IT'S MORPHIN' TIME! Dealers' Den and Artist Alley applications for AWU 2026 CLOSE SOON. Submit your application by tomorrow at midnight or you will automatically be placed on the waitlist! Learn more here: anthroweekendutah.org/dealers

POWER-UP, RANGERS! Dealers' Den and Artist Alley applications for AWU 2026 will close after 11:59pm MST on February 13th. Make sure to submit your applications before then! All applications after this date will go on the waitlist. More info: anthroweekendutah.org/dealers

[20260205.120505-HQ] * ASSISTANCE INBOUND * Pilots, have you registered yet? Early-bird ends soon! And while you're at it, HQ needs your help as volunteers to help defend against the kaijus! Volunteer applications are ready for you to fill out on myawu.org

[20260131.123347-HQ] * DATA CORRECTION * If you registered last night and got an email welcoming you to AWU 2025, you're not alone! Don't worry, we've fixed the typo and your registration is in fact for AWU 2026. (Unless you're a time traveller, in which case- hit us up!)

[20260130.180005-HQ] * CALLING ALL PILOTS * It's time! Registration for AWU 2026 is now open, along with Dealer, Panel, and Volunteer apps! https://myawu.org/register

[20260129.180000-RIM] * THE CRACKS HAVE WIDENED * In T-minus 24 hours, all potential mech pilots may begin to sign up (register for) the Animal Warrior Unit (AWU)! Registration, Dealers, and Volunteer apps open at 6pm MST on 1/30/26!

[20260124.105200-RIM] * CRACKS OBSERVED IN THE RIM. STAND BY FOR UPDATES * Greetings, mech pilots! It's almost time to begin- Registration, Dealers, Volunteers, and Panel applications will be opening Next Friday (1/30) at 6pm MST! Read on for more details: anthroweekendutah.org/awu_2026_upd...

[20260102.105200-WASATCH] * A VOLCANO RUMBLES IN THE DISTANCE, SLEEPING KAIJU ARE WAKING * Get ready! Opening this month: Registration, Dealer/Artist Alley apps, Panels, and Volunteers! More info to arrive in the coming days. #AWU2026 #PawsificRim

Check out this awesome highlights video from @chronowolf.bsky.social! youtu.be/vqiIE4dFB8A

Congratulations to the brave buccaneers who solved the riddle to complete the Alpha puzzle! Did you find the treasure? #AWU2025

We’ve been busy tallying some last-minute donations to the treasure chest! This brings the total raised for our charity, Nuzzles & Co, to $36,830! Thank you all for your support! #AWU2025

Thanks everyone for another amazing year! We are so excited to bring you on July 31st- August 2nd, 2026, Mech vs. Kaiju, PAWSific Rim!

Pictured: the first of our attendees stepping into the con space tomorrow night! We are so excited to see you all in less than 2 days for #AWU2025

What’s that on the horizon? It be the schedule, filled with great treasures and events! Check it out along with the map and plan your weekend now! awu.app/schedule awu.app/map #AWU2025

It wouldn’t be nearly as neat without a back, would it? So have some more Badge Art! I also have to show off all the treasure I drew that I then decided to hide behind text. I’m going to be so thrilled to see people wearing these at @anthroweekendutah.org I can’t wait!

And now I get to share it! The front design of the attendee badges this year for @anthroweekendutah.org! Because I have to go 110% I did different times of day for each tier. The Gold/Silver/Bronze will also be done up in shiny foil. I guarantee they look so rad in person!

Land ho! Keep your eyes peeled for a piratey parcel in your mailbox! Badges have officially been mailed! Those pirates who selected badge mailing can expect these within the next week or so! #AWU2025

Our swashbuckling pirates dug up some fine treasure this week... could that be a Switch 2??? Come play at the Charity Casino Night and you might go home with it! Review the rules and sign up on MyAWU under the Charity tab.

Yarrrrrrr! Reckon ye’ve got what it takes to discover the Secret of the Furbidden Treasure? JD Puppy and Furry Logic are excited to partner with Twisted Tails, another furry-run escape room hailing from Orlando, to present the escape room at #AWU2025 with a special Pirate theme! (1/2)

Donations are now being accepted for this year’s Charity Auction! If you have any new or collectible items you’d like to donate toward the auction to help rescued animals, you may submit them on MyAWU. On behalf of our charity, thank you for your support!

Slots are filling up for the #AWU2025 Charity Casino Night! Donate to support our charity, play games, and you could go home with an Alpha reg, custom never-before-seen AWU poker chips, or even professional art supplies! Sign up in MyAWU on the Charity tab. All ages and experience welcome!

Potential panelists! We have very very few remaining panel times available. If you're still interested in getting an application in, do it NOW, panel applications close Friday, July 4th!

Alpha members, the #AWU2025 Alpha Dinner menu is now ready for you! Confirm your preferences on MyAWU (a vegan option is available). A number of +1 tickets are also available for purchase by Alpha members. Get ready for a legendary Pirate Feast!

Yar! Has your land-based Mailing Address changed since you registered? Make sure it's up-to-date by June 22nd! The badge mailing option will close after that, and we will prepare to ship. This is also your last chance to claim an extra-fancy, collectible badge for #AWU2025!

