FurSquared (F²) is a furry convention held at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 2026 edition drew 2,795 attendees and raised $31,536 for the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS). The convention is known for its participatory themes and strong charity auction culture.
Held at the Art Deco Hilton Milwaukee City Center on February 5-8, 2026, the convention adopted a Renaissance Faire format with its "RenFur², The Royal Tournament" theme.
Attendees were encouraged to participate in the motif, donning tunics and armor for a weekend of court jesting, "tournament lists," and feast-style dining events. FurSquared 2026 reported 2,795 attendees and raised $31,536 for the Humane Animal Welfare Society.
FurSquared leans into Wisconsin's "cheesy" culture, using community participation to drive strong charity numbers. Dedicated to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS), the convention regularly exceeds $24,000 in donations through themed "Royal Decree" charity auctions.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | Feb 5-8 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Feb 5-8 | RenFur², The Royal Tournament | 2,795 | $31,536(Humane Animal Welfare Society) | Little Alpha Pup |
2025 | Feb 20-23 | The Haunted Masquerade | 2,128 | $24,454.03(Humane Animal Welfare Society) | Lilia Roo, MAJIC Records |
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