Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend

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The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend (WPAFW) is a furry gathering held in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania metropolitan area each year in early October. The event is directed by Swift Fox and organized by a small staff made up of regional furs.

The Western Pennsylvania Furry Weekend 2009 is scheduled to take place over the weekend of October 2-4 at the Comfort Inn, Pittsburgh North and Aspinwall Fireman's Memorial Park. The event's featured artist will be Jon Starrazor. The Beaver County Humane Society has once again been selected to be the event's charity beneficiary.

[edit] The Venues

[edit] Comfort Inn Pittsburgh North

"The Comfort Inn Pittsburgh North is conveniently located near the downtown area, just 10 miles from the University of Pittsburgh and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This Pittsburgh hotel is also close to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium , PNC Park ballpark, Mellon Arena, Heinz Field football stadium and the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills shopping mall."[1]

[edit] Aspinwall Fireman's Memorial Park

Built in 1958 and dedicated on September 27th, 1987, Aspinwall Fireman's Memorial Park has a shelter, horseshoe pits, basketball hoop, sliding board, swings, gym equipment, grills and picnic tables.[2]