Panels & Meetups — FurFest at the Grove 2027 🏛️🐾

Theme: Monsters and Musicians on the Midway 🦇🎸

Celebrating 125 Years: Bushkill Park & Grove (1902–2027)

🌟 Welcome to Pavilion 4 & Mom & Pop’s Porch!

Welcome to the beating heart of our convention community! Here at FurFest at the Grove 2027, our theme—Monsters and Musicians on the Midway—comes alive in two very special gathering spaces designed for learning, sharing, and connecting. Whether you want to dive deep into fandom education, brush up on your social skills, or find your exact species pack, these are your homes away from home for the weekend:

Pavilion 4 is our private, strictly 18+ educational hub—home to interactive panels, hands-on workshops, and creative crafting sessions.

Mom & Pop's Café Porch is our casual, open-air community meetup spot—where species meetups, creative jams, and social mixers happen all weekend long for registered 18+ attendees.

Whether you're here to master a new skill, share your artwork, or simply howl with fellow monsters under the autumn trees, there is a seat waiting just for you. Take a look through our official schedule below to plan your weekend, and get ready to make memories at Pennsylvania's historic 1902 amusement park!

🛑 Quick Rules for Panels & Meetups

Strictly 18+ Convention: FurFest at the Grove is an exclusive 18+ event. Everyone entering—attendees, hosts, co-panelists, and assistants—must possess an official FurFest badge. Staff may request a government-issued photo ID at check-in.
Pavilion 4 Access: Pavilion 4 panels and workshops are private 18+ spaces requiring badge and ID checks at the door.
Porch Meetups: Mom & Pop’s Porch meetups are open community mixers for registered 18+ attendees.
Session Timing: Pavilion 4 sessions run on the hour (:00–:30). Porch meetups run on the half-hour (:30–:00). Sessions start and end strictly on time.
Self-Led Events: Self-led meetups still require registration, so they appear accurately on the official schedule.
No Food or Drink: No outside food or beverage distribution is permitted during sessions.
Zero Fees: Hosts may never charge admission or session fees for panels or meetups.
Visual Discretion: Mature visual aids in Pavilion 4 must be shielded or discreetly covered to keep public sightlines appropriate.
Off-Grid Venue: The park has no Wi-Fi. Plan for offline presentations and local media storage!

📅 Saturday, September 25, 2027

Pavilion 4 — Panels & Workshops

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Panel 1 — Open Slot: Space available—apply to host!
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Panel 2 — Open Slot: Space available—apply to host!
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | BYOP ("Bring Your Own Pumpkin") Painting (Self-led): Bring a small or medium pumpkin; FurFest supplies washable paints, brushes, and drop cloths. Finished pumpkins go to the Main Stage gallery. Pick up your painted pumpkin by Sunday at 5:45 PM.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel 3 — Open Slot: Space available—apply to host!
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Panel 4 — Open Slot: Space available—apply to host!
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | "Unplugged" Spooky Art Jam (Self-led): Physical media only—pencils, inks, and paper. No tablets or digital devices allowed during this vintage-style session.

Mom & Pop's Café Porch — Meetups

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Felines & Canines — cats, dogs, wolves, foxes
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Bats, Birds & Creatures of the Night — owls, crows, gargoyles
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Scalies, Dragons & Mythical Beasts — dragons, lizards, griffins
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Cryptids, Werewolves & Lunar Furs — Mothman, wendigos
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Rodents, Rabbits & Small Mammals — raccoons, bunnies, mice
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Goth, Ghostly & Undead Furs — all spooky souls welcome

📅 Sunday, September 26, 2027

Pavilion 4 — Panels & Workshops

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Communication & Social Lab: Hosted by Panda Playhouse. Interactive role-playing and practical guidance on boundaries, consent, nonverbal communication, and social confidence in fandom spaces.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Panel 2 — Open Slot: Space available—apply to host!
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Farewell Art Exchange (Self-led): Bring physical sketches, badge art, stickers, or small crafts to trade. Label items with your contact handle, and pick up leftovers by 5:45 PM.

Mom & Pop's Café Porch — Meetups

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Service & Veteran Furry Meetup — held in the private Carousel Banquet Room for accessibility and tribute. Active-duty military, Guard, reservists, and veterans are welcome. (Badge pickup required before 10:00 AM Sunday).
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Aquatics, Reptiles & Hybrids — otters, sharks, snakes, chimeras
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Bears, Big Cats & Wildlife — bears, pandas, tigers, hyenas
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Spooky Species & Cryptid Meetup — open spooky theme
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Open Fursuit & Handler Social — all species and handlers welcome!

🎤 Want to Host a Panel or Meetup?

Open slots are still available in Pavilion 4:

Saturday: 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 PM

How to Apply: Fill out the FurFest at the Grove 2027 — Panel & Workshop Host Application or email your completed form to BushkillParkandGrove@gmail.com with the subject line "Panel/Meetup/Photo Application — [Your Name]".

Deadline: August 1, 2027

Questions? Contact Miss RinRin via email at BushkillParkandGrove@gmail.com or on Telegram at @MissRinRin.

📌 Reminders for Attendees

Pavilion 4 is strictly 18+ — have your badge and photo ID ready.
Porch meetups are open community mixers — just show up and find your pack!
Sessions start and end strictly on time — please arrive a few minutes early.
The park is Wi-Fi-free — enjoy the unplugged, vintage vibe!
Cleanup deadline for Pavilion 4 displays and painted pumpkins is Sunday at 5:45 PM — don't leave your art behind!

Sign-up To Run A Meet or Panel.

Click Here For The Full Schedule

Miss RinRin

Panda Playhouse

We strive to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding, creating a safe, warm, and caring space where joy, love, and exploration flourish

🤝 Meet the Panelists & Host a Panel!

Meet the Magic Makers

While the historic rides and beautiful grove provide the setting, our incredible team of volunteers, artists, educators, and meetup organizers truly brings the magic of FurFest at the Grove to life! Every person hosting a panel, leading a species meetup, or wearing an official Staff/Volunteer badge is donating their time to help us restore historic Bushkill Park & Grove. Whether they are peace-bonding props at the main gate, guiding a photo meetup by Hilarity Hall, or monitoring the 10x10 Headless Lounge Tent to keep suiters cool, they are the heartbeat of this event.

Meeting Your Panelists

After each Pavilion 4 session, hosts will be available at the front of the pavilion for a few minutes to answer questions and say hello. You can also often find panelists and meetup hosts around the Porch or Midway throughout the day — feel free to give a friendly wave or a quick thank-you, but please be mindful of their downtime and the Headless Lounge privacy rules.

Want to Host a Panel or Organize a Meetup for 2027?

We welcome community members to share their talents, art, and knowledge! Panel host applications and species meetup host requests are open through August 1st, 2027.