Anthro New England (ANE) is a winter furry convention held at the Westin Boston Seaport District. It recorded 7,284 attendees in 2026, placing it among the largest furry conventions in the world. The event raised $50,000 for Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Youth on Fire that year.
Held during the Boston winter from January 15-18, 2026, ANE adopted its "It's a Western!" theme, contrasting frontier decor against the modern Seaport District setting. Sleepy Stag served as Guest of Honor, and the event raised $50,000 for Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Youth on Fire. Note: In 2026, ANE's dates overlapped with Further Confusion (San Jose), requiring attendees to choose between the two events.
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ANE occupies the Boston Harbor waterfront:
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | Jan 14-17 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Jan 15-18 | It's a Western! | 7,284 | $50,000(Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Youth on Fire) | Sleepy Stag |
2025 | Jan 16-19 | Detective Log | 5,761 | $40,000(Wings of the Dawn, Queer Scouts) | Jaystor, GodBirdArt, NonstopPup |
2024 | Jan 18-21 | It's a Nor'Eastah! | 4,482 | $30,000(Youth on Fire and WINGS Wildlife) | None Announced |
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