Texas Furry Fiesta 2017: Full Schedule

6:00pm CDT

ConSuite: OPEN

Thursday March 23, 2017 6:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Meet & Greet

7:00pm CDT

Artist Setup

Thursday March 23, 2017 7:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Art Show (2nd Floor: Crystal 8)

Art

8:30pm CDT

An Artist's Guide to Selling at Cons

Want to boost sales at your con table and create life long fans in the process? Get the details on how to create fulfilling customer relationships, set up an engaging table, and sell without feeling like a salesperson. For newbies & pros alike.

Panelists

Golden Druid

Volunteer, Golden Druid

Available are a variety of high quality prints, limited edition canvases, super soft shirts, cool vinyl stickers, and Ultimate Badge Lanyards.

Thursday March 23, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Art

8:30pm CDT

Card Gaming 101

Join Istanbul for some fun card games to start off the convention! Games like The Great Dalmuti, Set, and Room Party are a fun way to meet new furries and make friends, along with having lots of fun getting in some early gaming before things get rolling! Meet us in the nightclub downstairs and enjoy!

Panelists

Istanbul

Hi there! I'm Istanbul, a 36-year-old bunny from Dallas. I'm a pokemon fan, a TF enthusiast, a MU* player and admin, a convention veteran, and a whole bunch of other stuff! Come say hi, I promise I won't bite!

Thursday March 23, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Game (s)

8:30pm CDT

Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Thur

A staple of any furry convention and a great way to meet people if you're new to the con! In the game Werewolves, players take the role of townspeople banding together to rid their village of hungry werewolves before it's too late. New players and long-time veterans alike are welcome!

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Dr. Plante (aka "Nuka") is a furry and co-founder of the International Anthropomorphic Research Project (IARP), a team of social scientists who have been studying the furry fandom for nearly a decade. Dr. Plante's research interests in the fandom include the psychology of fantasy... Read More →

Thursday March 23, 2017 8:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

9:30pm CDT

Betrayal At House On The Hill - Thur

A small group of people go to the House on the Hill to explore the manner, but secretly one of the group have lured the others into their diabolical trap to slaughter them all. No one knows who the traitor will be and with 50 scenarios and a board which is built as you play, it's never the same game twice.

Panelists

Joel Feila

Thursday March 23, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Board Gaming

8:00am CDT

One Night Ultimate Werewolf

Come play a rousing game of one night ultimate werewolf, the shorter and more fun version of ultimate werewolf.

Panelists

Dragov

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

9:00am CDT

Artist Setup

Friday March 24, 2017 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Art Show (2nd Floor: Crystal 8)

Art

9:00am CDT

ConSuite: OPEN

Friday March 24, 2017 9:00am - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Meet & Greet

9:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

Friday March 24, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

10:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Drawing

Friday March 24, 2017 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

11:00am CDT

Opening Ceremonies

Join us as we kickoff Texas Furry Fiesta 2017! Meet the GoH's, get to know our charity, and hear about changes and headlining events over the next few days. A hyena tries to talk on stage.

Panelists

Sable Gryphon

Chairman, Furry Fiesta

Gryphon. Con Chair of Furry Fiesta. Fursuiter. Gamer. Toastmaster. X-Wing player. Veteran.

Friday March 24, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Social

12:00pm CDT

TFF 2017 Music Video Rehearsal

Friday March 24, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

12:30pm CDT

Fursuiting At Fiesta

First time at Fiesta? Back for more?? Come learn about the events and amenities for the fursuiters this year.

Panelists

Pacer

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

12:30pm CDT

This is my 1st con. What do I do?

Is this your first con? Do you want to better your con experience? Stop by and enjoy the ramblings of Andrew "AJ" Benigno as he shares his years of con experience with y'all.

Panelists

AJ

Con goer and general nerd with a wealth of experience. From attending, to volunteering, to even running my own convention, if you have any questions about conventions in general, please let me know.

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

12:30pm CDT

Hyena Meat and Greet

You don't really have to eat meat, it was just a clever play on words. We're clever, right? If you've got hyena spots, aardwolf stripes, or a beautiful brown hyena carpet, come meet your fellow whoopers while we stare around thinking about what we ate, and what we'll eat next.

Panelists

Sable Gryphon

Chairman, Furry Fiesta

Gryphon. Con Chair of Furry Fiesta. Fursuiter. Gamer. Toastmaster. X-Wing player. Veteran.

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Meet & Greet

12:30pm CDT

Panelist Meet & Greet

Panelist for Furry Fiesta are invited to come meet Glass Ferret the master of Furry Fiesta's scheduling, other fellow panelist and put names to a face. This is a perfect time to ask last minute questions, learn how to use our sound systems and test projector connections and tips for running a successful panel.

Panelists

Glass Ferret

Scheduling, Furry Fiesta

TFF con-chair of 2012, now doing scheduling. If you need something hit me up on twitter or Telegram @theglassferret

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

12:30pm CDT

Writing 101

The very basics of creating a story will be covered in this panel, from outlining to getting those first words down onto paper.

Panelists

Chandra

Phil Guesz

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

12:30pm CDT

Second Life Furries

Want to experience a online world or you can be you're Furry Self in a 3D world. meet new and exciting people explore thousands place. Furry Clubs, Role Play areas.

Panelists

RedFox Costello

Dance Operations Coordinator

Friday March 24, 2017 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

1:00pm CDT

Photography and Posing of Fursuits

Proud of your gorgeous fur suit?! I bet you are! Let me help you look as cool as all of your art! This panel will briefly cover do's and don'ts of photographing your fur suit yourself, as well as looking good for photographers. (even if they aren't professional)

Panelists

Kitty Biscuits

Friday March 24, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

1:00pm CDT

"The Bedfellows" FRENZY - Game Demo

Come by and check out the newly released Steam game, Bedfellows FRENZY. Meet the creator Kris Patrick for Q&A or just Shoot the bull.

Panelists

Kris Patrick

Friday March 24, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

1:00pm CDT

Iron Claw Furry Role-Playing Game - Fri

come play with a group of brave adventurers on a journey of high adventure and risk

Panelists

Joel Feila

Friday March 24, 2017 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Board Gaming

1:00pm CDT

Photography Studio: Open

Friday March 24, 2017 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Photography

1:30pm CDT

Anthropomorphology

A deep historical and cultural analysis of the anthropomorphizing of animals, which humanity has done for tens of thousands of years as a way to interpret and understand the natural world around us.

Panelists

Grisgorne

Friday March 24, 2017 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

1:30pm CDT

Writing Contest

Another Furry Fiesta, another writing contest! This year is the same as last year's, a short story based on the theme of the convention. All details will be given within the panel, so be sure to attend if you want to try your hand at this competition!

Panelists

Sasuke

Author, My House

Friday March 24, 2017 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

1:30pm CDT

Smalltalk with Shep!

Meet Owen Shepard, a small-town dog with big ideas--that's me!
I'm inviting everyone at Furry Fiesta to come chat, munch snacks, share stories, and have some fun during this very first recording of my new YouTube web series, Smalltalk with Shep!
I need your help to get this show on the road!

Panelists

Owen Shepard

Friday March 24, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

1:30pm CDT

Austin Furs Meet & Greet

Come join the furs from the capital of Texas and see how we party

Panelists

AJ

Con goer and general nerd with a wealth of experience. From attending, to volunteering, to even running my own convention, if you have any questions about conventions in general, please let me know.

Ozy

Friday March 24, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Meet & Greet

1:30pm CDT

Advanced Suiting Outside the Fandom

Tired of just suiting at cons and meets? Take your character on the road! Fursuiting outside the fandom is a fun and rewarding experience where you can bring a little magic into people's everyday lives. This panel will focus on small group outings and strategies for positive engagement, as well as tips and tricks for logistics, props, and handling techniques. We also will be looking to hear from the participants on their own experiences.

Panelists

Equus Silvermane

I've been suiting for a many years now and have taken my suits all over the country and world. Public fursuiting is a passion of mine and I'd love to tell you more about it!

Sturmovik

Friday March 24, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

2:00pm CDT

Character Reference Sheets for Dummies

Tips and tricks that I have picked up over the years for creating character reference sheets that will convey the key features and attributes of your characters to artists. Will discuss both the written description and visual references.

Panelists

Sodalite

Science!

Friday March 24, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art Education

2:00pm CDT

Cocktails & Ties: Hosting High-Class Furry Affairs

Do you vomit a little in your mouth every time a furry friend suggests fast food or offers you syrupy artificially-flavored vodka? You are in the minority, but you are certainly not alone! Join this organically-grown local fur (the founder of the North Dallas Furry Dinner Club with a taste for single-malt scotch & strong craft IPAs) for his top local restaurant picks, a crash-course on fine beer/wine/liquor, bartending, and tips for how to throw a responsible, refined party with furries without breaking the bank.

Panelists

Istences

Friday March 24, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

2:00pm CDT

Sci-Fi Storytelling

This panel goes over how to write a story within the theme of this year's convention, covering specifics within the genre along with both fandom and mainstream examples of what constitutes a true sci-fi story.

