Time specifically allotted for the artists to get set-up with their booths. PLEASE NOTE: Set-up could still happen afterwards. Please give them space to breathe, thank you!
Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am MDT Expo A
Time specifically allotted for the vendors to get set-up with their booths. PLEASE NOTE: Set-up could still happen afterwards! Please give them space to breathe, thank you!
Saturday August 1, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am MDT Expo B
Got wares, trinkets or goods you no longer connect with? Come down to Tori’s Trading Tavern, where you can trade your furry and non-furry bits and bobs with one another.
Are you a maker and want to get into 3d printing? Maybe you just want to know more about 3d printing? This may be the panel for you! We go over physical printers, materials, software, and Q&A!
In this panel we will be discussing what makes a perfect kaiju. there are many factors to involve and every situation is different. I hope to you help me make- uuh I mean discuss kaiju and what makes them so great- DANGEROUS! I meant dangerous.
Want to play some games while in full suit? Want to just watch a bunch of colorful fluffies play games? Join our host, Hunter, and have a blast either way!
"Designed to be accessible to all, Dragon Roast Coffee welcomes every adventurer with straightforward choices and simple preparation—no pretentious rituals here, just great coffee to ease you into your epic narratives." Dragon Roast Coffee's home page
Founded in the Salt Lake valley in early 2022, Fawn's Family Rescue is a registered non-profit with the mission to save homeless pets. Taken over 110 animals and adopted out over 50, this local rescue has participated in multiple adoption events and work very intimately with most of state run shelters. They fund this almost exclusively out of pocket, so if you would like to support the cause, share their social media pages and donate what you can comfortably contribute!
Come chat with esteemed voice actor and Fruit Riot fanatic, Sean Chiplock! Take a picture, ask for an autograph, or just talk about some awesome snacks with this fellow furry!
We’re a Colorado (and CO at heart) home-brewed collaboration project geared towards building, and celebrating our diverse community of like-minded individuals that love and respect all walks of animal life. Our collective ambition is to generate revenue to distribute among fellow non-profits, and at-risk communities, within our meld of hosted events and community outreach. Our gold standard goal is to present Furst Light, our lovingly Magpie-curated convention.
Our mission statement: progressive representation, advocacy, and respect of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Neurodiverse, and Disabled communities, in addition to the welfare of animal lives.
The furry community is filled with many wonderful people, some of who are no longer with us. You will be able to write some kind words and pay respects for the departed at this table. Please be respectful <3
Saturday August 1, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm MDT Expo A
Do you have what it takes to get out of this puzzle-filled room in time? Separate purchase required. Money goes to the weekend's charity: Nuzzles and Co!
Are you a fan of the French animated series Belfort and Lupin, or just curious what all the buzz is about? Let's talk about the series and view some episodes in a relaxed atmosphere!
Wanna talk with a farmer? Wanna meet other people who farm? Do you grow a houseplant? Well, we are gonna join together and talk and chat pass around information and chat or talk about new things that others dont do, or some do! It is all about chatting, hanging out, passing information, and getting to know who grows what from where!
Hang out with all your trash loving pals! Opossums, rats, mice, raccoons, and anything else wandering about the urban alleyways! Enjoy loads of games and snacks while making new friends! We will have a group photo halfway through, make sure to be there!
Learn how to make animal masks for therians, alterhumans, otherpaws, or anyone else interested in this fun craft! You will learn everything from the basics to advanced tips and tricks on how to make high quality therian masks. This is an all ages panel. At the end, there will be a free raffle for various furry/therian items!
Wondering what all this talk about pawsific rim is? Do you just like the movie? Well come on over and watch it with all your furry friends and meet one of the kaijus from the movie! (Note: for all our parent furs, movie is PG-13).
Come build your dream Roller Coaster Tycoon park, but with a twist - with friends! With no financial constraints, you and your friends can build the ultimate theme park together.
Interested in exploring the outdoors but don't know where to start? Worry not! In this introductory hiking panel we will discuss the basics of hiking, what you'll need to get started, safety, and some great trails in the Salt Lake area to try out!
