Michigan Anthro Weekend 2026 | Grand Rapids Furry Convention (MAW) 2026 is scheduled for Oct 1-4, 2026 at Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel.
Michigan Anthro Weekend (MAW) is a new 18+ furry convention launching its inaugural edition in October 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The convention runs at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel and was funded through a 2025 Kickstarter campaign organized by founder Austin Daugherty.
Michigan Anthro Weekend hosts its first edition in October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel. The exact dates, theme, and Guest of Honor list have not been publicly posted as of May 2026. The convention is 18+ from day one.
Registration timing, pricing tiers, and the schedule of events are expected to be announced closer to the launch window on the official site and through @MIAnthroWeekend on X.
MAW joins a Michigan furry scene that has been thin on dedicated conventions for years. The closest major comparisons are Motor City Furry Con (Detroit) and AnthrOhio (just over the border in Ohio). For attendees in western Michigan, MAW means a local option that does not require crossing the state.
The 18+ format positions MAW closer to cons like Las Vegas Fur Con and Megaplex in approach. Attendees should expect adult-oriented programming and a smaller, focused crowd typical of inaugural editions.
Specific programming has not been published as of May 2026. The official site will post the full schedule closer to launch.
Curated stays near Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, Grand Rapids, United States.
By air: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport. The Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel sits adjacent to the airport, so the transit from arrivals to check-in is short.
By car: Grand Rapids sits at the intersection of US-131 and I-96. Free parking is available at the Sheraton.
By transit: The Rapid (Grand Rapids transit system) runs limited routes from the airport. Most attendees rely on rideshare or rental car for travel beyond the hotel.
The Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel is the convention venue. Staying on-property is the recommended option for first-time inaugural attendees who want zero outdoor transit between hotel rooms and convention space.
Watch the official site for the room block opening. Inaugural cons typically have ample availability at launch, but block rates close several weeks before the event.
Michigan Anthro Weekend is a new convention debuting in October 2026. No prior editions have been held.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Oct 1-4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
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