Panelists

Chandra

Phil Guesz

Friday March 24, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

2:30pm CDT

Hoof Meet & Greet

Hoofers of all kinds welcome. Meet and greet

Panelists

MoodyMare

Friday March 24, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Meet & Greet

2:30pm CDT

Striking the Pose: Figure Drawing 101

Do your drawings look a bit wonky? Trying your hand at a new ref sheet? Need to brush up on your proportion skills? Come and learn some new tricks for drawing figures to achieve realistic positions. Bring a sketchbook and practice with live models.

Panelists

Daniel Budke

Crys the Hybrid

Friday March 24, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Art

2:30pm CDT

Fursuit Price Is Right

This is the fursuiter version of The Price Is Right, where fursuiters are asked to come on down to contestants row. Winner plays a pricing game, and goes on to the Showcase Showdown. The winner of the Showcase Showdown goes on to The Showcase and the one fursuiter that has won the most in cash and prizes wins a badge commission.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZHusSpbWJo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llENuAhrAQI&t=491s

Panelists

Sultz Z. Wolf

Furry fandom

I'm just a wolf, looking for a good time.

Friday March 24, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Fursuit

2:30pm CDT

Mtg Commander demo/casual tournament

Magic the gathering Commander demo/casual tournament

Panelists

Leon Canidae

Nerd wolf that has a thing for MtG.

Friday March 24, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Game (s)

3:00pm CDT

Animal Inside: a Short Documentary on the Furry Fandom

Come see the student documentary film that was filmed last year at TFF, made by UNT graduate Daniel Porter aka Greger Reindeer in the fandom. Showcased at Ft. Worth Bizarre Film Festival and produced under the UNT Media Arts program, this short film is mainly made for newcomers and those curious about the fandom, but can still be enjoyed by veterans and active participants in the fandom. There will be Q&A after the showing, so any possible film-makers are recommended to attend.

Panelists

Greger Reindeer

Friday March 24, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

3:00pm CDT

Brainstorming Your Plot: How To Get Started

So you're in the mood to write a story, but you're not sure exactly what you want to write? Need to jump-start that creative process? Learn how to work through the steps to getting a concept down on paper, fleshing it out, and creating the framework of a successful story!

Panelists

Istanbul

Friday March 24, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

3:30pm CDT

The Art of DJing

It's more than just playing other people's music! Get a look behind the scenes & into the heads of our panel of experienced DJs. See the thought process behind a DJ set, how to play to a convention audiences and we'll show you how to get started and walk you though the basics with some hands-on time with our equipment. Even experienced DJs can gain some new perspectives and everyone will have a chance to ask us their burning questions.

Panelists

AxleFusky

DJ, Musician, Podcaster & Artist

Host of the Art of DJing panel on Friday at 3:30 and playing at various room parties. ¡Still open for parties Saturday & Sunday, message @axlefusky on Telegram or Twitter!

Edgewise

Nullstrukt

Pyrferno

Friday March 24, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education

3:30pm CDT

Up your Fursuit Game

Improve your fursuiting and performance ability by learning from 14 years of charactering and mascoting experience. Become more than just a suiter.

Panelists

Cade C. Corgi

Ive been a professional Costume character and mascot for over 14 years now at many major and minor locations. I have been able to train many people for many companies how to all preform as the same character, with out any deviations so you couldn't tell it was someone else in the... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

4:00pm CDT

Fursuit Care

Want to keep your pride and joy looking awesome? Come learn how with veteran fursuiter Pacer!

Panelists

Pacer

Friday March 24, 2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

4:00pm CDT

Unknown Fursuit Creators

Come join us for an informative and interactive panel about lesser known fursuit creators who deliver the same quality for a better price! Learn how to fursuit without hurting your wallet!

Panelists

Xantera

Friday March 24, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

4:00pm CDT

Steven Universe Meet & Greet

Lets talk about the show Steven Universe, including show fan theories and favorite scenes.

Panelists

Erika grothe

Friday March 24, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

4:00pm CDT

Charity Smash Bros. Tournament

Kick some butt with your altruism! Buy in and see how far your skills will take you! All proceeds go to C.A.R.E.

Panelists

Asyx

Jace

Friday March 24, 2017 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Video Gaming (2nd Floor : Colonnade)

Charity Game (s)

4:30pm CDT

AJA Music Concert

Come spend an hour or so with the Fairytale Minstrel spinning myth, magic and music into one fun concert!

Panelists

AJA

President, Sea Fire Productions Inc.

Alexander James Adams has been making music since childhood. An accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician, Aja frequently accompanies his vocals with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and a variety of percussion. Alec may be singing with his guitar and fiddle at a pub one night, playing... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Concert

4:30pm CDT

Games Industry 101

Do you want to work on video games? What burning questions do you have for people who do? Come have them answered by our panel of games industry professionals! In this panel we will endeavor to demystify breaking into the industry and what it's like working there!

Panelists

Hubcap

Charity Lead

Roark

Utunu

VahnFox

GameDev

I make games and draw skimpy boys

Zae

Hi. I'm Zae. I'm a dragon. I wear cool sunglasses. I make video games. Hi.

Friday March 24, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Education

4:30pm CDT

Dancerfur Chill Session PT 1

Leone the head of the Team Tygamese dance duo and extension, here to host a panel for those new and seasoned in the dancer fur community. This panel is made to have fursuit and non-suit dancers network to others who can give tips to expand on prior knowledge ,share stories on experiences and make a new friend or two!
Do not be shy as this is a no judgement zone. Stay fresh, inspired and positive!

Panelists

Leone

I am Leone , dancer, fursuit maker, artist, budding , VO actor, and singer!I can be found on youtube, facebook, twitter and almost any social media out there using the handle LeoneLaTwerkMain fursuit name : Leone LaTwerk

Friday March 24, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet Social

4:30pm CDT

Otherkin & Therian Discussion Group

Interactive discussion about issues with otherkin and therians.

Panelists

Nefertem

Friday March 24, 2017 4:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Social

5:00pm CDT

Furrywood: Foley!

It's one of the only jobs where men are paid to wear high heels! Foley is the art of creating sound effects live to picture, and ever since The Secret of NIMH, it's been a vital part of sound for animation. Come learn about foley effects, how they're used and how they're made by making your own in this interactive panel!

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Back in 1996, Carrizo created Furrywood Studios in a FurryMUCK backlot, giving furries the chance to try their paw at being movie stars. Twenty years later, Furrywood returns with a new mission to use the latest tech in audio recording, motion capture, and computer animation to bring... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

5:00pm CDT

Fursuits: Your Human is Showing

Learn techniques on how to design and build fursuits and creature suits that disguise the human figure.

Panelists

Kazul G. Fox

Frostee Fox

Friday March 24, 2017 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

5:00pm CDT

Nerf Gun Battle of the Death Rays

A chance to show off your firepower and heroism, this friendly event showcases foam blasters action in a variety of settings. So lock and load, it's time to report for duty. All are welcome

Panelists

Rollar Wolfcub

Friday March 24, 2017 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

5:00pm CDT

GOH Dinner (OFFSITE)

MUST HAVE TICKET TO ATTEND (FULL)

Date & Time: Friday, 03/24/2017, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Northpark, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225
Busses will begin departing from Garden Court 2 at 4:30pm so please start gathering around 4pm.

Panelists

GOH Dinner (OFFSITE)

Friday March 24, 2017 5:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Garden Court 2 (1st Floor)

Social

Tags Guest of Honor

5:30pm CDT

The Wonderbolts Band

My Little Pony inspired rock and roll show! We'll be playing songs from the show Friendship is Magic plus originals and covers of a whole bunch of things! Come see why we're the best band in Equestria!

Entertainers

Grisgorne

Jacob

Rekr

The One Galen

Wootmaster

Friday March 24, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Concert

6:00pm CDT

Science, Tech., Engineer & Medicine Meet & Greet

A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Twitter group: @Sci_Furs

Panelists

Jack

Sodalite

Science!

Friday March 24, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

6:00pm CDT

Character Development: Making Your Story Live

So now you have a story idea and that's great, but how do you bring your characters to life? How do you create a cast that people will remember, instead of allowing them to fade into obscurity? Come make people with us, and create the next big sensation that will help to drive your story!

Panelists

Istanbul

Friday March 24, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

6:00pm CDT

WORKSHOP: COSTUMED MOVEMENT THEORY

A workshop created exclusively for Furry Fiesta! Mascot-style costumes present unique presentation challenges due to their fixed expression and lack of animation. Learn movement techniques that will breathe life into these characters. Participants are encouraged to bring specific costume pieces to troubleshoot

Panelists

The CIrcus Freaks

Friday March 24, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

6:30pm CDT

Social Anxiety and you

Have social anxiety? worry you might? if so then attending a convention full of people may be hard for you emotionally. At this panel plan to discuses ways of copping with the problem and meet others that can help.

Panelists

Spike

Weilder

Friday March 24, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

6:30pm CDT

Fursuit Improv

We got the stories and games, you bring the fursuit! You never know what Ipequey will throw you into!!

