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'''Furrydelphia 2018''', also known as '''Rocky's Roastery''', was a convention run by [[Furrydelphia]]. The event took place in August of 2018 and was the second installation of Furrydelphia, following 2017's [[Heist of the Century (Furrydelphia 2017)|Heist of the Century]]. Two guests of honor were in attendance, those being apparel designer [https://hyena-agenda.com/ Hyena Agenda] and Colorado-based artist [https://web.archive.org/web/20180517072326/https://www.howboutmeow.me/ How Bout Meow]. | |||
== Venue == | |||
Following 2017's Heist of the Century, Furrydelphia remained at the [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlvfdt-the-alloy-king-of-prussia/ DoubleTree Valley Forge hotel] in [[wikipedia:King_of_Prussia,_Pennsylvania|King of Prussia, Pennsylvania]]. This would be the last time the venue would host the convention, as Furrydelphia would relocate about three miles west to the [[wikipedia:Valley_Forge_Casino_Resort|Valley Forge Casino Resort]] the following year. | |||
== Theming == | |||
Furrydelphia 2018 was officially referred to as "Rocky's Roastery," themed around a fictional coffee shop of the same name, named after [[Rocky the Gray Wolf|Furrydelphia's mascot]]. As with Heist of the Century, all promotional materials, including the official website, were themed around this. | |||
The convention's theming proved to be successful among attendees, with many praising the idea for years to come. In 2023, Furrydelphia staff formed a [[Rocky's Roastery (Coffee Distributor)|new company]] under the Rocky's Roastery name, serving as a real [[wikipedia:Coffee_bag#Consumer_packaging|bagged coffee]] distributor to this day via their [https://rockysroastery.com/ website]. | |||
=== Promotional Materials === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:2018regbanner.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" registration advertisement | |||
File:2018ddmap.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" Dealers Den map | |||
File:2018prereglunch.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" pre-reg lunch advertisement | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Signage === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:2018signage.jpg|2018 signage ([https://flic.kr/p/2aLDM2k photo] by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/ Douglas Muth]) | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Convention-Exclusive Merchandise === | |||
The following merchandise was available for individual purchase and/or was included in certain pre-registration packages. | |||
==== Concept Photos ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:2018hoodie.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" hoodie | |||
File:2018mug.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" mug with stirrer | |||
File:2018hashirt.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" shirt, designed by Hyena Agenda | |||
File:2018batterybank.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" battery bank | |||
File:2018thermos.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" thermos | |||
File:2018lanyard.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" lanyard | |||
File:2018mousepad.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" mousepad | |||
File:2018shotglass.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" shot glass | |||
File:2018drawstring.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" drawstring bag | |||
File:2018badgeclip.jpg|"FD" badge clip | |||
File:2018hat.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" baseball cap | |||
File:2018beanie.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" beanie | |||
File:2018backpack.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" backpack | |||
File:2018apron.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" apron | |||
File:2018frenchpress.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" french press | |||
</gallery> | |||
==== Final Product Photos ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:2018shirtFINAL.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" shirt (designed by Hyena Agenda) | |||
File:2018shirtFINALbl.jpg|"Rocky's Roastery" shirt (designed by Hyena Agenda) under [[wikipedia:Blacklight|blacklight]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Attendance == | |||
[[File:2018fursuitphoto.jpg|thumb|The official 2018 fursuit photo]] | |||
Rocky's Roastery was attended by 903 guests<ref>https://x.com/Furrydelphia/status/1031878674335842304?s=20</ref>, nearly a 26% increase from Furrydelphia's inaugural year, a trend that would continue for the foreseeable future. | |||
== Charity == | |||
Furrydelphia once again chose [[Bella Reed Pitbull Rescue]], a local [[wikipedia:Pit_bull|pit bull]] rescue serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, as the charity of choice for Rocky's Roastery, following a successful run of donations in 2017. Attendees raised $5,300 for the charity, over $1,000 more than the previous year. | |||
== Dealers Den == | |||
{{main|List of 2018 Dealers Den Vendors}}The 2018 Dealers Den hosted forty individual vendors, including tables for both [[Bella Reed Pitbull Rescue]] and [https://hyena-agenda.com/ Hyena Agenda], the charity and one of the Guests of Honor respectively. The Dealers Den was held in the Jefferson Ballroom on the lower level of the DoubleTree Valley Forge hotel. | |||
== Board of Directors == | |||
The following list was adapted from the Furrydelphia website as it was published in 2018 and reflects the Board of Directors at the time of this event. A current and up-to-date list of Furrydelphia staff can be found [[Furrydelphia#Board of Directors|here]]. | |||
* [[Drayne|Drayne the Wolf]] - Convention Chairman | |||
* [[Higgawits]] - Vice Chairman and Secretary | |||
* [[Fray|Fray the Husky]] - Public Safety Director | |||
* [[Yuukari|Yuukari Shishome]] - Director of Attendee Services | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Past Conventions]] | |||
[[Category:Furrydelphia 2018]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 29 June 2026
Furrydelphia 2018, also known as Rocky's Roastery, was a convention run by Furrydelphia. The event took place in August of 2018 and was the second installation of Furrydelphia, following 2017's Heist of the Century. Two guests of honor were in attendance, those being apparel designer Hyena Agenda and Colorado-based artist How Bout Meow.
