By: zenwolph

zenwolph — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:51:12 +0000

VA 1.0%
WOOO HOOO! GO VIRGINIA! :p
I’m my mind, you shouldn’t be effected too much by the other conventions. It would appear that, from the data collected, your biggest competition would be the conventions closest to you in time. Of that, this would be California’s Further Confusion in January. Seeing as that almost half (over 48% percent) of the convention attendees are based out either IL, MI, WI, or IN; and that there is a solid two months between your convention and FC; would seem to indicate the MFF will continue a strong following. (As you previously stated, this is very much a regional convention.)
I think the biggest hit in numbers for MFF, in the years to come, will be based on outside and unforseeable forces. Items such as a slow economy, airline ticket prices and airline safety record for that year (which would affect many of those traveling from outside of a two state radius), those opting out because of too many friends who are unable to attend (because of the aforementioned factors.)
PERSONAL PREDICTION: I think that 2004 will mark a large surge in the amount of people trying new (or different) conventions. With ConFURence now defunct, many may look to one or two “other” conventions to attend. Furthermore, with the popular concensus voicing that the PA based Anthrocon has grown too large, I think that a good population of convention attendees will look toward smaller conventions in the coming year.
With MFF being more than established, and it’s proximity to affordable travel hubs (such as the South Shore rail and O’hare International) and ample food available within walking distance, Midwest Furfest is destined to be a large consideration for many. Still, I believe that the trend for MFF to remain predominately regional will continue; much like it will for Furry Weekend Atlanta and Rocket City Fur Meet.
So, there’s my twenty two cents! :p
Thanks for sharing the data, Duncan.

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