Panelists

Ipequey

Friday March 24, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

6:30pm CDT

Shiny & Zack's Contractually Obligated Music Hour

They don't read the bottom line (THE FOOLS!) and they don't get paid... But, they DO perform for you for no additional cost. Come listen to urban-folk style music of ZOMGShiny and Zack Grey as the play everything from originals to covers, new music to the stuff your parents listened to, and keep you entertained along the way!

Panelists

Zomgshiny & Zack Grey

Playing a gig at 6:30pm on Friday!

Friday March 24, 2017 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Concert

7:00pm CDT

Meet Your Haven

Meet HavenCon Organizer Shane (AKA Haven) As We Talk About The Convention, Inclusive Spaces And More!

Panelists

Susie Meadows

HavenCon

We welcome you to HavenCon – This safe place for all geeks, gamers, cosplayers, and everything in between. Because everybody truly does need a Haven.

Friday March 24, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

7:30pm CDT

Marsupial Meet & Greet: Mad Roos!!

This is a simple marsupial meet and greet. All types of Marsupials are welcome! I will bring treats and we can sit and discuss life or just chat.

Panelists

Coffee-Stout KangaBroo

Hopper, kanga inc

Talk to me about anything esp fursuits and making stuff.

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

7:30pm CDT

Furry Common Sense

Come to this panel to learn everything you didn't realize you needed to know! Whether it's how to handle explaining the furry fandom to just about anyone, guidelines on how not to be that creepy guy everybody avoids, or how to deal with issues at the convention, there's something for just about everybody! And remember: THE LESS YOU THINK YOU NEED THIS PANEL, THE MORE YOU NEED THIS PANEL.

Panelists

Istanbul

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

7:30pm CDT

AD: Weilder's Moments

Come by for two hours of fun. Listen as Wielder relates events from his life that many of us are glad only seem to happen to him. Hear stories and anecdotes about the strange and bizarre and the oddly humorous. Stick around for the Q&A at the end with options for requesting your favorite stories.

Panelists

Wielder

I am a furry artist, writer, fursuiter, story-teller, puppeteer, and craft maker. I enjoy making things from the totally bizarre, to the ordinary. I enjoy social meets and get-together's, and enjoy entertaining people. I have been involved with the furry fandom since I first discovered... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

7:30pm CDT

Furocity Radio Live

Live from TFF is Furocity Radio. Join DJ Cody and DJ Suka Vulpe for a live broadcast from TFF. We will have music, prizes, and special guests! Don't miss it!

Panelists

DJ Cody

DJ Suka Vulpe

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

7:30pm CDT

Karaoke / Lipsync - Fri

Share your vocal stylings with the audience, or put on a show with a prop mic if you like hamming it up but don't want to sing! (this is a good option for fursuiters) We will be playing from Youtube, so if the song you want is up there we can make it happen!

Panelists

Whines

Main Events Lead

Whines is a IT nerd working for Austin's PBS station who dabbles in costuming, A/V, and lowering the bar for other karaoke performers. He helps out at Texas furry and GBLTQ+ conventions, and inbetween them can be found in virtual dance clubs in VRChat making his avatars wriggle to... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Entertainment

7:30pm CDT

Furry Femme Photoshoot

A Semi-Private photo shoot for any and all female fursuits to come and take pictures with each other

Panelists

Audrey Gryphon

Friday March 24, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Fursuit Photography

8:00pm CDT

Foxes & Peppers Concert

Foxes and Peppers, the collab original performances of Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. Coming off a recording at Abbey Road Studios and their collab album "Hashtag", Fox and Pepper are bringing you over an hour of singing, piano, guitar, fun and their musical shenanigans!

Panelists

Pepper Coyote

Fox and Pepper LLC.

Special Musical Guest

Fox and Peppers

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Concert

8:00pm CDT

MacGyver Fursuit Challenge!

What happens when a fursuit builder is put in a room and given a short time to build a partial? CAN THEY DO IT?!?!?! Come find out! NOTE: This is not a fursuit construction panel – this is just entertainment.

Panelists

Ipequey & Pacer

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

8:00pm CDT

AD: Furoticon - How-to-play & Tournaments - Fri

Come learn how to play Furoticon, one of the hottest games in the fandom! We will have Demo Decks available for anyone who wants to play Furoticon. Feeling competitive? Participate in a tournament! Stop by the Tail Kiss Studio dealer table to learn more and get your cards! (Adults Only, 18+)

Panelists

Penelope Owl

Dealer, Panel Host, Furoticon

Lady owl fur from California! I work for Furoticon as well!

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

8:00pm CDT

Charity Casino Night

Furnished casino setup, in which all proceeds go to TFF's charity C.A.R.E.

Panelists

Asyx

Jace

Friday March 24, 2017 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Garden Court 2 (1st Floor)

Charity Game (s)

8:30pm CDT

GOH: So You Want To Publish A Book

You've got a book, but now what? Self-publish? Small press? Large press? What's the best fit for your story? Come talk to published authors and publishers about how to find a home for your book!

Panelists

Jeff Eddy

Ursula Vernon

Guest of Honor

Creator of the Hugo-award winning comic “Digger”, and the author of multiple books for kids and adults alike. Her work has won the Nebula, Alfie, Coyotl and Mythopoeic Awards. She used to live in St. Paul, and still mostly remembers how to drive in snow. She currently lives in... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Writing

Tags Guest of Honor

8:30pm CDT

Write Now!

Having trouble getting that short story started? We'll start with a discussion of the elements and structure of a short story and then there will be time for you to apply that immediately and start writing.

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Jakebe

Jakebe is a shy writer with bold opinions about writing. He currently lives in the wilds of Silicon Valley with his husband, the great Pen Drake, and their tempest-in-a-teapot rabbit, Puckles. His work can be found in Breaking The Ice: Stories from New Tibet, Historimorphs, and his... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

8:30pm CDT

Co-Op Board Games

A variety of games are available but all focus on teamwork. Everyone playing will win or lose as a group, so work together to handle whatever the game throws at you.

Panelists

VVolf

Friday March 24, 2017 8:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Game (s)

9:30pm CDT

AD: Drunkychu's Doodles

Come join the artist Noxychu while she sketches your ideas live after imbibing some adult beverages! Lets design a Mad Science fursona together! Things will get silly, there will be many giggles, and I'm sure likely some lewdness.

Panelists

Noxychu

Noxychu Arts

My name is Sarah Schnau, aka Noxychu, and I'm a freelance illustrator. I draw a lot of World of Warcraft or Blizzard Universe related fanwork, focusing mainly on character portrait commissions. For sale at my Dealers Den table will be a variety of pre-made cute mini-badges of various... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art

9:30pm CDT

AD: Transformation Sensation 2017

Welcome to a state of mind where boundaries of species no longer apply. This panel will discuss the future of the genre as well as the results of the newest Furry Transformation Survey. Surprises are in store, and all transformation fans and non-fans are welcome!

Panelists

Indycoone

Friday March 24, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

9:30pm CDT

AD: Adult Writing 101

This panel focuses on the more mature side of furry writing, covering the basics of getting more adult aspects of writing into a story, and making sure that they work well within the confines of your tale.

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Sasuke

Author, My House

Not Tube

Friday March 24, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

10:00pm CDT

GOH: Self-Employment & Art Business

Do you want to sell your art? Maybe even make your living off it? This panel aims to shed some light on issues like self-promotion, bookkeeping, legal concerns, and the eldritch horror that is the US tax code.

Panelists

Qarrezel

Guest of Honor

After making fursuits and other costumes for her whole life as a hobby, Shannon Heartwood (Qarrezel) founded Clockwork Creature in 2008. She and her husband, Matthew Heartwood, have been running the custom costume and fursuit-making business full-time since then. Over the last... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Education

Tags Guest of Honor

10:00pm CDT

AD: GOH: CatchFurase USA

Join Jym and a panel of celebrity* guests as he brings his award-winning* British game show of frantic phrase guessing and fabulous* prizes to the US for the first time*! Featuring art by GoH Tirrel but he's making Jym host it.

Panelists

Jym

Watches Gameshows

Jym started watching gameshows back when Challenge was called The Family Channel. Then it became Challenge TV before finally settling on Challenge. These are just a few of the facts he can regale you with. Do you know why the prizes on UK gameshows were usually holidays up until the... Read More →

Tirrelous

Guest of Honor

Best known for his animated content, he works in the television production and advertising industry in England. He started animating back in 2006 while at University, sitting at the back of the lecture hall and doodling little clips. Since then, he’s made over half an hour of animated... Read More →

Friday March 24, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

Tags Guest of Honor

10:00pm CDT

Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Fri

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Friday March 24, 2017 10:00pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

10:30pm CDT

AD: Speed Draw Pin-Up Hour

How many pin-up drawings can one artist cram into one hour? Come to this panel to find out! Furry Pinups takes audience suggestions and turns them into sexy nsfw pin-up art as many times as possible in an hour. Much fun and sexiness to be had.

Panelists

Akamina-Etu

Arkadia

Avellion

Kamewati

Friday March 24, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Art

10:30pm CDT

Dance: Nightfire

Friday March 24, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

10:30pm CDT

AD: Sarcasm & Cigarettes, an Evening with Pan-Pan

From phone calls from the police to projects turning people blue, join Pan-pan as she shares stories of family, the fandom, and more

Panelists

Pan-pan

Entertainer, traveler, pagoata. If she's nearby there are laughs to follow.

