In Taiwan, FurFesta (兽祭典) made its debut on August 2 at Hall A2 of the Bottle Cap Factory in Taipei’s Nangang District.
The event brought together 72 creators and studios, drawing a large turnout and giving the venue the feel of a seasonal marketplace.
According to organiser URA, the event was created in response to limited booth availability at other furry dealers’ den events, where many community groups were unable to secure their space at.
The team aimed to provide an additional platform for furry creators to showcase their work and connect with other people.
The name FurFesta was inspired by Japanese summer festivals, with organisers hoping to create an environment that extended beyond standard booth browsing.
Preparations faced several challenges.
URA said applications exceeded expectations, with fursuit activity slots rapidly booked out. immediately. Plans to expand the venue were shelved after additional space are unavailable.
Organisers also dealt with staffing shortages and differing views among sponsors during the planning phase.
Thankfully, support from event volunteers helped stabilise operations, allowing the event to proceed as planned.
On the day itself, organisers met more logistical issues. Stamp ink for attendee wristbands were limited, queue flows were congested, and adverse weather disrupted some plans.
Despite this, cooperation amongst attendees and staff allowed the event to conclude smoothly.
When asked whether FurFesta would return, URA confirmed that the event would remain a one-time project.
The team plans to move forward with a new concept titled “Fur Feast” (兽盛宴), incorporating lessons learned from this event. Further details will be announced at a later date.
Author: FurTimes Team
Editor: Pawsry Hamktxchuzhni
FurFesta 兽祭典于台北南港登场 主办：仅此一场，将以新主题再出发
8月2日，《FurFesta-兽祭典》在南港瓶盖工厂 A2 馆热闹登场！72 组创作者与工作室齐聚一堂，吸引大批兽迷进场朝圣，现场气氛宛如一场夏日祭典般热烈。
主办人 URA 分享，因观察到许多兽系社团在其他贩售会场地受限、报名落选，决定筹办这场新活动，让更多创作者能登场交流。
「活动名称取材自日本夏日祭典，希望大家来这里不只是逛摊，而是能感受到那份热闹与欢乐。」
但筹备过程并不轻松，主办人坦言，虽以「符合兽系相关社团皆能录取」为原则，未料报名踊跃，毛装活动登记更在第一时间额满，场地原本想扩租却已被预订而作罢。
期间还历经人员流失、赞助商意见分歧等挑战，所幸不少兽迷主动伸出援手，补位工作人员，让活动得以顺利进行。
当天虽遇上手章墨水不足、排队动线拥挤及天候干扰等突发状况，参加者们仍配合调整，加上工作人员的努力，最终为首届活动划下圆满句点。
至于大家最关心的「还会有下一届吗？」URA表示：「不会，《兽祭典》仅止于这场，就像祭典上的烟火般昙花一现！」
但同时透露，团队已计划吸收本次经验后，以全新主题《兽盛宴》再度出发，「希望下次能用更好的样貌，跟大家再相见！」
原创文章 – 兽时报团队
编辑：爪利行乐主翅尼
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