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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Aug 14

Check out this awesome highlights video from @chronowolf.bsky.social!

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AWU 2025 Highlights Video (Anthro Weekend Utah)

YouTube video by ChronoWolf

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Aug 12

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

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Aug 11

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

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Aug 4

For our numbers! 2601 attendees!
Over $34k raised for charity! 0.781 seconds for the fastest check-in time!
Thank you to our amazing attendees, staff, volunteers, dealers, artists, and EVERYONE who made #AWU2025 an amazing success

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Aug 4

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

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 30

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

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 23

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

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AC 🔜 BLFC Table 205 @ayceeart.bsky.social · Jul 14

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!

Spike, a gray gryphon wearing a leather sky-pirate outfit, holds a gold coin and faces the middle of then image with an arm outstretched. Prryce, a black cat wearing a pirate captain uniform, holds a hand to his chest and looks proudly down at the viewer. Both seem a bit menacing, to the best of their ability, and confident. In the foreground there are barrels and treasure.

Same as the previous image, but overlaid with a badge cutout and information regarding the convention such as maps and schedules. The BG is a stormy looking sunset.

Same as previous image, but the BG is a bright daybreak.

Same as previous image, but the BG is a blue mid-day cloudy sky

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AC 🔜 BLFC Table 205 @ayceeart.bsky.social · Jul 14

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!

Arc, an orange and blue coyote wearing a swashbucklers outfit and carrying a sword, hangs off of a rope. He has an adventurous smirk that he is giving to the viewer. Carver, a blue bear with orange highlights wearing a sly-pirate outfit, is in the foreground. She is smirking over her shoulder at Arc. Both look ready to take on an epic battle. There are barrels and treasure in the BG and foreground.

Same as previous image but the background is a stormy sunset. The image is also cut out to be the shape of the convention badge, including a gold banner featuring a cat skull and crossbones. The text says Anchors AWU 2025.

Same as the previous image but the text and skull and crossbones are silver and the BG is a morning glow with clouds.

Same as the previous inage but the skull and crossbones + text are bronze. The BG is also a bright blue afternoon.

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 12

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

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 11

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.

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 8

(2/2) Tickets are $25 per person, and can be purchased online at bookeo.com/twistedtails.... Reserve your escape now!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 8

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)

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 4

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 4

Send an email to [email protected]!

AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 2

The schedule will be posted within the next couple of weeks!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 2

Badges are currently being printed and will be shipped as soon as we receive them from the manufacturer!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 2

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jul 1

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 26

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 20

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 17

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!

#AWU2025 Charity Casino Night! Find out more at https://anthroweekendutah.org/casino

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 16

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!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 10

Right now we are working on utilizing the space we have effectively, but it's something we consistently explore! Glad that you're excited to see AWU grow, we are too!

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AWU 2025: Anchors AWU! @anthroweekendutah.org · Jun 6

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

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