Friday March 24, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

10:30pm CDT

AD: Mystery Drag Theater 3000: The Furcon

Join some of the best furry drag performers for a night of fun and madness! Don't forget to bring your lab coats and some grants, as these science experiments are worth your time and money. Make them work there genetically modified money makers before they start falling off. All tips to be given to Furry Fiesta's charity C.A.R.E.

Panelists

Bosgo & Friends

Kou Wolffe

Friday March 24, 2017 10:30pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Entertainment

11:00pm CDT

Dragon Meet & Greet

Come meet other fellow dragons and kin. Swap stories and laughs and make new friends.

Panelists

YoruZutto

Friday March 24, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

11:00pm CDT

AD: Who's Lion is it Anyway

an audience participation version of the classic show

Panelists

Joel Feila

Friday March 24, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

11:00pm CDT

AD: FurPlanet Book Reading

Come listen to the works of various FurPlanet authors, as read by the authors themselves. Enjoy samples of recently-released works, as well as upcoming works from FurPlanet!

Panelists

FurPlanet

Publisher, FurPlanet Productions

We are small press publisher based in Dallas. We specialize in furry-themed novels, novellas, short story anthologies, art collections, and comics.

Friday March 24, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

11:30pm CDT

Dance: Recca

Friday March 24, 2017 11:30pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 12:30am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

11:30pm CDT

AD: Real Talk

A place for group discussion on the more controversial subjects going on in our world/communities. Anyone's opinion is welcome and there are no right or wrong answers. Sit down, think, discuss.

Panelists

VooDoo

Friday March 24, 2017 11:30pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

11:30pm CDT

Furry Drama Show: Casting & Auditions for acts

Come try out for The Furry Drama Variety show, Make new friends and get involved in Furry Fiesta's variety show!! Even if you don't have skills, you can learn and will have a blast doing it!

Panelists

Furry Drama Show Staff

Friday March 24, 2017 11:30pm - Saturday March 25, 2017 1:30am CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Variety Show

12:00am CDT

AD: A Little's Story Time

Cub, littles, kid fur story time. Story read by Path, the Con chair. (Path Said he would do it!)

Panelists

Rollar Wolfcub

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Social

12:00am CDT

AD: Rocky Horror Picture Show - presented by Los Bastardos

Los Bastardos has performed The Rocky Horror Picture Show in DFW since 1997 and is regarded as one of the best casts in the country. Accomplished and traveled, this professional stage show is R-rated and adds the perfect amount of spice to your night. For more information on The Bastards, check out www.losbastardos.com, or their Facebook link www.facebook.com/LBCast/.

Panelists

Los Bastardos

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00am - 2:30am CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Entertainment

12:30am CDT

Dance: Darroh Huskers

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

1:30am CDT

Dance: Lyonize

Saturday March 25, 2017 1:30am - 2:30am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

8:00am CDT

Writers' Meet & Greet

Ever want to meet other writers within the fandom? This is your chance to do just that, and to talk to some of the panelists of the convention as well as other authors for a time. Connect, network, and just have a good time!

Panelists

Sasuke

Author, My House

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

8:00am CDT

2 Rooms & a Boom: A Party Game

Come on by and play a new kind of party game! Two teams go head to head and try to either make sure the President ends up in the same room with a bomber, or prevent that from happening! Games are fast paced, and never last more than 15 minutes at a time!

Panelists

Audrey Gryphon

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Board Gaming

8:00am CDT

Fursuit Dance Competition Auditions

Auditions for the 2017 Texas Furry Fiesta Fursuit Dance Competition

Panelists

Kou Wolffe

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Dance Fursuit

8:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

9:00am CDT

Animal Inside: a Short Documentary on the Furry Fandom (Edit)

Have you ever wanted to make your own movie or online videos? Come see a recent UNT Film grad explain the basics of what makes a good film, tips and tricks with industry standard software, what cameras and equipment to use, and perhaps a bit more. If you do come, do be prepared for a bit of audience participation.

Panelists

Greger Reindeer

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education

9:00am CDT

Short vs. Long: Storytelling

This panel delves into the differences in telling a short story versus a longer one. There are a lot of unique pieces to each choice, and knowing which to go with will help bring out the best in your writing.

Panelists

Phil Guesz

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Sasuke

Author, My House

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

9:00am CDT

Piñata anatomy & dissection class

Join Professor Glass as we go over the anatomy of the common Piñata. Class participation is expected for the dissection of a Piñata with the proper wood utensil. Prizes, Candy and the education of the internals of Piñata can be yours! Be on time as Piñata's are limited.

Panelists

Glass Ferret

Scheduling, Furry Fiesta

TFF con-chair of 2012, now doing scheduling. If you need something hit me up on twitter or Telegram @theglassferret

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

9:00am CDT

ConSuite: OPEN

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:00am - Sunday March 26, 2017 1:00am CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Meet & Greet

9:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Drawing

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

9:30am CDT

It's a Solar: An intro to solar panels

How to build your very own scalable small off grid portable solar battery bank. Learn the basics of solar technology, electrical theory, and how to use it safely to power what you will.

Panelists

Ferret Jesus

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

10:00am CDT

If Furries were real...

In this engaging panel, we will discuss if actual flesh and blood furs were real. We'll talk discuss the logos, pathos, and ethos of it all; when we think about: what world do they come from, how do they act, what do they think, Etc.

Panelists

Ulterion

Hello, my name is Ulterion. I am a Smox from planet Furlon. It is a privlage and honor to be among my furry friends once again. Come check out my panels if your looking for new friends. I am the fluffiest and the puffiest! My favorite species are Foxes, Skunks, Raccoons, Rabbits... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

10:00am CDT

Otherkin & Therian 101

What they are, some terms used, basic information.

Panelists

Nefertem

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Education

10:30am CDT

Latte's Coffee Lab

Interested in brewing better coffee at home? Latte will demonstrate a variety of pour-over methods, gadgets, and break down the brewing process step by step.

Panelists

Latte

Coffee aficionado, graphic designer by day. Occasionally a fox!

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Education

11:00am CDT

My Kid Dragged Me to this Con

Here as a parent or guardian of an attendee? We'll have a brief overview of the furry fandom followed by a chance to meet other folks in your shoes to swap stories and observations.

Panelists

Whines

Main Events Lead

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education Meet & Greet

11:00am CDT

Let's Make a Game!

Three people. One hour. Too many audience suggestions to count. Can our intrepid crew create a brand new game, from conception to play testing, in just one panel length? You'll have to come watch to find out!

Panelists

James

Skepa

VahnFox

GameDev

I make games and draw skimpy boys

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

11:00am CDT

San Antonio Furs Meet & Greet

Come hang out with the furries who live in and around San Antonio. We've got Big Red and barbacoa

Panelists

AJ

Con goer and general nerd with a wealth of experience. From attending, to volunteering, to even running my own convention, if you have any questions about conventions in general, please let me know.

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Meet & Greet

11:00am CDT

Writing Through Blocks

Will discuss any and all tips to get past writer's block and how to spot it coming. If writing just can't seem to get started for you, then this panel may help.

Panelists

Phil Guesz

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

11:00am CDT

WORKSHOP: IMPROV ESSENTIALS

Join performers from the Circus Freaks for a workshop in the fundamentals of improv games, comedic theory and other theatrical shenanigans.*
*Also suitable as a spectactor sport.

Panelists

The CIrcus Freaks

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Education

11:30am CDT

What's the Deal with Pool Toys

What's with the recent influx of pool toy characters? Why? What's the point? Join us to talk to about pool toy characters, share some real pool toys, and explore the ideas behind them.

Panelists

Jaiy

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Social

12:00pm CDT

Fursuit Character Performance How-To

Wanna learn how to make your unique fursuit character stand out? How to not be a statue fursuiter? How to be an experiment gone wrong? That last one we may or may not put into practice in the name of science. Join D-Claw, Avanto Folf, and Snow the Fox as we teach you how to expand your character performance to its full potential. Fursuiters welcome and encouraged to join us!

Panelists

Clawy

Tai Toon Studios

Toony Fur, Fursuitin' Gal, Artist, and the Silly Stuffs. Yes, you can call me Clawy. Yes, you can call me Tai. You can also call me Anvil Bait but only when the aforementioned Anvil is present.

Avanto Folf

SnowTheFox

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Fursuit

12:00pm CDT

Layout Mastery for Comics

Layouts are the key to pacing, attention, and emotion. Are your pages packing the punch they could? Learn the techniques and tricks of layout to give your comics more impact and punch up your pinups too!

Panelists

Joe Rosales

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Art

12:00pm CDT

Perfect Chemistry Class – The Science of Rumba

Learn the Rumba! Form perfect chemistry with your partner in this passionate rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will focus on forming bonds and building potent intensity in close-open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

Panelists

Mistress of Music & Motion

Mistress, Music & Motion

This shape-shifting skunkupine has been in the Dallas fur community since the mid-90's when she moved to Texas and she's been teaching panels for Furry Fiesta since it first began.

