Carolina Furfare

Carolina Furfare (CFF) is the rapidly ascending powerhouse of the American South! Formerly known as Blue Ridge Furfare, the convention rebranded to signal a massive geographical expansion across the Carolinas, settling into its new home at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, North Carolina.

Generous and Growing

Guided by their adorable mascots—Aster the grey squirrel and Petal the Virginia opossum—the convention has seen incredible growth. The rebranding proved massively successful, with attendance quickly pushing past 1,100!

But what truly sets CFF apart is its incredible generosity. The attendee base routinely raises massive funds for charity (over $10,000 in a single year for Rescue Tails), averaging out to a stunning $9 per attendee—an unbelievable metric in the convention space.

2026: Cryptid Catastrophe

For its October 1-4, 2026 iteration, the convention embraces the mysterious "Cryptid Catastrophe" theme! Expect a high-energy, lore-filled weekend that beautifully blends Southern hospitality with the incredibly creative Appalachian cryptid culture.

Highlights

• The Carolina Hub: Successfully expanding from its Blue Ridge roots to serve as a massive regional anchor.
• Cryptid Catastrophe: An incredibly fun, locally inspired, mythical theme for the 2026 event.
• Charity Champions: A fiercely generous community that consistently breaks per-capita fundraising records!
• Aster & Petal: The beloved squirrel and opossum mascots that perfectly embody the convention's Southern charm.