Donate dubloons and win some booty, the Charity Casino Night is back for #AWU2025! You could win an Alpha reg, professional art supplies, or maybe even a Switch 2! Check out anthroweekendutah.org/casino for more info, and sign up under the Charity tab in MyAWU- Space is limited!

The tide is coming in and it's almost time to sail! If you want a fancy, collectible badge for #AWU2025, make sure to register before June 22nd. The mailing option will also close after this date, and we'll start printing!

Ever wondered how AWU runs so smoothly? Want to help make AWU even better than last year? You can by volunteering! You'll also earn points toward great prizes like limited edition shirts and pins, or even an Alpha pass! Sign up on myawu.org = 10pts 10 pts/hour of volunteering 12 hours = 100pt bonus

Time to swab the decks- with your dance moves, that is! The #AWU2025 Fursuit Dance Competition is open for sign-ups! Show your crewmates what you've got and compete for the greatest of pirate treasures! Sign up today on MyAWU!

Heads up! There's a few scammers and scallywags emailing attendees about room and board! Our partnered hotels are available only through anthroweekendutah.org, or directly on the hotel site. Be aware of real-life pirates and don't hesitate to reach out directly to your hotel if you have concerns.

Avast ye dogs (and cats/dragons/birds)! We need help to hoist the sails! Volunteer some time at #AWU2025 to make the voyage a great experience for everyone. Sign up on MyAWU today!

Need a place to stay? We've found some extra room at the #AWU2025 hotels, head to anthroweekendutah.org/hotel for more info!

Alphas & Dealers, thank you for your patience as we worked with our hotels. The results of the hotel lottery are now posted to your MyAWU accounts! Please reach out to your hotel with any questions regarding your reservation. Booking links for any remaining rooms will go live in the next few days.

This is it, mateys! Your last chance at some extra booty! Upper-tier registration for #AWU2025 (Alpha and Ultimate) closes after 11:59pm MDT. Head to myawu.org/register before it's too late! (Basic-level registration will always be available)

Don't be left behind on the voyage! Upper-tier registration will be closing after April 25th. Grab your Ultimate or Alpha pass for #AWU2025 to claim your share of the treasure! myawu.org/register

We are still awaiting confirmation from the hotels regarding the results of the hotel lottery. Updates will be posted as soon as we are able!

DJs and LollapAWUza performers, applications for #AWU2025 will close on April 19th! Remember, successful completion of a set gets you a paycheck AND AWU Rewards Points for food, merch, hotel nights and more. Sign up in MyAWU for your chance in the spotlight! Find out more at anthroweekendutah.org

There's still time to join the crew, but don't miss out on the extra treasure! Alpha and Ultimate-tier registrations will be closing in less than 3 weeks, on April 25th. Register before it's too late! anthroweekendutah.org/register

The Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery will close after Sunday, 4/6. Submit your preferences before 11:59pm MST! An announcement will be made once the lottery has been run, and the results will be posted to your MyAWU account.

AWU relies each year on many incredible volunteers to help make the con a great experience for everyone! We are still looking for more helping paws this year; Sign up on MyAWU, earn rewards, and make #AWU2025 the best yet! 📸 Bexis

#AWU2025 has another special treat, our next GOH, Claire Hummel! (1/7)

All hands on deck, it's time to meet our special guests!#AWU2025 is pleased to announce our first guest of honor, AyceeArt! (1/4)

Alpha crewmates and Dealers, you may now enter the #AWU2025 Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery! Remember, you have one week to submit your room preferences, no need to rush. Check out the details in your MyAWU account: myawu.org/hotel

Pirates get rocked to sleep by the ocean... AWU's hotel blocks don't have an ocean, but they do have comfy beds! The #AWU2025 Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery opens on Monday, 3/31! You will have 1 week to submit your preferences in MyAWU before they're locked in and the lottery is run. Don't miss out!

DJs and performers, our crew is ready to hear you! We're still accepting submissions to DJ and for the LollapAWUza music festival, make sure to sign up on MyAWU before April 19th! #AWU2025

Dealers, check your emails for a message in a bottle! Acceptance emails have now been sent out for #AWU2025. We thank you all for your interest, there were an incredible number of applications this year. We look forward to seeing you at AWU!

LollapAWUza is back!! Got a band or other musical act? Now's your chance to perform live on stage, at Anthro Weekend Utah's premiere music festival! Find out more at anthroweekendutah.org/musicfestival #AWU2025

Pirates love to dance a jig when there's music! #AWU2025 is now accepting DJ applications in MyAWU. Spin your decks on deck and get the crew moving to the beat! More information can be found at anthroweekendutah.org/dances

A ship can't sail without its crew! We're always looking for more volunteers to help out at #AWU2025, sign up today on MyAWU and earn perks while helping make our adventure even better for everyone!

Dealers, your wares are in demand, but the time to sign up will soon come to an end! The first wave of Dealer applications closes after February 15th. Any signups after that will be added to the waitlist. Get yours submitted on MyAWU! #AWU2025

Yarr! The early pirate gets the treasure, or so they say! Early-bird pricing for registration ends after 1/24, head to anthroweekendutah.org/register and claim your bounty! #AWU2025