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Dance

12:00pm CDT

Fitness & Nutrition: Let's get whey-sted

Fitness for the average fur, come learn some basics for a healthier lifestyle.

Panelists

Charlie Yeen

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Education

12:00pm CDT

RAWR: Year Two And Beyond

RAWR, the first residential writing workshop started for and by members of the furry fandom, is moving into its second year! Join us as we talk about how this writing workshop can help you enhance the skills you have, develop social relationships with the writing community, and give you a perspective on writing that will help you build confidence in your own writing ability.

We'll provide a brief summary of the results of the first year, discuss changes in the second year, our vision for the future of the workshop, and what you need to do if you're interested in attending the 2017-2018 session.

Panelists

Alkani

Co-Founder, Regional Anthropomorphic Writers Retreat

Alkani is a Baltimore-based furry with an interest in language, writing, and world cultures. An aspiring writer, competent technologist, hobbyist composer, he usually spends his days reading, writing, or working. He is current staff at the Fur the More and Texas Furry Fiesta conventions... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Writing

1:00pm CDT

Fursuit Parade

Come join our annual fursuit parade! Staging will be Sat at 12:30p and the fursuit photo will be taken 5 minutes before the start of the parade; so be sure to come early!

Panelists

Pacer

Saturday March 25, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Fursuit

1:30pm CDT

Volatile Compounds Class – The Science of Swing

Learn the East Coast Swing! Sparks fly in this power-filled rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will try to amp up the voltage with extra focus on highly charged moves in open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

Panelists

Mistress of Music & Motion

Mistress, Music & Motion

This shape-shifting skunkupine has been in the Dallas fur community since the mid-90's when she moved to Texas and she's been teaching panels for Furry Fiesta since it first began.

Saturday March 25, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

2:00pm CDT

How to Make Furry Friends!

Finding friends that have the same interests as you outside of convention walls can be hard! Come and discuss the ways you can do that!!

Panelists

Raven

Specter

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Social

2:00pm CDT

Military Fur/MilFur

Military Furs; A gathering of Active Duty, Separated, Retired, Disabled Veterans, and/or Furs with family members who fit into any of these groups. Come share your thoughts, concerns, and feel free to ask questions and share your experiences.

Panelists

Windsong

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

2:00pm CDT

Furrywood: Voice Acting

Here's your chance to be a voice actor! In this audience-participation panel, volunteers perform from a stack of prepared scripts. Everything is recorded on a professional rig to be posted online at http://furrywood.com!

And I'm not kidding! We've got scripts to record, and we need YOU to perform them. Here's a list of the 14 scripts that will be featured at the panel. Feel free to give them a read and get a head start! Paper scripts will be handed out at the panel, and a video teleprompter will be available during recording.

COMEDIES

DRAMAS

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education

2:00pm CDT

Theater, Film, and general Acting Fundamentals

Want to know about the fundamental principles, theories, and techniques of acting? Through the use of theatrical exercises and character/script type analysis, you can experience and begin to build a foundation of the physical, technical, and emotional preparation needed to further hone your skills for those seeking for a profession in acting (Or just for fun!).

Panelists

Chexy

Musician, DJ, Meme Lord, and electronic enthusiast alike, Chexy loves to share his passions with everyone. When not performing, he spends his time “studying” (and playing Crash Bandicoot for the 400th time on the PS2) as a current student at a local University to further hone... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Education

2:00pm CDT

Furry Flashback's Saturday Story Salon

Furry Flashback is TFF's photo blog, history, stories, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Storytellers and gray muzzles welcome! We'll focus on 2011: Disco Infurno, but expect rambling from all over Fiesta's 9 year history! Drop in, chat for a bit! What's your favorite TFF memory? Your biggest con meltdown? Your first con? Come and share!

Panelists

Corbeau

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

2:00pm CDT

Furry Drama Show: Dress Rehearsal

You should have already rehearsed your act on your own. But this is a final rehearsal to judge order and timing of the acts Videos should have already been turned in before now

Panelists

Furry Drama Show Staff

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Variety Show

2:30pm CDT

GOH: Making Realistic Fursuits

The driving force behind Clockwork Creature offers a huge overview of materials, techniques, and tips for realistic fursuit construction, plus a Q&A. Bring your own work for critique if you want!

Panelists

Qarrezel

Guest of Honor

Saturday March 25, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

Tags Guest of Honor

3:00pm CDT

Photo Shoot: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Photography

3:00pm CDT

Power of Pretend

Fursuit performance for the novice performer. Harness the imagination and sense of fun inside all of us to bring your character to life! Hosted by veteran fursuiter Yippee Coyote - featuring a short talk followed by a participatory workshop. Come in suit or bring your partial!

Panelists

Yippee Coyote

Yippee is a 20+ year veteran fursuiter and former sports mascot. He is known for his characters Yippee Coyote and the purple bunny Twilight at numerous furry conventions. He's hosted fursuit performance panels, promoting the idea of fursuits as characters, and the Power of Preten... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

3:00pm CDT

JS Joust Mania

Come Join us for 16 player full-movement madness! Keep your controller still, while trying to knock out your opponents. FFA, Team mode, Zombies, and werewolf game types will be shown off, 3-5 minutes per game.

Panelists

Skepa

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

3:00pm CDT

Charity Auction

Take home something special, and help out our charity! We auction items that are furry-related, gaming swag, and many other specialties you may not expect! All proceeds go towards C.A.R.E.

Panelists

Asyx

Jace

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Charity Social

3:00pm CDT

Photography Studio: Open

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Photography

3:30pm CDT

Figure Design 101 - From Sketch to 3D Print

Have you ever wanted to design your own figurine? It's easier than you think! This panel will show the basics of 3D sculpture and design using a FREE set of design tools to take your idea from sketch to 3D printed reality. Sponsored by Pixel Ghost Studios.

Panelists

Akamina-Etu

Arkadia

Avellion

Kamewati

Loli Poison

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Art

3:30pm CDT

Furrhythmics Live!

Since their debut at MFF 2015, the Furrhythmics (@Furrhythmics) rose into super stardom, attracting fans from around the Midwest Region! While singing outside of the FurPa hotel, their note-oriety rose as a random stranger promised to get them booked in front of large bar audiences worldwide! The Furrhythmics "world "wind tour included places like Norway (Iowa), Cairo (Illinois), with a final decent that landed them in Hell (Michigan).
They are performing their feature length concert for you right here at Furry Fiesta! Featuring the talents of Stargel (lead), Nbowa (bass), Piroshki (Baritone), and Arcturus (Tenor) they will be sure to amaze you with wonderful four part harmony in song!

Panelists

Arcturus

Nbowa

Piroshki

Stargel

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Concert

3:30pm CDT

Publisher Q&A

Meet both a publisher and a pair of published authors within the fandom and ask them whatever questions you have! They will answer to the best of their abilities, and give you some insight into what it takes to get a book published within the fandom.

Panelists

FurPlanet

Publisher, FurPlanet Productions

We are small press publisher based in Dallas. We specialize in furry-themed novels, novellas, short story anthologies, art collections, and comics.

Kyell Gold

Author

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Saturday March 25, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

4:00pm CDT

Streaming art for Fun and Profit

a breakdown of what you need to make streaming work for you, from equipment to how to deal with stream goers. a Q&A bit the second half

Panelists

Nut-Case

ShawntheGirl

Squic

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art Education

4:00pm CDT

Alternatives to Fursuiting

Whether you're dying of heat in your fursuit or you just cant afford one yet, this panel will teach you the alternative to fursuiting, while still showing off your furry side. We will be discussing animal make-up structure and products, as well as basic ear and tail construction.

Panelists

Kitty Biscuits

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Education

4:00pm CDT

Furry Roadtrippers

Learn how to survive the US highways and how to travel across the country with your fursuit and friends. Meet fans of driving and car enthusiasts and maybe your next copilot!

Panelists

Kurtt Kroz

Drew Otter

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Social

4:00pm CDT

Charity Magic the Gathering Tournament (Blind Draft)

Magic the Gathering card gaming event for charity. There will be a buy in for cards which you can keep, with sign-ups starting on Friday at 4pm. Space will be limited; this is a blind draft tournament.

Panelists

Tabletop Gaming Room

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Charity Game (s)

4:30pm CDT

Storytelling Through Different Mediums

There are so many different ways to tell stories. This panel features an author, a comic author and artist, and a video game developer. They will compare and contrast their various methods of telling a story in their areas of expertise.

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Rukis

VahnFox

GameDev

I make games and draw skimpy boys

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

4:30pm CDT

Fursona Creation

Let's talk about fursonas! How to choose species, colors, patterns, and more! We will also play fun creative games (prizes included)! Come join us in this fun interactive panel!

Panelists

Xantera

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

4:30pm CDT

WORKSHOP: THE DROP-STUFF ACADEMY - Circus Arts For Beginners

A class intended to make proper fools out of complete klutzes through the exploration of movement and play. Juggler Russ Sharek teaches you fun ways to improve your balance, coordination and health using circus props and performing skills. No movement, dance or circus background required. Bring two left feet, comfy clothes and a positive attitude.