Hey! Are you all ready for the major swap meet? Come with your odds and ends a plenty! Pins, stuffies and more oh my! Just make sure the littles can see these items as well :D
Sometimes our pilots need reinvigorating by taking breaks and looking back at how far we've come. Come play some classic games on some classic computers!
Have fun and support animal welfare, all with a chance to win awesome prizes! Convention members of all ages are welcome, with no previous skill required. Seats are limited, so those interested in participating must sign up via their MyAWU account. NOTHING OF REAL VALUE IS PERMITTED TO BE WAGERED/PLAYED AT THE GAME TABLES.
Is it a giant monster, or is it a Dragon? Join host Gelum Arcana, his Kobold crew, and the panelists for a high-stakes edition of the comedy panel show Is It A Dragon? We’re putting the formidable Kaiju of the Wasatch Rim through our rigorous draconic standards. Through heated debates and rounds of Dragon, Drake, or Dud, we’ll decide which towering titans earn the title and which are just fire-breathing phonies. Grab a seat, if the kobolds haven't sold it for gold first!
PLEASE NOTE: set-up is from 4pm-4:30pm and take down is from 5:30pm-6pm Please give them space to breathe, thank you!
Hello fellow goths! Welcome to year 2 of Oh My Goth! 2025 was such a blast we’re bringing it back this year! This year’s theme is Elvira: Haunted Hills. Join all your fellow goths, emos, punks, and any other alternative fur in a fun meet up! Listen to a fun goth playlist and even purchase a $15USD 8x10 poster of our mascot, Mold! (limited supply, cash or Venmo) As last year we’ll also have free stickers! Stay until the end and get a big great group photo! Follow us at: Ohmygoth_AWU on instagram! Hope to see you there!
Do you like birds? Do you like Kahoot (or should I say, KaHOOT OvO)? Come learn about Utah's birds of prey from a falcon, then test your knowledge against your flock-mates for a chance to win an epic raptor-related prize!
Saturday August 1, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT Twilight 2
SONA is back again at AWU to teach you how to play this amazing furry card game. Most everyone who's tried this easy to understand game has loved it. Join us during any of the 'Learn to Play' panels this week and be apart of a growing community inside the furry fandom.
Have fun and support animal welfare, all with a chance to win awesome prizes! Convention members of all ages are welcome, with no previous skill required. Seats are limited, so those interested in participating must sign up via their MyAWU account. NOTHING OF REAL VALUE IS PERMITTED TO BE WAGERED/PLAYED AT THE GAME TABLES.
Do you have a 3d printer and you want to 3d print your own creations to behave like cast foam? We'll go through how to accomplish this with a real time demonstration. We'll also have example prints if you want to see if it is right for you!
America's most watched gameshow you've never seen of all time! Come join Jimmy and his fantastic crane of fantastic prizetastic winnerness! Laud over his selection of ridonkulous trivia and sillyiferous prizes. Act fast or your seat will not be taken. Remember: The price is always right... and the floor is lava.
Scheduler's note: the full title for this panel is "The BEST Crane Game Ultra Mega Sonic Responsive Resonating Tubular Catastrophic Graphic Live Studio Bestest Gameshow of Gameshows in the Category of Gameshows Debut Episode Microscopic Definitive Ginimanosaurous Edition" Thought y'all should know :3
Don't let AWU go completely to the Dogs! Cats like to have fun as well. Join Mikos (Big Soff Snep) for some cat play time. there will be boxes, string/rope, balls and other toys for all us cool cats and kittens to get our zoomies out... BYO toys to share! Photos and video highly encouraged so we can preserve the kitten khaos!
