Anthro Weekend Utah (AWU) is a furry convention held at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. It reached 2,601 attendees in 2025 and raised $36,830 for Nuzzles & Co., making it the largest furry event in the Intermountain West region.
Scheduled for July 31 - August 2, 2026, AWU adopts its "PAWsific Rim" theme, a "Mechs vs. Kaiju" aesthetic dubbed the Anthro Warrior Unit. Programming includes themed panels, charity auctions, fursuit games, and late-night casino events. AWU raised over $36,800 for groups like Nuzzles & Co. in 2025, reflecting its strong charitable track record.
Layton is accessible via Utah's transit network:
The venue area is walkable and compact:
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Jul 31 - Aug 2 | PAWsific Rim | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Aug 1-3 | Anchors AWU: Battle of the Barkaneers | 2,601 | $36,830(Nuzzles & Co.) | Aycee, Shoom'lah |
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