AquatiFur 2026 is scheduled for Oct 9-11, 2026 in Wisconsin Dells, United States. The announced theme is Legends of the Hidden Temple.
AquatiFur is a furry convention held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, combining standard convention programming with an indoor waterpark setting. It drew 1,945 attendees in 2025 and raised $20,000 for Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary.
Organized by Anthro Events Inc, the convention is built around its indoor waterpark setting. For its October 9-11, 2026 run, the theme is "Legends of the Hidden Temple".
The resort setting fosters a relaxed, social atmosphere with attendee-led panels, casual meetups, and pool parties. The organizers provide dedicated "fursuit drying rooms" so attendees can suit and swim throughout the weekend.
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The nearest commercial airport is Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison, approximately 55 miles south of Wisconsin Dells. MSN offers flights on United, American, and Delta. General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee is about 130 miles away but has a wider selection of flights and carriers.
Wisconsin Dells sits along I-90/I-94 between Madison and Minneapolis, making it easy to reach by car. From Chicago, the drive is roughly 3 hours north. From Minneapolis, plan on about 3.5 hours southeast. Parking at the Chula Vista Resort is free with plenty of space available.
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The convention is held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, a full-service resort with over 600 hotel suites, condominiums, and villas. The resort includes indoor and outdoor waterparks, pools, restaurants, and a spa. Staying on-site means attendees have direct access to the waterpark and convention spaces without leaving the property. Check the AquatiFur website for negotiated convention room rates and booking codes, as they typically offer discounted blocks.
AquatiFur 2025 saw a record attendance of 1,945 at the Chula Vista Resort. The event raised $20,000 for Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary, with guests of honor Dustin DaHusky and Twining Tree headlining the November weekend.
The 2024 edition drew 1,243 attendees, a 24% increase over the previous year. AquatiFur continued to establish itself as the Midwest's premier waterpark convention.
AquatiFur 2019 drew 560 attendees for the "Sail the Haunted Seas!" edition in Wisconsin Dells. The event raised $7,090 for Feathered Friends and helped establish AquatiFur's waterpark-convention identity.
The 2018 edition was held January 11-13, 2019 and drew 463 attendees. It raised $5,276.69 for Feathered Friends while keeping AquatiFur active through an unusual delayed schedule.
AquatiFur's first public edition ran October 20-22, 2017 and drew 533 attendees. The launch raised $5,018 and introduced the Wisconsin Dells resort format that still defines the convention.
Historical data and growth track record
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| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Oct 9-11 | Legends of the Hidden Temple | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Nov 7-9 | Breaking the Fourth Wall | 1,945 | $20,000(Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary) | Dustin DaHusky, Twining Tree |
2024 | TBA | TBA | 1,243 | TBA | None Announced |
2019 | Oct 11-13 | Sail the Haunted Seas! | 560 | $7,090(Feathered Friends) | None Announced |
2018 | Jan 11-13 | TBA | 463 | $5,276.69(Feathered Friends) | None Announced |
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3 quirks & policies that don't fit the highlights grid.
Fursuits are explicitly banned from the pool and hot tub
The single most distinctive structural fact at "the waterpark con." The AEI Code of Conduct (Dress Code section, last updated January 31, 2025) states verbatim: "Fursuits are not permitted in the pool or hot tub. Hotels may ask that suiters not be in these areas at any time."
PG by day, PG-13 after 8pm in all public spaces
The Code of Conduct codifies a time-of-day rating shift: "AEI Conventions are considered ''rated'' at PG in all public areas. AEI becomes ''PG-13'' acceptable after 8pm."
Originally at Kalahari, transferred to Anthro Events Inc. in 2022
The official history page documents two transitions most readers won''t know: the first AquatiFur in 2017 ran at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, not Chula Vista, the resort move came with the delayed 2018 edition (which physically ran January 11-13, 2019).
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