Panelists

The CIrcus Freaks

Saturday March 25, 2017 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

5:00pm CDT

Photo Shoot: Bunnies

Saturday March 25, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Photography

5:00pm CDT

Let's Talk LGBTQ+ Inclusivity!

Unsure about the meaning of a term you've heard? Learning how to be more supportive of children, family members, or other loved ones? Questioning where you might fit under the LGBTQ+ umbrella? Bring an open mind and join us for an exploration of gender identities, sexualities, relationship styles and more.

Panelists

AutumnGarnet

MenMen

Obi-Nae

Saturday March 25, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

5:00pm CDT

Mad Science Laugh Off

Does your laughter cause the sky to spontaneously erupt in lightning? Come cackle at the sky and show off your mad science laughter skills! A to be determined panel of judges including input from the audience will determine the ultimate winner of this homage to the scientifically depraved.

Panelists

Ozymandias Asterion Theodophilus Lutrinas

Otta

Saturday March 25, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

5:00pm CDT

Furry Psychology with Dr. Nuka

Everything you ever wanted to know about furries in one convenient panel! Let Dr. Nuka take you through the weird and exciting world of furry psychology as he talks about what nearly a decade of research on furries can tell us about them. Ask this furry researcher anything, suggest topics for future studies, or see the answers that researchers have found to the questions furries and non-furries alike commonly ask.

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Saturday March 25, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Education

5:30pm CDT

Matthew Ebel: Bird Rock Concert

Piano. Geek. Rock. Bird. Matthew Ebel is back for an NEW ALBUM PREVIEW that will be RECORDED LIVE concert, featuring Runtt on drums and Korozjin on guitar.

Panelists

Matthew Ebel

Matthew Ebel is a Boston-based piano rocker whose performances have been entertaining audiences for over a decade. Since 2007 he’s worked as a full-time performing artist and voice actor. Ebel’s official biography can be found at www.matthewebel.com/about... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Concert

6:00pm CDT

Dance: Lightning runner

Lighting Runner has a passion for anything with a nice groove to it; that includes house, electro, chill, techno, glitch, mashups, and more! He also plays brony bangers if you give him some 'brohooves'.

Panelists

Lightning runner

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Dance

6:00pm CDT

Louisiana Fur Meet & Greet

LAFurs come meet and hang out. Come have a taste of Louisiana

Panelists

YoruZutto

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

6:00pm CDT

GOH: Ursula Talks About Stuff

Come hang out for an hour while GOH Ursula Vernon tries to stay on topic about writing or art or something like that, but rapidly veers off into rants about potatoes, frogs, and survivalism.

Panelists

Ursula Vernon

Guest of Honor

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

Tags Guest of Honor

6:00pm CDT

Writing 201

Any topics not covered in Writing 101 will be covered here. Basically, that means more advanced techniques and questions will be brought up and talked about, revolving around topics like writing to an audience and story/character archetypes.

Panelists

Chandra

Phil Guesz

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

6:00pm CDT

AD: Five Nights at Betty's - Animator Q&A

Adults 18+ Only: Meet animator Foxpawmcfly and voice actress Lina Pilchard, the team behind the FNAB adult flash games. Meet fursuit Betty for pictures after Q&A.

Panelists

Foxpawmcfly & LinaPilchard

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

6:30pm CDT

Iron Claw Furry Role-Playing Game - Sat

come play with a group of brave adventurers on a journey of high adventure and risk

Panelists

Joel Feila

Saturday March 25, 2017 6:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Board Gaming

7:00pm CDT

Thermal Reactions Class – The Science of Salsa

Learn the Salsa! Heat things up on the dance floor in this smoldering rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will focus on red-hot moves and getting steamier in close-open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

Panelists

Mistress of Music & Motion

Mistress, Music & Motion

This shape-shifting skunkupine has been in the Dallas fur community since the mid-90's when she moved to Texas and she's been teaching panels for Furry Fiesta since it first began.

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

7:00pm CDT

AD: Fifty Shades of Purple: Asexuality in the Furry Fandom

Asexuality is an orientation that has long been underrepresented in both the heteronormative and LGBT+ communities. But it has gained steam in the past year with high profile ACEs coming out both within and without the fandom. This panel is a meet-and-greet for everybody on the ACE spectrum, as well as a discussion about what it is like to be a member of this small, diverse community.

Panelists

Emery Snowtail

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

7:00pm CDT

AD: A Manic Discussion about Fetishes

So, let's face it, we of the nerdy culture have some unusual kinks. But these aren't things to be ashamed of! Lets this out, learn a little about others, and a little about ourselves, all bundled up with the surely manic and nervous energy of a room full of deviants!

Panelists

Philosotaku

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

7:00pm CDT

Texas Furry Fiesta 2017 Fursuit Dance Competition

The Official Texas Furry Fiesta 2017 Fursuit Dance Competition

Panelists

Kou Wolffe

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance Fursuit

7:00pm CDT

AD: Furoticon - How-to-play & Tournaments - Sat

Panelists

Penelope Owl

Dealer, Panel Host, Furoticon

Lady owl fur from California! I work for Furoticon as well!

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

7:30pm CDT

Mega Humans Vs Zombies

Imagine Hide and Seek taken to the next level! Grab your electronic locator beacon and hide from the zombies, if you are tagged you become one! supports 20+ players, hide anywhere inside or outside of TFF, show up early to join the first game! (games last 30 min to an hour, suiters welcomed)

Panelists

Skepa

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

7:30pm CDT

AD: Project Zenithium

Join one of four factions and enter a compromised scientific facility. Survive the terrors of an experiment gone wrong and retrieve the instrument of its origin.

Panelists

Ryuukiba

Author/Creator, Sheath & Felix

I am an author of anthropomorphic science fiction works, learn more about what I do at www.sheathxfelix.com

Saturday March 25, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Social

8:00pm CDT

Karaoke / Lipsync - Sat

Panelists

Whines

Main Events Lead

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Entertainment

8:30pm CDT

AD: Adult Art Panel

Silly shenanigans and maybe a bit of learning on the important do's and do not's of adult art in the Furry Fandom!~

Panelists

Crys the Hybrid

Rinzy

Windpaw

Saturday March 25, 2017 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art

9:30pm CDT

AD: Under The Jungle Gym

A Meet and Greet for Cubs, Baby furs, Lil'furs, and those who are curious about them. General discussion and Q & A about the subculture of this part of the fandom such as con etiquette for cubs.

Panelists

Rollar Wolfcub

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

9:30pm CDT

AD: Mature Writing Particulars

This panel covers the more specific aspects of adult writing within the fandom, from fetishes to taboos and everything else in between. Also, this will be a safe, open space to talk about the more obscure aspects of adult writing.

Panelists

Sasuke

Author, My House

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

9:30pm CDT

AD: Hyena Open Mic Comedy Hour

Welcome to the 3rd annual open mic comedy hour! Come listen to your fellow barkers bare their wretched souls on the alter of "I hope this is funny" for 5 minute shots of what could be a very long night. Bring your best set or just enjoy a random lineup. We've had a lot of fun in the past, let's do this disaster again!

Panelists

Sable Gryphon

Chairman, Furry Fiesta

Gryphon. Con Chair of Furry Fiesta. Fursuiter. Gamer. Toastmaster. X-Wing player. Veteran.

Saturday March 25, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

10:00pm CDT

Run, Definitely Run! Concert

Come see "Run, Definitely Run!" the fandoms very own furry band. Performing originals off of their latest album "Hey, Listen", and covers from favorites such a "Panic! At the Disco", "Gangnam Style" and Others!

Panelists

Run

definitely run!

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Concert

10:00pm CDT

AD: The Dragon Den

Dragons! Scalies! Reptiles! You'll find 'em all here at the Dragon Den! Not a Dragon? No problem! Just bring ketchup...
This is a panel for all things dragon, scales, reptiles, amphibian, etc. Even if you are none of the above, come on over anyway. ALL are welcome! From the tiniest of lizards to the mightiest of dragons, come mingle and discuss what makes the scalie species THE BEST/WORST SPECIES EVER! Share stories your sona has endured, step up and announce yourself to your scalie brothers and sisters! Be seen, be heard!... Just don't eat the fluffy ones. (We need them for warmth!)
Please note that this panel is not suitable for whelps! (No one under the age of 18, sorry!)

Panelists

Vance Marin

Monty Navaro

Just your regular little iguana-raptor that drinks waaaay too much coffee... I'm super friendly, a little shy at first but i open up pretty quickly. I like helping people! Come ask me anything and i'll see if i can help ya out. Originally from Dallas, moved to New Orleans, so... Read More →

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Social

10:00pm CDT

AD: Social Experiments with Dr. Nuka

Interested in being a lab rat (er... 'test subject') in a bunch of crazy social experiments with Dr. Nuka and the Furry Research Team? Take part in this one-time only interactive panel where you'll take part in a bunch of weird and wacky psychology experiments. If you want to attend, you MUST talk to the researchers at their table beforehand and complete the "special" survey - only people who show up at the door with the survey will be allowed in!

