Rainfurrest is an annual furry convention held in SeaTac, Washington each September, celebrating furry fandom — the genre of animal anthropomorphics. The event includes charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities. Rainfurrest is the largest attended furry conventions in the Pacific Northwest. Current and upcoming Conventions 2010 The fourth annual Rainfurrest, will be held September 24th-26th, 2010 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. Guests of Honor History RainFurrest was conceived by a group of individuals in the Pacific Northwest region who wished to start a new furry convention in the absence of Conifur Northwest. Gene Armstrong was one of those amongst the group who was asked to help coordinate and lead the efforts as he had experience working in all aspects of convention development in the sci-fi and fantasy fandoms. 2009 For its third year, Rainfurrest was held September 18-20, 2009 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. There was an attendance of 911 people.</br> Guests:</br> Visual Artist Farore Nightclaw</br> Costume Maker & Performer Nicodemus </br> 2008 For its second year, Rainfurrest was held on September 26-28, 2008 at the Seattle Airport Marriott. There was an attendance of 599.</br> Guests:</br> Visual Artist Werepuppy</br> Special Guest Chris Sawyer </br> 2007 For its first year, Rainfurrest was held on August 24-26, 2007 at the SeaTac Holiday Inn. There was 370 furs attending the inaugural event.</br> Guests:</br> Visual Artist Monika Livingstone</br> Fan Stalking Cat</br> Writer Phil Geusz</br> Musical Alexander James - Faerie-Tale Minstrel / Heather Alexander</br>
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