There's no need to be a professional artist to participate in this competition. We are judging based on creativity, humor and/or overall execution. Anybody is welcome to join and fursuits are highly encouraged! This contest is just for fun, though there will be small prizes for the winners!
Each participant will have only 5 minutes to draw/color a given character or object. Colored pencils and paper will be provided. Professional artists must use their opposite hands!
A Reading by Mary E. Lowd
Come listen to a celebrated furry author read from her rare and upcoming works. Mary E. Lowd's work has won three Ursa Major Awards, four Coyotl Awards, and eleven Leo Literary Awards.
Saturday Night Dance
Hop, spin, and dominate the dance floor with an epic Saturday night dance! Check the website for the latest info on our DJs!
Gardening 101: A Conceptual Approach to the Craft
A beginner-friendly journey into plant cultivation and ecology that applies to everything from apartment window sills to whole forest gardens. Expect funny stories, tasteful memes, and a half hour for Q&A at the end.
Street Fighter 6 Tournament
The World Warriors are BACK! We wanna know how good are your footsies?
The original Street Fighter 2 was released in 1991. Now, 32 years later, the grandfather of fighting games is back!
GoH (18+) - Two artists talk lewds
Ever had anything you'd like to ask an NSFW artist? Join us in a discussion about lewds in art, covering various topics regarding adult art!
Howl
It's midnight and the moon is out. If you see the moon, let's all give it a howl!
Ear and Tail Making 101
Would you like to know, step by step, hands on education on how simple making ears or a tail can be? Well look no further, Peace Of Meow is here to share the know how and to encourage anyone of any age to come, be creative and learn! Materials to be provided on a first come first served basis.
The Basics of Furry Writing
What are some differences between furry fiction and other types of prose? How do you get started as a furry fiction author? How do you even get started as a writer? We'll answer these questions and discuss the basics of writing furry fiction. This panel will be for beginning writers of furry fiction who want to learn more about the craft of prose containing anthropomorphic worlds and characters.
Open Tabletop Gaming
Scritch and Hiss
Come give us your feedback! What did you like? What did you not like? What can we do better for next year?
Fursuit Parade and Photos
Join us for the big group fursuit photos, starting in the main theatre and then parading out to the beach!
(21+) - Zero to Cidery with Slightly Furry
Join Spork and Martini to learn the story of the world's first licensed furry alcohol producers here in Washington. We'll cover how we started and now run Slightly Furry along with the basics of cider and beer making for you to try your paw at it too someday. Got questions about alcohol production? We'll try our best for answers.
This panel is restricted to participants over the age of 21.
3D Printing: Down the Rabbit Hole
Taking a deeper dive into 3D printing, the incredible power of additive manufacturing, and the ways it can enrich and change your life. Including hands-on time with provided machines and software.
Dance Competition Finals
Come watch some of our community's finest dancers show us their moves!
SurviFur: Furvana 2023
Are you a furry fan of Survivor or Total Drama Island? Come on down to the fandom's longest running game show: SurviFur! A 2 hour competition full of challenges, eliminations, and live strategy. Who will be crowned the next Sole SurviFur? Arrive early for your best chance to play!
Beach Volleyball
Come to the beach for some friendly competition with beach volleyball. Bring your best serves and wicked spikes. Show us what you got!
GoH - I Can't Do That, Sonic: Writing Fantasy and Sci-Fi
Tips and tricks for how to write believably in these genres and certain tropes to use.
Closing Ceremonies
All good things must come to an close as the convention winds down. Join us out on the beach at our special outdoor stage for a closing ceremonies that leads right into the Sunday Night dance. Be sure to stick around for sunset!
Sunday Night Dance
Come close out the con with your finest dancing skills at the Sunday night dance on the beach! Check the website for the latest info on our DJs!