As of October 1st, 2008, full memberships are $40, and Sponsorships are $120.

Online registration is now closed. At this time, any new registrations for this year's convention must be done on site.

All mailed registrations must be post marked as of November 1st. The last chance to register online is November 16th.

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 22, 2008) 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

I would like to register by mail. Is there a printable copy of the registration form?
Sure! Just print out this form and mail it along with a check made out to Midwest FurFest by November 1, 2008.

What is your registration fee structure?
Early discounted preregistration for a full membership is $30 until September 30. Full memberships bought after September 30 and at the door cost $40. 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, 2008 - Last chance to mail in registrations
November 16, 2008 - 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 16, 2008). If you contact us between November 16 and November 30, 2008, we can only roll your membership over to Midwest FurFest 2009. After November 30, 2008, 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!