I Went to the NEWEST FURRY CONVENTION! | AFC 2024 Con Vlog 🌴

[@c9lypso]

it makes me insanely happy to see a black furry such as myself in the content creation space. i know it isnt brought up at all in your videos but as someone who is black and acknowledges the gap in poc representation in our fandom, i am very happy to watch you grow. keep up the great work, finn! 💞

[@FinnThePanther]

I appreciate the kind words! It's something that I'm shying away from exposing less and less for this very reason!

[@Avaavathefirst199]

What your black oh my gosh I thought I was the only one

[@BrendanSmallButera]

There are loads of us ^_^

[@maripaws]

I'm hispanic but i feel the same, seeing other poc in the furry fandom is nice

[@JustGeorgiaxD]

Hey if you’re looking for other creators, black cheetah studios ‘XxCREATOR SPACExX’ is a favorite of mine

[@blogomfox]

Ethan is really cool, hes besties with markiplier and is genuinely an open minded and kind guy. hes been on the youtube scene for YEARS

[@BrendanSmallButera]

Has he posted his con vid yet?

[@myrandommindtv]

Wait, THE Ethan Crankgameplayz?! 😮

[@Meowmeowfruit]

Still can’t believe I saw him, I wanted a picture, but he was busy doing his video thing, I didn’t want to be rude 😅

[@starlightiris]

I could not believe who it was when I recognised him!! Honestly out of everyone I feel like eef would thrive at a furcon so I’m glad to see it’s him. Hope he puts out the video soon!

[@zeekayart]

i wish the furry karaoke went all night long 😂

[@MossClaw37]

Hi zee

[@lavenderthecrystalfury4808]

I saw you in the video😭✊

[@katzz-9]

HIIIIIII

[@Stripedstoner]

I love Ethan, I'm not worried, hes very inclusive, he tried drag with a drag queen and even helped pay for her bottom surgery. he's really sweet.

[@lightsout-qy2zt]

Thanks for attending! ^^ I volunteered and we tried to make it as good as it could’ve been with some bumps in the road but we’re already planning things to get around that next year >:3 Wish I could’ve said hi but con work never finishes!

[@MiniTroppers]

It was really nice to meet you, Finn At AFC! I was the Blue Wolf at 8:02 at the top! 💙🐾🐺

[@laxrofoxxo6206]

AFC was probably the most fun and memorable con for me so far. I've experienced my first rave and fursuit parade there and met so many people I knew from social media, like you, Zee, CK9C, ivycomb, TheOdd1sOut and some DJs I've seen the past 3 years I was in the fandom. I think this was one of the most successful cons I've seen, especially being a first year. I haven't heard any negative things or drama happening during or after the con (aside from linecon). I know they have some things to improve on, but I know that they have started on a good note. I really look forward to coming back again next year, especially since I live in LA. ^^

[@Grilled_Chesse_Lord]

This had got to be one of my favorite cons I felt like myself and absolutely loved meeting everyone and all the compliments I got of both my suit and as a dancer it was such a honor to take a photo with you before I left!

[@Ear_Bug]

learning that ur black genuinely made me so happy- I’m black and while I know their are other black people in the fandom, it is predominantly white and so I’m happy that ur so successful and doing well 💕

[@chesterisblue6174]

Was Fun to be able to meet you!, This con despite the issues at first, Was possibly one of the best first times for a con I've seen yet!

[@fluxpawlynx]

Yey! You can see me going down the stairs and also at the very end dancing. The solution to long reg lines is just wait for it to settle down. There's plenty of room parties and friends to hang out with before you need to pickup badges. Also not much happens at furry conventions until later Friday anyway, so there's not really much need to rush and bake in a long reg line. Also my Double Tree room was the furthest possible from the con center. Quite the walk in full suit. Really my only complaint but it's not that bad. Overall was a very good con.

[@FinnThePanther]

I didn't get a chance to catch you but I love your suit! 💜

[@logancaldwell7813]

@fluxpawlynx I can see that. I met you at last year's PAWcon, I'm the one who dressed as Legoshi from Beastars. And I hope I can see you again there this year. If you do, is it okay I can have a hug please?

[@logancaldwell7813]

@@FinnThePanther I bet you had fun at AFC. I'm not sure I asked you that, but are you still planning on going to FurCon 2025? I'm just asking if you are.

[@ItsJerryJo]

SUCH a well done video! Im so excited to make con vlogs in the future!

[@emily91303]

5:24 Kite 🪁 sighting! 6:55 Barton sighting! 8:12 Christine sighting! 9:07 TaviMunk sighting!

