Everything you need to know about hosting your own special event on NYFurs. Ready to submit your application? Click here.
Since NYFurs has always been about boosting furry-related events in New York, we always encourage people to post their own meetups.
You must be 18 or older to host an event. No exceptions allowed.
If posting information about this event outside of NYFurs please state it in your pitch. This won't affect your application.
If you are a member of NYFurs for under 4 months, you must provide valid ID verification to an admin or moderator. Members under 14 days are not allowed to post an event.
Every event must be SFW, and online events must allow minors.
Events that require payments on the website will be reviewed by staff for verification.
It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and venue policies when organizing any public event.
Events cannot be hosted no earlier than 3 days in advance (no earlier than 1 day for online events). Event descriptions may be truncated due to Discord's limitations.
Some things to think about for your event: 📅 Choose a date that works best for you and aligns with the availability of attendees. Consider weekends or days when people are more likely to be available. Events work best on Saturdays. 📍 Select a venue that can accommodate the size of your event and aligns with the theme or activities you have in mind. Whether it's a park, community center, or other public spaces, make sure to research any permits or reservations required. 🎉 Determine the theme or focus of your event. It could be a fursuit meetup, picnic, gaming night, movie screening, or any other furry-friendly gathering. Get creative and think about what would excite fellow furries. 📢 Spreading the Word: As much as the NYFurs Discord community will take care of promoting your event, you can also engage with anyone who has questions, and post your meetup proudly to your friends or family! 📸 If photography or videography will be involved, think about your guidelines regarding consent and respect for privacy. Make it known that attendees have the option to opt out of being photographed or filmed. It is courtesy to call any public place up in case they don't allow photography, but don't worry about it if your group is small. Our photography guidelines can be found in our Terms and Conditions. 🚀 Consider logistics such as event duration, any necessary equipment or supplies, and potential costs. Create a detailed plan for the activities, schedule, and any additional attractions or surprises you have in store. 💬 Maintain clear and open communication with participants. Share updates, answer queries, and provide any necessary instructions or reminders leading up to the event. Encourage attendees to share their excitement and invite others. 🌟 Remain inclusive and welcoming atmosphere at your event. Ensure that all attendees feel safe and comfortable expressing their furry identities. 👥 Don't hesitate to message admins, mods or other members for help. They may have valuable experience or resources to contribute from past events, giving you a better idea of what kind of events people would enjoy. 👋 During the event, you can encourage participants to interact, make new friends, and celebrate their shared love for all things furry. You can consider making icebreaker activities or provide opportunities for attendees to showcase their fursuits, art, or other creations. (This is for big events only, of course.) You don't have to be the best planner or communicator, even a simple pitch is fine. But if you wanted to make your group more successful, these are just tips we provide to make your event more fun. At the end of the day it can just be a casual meetup between your friends~
Please fill out the application below and send it to a NYFurs staff member. If your event is approved, our team will set up the rest on the NYFurs website. Your event will not be hosted until a title, location, event time and date is finalized. You can send the draft to us for suggestions and let us know when you have decided.
Events are usually approved within 24 hours, as our moderators conduct background checks on all locations. Please be patient during this process. If your event is well-planned, members will likely support your idea! No need to stress if your event is denied—we understand that event planning can be tough. You can send it back once any corrections are made. If you have any suggestions to improve this info, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
Although we have our form to make the event process easier for you, it’s possible for you to make an event from scratch. http://events.nyfurs.org/. This is not recommended for beginners. Please paste your submission into the event website when you are done creating your event. This is your final step and you will receive information about the event in 24 hours.
Good luck with planning your event, and have fun!