Gateway FurMeet 2026 is scheduled for Oct 16-18, 2026 in St. Louis, United States. The announced theme is 10th Birthday!. The charity partner is St. Louis Pet Rescue.
Curated stays near Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis, United States.
St. Louis sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in central Missouri:
Gateway FurMeet 2025 drew 1,288 attendees to St. Louis for its magical-themed weekend. The convention raised over $19,000 for Friends of the Pet Adoption Center.
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| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Oct 16-18 | 10th Birthday! | TBA | (St. Louis Pet Rescue) | None Announced |
2025 | Oct 3-5 | Magical Menagerie | 1,288 | $19,254.74(Friends of the Pet Adoption Center) | Savaj |
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