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Education

10:00pm CDT

The Quantum Motion Experiment – (The Big Ball of Science)

The Pendant Learning (& innovative) Dance Operating System has gone corrupt & taken over the ballroom science & enrichment center! She demands test subjects to complete a series of challenging tests to complete her experiment – for Science! The tests involve a series of scientific achievements in Perfect Chemistry, Thermal Reactions, Electric Energy & Volatile Compounds (AKA Rumba, Salsa, Swing and Tango). Classes for all of these dance sciences are provided before the experiment begins, & at class you can also receive your dated companion cards and test subject numbers. The test subject that shows the most dedication to dance science will receive a SUPER SPONSORSHIP!
There will also be cake for subjects that complete the entire testing experiment!

Panelists

PLaiDOS (Mistress of Music & Motion)

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:00pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 12:30am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

10:30pm CDT

Dance: Nullstrukt

Join your dimetrodon DJ, Nullstrukt, as he plays a varied set of hard dance, hard trance and hardstyle! Lab coats optional, dancing recommended.

Panelists

Nullstrukt

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Dance

10:30pm CDT

AD: Adventures In Smut

Matthew Ebel and other guests take short-story erotica from the fandom and bring them to life via voice. The cornier the better. Imagine if "Prairie Home Companion" got downright filthy…

Panelists

Matthew Ebel

Saturday March 25, 2017 10:30pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

11:00pm CDT

Fursuit Dance: DJ Koori

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance Fursuit

11:00pm CDT

Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Sat-1

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00am CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

11:00pm CDT

Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Sat-2

Panelists

Dr. Courtney "Nuka" Plante

Panelist

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00am CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

11:30pm CDT

AD: Iron Artist Tryouts

Panelists

Glass Ferret

Scheduling, Furry Fiesta

TFF con-chair of 2012, now doing scheduling. If you need something hit me up on twitter or Telegram @theglassferret

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:30pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art

11:30pm CDT

Poke'Palooza

Welcome to the world of Pokémon! I'm pleased to be holding Poke'Palooza yet again! Bring your DS, your cards, your favorite plush, your best Pokémon cosplay, and your Poke'knowledge! Contests and prizes and all kinds of Pokémon fun!

Panelists

Erin Martino

Saturday March 25, 2017 11:30pm - Sunday March 26, 2017 1:30am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

12:00am CDT

AD: Foxes & Peppers AD Concert

Enjoy the musical talents of Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote, but adding swearing, arguing, Scottish insults, and songs only for adults! You don't want to miss this musical comedy show!

Panelists

Pepper Coyote

Fox and Pepper LLC.

Special Musical Guest

Fox and Peppers

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Concert

12:00am CDT

Dance: Oddy

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

12:00am CDT

Throwback Jamz with Zain

Panelists

Zain

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Dance

12:00am CDT

AD: Glass's Iron Artist

HOLY FOX TACOS! TFF's Glass Ferret returns to host Iron Artist insanity. Come watch our teams of artists only have 2-5 minutes to coherently draw multiple randomly selected subjects suggested by you the audience! Only here will you see art where DRAGONS, , TENNIS BALLS all in a single drawing. Artist tryouts will be 30 minutes before the panel starts.

Panelists

Glass Ferret

Scheduling, Furry Fiesta

TFF con-chair of 2012, now doing scheduling. If you need something hit me up on twitter or Telegram @theglassferret

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00am - 2:00am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Art

1:00am CDT

Dance: Addix

Sunday March 26, 2017 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

2:00am CDT

Dance: Sebris

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00am - 3:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

8:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

Sunday March 26, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

9:00am CDT

ConSuite: OPEN

Sunday March 26, 2017 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Meet & Greet

9:30am CDT

AA: Lottery Drawing

Sunday March 26, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

Art

9:30am CDT

Paws of Praise Fellowship

Welcome to the Paws of Praise Fellowship panel. In this panel, Christian Furs as well as Furs from all walks of life are invited! We will learn and explore what it means to be both a Christian and a Furry; and how we can use our faith and fun filled furriness as a unique instrument to glorify God and build His Kingdom!

Panelists

Grey

Ulterion

Sunday March 26, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

9:30am CDT

Ozy the Otter presents: How to Cinnamon Toast Crunch, A Hands-on Experiment

Get your cereal on with Ozy and gang! Come find out why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch (and other cereals). Grab a bowl and spoon and share any cereal-related thoughts, stories, and questions. Audience participation is encouraged!

Panelists

Ozy Lutrinas

Sunday March 26, 2017 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

10:00am CDT

Pillow Fight

Pillows. Blankets. House rules. Plays a lot like dodgeball.

Panelists

Halfwit Genius

Sunday March 26, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

10:00am CDT

Relax & Breathe

Take a break from the loud con floor and enjoy a soothing quiet room maybe even meet new people! There will be soft music and fortune telling as well as some card games.

Panelists

Jet

Nova

Sunday March 26, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Social

10:30am CDT

Mysteries of the Marf

Where did it come from? Where will it go? It's been around for ages, and nobody knows of its origin. Join Michael Folf for a riveting discussion on the story behind the marf and the importance of the marf to the fandom and beyond.

This is a fun talk on random possible, comprehensible, fictional animal noises. May contain nonsensical and unrelated human noises.

Panelists

Michael Fulton

Sunday March 26, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

10:30am CDT

Wildnights Here & Now

History and Introduction of Wildnights and Q&A

Panelists

Wildnights Staff

Sunday March 26, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

11:00am CDT

Impossible Fursuit Charades

It's a game of fursuit charades, but we've ramped up the difficulty! Come watch teams of fursuiters compete for the glory of being crowned Charade Champions. Fursuiters who would like to play are welcome to walk in, and audience members who try their hand at guessing will have a chance to win prizes!

Panelists

Prof

Prof (they/them) is a mathecatician, educator, globepurrotter, and ocatrinist.

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit Game (s)

11:00am CDT

Fursuit Acting: Developing a Character

Have you ever wanted to interact with a crowd of people, but never been able to draw attention while in fursuit? Have you ever had difficulty sticking to the character that your fursuit is? Do you ever feel like you're just not at the top of your fursuiting game? If the answer's yes, then this is the panel for you! We will discuss different acting methods, learn how to bring a character to life for any experience level from beginner to expert!

Panelists

Owen Shepard

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

11:30am CDT

Portable Gaming Meetup

Time to take out those portable gaming systems and connect! Whether you've got a 3DS, a DS, or any other portable system, this is a place to meet and potentially play with others who have the same hobby! What a way to sit and relax after a great Furry Fiesta! (And if the Nintendo Switch is out, bring yours - I wanna see!)

Panelists

Istanbul

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Game (s) Meet & Greet

11:30am CDT

Writer's Guild Meet & Greet

The Furry Writer's Guild is an organization designed to bring together writer's throughout the fandom and help them to get published, find resources to work with other writers, and provide various other helpful tools for the fandom's writers. Meet members and network in this panel, as well as learn about what the Writer's Guild has to offer.

Panelists

FurPlanet

Publisher, FurPlanet Productions

We are small press publisher based in Dallas. We specialize in furry-themed novels, novellas, short story anthologies, art collections, and comics.

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

11:30am CDT

Not Humans With Fur

One of the most common comments you hear is not to make characters 'humans with fur'. But how would a anthro world actually differ from our own. How can we use the differences to add some spice to the tale we endeavor to tell? We will take a look at how anthropomorphic requirements and physiology would result in design solutions for technology and some aspects of culture using the same methods used to engineer solutions to complex problems in today's human world.

Panelists

Aaron Blackpaw

I'm an Rocket Scientist by degree and trade as well as firefighter and EMT in the evenings and weekends. I write for fun in the fandom, eventually planning to publish in mainstream fiction. My primary tale is a mystery/Thriller based in a world where mythology is real.I'll be speaking... Read More →

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Writing

11:30am CDT

Frankenplush Make-a-Long

Get together with the Theme Staff to craft your own Frankenstein style animal plushy! We'll have misc. plush body parts and the tools you need to make your own little Mad Science monster to take home!

Panelists

TFF Theme Staff

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

11:30am CDT

Charity Poker Tournament

The kitties are betting on you to help them! Come out and play some Texas Hold'em and win prizes! All buy-ins go towards C.A.R.E.

Panelists

Asyx

Jace

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Charity Game (s)

12:00pm CDT

GOH: Drawing 101 with Tirrelous

Are you new to drawing? Have you always wanted to make your own art? Come learn from Tirrelous, as he shares tips, tricks, and fundamental techniques to help you get you started.

Panelists

Tirrelous

Guest of Honor

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Art

Tags Guest of Honor

12:00pm CDT

Furry Drama Show: AV Rehearsal

Final rehearsal mostly for AV needs. You should have already rehearse before this but we might be able to squeeze in some time here.

Panelists

Furry Drama Show Staff

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Variety Show

12:00pm CDT

Photography Studio: Open

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Photography

12:30pm CDT

Songwriting Basics

Matthew Ebel has been performing for over ten years and has been helping aspiring songwriters perfect their craft since 2005. Explore and learn with this seasoned songwriter, and bring your best songs with you!

