Bewhiskered 2027 has upcoming dates to be announced in Durham, United States. The announced theme is The Fur-bidden Laboratory.
Bewhiskered is a gaming-focused furry convention organized by the North Carolina Anthro Society, held at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina. It drew 1,768 attendees in 2025 and raised $14,200 for SAFE Haven for Cats, with programming centered on retro gaming lounges, tabletop tournaments, and VR experiences.
For its April 2-5, 2026 iteration, the convention returns to the Durham Convention Center with a "Whisker World Arcade" theme.
In addition to standard panels and fursuit events, Bewhiskered features specialized gaming "zones" with retro gaming lounges, tabletop and board game tournaments, and VR experiences integrated into the convention programming.
In 2025, 1,768 attendees helped raise $14,200.91 for SAFE Haven for Cats. The convention is a welcoming option for East Coast furs looking for an interactive, gaming-focused event.
Curated stays near Durham Convention Center, Durham, United States.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the nearest major airport, located about 20 to 30 minutes from the Durham Convention Center by car or rideshare. Uber and Lyft are readily available at RDU, with average costs of $25 to $45 depending on demand. GoDurham city buses offer free rides within Durham, providing a budget-friendly option for getting around once you arrive.
Durham sits along I-40 and I-85, making it accessible by car from across the Eastern Seaboard. Amtrak's Piedmont and Carolinian services stop at the Durham station, connecting to Raleigh, Charlotte, and points north along the Northeast Corridor.
The convention is held at the Durham Convention Center in downtown Durham. For lodging, the Durham Marriott City Center is connected directly to the convention center and is the most convenient option. The Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park has also served as a venue hotel in past years. Additional hotels in the downtown area are within walking distance of the convention center, near the Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. Check the Bewhiskered website for official room block information and booking codes.
Bewhiskered 2026 returned to the Durham Convention Center with its arcade theme and reached 2,138 attendees. The official recap listed 381 fursuiters, 1,137 Night Market attendees, and $15,528 raised for SAFE Haven for Cats.
Bewhiskered 2025 drew 1,768 attendees and raised $14,200.91 for SAFE Haven for Cats. Guests of honor Riley Black and TwilightSaint led programming under the "Prehistoria" theme, held March 7-9.
Historical data and growth track record
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| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | The Fur-bidden Laboratory | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Apr 2-5 | Whisker World Arcade | 2,138 | $15,528(SAFE Haven for Cats) | Kazul |
2025 | Mar 7-9 | Prehistoria | 1,768 | $14,200.91(SAFE Haven for Cats) | Riley Black, TwilightSaint |
2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
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