Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How much is a badge for the event?
A: General admission badges are $25 Pre-reg (via this website) or $30 at the door. Sponsors level Pre-reg is $45 (via this website) or $50 at the door.
Q: Do I need to get a room to come to the the event?
A: You do not NEED to have a hotel room in order to participate in the event. However, we highly recommend getting a room or sharing a room with others as we will not have a fursuit changing room and its safer to not be on the roads late at night on New Years.
Q: Do I need to be a certain age for the event alone?
A: Yes, 18 years old. If you are under that age you must have a parent or guardian present.
Q: I'm under the age of 18 does my parent or guardian still have to pay/attend for the event?
A: Parents must pay full price for attendance, but children under the age of 18 will receive a KIT (Kid In Tow) badge at half price with their full priced accompanying adult.
Q: Will there be food and drink for the event?
A: Yes we are providing snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. We are unfortunately unable to provide any hot food this year as per the rules of the new venue.
Q: Do we get a badge for the event?
A: Yes you do!
Q: Will there be alcohol served at the event?
A: We won't be serving alcohol at the event. However, the hotel does have a bar in the lobby if you are 21+.
Q: Can I drink alcohol at the event?
A: There is no alcoholic drinking in the main event room as this is an all ages event. However there is a bar on the first floor that you may drink at and you may have whatever you desire in the privacy of your own hotel room.
Q: Any other cost we should know about with the event?
A: Aside from the Badge Admission for the event itself and the price for a room if you got one. **We do want to you let you that the Hotel does tend to put a $250 hold for incidentals on top of your room price that will be refunded after you check out, so please make sure you have the proper funds for that.** Other than that, you may want to bring money to spend on Artist Alley.
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Q: Did I hear about a Charity Raffle?
A: You did! Our raffle goes to support PAWS Chicago. Typically happens at 12:30am.
Q: Can I donate for the raffle?
A: YES! Please do! Most of the prizes that are at the raffle are provided by donators.
Q: Can I donate a NFSW item for the raffle?
A: If you feel your item comes under NSFW please ask Slate Dane or TommyFox about said item and will approve it or not
Q: Will there be Video games at the event?
A: We sadly don't have the capabilities to provide Video Games and TVs there, but most in the past events Gaming Systems and TVs are provided by awesome attendees!
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Q: What time does the event start?
A: The door opens at 6:30pm CST
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Q: How late does the event go for?
A: The main event room usually ends by 2 am, however you may continue to party in your room as late as you wish.
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Q: Can I suit up at the con and where?
A: YES YOU CAN! The only thing is we don't have is a fursuit changing room. If you are only coming for the event and don't have a hotel room try reaching out to friends who have rooms and see about suiting up in their rooms. The convention is not liable for any lost/stolen/damaged items.
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Q: Can we barter for our way into the event?
A: No, sorry. Attendance must be paid for, so that we can afford to host this event.
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Q: When/where will the fursuit photoshoot be?
A: 11 pm in the front lobby.
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That's it for now! If you have any questions please join our Telegram or ask SlateDane anything you want to know. Happy New Years!
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-NYECon staff