Frequently Asked Questions

What will I need to pick up my badge?
All attendees - even those who are attending with a parent - must present a singe valid government-issued photo identification at registration. Your government-issued photo identification must show a recognizable photo of you, your date of birth, and your full legal name which matches your registration. Examples of valid photo identification include: Photo ID issued by local DPS or DMV office, driver's license, military ID, passport, etc. Examples of IDs that are NOT valid include: school ID, employee ID, or any other ID that is either not issued by the government or not a photo ID will full legal name and date of birth. If you are not able to present single valid government-issued photo identification when checking at Furry Fiesta registration, you will not be allowed to complete registation.

How can I help?
If you'd like to help out in person at Furry Fiesta, jump on over to the Volunteer page. Or, if you'd like to submit artwork, see the About Our Theme and Conbook pages. And thanks!

What can I expect at a convention?
To have a lot of fun! Conventions are events that allow people with similar thoughts and interests to gather and converse, exchange products, ideas, and encouragement, and generally have a good time. Furry Fiesta is no exception to this. Whether you're attending a panel on a topic you're interested in, browsing the dealers' wares in the Dealers Den, enjoying the entries in the art show, relaxing in the Hospitality Suite, enjoying a film in the video room, playing a table-top or video game in the game room, commissioning a drawing of your favorite character creation from a talented artist, bidding on a new treasure in the charity auction, cheering on our musical guests, dancing the night away, or just plain hanging out with friends and new acquaintances while enjoying the antics of your fellow attendees, it is our goal to ensure you to enjoy yourself and come away with memories and new ideas you'll treasure for years.

Why Addison?
Located in the North Dallas Business District, Addison is considered by many to have some of the the best shopping, dining and entertainment venues in the D/FW Metroplex.

Why the Crowne Plaza?
We've be crazy not to! The Crowne Plaza Hotel, North-Dallas Addison is an award-winning hotel in the prestigious North Dallas Business District. It has by far the best convention and hotel space in the area to suit the needs of Furry Fiesta, and is located a very short distance from the famed Addison Restaurant Row.

What is DRAMA?
The Dallas Regional Anthropomorphic Meeting Association, or DRAMA, is the Texas-Incorporated 501(c)7 Not For Profit Organization responsible for organizing Furry Fiesta. DRAMA is dedicated to providing venues for the social gathering of writers, artists and craftpeople to facilitate greater understanding of the various aspects of anthropomorphic art forms. It is also committed to generating funds for distribution to 501(c)3 charities that match the interests and concerns of said community (in particular those that promote the well-being of animals and humans).

Who is your charity?
See our Charity page for details.

My question isn't listed here!
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