Venue
[edit | edit source]Following 2017's Heist of the Century, Furrydelphia remained at the DoubleTree Valley Forge hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This would be the last time the venue would host the convention, as Furrydelphia would relocate about three miles west to the Valley Forge Casino Resort the following year.
Theming
[edit | edit source]Furrydelphia 2018 was officially referred to as "Rocky's Roastery," themed around a fictional coffee shop of the same name, named after Furrydelphia's mascot. As with Heist of the Century, all promotional materials, including the official website, were themed around this.
The convention's theming proved to be successful among attendees, with many praising the idea for years to come. In 2023, Furrydelphia staff formed a new company under the Rocky's Roastery name, serving as a real bagged coffee distributor to this day via their website.
Promotional Materials
[edit | edit source]-
"Rocky's Roastery" registration advertisement -
"Rocky's Roastery" Dealers Den map -
"Rocky's Roastery" pre-reg lunch advertisement
Signage
[edit | edit source]-
2018 signage (photo by Douglas Muth)
Convention-Exclusive Merchandise
[edit | edit source]The following merchandise was available for individual purchase and/or was included in certain pre-registration packages.
Concept Photos
[edit | edit source]-
"Rocky's Roastery" hoodie -
"Rocky's Roastery" mug with stirrer -
"Rocky's Roastery" shirt, designed by Hyena Agenda -
"Rocky's Roastery" battery bank -
"Rocky's Roastery" thermos -
"Rocky's Roastery" lanyard -
"Rocky's Roastery" mousepad -
"Rocky's Roastery" shot glass -
"Rocky's Roastery" drawstring bag -
"FD" badge clip -
"Rocky's Roastery" baseball cap -
"Rocky's Roastery" beanie -
"Rocky's Roastery" backpack -
"Rocky's Roastery" apron -
"Rocky's Roastery" french press
Final Product Photos
[edit | edit source]-
"Rocky's Roastery" shirt (designed by Hyena Agenda) -
"Rocky's Roastery" shirt (designed by Hyena Agenda) under blacklight
Attendance
[edit | edit source]
Rocky's Roastery was attended by 903 guests[1], nearly a 26% increase from Furrydelphia's inaugural year, a trend that would continue for the foreseeable future.
Charity
[edit | edit source]Furrydelphia once again chose Bella Reed Pitbull Rescue, a local pit bull rescue serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, as the charity of choice for Rocky's Roastery, following a successful run of donations in 2017. Attendees raised $5,300 for the charity, over $1,000 more than the previous year.
Dealers Den
[edit | edit source]The 2018 Dealers Den hosted forty individual vendors, including tables for both Bella Reed Pitbull Rescue and Hyena Agenda, the charity and one of the Guests of Honor respectively. The Dealers Den was held in the Jefferson Ballroom on the lower level of the DoubleTree Valley Forge hotel.
Board of Directors
[edit | edit source]The following list was adapted from the Furrydelphia website as it was published in 2018 and reflects the Board of Directors at the time of this event. A current and up-to-date list of Furrydelphia staff can be found here.
- Drayne the Wolf - Convention Chairman
- Higgawits - Vice Chairman and Secretary
- Fray the Husky - Public Safety Director
- Yuukari Shishome - Director of Attendee Services