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NordicFuzzCon | |
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Status | Ongoing |
Genre | Furry |
Location(s) | Stockholm |
Country | Sweden |
Inaugurated | March 28–31, 2013 |
Attendance | 382 in 2015 |
Website | https://www.nordicfuzzcon.org/ |
NordicFuzzCon (abbreviated NFC) is an annual furry convention that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden.
NFC is a convention geared towards members of the international furry community – people with an interest in animals with human characteristics, such as Bugs Bunny or Donald Duck – but all are welcome to attend. Every year offers many different events such as: Dances with live DJ sets, panels on art and costume-wearing, organized tabletop and video gaming, charity events, and a new theme.
Background[edit]
NordicFuzzCon made its debut in 2013 where the event had over 170 attendees from over 10 different countries, making it the largest international furry convention in Scandinavia. By 2015 the attendance had more than doubled, with over 390 registered attendees.
Mascot[edit]
NordicFuzzCon's mascot is a mouse-like creature known as "Mausie". Mausie has grayish fur, brown eyes, and has a blue bow tied to his tail. Mausie premièred as a fursuit during the opening ceremony of 2015.[1]
Location, attendance, and charity donation by year[edit]
Year | Location | Attendance | Charity | Charity Donation |
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2013 | Quality Hotel Winn Haninge, Stockholm, Sweden | 172 | "Södertälje Katthem" | 30,000 SEK (~4,650 USD) |
2014 | Quality Hotel Winn Haninge, Stockholm, Sweden | 268 | "Djurens Ö" | 57,408 SEK (~6,648 USD) |
2015 | Utsikten Meetings, Nynäshamn Sweden | 382 | "Hittehund" | 53,675 SEK (~6,305 USD) |
References[edit]
- ^ NordicFuzzCon Gallery Mausie meets the public. Retrieved March 23, 2015.