Midwest FurFest (MFF) 2026 is scheduled for Dec 3-6, 2026 in Rosemont, United States. The announced theme is Bark to the Future.
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Given the scale and winter setting, advance planning is important:
Curated stays near Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, United States.
Booking for MFF is the most competitive hotel process in the fandom. Plan 9-12 months out.
Midwest FurFest 2025 reached 16,925 attendees at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The event raised $151,517 for MCP Rescue + Outreach.
Historical data and growth track record
See how this convention grew over time.
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Dec 3-6 | Bark to the Future | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025Read recap | Dec 4-7 | Villainous Vacation | 16,925 | $151,517(Mission Compassion Paw) | Chervil, Joaquin Baldwin, Kitchiki, Scurrow |
2024 | Dec 5-8 | TBA | 16,800 | $135,945.95(The Street Dog Coalition) | Blind Coyote, Nora Garcia, Trio Menagerie |
2023 | Nov 30 - Dec 3 | Snow Day | 15,547 | $185,758.31(Live Like Roo) | Kyell Gold, Jonah Scott, Paddy Th Sting |
2022 | Dec 1-4 | Heroes | 13,641 | $106,683.66(The Street Dog Coalition) | None Announced |
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Pedway-connected venue and the FurFest Transit Network
MFF runs out of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont with the host Hyatt Regency O'Hare connected by skybridge to the show floor. The Aloft O'Hare and Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare are also pedway-linked, so three partner hotels' guests can reach the convention without ever stepping into a Chicago December.
One of the calendar's longest-running Fursuit Dance Competitions
The Midwest FurFest Fursuit Dance Competition has run since 2011, making it one of the oldest continuous comps in the fandom. Solo and group divisions share one open category, MFF dropped the Novice/Veteran split a few years back, citing how dancer talent has melded across cons.
Accessibility services led by disabled staff
MFF stood up a dedicated Accessibility Services Department in 2019, and the team is led and primarily staffed by disabled attendees themselves. ASL interpretation runs on all major events: Opening Ceremonies, the Fursuit Dance Competition, Floor Wars, Closing Ceremonies.
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