Furry Weekend Atlanta (FWA)

Furry Weekend Atlanta (FWA) recorded 17,736 attendees in 2025, placing it among the three largest furry conventions in the world. Held across the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, the convention raised $150,000 for Lost-n-Found Youth that year. FWA is known for its late-night programming and the distinctive open-atrium architecture of the Marriott Marquis venue.

2026: Nowhere Inn Between

Running May 7-10, 2026, FWA returns with an abstract, liminal-space theme: "Nowhere Inn Between".

The concept fits the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, a well-known brutalist hotel with a distinctive open-atrium architecture often compared to the inside of a concrete ribcage. FWA uses this venue extensively, with lighting arrays strung from the ceilings and multi-tiered lobby raves throughout the weekend.

The Aquarium Takeover

A signature part of FWA's programming is the convention-wide Georgia Aquarium Takeover. The convention secures private after-hours access to one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world, where attendees can fursuit inside the facility and photograph against the whale shark viewing tanks.

How Do I Get to Furry Weekend Atlanta?

Atlanta is well-connected for travel:

• Flying: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) consistently ranks among the busiest airports globally, with nonstop flights from most major cities.
• The MARTA Rail: Attendees can take the MARTA rail directly from baggage claim to the Peachtree Center stop, which connects to the convention hotels.

Where Should I Stay for Furry Weekend Atlanta?

FWA spans multiple hotels across downtown Atlanta:

• The Headquarters (Marriott Marquis & Hyatt Regency): Booking a room at the Marriott Marquis or the connected Hyatt Regency places attendees at the center of convention activity.
• The Skybridge Network: Overflow hotels, including the Hilton Atlanta and the Courtland Grand, are connected by Atlanta's system of indoor elevated skybridges, allowing travel between venues without going outside.

What Are the Highlights of Furry Weekend Atlanta?

• Global Scale: A 17,700+ attendee convention and one of the largest furry events in the world.
• Nowhere Inn Between: A surreal, liminal-space theme that pairs well with the distinctive hotel architecture.
• The Aquarium Takeover: Private after-hours access to the Georgia Aquarium for fursuiters.
• The Ribcage Atrium: Held inside the 50-story open atrium of the Marriott Marquis.