[@VigilTheProtogen]

I saw a LOT of friends in this vid, lovely documentation and I hope next AFC is even better!

[@goriajk]

Finn, sorry I didn’t get to introduce myself at AFC. I’m Joe Bear and I liked your synopsis of AFC, as I feel this con will continue to get better and grow. Southern California NEEDED this con, and I believe we got it right. Hope you will come back next year, because as a local I will be back

[@PeskyBaphie]

It was super cool to see you there and get a pic with you!! I can’t wait to go again next year

[@KiaFursuits]

Awesome video!! What a great first year for a brand new con! The dance comp and battle was pretty fun too! Spotted myself at 12:07 ❤️

[@ViewtifulTj]

I'm bummed to have missed this con for other events that same weekend but I'm stoked that the IE is getting a con. That would totally be another out of state but totally attainable con to go to one day!

[@hyperjoose]

Not me being jumpscared by ethan LMAO was not expecting him to be there but I love it!

[@mightyhypopopo2703]

Great vlog as always! Seeing this as a newer member of the community I can’t wait to attend my first con in the summer, luckily it’s being held in my city so I can just take the bus/drive there

[@ZipTieConnoisseur]

Wait, is the guy at 8:22 Ethan? Like Markiplier’s friend? I might be trippin, but if that’s him then that would be amazing!

[@blogomfox]

it is !

[@kathymelinger7807]

Yup it is Ethan

[@FinnThePanther]

That's him!

[@ZipTieConnoisseur]

​@@FinnThePanther You don't need to worry about him, he is one of the purest souls I've ever seen make content. I have zero doubt that he'll be respectful about the community, and I can't wait to watch his perspective!

[@Enso-Lightwolf]

Great video, and it was nice to meet you there.

[@Maxis_Mi]

AFC was my first furry con and my first con ever and it was a really great time! I was only there for one day and spent most of the time in the dealers den but the energy in that convention center was unlike anything I'd ever experienced before My friend and I briefly spoke with you and got pictures and it was a huge surprise to see you there, and an even bigger surprise to see you make a video about the con! I'm really glad it went as smoothly as it did as a first year con, I love seeing other people's experiences from that weekend and I'm definitely returning next year

[@obsidianhowls21]

So happy I got to meet you Finn! Love your videos :D

[@SekeiKometto]

9:38 omg that's me drawing on the pillar lol

[@F3NRU_]

Caught yo ass in 4k

[@Minty_vr007]

That’s sick

[@jessieoak5837]

I see the cmicken alfwedo

[@W1sp3y_Th3_Cattl3_D0g]

It was a pleasure to meet you at BLFC btw! I was the blue and white lion :D

[@foxpresso]

I'm legitimately elated that Southern California finally has a promising furry con. I do agree with you on the handful of downsides - the outside reg line and lack of a central meeting area outside of the con center, hopefully these will fix themselves in time. It was great to meet you BTW! Also, I see your Delta SkyClub and raise you the Alaska Lounge :p

[@IorekByrnison086]

So cool and awesome video of this con. Wish I hadn't gotten I'll or I could've attended and seen ya. Oh well. Maybe next year. Love the video and thanks for showing us. Keep up the awesome job.

[@Butimhersister]

5:07 - THEODD1SOUT IS IN THE BOOK JHGFDFGHJ

[@lobstar9540]

Duuude im at 6:30 the lobster :3 super nice meeting u

[@dylanhammon4729]

5:25 That's Kite!!! I love his vids.

[@YEGHOLON]

3:12 lol the normal Finn voice threw me off

[@vsmp7853]

Right? 🤣

[@krspfurst4852]

This con was awesome since it was an alternative con for locals in SoCal (like me). Rly happy that I got to be a part of the birth of a new convention :) 6:59 I love playing "spot the googly eyed proto" in many people's vlogs/ vids

[@MerlinSider]

Так интересно наблюдать, как зарубежные блогеры обозревают коны и просто рассказывают про атмосферу, настроение, и ощущения, а русские блогеры затрагивают тему организации, что организаторы сделали хорошо, а что сделали плохо 😸

[@KagusakiUrufu]

Eyy it was a pleasure meeting you at AFC! Hopefully I'll be selling Pawfee Coffee next year at the den c:

[@lilmaple072]

Not sure if you're interested in travelling up north, but here in Calgary we're getting a new convention in May 2025 called Calfurry, I'm really excited for it

[@TopThrillDolphin]

Bork! Snickerdoodle here (golden retriver). It was nice to meet you and I also had a great time at AFC!

