What we’re about
A "furry" is An enthusiast for animal characters with human characteristics, in particular a person who dresses up in costume as such a character or uses one as an avatar online.
This group is for Ohio furs looking for upcoming events! From bowling and laser tag, to picnics and public meets! Come join in and let's get these parties started!
Members please be at least 18.
If age 13-17, please have a parent fill out your membership form, say someplace that they are your legal guardian and they must accompany you to every event.
Events that are furry friendly:
OHAYOCON 2022
Feb. 10-13 @ Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, OH
https://ohayocon.org/
ZipCon
February 11
Student Union at the University of Akron
admission is $10 Per Attendee
https://zipcon.weebly.com/
Oddmall: Expedition Elsewhere
February 25--26
10am-6pm
Tadmor Shrine – 3000 Krebs Drive Akron, Ohio 44319
While entry is FREE your $5 donation is appreciated.
Ohio’s most unique exhibition of art, craft, and everything interesting brings you a fantastic weekend of art, cosplay, entertainment, and shopping with dozens of artists, crafters, costumers, and purveyors of all things weird, geeky, horrific, unusual, and wonderful. The theme of Expedition Elsewhere is exploration! Come dressed as an explorer or something cool an explorer might find on her expeditions and earn extra high fives!
https://www.oddmall.info/expedition-elsewhere/
Cleveland ConCoction 8
March 17-19
The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
We are an all fan run science fiction/fantasy/gaming/multi-genre convention with multiple focuses in art, programming/workshops, gaming, vending and more. By not locking into one area of fandom, we as volunteers and fans can explore all areas of fandom.
https://www.clevelandconcoction.org/
Animarathon @Bowling Green State Univsersity
March 25-26
Animarathon is a family friendly celebration of Anime, Japanese Media and Nerd Culture at Bowling Green State University. Events at Animarathon include panels, cosplay contests, a dealer's room, special guests, tabletop and video games, a rave, and much more.
Animarathon Website
Ratha Con
April 1
Athens Community Center
701 E. STate STreet, Athens Oh
Ratha Con is a gathering of people who LOVE anything and everything related to comics, games, TV, Movies, and much more!
https://www.therathacon.com/
Colossalcon
May 31-June 4
Colossalcon is a Japanese animation convention held in Northern Ohio during the beginning of June each year, and prides itself with being the region’s kick-off to the start of summer vacation.
https://colossalcon.com/
Anime Ohio
June 23-25
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246
At this event, you will be able to meet the voice actors from your favorite anime and games, listen to panels, learn in workshops, and join the cosplay costume contest.
https://animeohio.com/
The Great Lakes Medieval Faire
Weekends July 8th-August 13st
Rock Creek, OH
https://www.medievalfaire.com/
GEM CITY COMIC CON
July 22-23
Dayton Convention Center
https://www.gemcitycomiccon.com/
Matsuricon
August 11-13
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Drury Inn & Sonest
https://matsuricon.org/
Oddmall Uncensored
September 2-3
12pm-7pm (music and Meadery activities continue into the late hours).
WHERE: McAlpine Meadery 10035 Johnsford Rd SW, Beach City, OH
HOW MUCH: Your $5 donation is appreciated.
Oddmall is extraordinarily excited to announce this celebration of art, oddity, and freedom of expression.
https://www.oddmall.info/uncensored/
Ohio Renaissance Festival
WEEKENDS AND LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 29, 2023
Travel to the shire of Harveysburg and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day at Ohio's Premier Family Event!
https://renfestival.com/
Cincinnati Comic Expo
Sept 22-24, 2023
https://cincinnaticomicexpo.com/
Oddmall: Hallowondrous
October 20-22
Friday 4pm-11pm*, Saturday 2pm-10pm.
At the Absolutely Haunted Tadmor Shrine
3000 Krebs Drive, Akron, OH
HOW MUCH: Free to get in. Five dollars to leave. Nah, I’m just playing with you. It’s free (but we do appreciate and depend on your donations).
It’s the HALLOWEEN edition of Oddmall. Dozens upon dozens of fantastic artists and vendors mob the scene at Tadmore Shrine. There’s a HAUNTED HAY RIDE, live entertainment, trick or treating, some really incredible artists, monsters, makeup and way, way more.
https://www.oddmall.info/hallowondrous/
Akron Comicon
Nov. 4-5
Emidio's Expo Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
This is an annual event created to celebrate newspaper comics and comic books as an original American art form, and to promote comics as a viable entertainment medium by bringing creators, dealers and fans together for a weekend of fun and interaction designed for the entire family.
https://www.akroncomicon.com/