REGISTRATION

Early registration Opens August 1st, 1pm EDT
Early signups closed on December 14th
Mailed out badges close on November 30th

 

REGISTRATION Tiers

 

Window Shopper
(Attending MEMBERSHIP)

$60 - Early sign-up through December 14th, 2024
$65 - During the event (Last Minute Sign-up)

This includes admission to NYFB 2026, an event badge, and access to the convention space.

Registration for NYFB requires a valid government issued ID (license, state ID, or passport) for adult attendees and adults accompanying minors.

Early signup registration begins at 4:00 PM on the 29th. Last minute signup registration begins at 2:00 PM on the 30th.

Mall Crawler
(SPONSORSHIP)

$95 - Early sign-up through December 14th, 2024
During the event (Last Minute Sign-up) not available for Sponsorship

Sponsoring NYFB lets us know you support the event and you really want to see it flourish in future years. When you sponsor you receive all the perks of standard membership, as well as the additional gifts below:

Supplies limited, will be available until they are sold out!

 
 

Platinum Rewards Member
(Super Sponsorship)

$150 - Early sign-up through December 14th, 2024
During the event (Last Minute Sign-up) not available for Super Sponsorship

This is for our biggest supporters who want to give a little extra so that we can provide you with the very best event possible to start out your new year. As a Supersponsor you receive all the benefits of standard membership, sponsorship, and the following gifts below:

  • Early Registration Check-In for Early Sign-up (up to 30 min early)

  • Supersponsor Badge Ribbon

  • Duffle Bag*

  • Superponsor Enamel Pin*

  • Custom NYFB Themed Pog*

  • NYFB Themed Vinyl*

  • Dinner Access

  • And MORE! 

Supplies limited, will be available until they are sold out!
*Supersponsor items are exclusive and cannot be purchased on their own.

Minor Registration

MAll rat (Minor 13 to 17 yrs)

$45 - Early sign-up through December 14th, 2024
$50 - during the event (Last Minute Sign-up)

For our younger members, we offer a discount on our standard membership. This includes all standard membership perks.

MINOR (12 YRS OR YOUNGER)

For our youngest members, that are accompanied by their parents/guardians, we offer a free badge that they can proudly wear around the convention.

This level is not available online.

 
 

ATTENDING PARENT

All attendees 15 to 17 years old during the event must either attend with their parent/guardian or have the signed and notarized Minor Consent Form if attending alone.

Anyone 14 or younger will not be admitted without an attending parent or legal guardian.

Parents: Please read our Parent's Guide for more information.

 

Registration Info

All attendees are required to abide by the published Code of Conduct at our event.

New Years Furry Ball does not offer refunds on registrations. Your registration can be transferred to another individual or forwarded to the next year if the request is made by 12/24/2025.

All sponsor & supersponsor items must be picked up before 8:00 PM on December 31st. After 8 PM held shirt sizes and shotglasses will be released to the rest of our attendance. We cannot guarantee your sponsor items will be available after this time. If you need us to make accommodations to pickup your items during the event, please contact admin@thefurststate.com before December 16th.

For credit and debit cards, chargebacks (denying a charge) that are made for the sole purpose of avoiding payment, that are made without sufficient cause, or that are made without first attempting to resolve the dispute with New Years Furry Ball / Furst State Foundation may result in revocation of membership privileges and possible legal action.

To transfer your badge to someone else please send registration an email with your registration information (full name, email, badge name, etc) and the registration information of the new recipient by no later than December 24th. We will send a confirmation to both you and the recipient of your membership.

To forward your badge to next year please send registration an email with your registration information (full name, email, badge name, etc) by no later than December 24th. We will send confirmation of your membership rollover.

For frequently asked questions, please visit our Registration FAQ.

For additional questions, please send an e-mail to: registration@thefurststate.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • August 1st: Early sign-up opens

  • November 30th: End of mailed out badges

  • December 14th: End of early sign-up

  • December 29th @ 4 PM: Early signup reg ONLY

  • December 30th @ 2 PM: Reg Opens (All Attendees)

  • December 31st @ 11 AM: Reg Opens (All attendees)

  • January 1st, 2025 @ 1 AM: Event Ends