Vaccination, Registration, and You

Midwest FurFest 2021 is almost here, but before you arrive we have three major announcements regarding registration for this year's event.

  1. Due to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, we WILL NOT offer after-hours badges.

  2. Events hosted on Thursday will require that you show either your badge or vaccination wristband for admission. Badges will be required for admission to event space starting on Friday.

  3. You can pick up a vaccination wristbands at the following times & locations:

    Wednesday, 6:00PM - 9:30PM: Hyatt Regency O'Hare Domed Conference Center (Upper Level)

    Thursday, Noon - 9:30PM: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Lobby

    Friday, 10:00AM - 8:30PM: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Lobby

    Saturday, 10:00AM - 5:30PM: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Lobby

    Sunday, 10:00AM - 2:30PM: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Lobby


Please be aware

You can get your vaccination verification done before registration opens. We strongly encourage attendees to take advantage of this if you can.

You MUST have a vaccination wristband to be allowed to enter Hall A (where Registration is) to pick up your badge.

Vaccination verification will be performed in compliance with our COVID-19 policies.