Registration

Pre-Registration

Anthrocon allows you to register before the convention begins, skipping the longer lines associated with registering at the door (not to mention that membership purchased at the door is $50). We encourage you to do this; there is a discount rate for buying your membership early and it helps the convention to flow more smoothly.

As listed below, Attending membership is $40 until January 31, 2009. Thereafter, the rate will be $45 until June 5, 2009, when pre-registration will close. Attending registration will cost $50 at the door.

If you do not have a credit card or do not wish to use a credit card to pre-register, a downloadable registration form is available that you can send in by mail.

Minors and children

Please note that we welcome attendees of all ages. People under 18 will, however, have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or have a signed and notarized permission form (available on this site shortly). We apologize if this is an inconvenience, but unfortunate situations in prior years have made this policy necessary.

Children under 10 attend for free, however they MUST be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian. Unattended children will be remanded to hotel security.

Types of Memberships available:

Attending Membership: $40.00 (until January 31, 2009)

An attending membership allows a member access to the convention for its duration (Thursday through Sunday), and to receive any mailings or newsletters we produce both before and after the convention for one year following the date of registration. Proceed to registration!

Sponsorship: $90.00

Sponsors are generous patrons who like to help us provide even more services and events for our membership. A sponsor gets the full privileges of an attending membership, as well as a nifty sponsor ribbon, a free Anthrocon T-shirt and our undying gratitude. Additionally, Sponsors will be able to pick up their registration in a private registration area away from the main registration line. Proceed to registration!

Supersponsor: $175.00

We consider supersponsors some of the most generous persons on the planet! We heap lavish praise and gifts unto them. Not only do they receive the privileges of a sponsor and a unique gift available only to Anthrocon supersponsors, but those of you who pre-register... (drumroll please) ... are invited to attend a luncheon with our guests of honor! And don't forget, that along with the Sponsors, Super Sponsors will be able to pick up their registration in a private registration area away from the main registration line. Proceed to registration!

Dealer:

Dealers are the people who want a table in our dealers room to sell their wares. If you intend to purchase a dealer membership you do not need to purchase an attending membership. Your table will includes that. Registration for dealers is available by mail only. Further information can be found at our Dealers' Room Information Page

One-day Membership: $25.00

Access to all Anthrocon functions for the period of one day. These are not available prior to the covention, but may be purchased at the door.

What sort of ID do I need?

We need government-issued photo ID so that we can make sure nobody other than you is trying to pick up your badge, or register in your name. A driver's license, state-issued ID card, or passport is usually sufficient. If you do not have any of the above, we still need something with your photo on it that will confirm your identity and your date of birth. Contact registration-2009(at)anthrocon.org if you are unsure.

Additional answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found in our Registration FAQ.