Anticipation for Anthrocon’s return to Pittsburgh this summer is bigger than ever.
VisitPITTSBURGH says that the demand is so high, that ever hotel room block set aside for the furries (people that dress in a full animal costume) was booked within hours.
This year’s event takes place June 29 – July 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
7,601 contracted rooms were sold out within 24 hours and 1,834 more rooms were opened.
Currently, 8,917 room nights have been sold.
Over 9,700 people are expected to attend the event. VisitPITTSBURGH says they expect $10.8 million in direct spending during the four days.
This year’s convention is entitled, Anthropolis: Our Furry City and will feature seminars in acting, costume-building, animation, an art show along with a block party, parade and river cruise.
“The early response to registration for Anthropolis: Our Furry City shows just how much our members are looking forward to this event and to returning to Pittsburgh,” said Dr. Sam Conway, Anthrocon board chair. “Our ongoing partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH has enabled us to connect with the community, expand our programming and plan a wonderful multiday convention for fans of the artistic and literary genre known as furry. Our fandom includes professional sports mascots, animators, cartoonists, puppeteers, artists, illustrators, and writers, as well as those who simply think that it would be a wonderful thing if animals could walk or talk. We look forward to working with VisitPITTSBURGH in the coming months as furries from around the globe plan their trip to Pittsburgh.”