Back for our second year- Do you love plushies? Do you have lots of them sitting around waiting to go to a loving home? And do you have plushies you have been looking for? You are in luck! This Plushie Swap meet is just the place to find your perfect plush or for your extra plushie friends to find their perfect home! Here, feel free to bring plush of yours that you are wanting to sell OR swap and meet other plush enthusiasts who have brought wares of their own! Please feel free to bring other items to swap for plush, all is welcome. Rules: Please be mindful and respectful to all collectors and swap participants Make fair offers (ex: do not offer claw machine toys for high value collectibles) All items brought to swap must be CLEANED and UNDAMAGED! Please do not harass traders or over-hassle participants Minors please be accompanied by an adult supervisor at all times. Have fun! I hope to see you there!
You, yes, you! Have you ever wanted to learn about the mysterious, yet fascinatingly buggy world of insects? Well now you can in this new and improved panel, where you will learn the one question everyone has pondered since the dawn of time: What is a 'bug'? Whether you know nothing, or you know everything, please come! There will be (non-live) examples of pinned insects, and even...prizes for people who answer questions.
We all know protogens, sergals, and dutchies, but what exactly is an original species? Come learn the history of furry species communities, make your own, and celebrate the Tiba species 10 year anniversary with us!
Want to listen to a goat yap about Deltarune for 50 minutes straight? Then this is the right place! I'll be covering my general predictions and thoughts about upcoming chapters, and using that as a framework to talk about what I think makes an interesting and altogether sound theory. That means there will be SPOILERS! (for Undertale and Deltarune chapters 1-5) Go play these games, seriously! I think anyone can enjoy them. Also, I will have my set of talking points, but if I garner enough interest and have enough attendees, I would love for this to turn into a theory crafting/general discussion panel! My thoughts are good, but I think everyone's thoughts are better :3c
Location: East overflow lot across from the main AWU parking. (Look for our banner!) Join Street Animals, the furry themed automotive crew, just outside Anthro Weekend Utah! Meet Tigermoon, founder of the crew and content creator, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and check out an awesome mix of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and fursuits. No car or fursuit is required! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience, knowledge, or skill level. Reserved parking is available exclusively for car meet participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please back into your parking space upon arrival. Look for cones and signs marking the designated meet area, and arrive early if you'd like to secure a parking spot! 🚫 No revving, burnouts, racing, illegal activity, or property damage. Report any issues to AWU staff immediately 🔗 Join the Street Animals Crew : https://beacons.ai/streetanimals
A free-to-enter tournament for the platform fighter Rivals of Aether 2! Players of all skill levels are welcome to either participate and/or spectate. BYO controller if able, or use one of our loaners!
It's Fanfest Season, and if you're a Final Fantasy XIV fan, we just saw the Berlin Fanfest reveals! Come join Final Fantasy Enjoyers in geeking out about the critically acclaimed MMO with a free trial up to level 80 and including the Award Winning Shadowbringers expansion, with no restrictions on playtime. Except for the convention schedule. We're restricted by that playtime
Are you a Virtual Fur or Cyber Scalie? Do you spend far too much time staring at your avatar in the mirror? Whether you're a veteran VR player or interested in diving in, brave the abject horror of existing in the physical realm and come make some new friends at this VR themed meet and greet!
Welcome to round two of drunk herpetology! Come see Robin, a local zoologist and artist, get drunk while talking about a variety of reptiles, as well as getting hands on experience with different reptile species.
A panel on an introduction on the different types of model kits automotive, planes, trains etc. we will discuss how to get started, types of kits, brands, and even go into contests and what judges look for.
Come relax, chit chat, and howl along to your choice of songs! Songs will include uncensored lyrics that may include profanity and adult themes. Request a song here: https://forms.gle/sY9Hk1f8P61mSoqM8
Here is what you need to bring: 1. A sketchbook suitable for all ages 2. A writing utensil such as a pen or pencil 3. (Optional) A reference of a character you would like to have drawn. Here is what to expect during a sketchbook swap: 1. Each participant will write their name and contact info on the inside cover of their sketchbook 2. Each participant will put their sketchbook on a table for someone else to grab and draw in 3. Each participant will draw in a sketchbook that is not their own while theirs is occupied 4. When you are finished drawing in a sketchbook, swap it out for another one. 5. Repeat This is a great way to get a lot of sketches of your character and meet other artists!