[@jezamoonspell221]

I saw you Finn and wanted to say hi to you at AFC... though I was shy, and most times I feel like I'd be bothering. 😵‍💫 I had fun, though it felt short and rushed for me.

[@Sparten-177]

When i saw the part where you showed your hand it had me lik e "wait, so he was a black (but brown) furry the whole time?! Yes!". As a black (but rlly brown) furry myself it came to my surprise a bit and it puts a smile on my face. But i'm also glad you enjoyed the new furcon. Rn at the present moment i'm looking into groups to seek making friends online and hopefully go to a furcon to make friends irl. But it'll take progress and time to make the opportunity.

[@NovaPup18]

There is no way I was standing next to you in line and had absolutely no clue

[@CactusCoyote108]

I took a Greyhound bus all the way from Minneapolis,MN to Ontario,CA to attend AFC!! I had a blast this year and will definitely be attending next year!

[@bluenadir8107]

Paying that veggie tax at 2:42! Proud of a nicely balanced plate of food.

[@ihatedietcola7920]

Looks fun!!! I saw some posts that showed a couple of my friends there.

[@Zionwolf1890]

So awesome Finn

[@jessieoak5837]

It was nice to have a con near where I grew up sadly the week before the con I moved away from Ontario, Ca but I was still lucky enough to go and enjoy the days I went. I hope this con grows and becomes a great con in California.

[@eski1950]

Looked like a really fun con. though it feels like 2 and a half day (because registration) really doesnt seem like a lot of time. I got back from a european con (eurofurence) and had the same feeling. Not enough time to do it all and it was over before you knew it. i hope cons can get longer in the future

[@anthonylerch7053]

This is where the fun begins

[@longWriter]

@7:02 Ohhhhh my...it's dawned on me: The frog-headpiece I'm in the process of creating would have me be a head taller than everyone else; it's not a mask so much as a hat with a veil (my eyes are at the level of the frog's semitransparent throat, for context). I'd REALLY stand out in a crowd of fursuiters like the one you were in!

[@Avaavathefirst199]

I'm Soo glad to see that 😊

[@kitty-danger]

Yay another video of this goober

[@Meowmeowfruit]

This was my second furry con, the last one I went was in 2017, and it was super fun!! Everyone was so nice and sweet, I went alone, it would have been nicer with friends, but my friends aren’t into it, but I still had a great time!

[@jamesgoodwin1741]

I was born in California and had to leave for cost of living things, i'm trying to break into Tech so i can move to downtown San Jose (there are two annual conventions in Downtown San Jose)

[@e7yu]

This con, looks really nice. Maybe I will visit. 😸

[@razefry]

6:23 kite in the background lol

[@TheGhostSeeker]

Haha, I was there all 3 days. I actually work there too as a parkihg attendant.

[@TheEmeraldCreeper]

It was extremely useful being a local, unfortunately since I have no drivers license I had to be driven by my dad, but that's really my main and only complaint. But there are also thing I look back and think I probably should've done. With Registration, I was a bit confused which line i was supposed to go in since i saw 2, so I just guessed and it was correct until i was allowed into the Sponsor line. But while i was in the first line, there was Convention staff handing out water to suiters or anyone who needed it which was neat. If i have the money i'm definitely going next year

[@wolfhoodlum1789]

Rock Band crew wya? That was the most fun shit on Sunday

[@swetuski]

This sounds fun

[@Mino-51]

Anyone now what happened to the podcast ? I miss it I can’t can’t find any now episode on Apple Podcasts

[@FinnThePanther]

Update on the podcast is coming on Sunday

[@Mino-51]

@@FinnThePanther rip 🪦 I heard like all episodes like 3 times but don’t do anything you don’t like

[@ShadedPrism]

WAIT I THOUGHT THIS WAS IN CANADA?!?! I TOTALLY COULD’VE WENT !!!! I READ IT WRONG 😭😭😭

[@BraveLionheart]

i hope you had a fun time there

[@kalunaskunk1080]

My partner was the one spinning poi!!!! At the end of the video

[@zully_xo]

Wow this was really cool.

[@xdfreewae]

As someone from California… Fuck, I missed a good chance at a fur con!

[@PaulTheBirdie]

damnnnn.. wish there was a con in czech republic 😂

[@ShinigamiWolf]

My fondest memory of AFC would have to be being buried in pool of stuffed yeens.

[@EigenRovak]

Different microphone?

[@FinnThePanther]

For voiceovers yeah, recorded it out of suit as well

[@EigenRovak]

@@FinnThePanther gotcha, yeah sorry this is the first time I'm noticing. It was a bit jarring when you wen from your normal mic to the voiceover mic. but yea, nice vid on AFC

[@FinnThePanther]

Interesting, it sounded fine when I was editing it. Maybe I messed up some export settings or something. Apologies!

