PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS REGISTER AT THE DOOR!
Children
under 6 admitted free.
Children between the ages of 7 and 12 admitted at half price
(must register at door.)
Memberships,
Sponsorships, and Single day passes are also available at
the door.
Convention
attendees are required to review the Code
of Conduct.
If
you are under 18 years old:
Please
note that minors (i.e. under the age of 18 on November 17,
2007) must have a signed and notarized Parental
Permission Form to attend Midwest FurFest. Additionally,
minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent
or legal guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What
is your registration fee structure?
Preregistration for a full membership is $40 before the convention and at
the door. Sponsorships are $120 before the convention and
at the door.
What
is a full membership?
A full membership includes admission to Midwest Furfest for
all three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and a copy of
our convention book.
What
is a sponsorship?
A sponsorship shows that, in the immortal words of Sally Field,
you like us, you really like us! In return for your sponsorship,
you will receive all of the benefits of a full membership,
as well as a free T-shirt (approximately a $15 value), one
print from each of our artist guests of honor, a collectable
cloisonne' pin, a special surprise gift, AND a complimentary
brunch with our guests of honor. What a deal!
What
important deadlines do I need to know about?
November 1, 2007 - Last chance to mail in registrations
November 11, 2007 - Last chance to register online
I'm
only going to be able to attend for one day. Do I need to
pay for a full membership?
Nope. If you will only be attending for one day, there is
no need to preregister. Just come to Registration at the convention
and we will be happy to provide you with a One-Day Membership.
Prices for a One-Day Membership are $15 for Friday, $25
for Saturday, and $15 for Sunday. Single-day
memberships are available only at the door.
I
am under the age of 18 and I would like to attend the convention
without my parent or guardian. What should I do?
If you are 16 or 17 years old and will be attending without
your parent or guardian, we require a notarized Parental Permission
Form to attend Midwest Furfest from your parent or guardian.
We apologize for the extra work, but unfortunate incidents
at other conventions have forced us to take this measure.
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian. Children under the age of 16 who are not accompanied
by a parent or guardian will not be admitted to the convention.
My
child is under the age of 6 and thus is unable to partake
in any of the programming or events. Do I need to buy a membership
for them?
Children under the age of 6 accompanied by parent or guardian
will be admitted to the convention free of charge.
My
child is between the ages of 7 and 12. Do I need to buy a
membership for them?
Children between the ages of 7 and 12 accompanied by parent
or guardian will be admitted to the convention at half price.
Memberships for these children can only be purchased at the
door.
Where
should I mail my completed preregistration form?
Mail your completed pre-registration form to:
Midwest Furry Fandom
P.O. Box 508
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
To
whom should I make out my check?
Please make your check out to "Midwest Furfest".
I
am pre-registered. Why haven't I received confirmation of
my registration?
Confirmation post cards will be mailed out to all attendees
whether they preregister online or by mail. Confirmations
may take up to four to six weeks to process. If you have sent
in your registration and have not yet received confirmation,
please be patient. If it has been longer than six weeks, send
an email here to inquiring about the status of your registration.
Note that if you registered online and your registration is
shown to be confirmed, you are in our database and ready to
go!
I
missed the pre-registration deadline. Does this mean I can't
attend the convention?
Oh, absolutely not! A large portion of our memberships are
sold at the door. All you have to do is come to Registration,
pay your membership fees, and off you go to have fun! Although
you won't get the nifty $10 preregistration discount, we're
still happy to welcome you to Midwest Furfest.
I
pre-registered for Midwest FurFest but now I find I am unable
to attend. Is it possible to get a refund?
We are happy to issue refunds up until pre-registration closes
(November 11, 2007). If you contact us between November 11
and November 25, 2007, we can only roll your membership over
to Midwest FurFest 2008. After November 25, 2007, no credit
or refund can be issued.
OK,
so I'm pre-registered. Now what?
Now you sit back and pat yourself on the back. Not only did
you save $10 by pre-registering, but you saved yourself precious
time at the convention. Your confirmation postcard will arrive
in the mail within four to six weeks. Remember that this is
for your files only - you will not need the postcard at Registration.
Whether you pre-registered or registering at the door, you
must present photo ID to pick up your badge.
When
will Registration be open? Where will Registration be located?
Plans for Registration are still being developed. Check back
here as the convention draws closer for detailed information
on hours and location.
I
am known by six different names on various mucks/channels/chats.
Can I get six badges?
Sorry, no. For security reasons, we can only issue one badge
per person. Many of the artists in attendance will be happy
to create as many badges for you as you like - we urge you
to visit them in the Artists' Den and the Dealers' Room.
Do
you have questions that weren't answered here? Email
us, and we'll get you some answers!