Panelists

Matthew Ebel

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education

12:30pm CDT

Script Writing

This panel covers how to create a script for most mediums. Screenplays, short films, comic books, and more all are based on scripts, and this panel aims to help in the creation of those scripts!

Panelists

Chandra

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

12:30pm CDT

Betrayal At House On The Hill - Sun

Panelists

VVolf

Sunday March 26, 2017 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Board Gaming

1:00pm CDT

Fursuit Games

Are you MAD enough to join our crazy mad science games?!?! Come join Ipequey as he hosts the 2017 games. Winning is optional. Fun is Mandatory!

Panelists

Ipequey

Sunday March 26, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Fursuit

1:00pm CDT

KnotSheathed

Join Kyell and Fuzz as they discuss their TFF2017 experience, writing, and who knows what else. This is our annual KnotCast/Unsheathed crossover panel.

Panelists

FurPlanet

Publisher, FurPlanet Productions

We are small press publisher based in Dallas. We specialize in furry-themed novels, novellas, short story anthologies, art collections, and comics.

Kyell Gold

Author

Sunday March 26, 2017 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Social

1:30pm CDT

Fox & Pepper Meet & Greet

Come and meet the guys behind the music! Hear their stories of musical adventures and ask them the questions you have been wanting to know!

Panelists

Pepper Coyote

Fox and Pepper LLC.

Special Musical Guest

Fox and Peppers

Sunday March 26, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

1:30pm CDT

Recording & Editing Music 101

Do you want to record? Are you on a budget? Do you just want some pointers? Koro and Dolphinboy explain simple to intermediate recording for beginners.

Panelists

Dolphinboy

Korizjin

Full time IT dude, part time Dragonshark. I shred guitars and work on cars for fun.

Sunday March 26, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Education

2:00pm CDT

The Furry Drama Variety Show

Furry Fiesta has a wealth of talent right here. So be prepared to come and watch some of the best this con has to offer. Dancer, ,musicians, Fursuiters and other acts.

Panelists

TFF's AV

Calamity Cougar

Furry Drama Show

A con chair, a staff member. Organizer, Director and Emcee of the Furry Drama Show, fursuiter, what ever it takes to get it done Videographer and photographer. http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furrydramashow/... Read More →

Keefur

Nash

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Malachite (1st Floor)

Variety Show

2:00pm CDT

Myriad Song Furry Sci-fi Role-Playing Game

come journey across the stars. After the fall of the last great galactic empire the stars are full of danger and fortune do you have what it takes.

Panelists

Joel Feila

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Board Gaming

2:30pm CDT

The True Meaning of Furrydom

Hello and welcome, everyfur! In this special presentation, we will explore and examine what it means to be furry, why it is important to us, how it affects people in general and how we apply it to our everyday lives. We will learn how to enhance our beloved fandom, and strengthen it to new heights.

Panelists

Ulterion

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

2:30pm CDT

Turning Your Art Into A Business

Matthew Ebel has been a self-employed performing artist for over a decade. He pioneered the online subscription model adopted by Patreon, Bandcamp, and others, and has been helping artists of ALL types become self-sustaining since FWA 2009

Panelists

Matthew Ebel

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Education

2:30pm CDT

Scene Building

This panel covers the basics of constructing a scene, or several, inside of a narrative. What to add, who to include, and pieces to both avoid and emphasize.

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

2:30pm CDT

TeaTime for the Soul

Join us for tea, cookies, and quiet conversation. We will provide hot water, tea and it's accoutrements. Tea enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own favorite teas and blends to share, as well as any additional nibbles!

Panelists

& friends

Shiva

Dealers Den / Artist Alley Lead

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Social

3:00pm CDT

Entertain the Staff for Small Prizes

Entertain the Staff for small prizes. Family friendly, please, but other than that, any act that can keep us busy for two minutes is welcome.

Panelists

Halfwit Genius

Sunday March 26, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertainment

3:30pm CDT

Novel Writing

We'll tackle one way to think about novel structure and novel writing process, but bring any questions about novel writing!

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Sunday March 26, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

3:30pm CDT

The Howling

Bring your instruments, bring your voices! Come and join Ryuukiba to casually explore the art of music composition and collaboration!

Panelists

Ryuukiba

Author/Creator, Sheath & Felix

I am an author of anthropomorphic science fiction works, learn more about what I do at www.sheathxfelix.com

Sunday March 26, 2017 3:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Waterford (2nd Floor)

Social

4:00pm CDT

Furry Language

It’s furry charades with a twist! Whether you're in suit, partial, or just street clothes, you can let your fur do the talking on Furry Language! Based on TV’s “Body Language,” teams of two use pantomime to convey clues to furry-themed puzzles. (Fursuiters are advised that every player will have a speaking role at some point in the game.)

Panelists

CCritt93

Writer/Developer/Lackey, Bark Woofson Productions

Every good agent needs a cover, right?

Sultz Z. Wolf

Furry fandom

I'm just a wolf, looking for a good time.

Sunday March 26, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

4:00pm CDT

Furrywood: Motion Capture

You've heard of animating by hand. What about animating by body? Learn about motion capture in this interactive panel, and find out how this rapidly developing technology is changing computer character animation.

Instead of last year's Kinect-based system, this year we'll be using the Noitom Perception Neuron mocap suit, a highly portable system for full body motion capture anywhere! And with multiple suits, we'll be able to record multiple characters at once. In this two hour panel, we'll animate a two-character CGI scene with furry characters right there at the con!

Check out some of our earlier work!

Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2015 (Kinect)

Rainfurrest 2015 (Kinect)

Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2016 (Perception Neuron)

Further Confusion 2017 (Perception Neuron)

Faceware Test

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

VCF2017 mov

Sunday March 26, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Education

4:30pm CDT

Smart Defense 101

Krav Maga is street smart self defense that anyone can learn. Come learn from a certified instructor with 10 years experience and have a great workout to.

Panelists

Spree the Candy Wolf

Sunday March 26, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Education

4:30pm CDT

Do you want to be on Staff?

Interested in being TFF Staff? Want to help make this an even better con? Got a great idea that you want to see come to life? Do you have a burning desire to make everything 20% better? Take a few minutes Sunday, meet some friendly staff, get your questions answered, share your thoughts and ideas, and help keep Furry Fiesta awesome!

Panelists

TFF staff

Sunday March 26, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Meet & Greet

4:30pm CDT

The Circus Freaks' Great Big Really Awesome Circus Show Involving Surprisingly Few Freaks

Returning for their second year, Dallas' purveyors of industrial-grade whimsy are proud to present an all-new variety show featuring acts of circus skill, musical mayhem and other theatrical shenanigans.

Panelists

The CIrcus Freaks

Sunday March 26, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Entertainment

5:00pm CDT

Commission Writing

This panel covers the basics of taking commissions when writing. There is a lot to take into account when taking money for writing, and this panel hopes to shed a little light on what to consider, to avoid, and to make sure is a priority for both you and the commissioner.

Panelists

Sasuke

Author, My House

Sunday March 26, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Steuben (2nd Floor)

Writing

5:30pm CDT

Illustrating Narrative and Emotion with Color & Light

How do you go about conveying narrative in an illustration, and inspiring powerful emotion in viewers? Using light, color, and composition, we'll delve into overcoming these challenges. Going through the workflow from concept to thumbnailing, composing color, shooting reference, and on to final polish, you'll learn how to build a solid composition, select a bold palette, and light your setting in a way that brings a new power to your artwork.

Panelists

CaelanSky

Sunday March 26, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Art

6:00pm CDT

Werewolves of the Dark Arts

In this game, the Villagers must discover the identity of the Werewolves before they are all killed. Every night, the Werewolves form a hunting pack to kill a single unlucky victim. When the sun rises, the hysterical Villagers pick someone to lynch. Players are allowed to and encouraged to bluff, lie, and misdirect in order to win the game.

Panelists

Toboe Wolfsbane

TFF Art Show Director

Your friendly Red Wolf that enjoys art and the company of others.

Sunday March 26, 2017 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Game (s)

6:30pm CDT

Closing Ceremonies

Join us as we close out our favorite convention! Hear the final numbers for attendance and charity, get the lowdown on big announcements for 2018, and say goodbye to your favorite hyena Chairman. Meet your new birdbrain hybrid overlord. Re-evaluate your life.

Panelists

Sable Gryphon

Chairman, Furry Fiesta

Gryphon. Con Chair of Furry Fiesta. Fursuiter. Gamer. Toastmaster. X-Wing player. Veteran.

Sunday March 26, 2017 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Social

8:00pm CDT

Scritch & b!€¢# : Con Feedback

Here is your chance to tell key staffers what you loved about the con or constructive critisim that we will look at for next year.

Sunday March 26, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Social

9:00pm CDT

Dance: Snow Tack

Sunday March 26, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

10:00pm CDT

Dance: Sephi Hakubi

Sunday March 26, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

11:00pm CDT

Dance: Takum Fox

Sunday March 26, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 27, 2017 12:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance

12:00am CDT

Dance: PsyFur

Monday March 27, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Dance