[@brianbavington4482]

Hey Finn, I had a plan on my bucket list to go to a furry convention (Like Megaplex in Orlando or TFF in Dallas) and I don’t know what I should do at a furry convention. Do you have any tips?

[@RenoLion777]

5:08 THEODDONES OUT AHHHHH

[@daniellasherriff9010]

Like this comment if you agree that the odd1sout is a furry

[@Sageinnit]

4:30 BLAHAJ

[@leelathornton9973]

9:41 IS THAT A MURDRR DRONE DRAWING OMG

[@tvbra1nr0t]

OMG ETHAN WENT TO A FUR CON

[@7ark_Matter]

This con was hype tho

[@pyronfox]

So sad I wasn't able to get a picture with you at AFC

[@strombolifan14]

Oh to be able to go to a furry convention 😭

[@erinwynne3758]

Is it in California?

[@camilogarcia8140]

This is neat

[@TheNonameHousehold]

An arcade section sounds like a good idea, but were the controls fursuit friendly? 😅😹🎮🕹💜

[@THE_therian_girl988]

I just love furrys❤

[@kin8324]

What foundation brought those foxes in? They look relaxed, but I don't feel like it's a great idea to have them around thousands of people sitting in a small cage, not even comparable to a zoo experience. I don't want to make negative assumptions about the foundation and welfare of the animals, but it concerns me. Other than that, it was a pleasure to watch this video! It's nice to see a vlog of a new con showing up.

[@kxkurt]

Sad 😢 Saturday I was there from 11-9pm had a 2 hour drive back home

[@seastorm14]

This is so random, but we live if the same state! I recognize the way to the airport lol!

[@dylankerns260]

What about a furcon named fucon diego

[@SteamPunkPrince]

oh a new fur con! in california of course i mean all of them ar- ETHAN NESTOR?!

[@sarahbryant1199]

I'm michael shaffer and im a furry i think furrys are asome

[@preciadoalex123]

event space was nice but limited to narrow hallways...

[@daniellasherriff9010]

Hi

[@SteamPunkPrince]

theres like, enough money in suits in that convention to BUY the convention center

[@EzraGetchell]

MY Flight got cancelled

[@Ernpuppy]

:( i didnt realize it was in my city i would have went

[@Ernpuppy]

once i saw the ontario convention center i got sad

[@wolfhoodlum1789]

Come next year! :)

[@reece7807]

I like purple

[@martinklarenbeek6875]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@ThundercatDarklion]

Pawsome!!!!! =^.^=

[@ThundercatDarklion]

I spotted my friend Tavimunk in your video. He is the Tiger / Chipmunk hybrid furry. =^.^=

[@ЧиЧитер-о8к]

Вылупившейся 2024 год это вроде Яя? Угадал Я - Бойкиссер!!! :^W^: /\/\ /\/\ :^M^:

[@lucathegamer9113]

Anyone see SH_4RK in there?

[@deltafox757]

My doubletree was $900 total rah

[@ЧиЧитер-о8к]

Подписался, коммент. Бу... фурри афера привет я злой высший фури по виду 2024 года по роду аферы AFC 2024. Общение на форумах аватар антро дракон 2000 - 2019 год. После исправил антро форму дракона на ферала, описание фильм "Сердце дракона" только морда у дракона будет львиная я сам его сгенерировал в нейросети новой для реалистичных фурри. Фотореализм. Для ДИСНЕЯ по космической цене нарисовал эмоции для их 3D анимации король лев. Так как что ей не зватало от 2D анимации это эмоций. Провел гибридазацию или трансформацию животных по дарвинизму до человека через нейросеть! [Cheetah] Chi Cheating \/\/ /\/\ Cheating Chi (Cheetah) Sky Dark Star - Sky Star - Дарк ---- Форум Дракия и арена свободных драконов... забыл адрес мне там бан дали и я на них обиделся...

[@ЧиЧитер-о8к]

Было 703 стало +1. "Я РУССКИЙ" Шаман (с) Я - Высший фурри... ПОЛУБОЖЕСТВО... Вид закрытый ... Гепокрыл по картинке и 3D модели в нейросетях что я создал. Гепарды с которых все началось пост на АРТ ресурсе РЕАКТОР!!! Промт - информация и реальная работа которую я сделал. Платите денежки за работу мою, жду денег умираю с голоду... реально работаю грузчиком чтоб не сдохнуть с голоду

I would never go to this.