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Gateway Furmeet (GFM)

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Gateway Furmeet is a furry convention held in different cities across USA, since 2014. It has been held 11 times, most often in March.

Gateway Furmeet 2026 at a glance

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Dates
16–18 October 2026
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Venue
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Theme
Happy 10th Birthday
Status
EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.

About Gateway Furmeet

A furry convention annually held in Saint Louis, Missouri

In-person record (2025)
1,288
More information
t.me
Code of Conduct
gatewayfurmeet.org

Edition by edition

  1. Gateway Furmeet 2026

    Edition #11
    Happy 10th BirthdayHilton St. Louis at the Ballpark · 16–18 October 2026
    Gateway Furmeet 2026 · Details

    For our 10th birthday, Gateway Furmeet invites you to come celebrate with us for one big party-themed con!

    Edition page

  2. Gateway FurMeet 2025

    Edition #10
    Different month · Attendance peak · Charity record
    Gateway FurMeetMagical MenagerieHilton St. Louis at the Ballpark · 3–5 October 2025
    Attendees: 1,288Attendance vs 2024: +32%

    Its dates moved from March to October compared with 2024. The biggest edition so far. $19,255 raised for charity, 5% more than in 2024.

    Gateway FurMeet 2025 · Details
    Charity
    $19,255 Charity vs 2024: +5%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  3. Gateway FurMeet 2024

    Edition #9
    Gateway FurMeetMurder Mystery PartySt. Louis, Missouri, USA · 15–17 March 2024
    Attendees: 978Attendance vs 2023: +31%
    Gateway FurMeet 2024 · Details
    Charity
    $18,322 Charity vs 2023: +53%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  4. Gateway FurMeet 2023

    Edition #8
    Gateway FurMeetBreaking FreeSt. Louis, Missouri, USA · 10–12 March 2023
    Attendees: 744Attendance vs 2022: +114%
    Gateway FurMeet 2023 · Details
    Charity
    $12,000 Charity vs 2022: +140%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  5. Gateway FurMeet 2022

    Edition #7
    New city
    Gateway FurMeetBack to the ConSt. Louis, Missouri, USA · 11–13 March 2022
    Attendees: 348Attendance vs 2019: -28%

    It moved to St. Louis after being held in Kansas City.

    Gateway FurMeet 2022 · Details
    Charity
    $5,000 Charity vs 2019: -38%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  6. Gateway FurMeet 2020

    Cancelled
    Gateway FurMeetKansas City, Missouri, USA · 27–29 March 2020
    Edition page
  7. 2010s6 editions

  8. Gateway FurMeet 2019

    Edition #6
    Gateway FurMeetKansas City, Missouri, USA · 1–3 March 2019
    Attendees: 484Attendance vs 2018: +5%
    Gateway FurMeet 2019 · Details
    Charity
    $8,011 Charity vs 2018: +34%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  9. Gateway FurMeet 2018

    Edition #5
    New city · Different month
    Gateway FurMeetKansas City, Missouri, USA · 9–11 March 2018
    Attendees: 463Attendance vs 2016: +123%

    It moved to Kansas City after being held in Kirkwood. Its dates moved from August to March compared with 2016.

    Gateway FurMeet 2018 · Details
    Charity
    $5,960 Charity vs 2016: +450%
    On Consurf
    1 attended
    Edition page

  10. Gateway FurMeet 2016

    Edition #4
    New city · Different month
    Gateway FurMeetKirkwood, Missouri, USA ·

    It moved to Kirkwood after being held in St. Louis. Its dates moved from May to August compared with 2016.

    Edition page

  11. Gateway FurMeet 2016

    Edition #3
    Gateway FurMeet40s SwingSt. Louis, Missouri, USA · 13–15 May 2016
    Attendees: 208Attendance vs 2015: -7%
    Gateway FurMeet 2016 · Details
    Charity
    $1,083 Charity vs 2015: -47%
    Edition page

  12. Gateway FurMeet 2015

    Edition #2
    Gateway FurMeetClydezillaSt. Louis, Missouri, USA · 8–10 May 2015
    Attendees: 223Attendance vs 2014: +6%
    Gateway FurMeet 2015 · Details
    Charity
    $2,051 Charity vs 2014: +41%
    Edition page

  13. Gateway FurMeet 2014

    Edition #1
    First edition
    Gateway FurMeetWild Wild West (Gateway to the West)Hampton Inn St Louis Downtown At The Gateway Arch · 18–20 April 2014
    Attendees: 211

    211 attendees over 3 days.

    Gateway FurMeet 2014 · Details
    Charity
    $1,455
    Edition page
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Charity over the years

Charity raised by year (USD)

  • 2026Not reported
  • 2025$19,255
  • 2024$18,322
  • 2023$12,000
  • 2022$5,000
  • 2019$8,011
  • 2018$5,960
  • 2016-08Not reported
  • 2016-05$1,083
  • 2015$2,051
  • 2014$1,455
$73,137 raised across all reported editions.

Figures as published by the convention, collected on Consurf. Years without a bar did not report a number.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Gateway Furmeet?

The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, Gateway Furmeet 2026, ran on 16–18 October 2026.

Where is Gateway Furmeet held?

Gateway Furmeet 2026 was held at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The convention has changed location over the years; see the edition timeline above.

How many people attend Gateway Furmeet?

Gateway FurMeet 2025 reported 1,288 attendees.

Sources

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