Anthrocon
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Anthrocon (abbreviated AC) is an annual furry convention that takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, each June or July. It caters to furries, which are fans of fictional anthropomorphic animal characters in art and literature. The convention was first held in 1997 in Albany, New York, and moved multiple times before settling at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Since moving to Pittsburgh in 2006, the convention has drawn millions in financing to the local economy.
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- Official website
- www.anthrocon.org
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- Commons category
- Anthrocon
- inception
- 1997-00-00
- hashtag
- Anthrocon
- social media followers
- 50700
- privacy policy URL
- www.anthrocon.org/privacy-policy
- FAQ URL
- www.anthrocon.org/faq
- contact page URL
- www.anthrocon.org/contact
- accessibility statement URL
- www.anthrocon.org/accessibility
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- Background and history
- Fernando's Café
- Typical programming and events
- Anthrocon by year
- References
- External links
Anthrocon (abbreviated AC) is an annual furry convention that takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, each June or July. It caters to furries, which are fans of fictional anthropomorphic animal characters in art and literature. The convention was first held in 1997 in Albany, New York, and moved multiple times before settling at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Since moving to Pittsburgh in 2006, the convention has drawn millions in financing to the local economy.
Anthrocon is among the most attended furry conventions in history, peaking at 18,357 in 2025.