Anthro Northwest (ANW) is a furry convention held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Seattle, running across the New Year holiday window. It drew 3,466 attendees in its 2026 edition (December 31, 2025 to January 4, 2026) and raised $30,040 for Sarvey Wildlife Care Center. The convention bills itself as an all-ages gathering open to both first-time and returning attendees.
The 2026 edition (officially designated ANW8) uses a Pacific-Northwest-inspired "Nature" aesthetic and runs across the New Year window from December 31, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
The New Year's Eve timing makes ANW a distinctive destination convention. With 3,466 attendees in 2026, it balances a well-stocked Dealers Den with charity fundraising (raising $30,040 for Sarvey Wildlife Care Center) and community programming.
Seattle offers strong transit options:
The convention is based in central Seattle:
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Dec 31 - Jan 4 | Nature | 3,466 | $30,040.00(Sarvey Wildlife Care Center) | None (Mascot focused) |
2025 | Jan 2-5 | Remembrance | 3,112 | $18,446.76(Sarvey Wildlife Care Center) | None (Mascot focused) |
2024 | TBA | Family | 2,402 | $15,094.45(Sarvey Wildlife Care Center) | None Announced |
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