Further information
ČeSFuR is a furry convention organized by Czech and Slovak furries. It's name and unusual capitalization refers to the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic, the official name of a country also known as Czechoslovakia, which used to unite the presently separate countries of Czech and Slovak Republic.
The convention is not limited to Czech and Slovak furries, it's meant to be an international event open for visitors from all around the world. The past five years hosted attendees from Germany, Austria, Poland, United Kingdom, USA, Ukraine and Russia. This page, along with the FAQ, tries to answer some questions international visitors may have. Feel free to contact us with additional questions.
What I can expect?
A small, informal and friendly convention. We expect around 70-90 attendees this year, so the convention is small enough for everyone to meet each other. We usually have a rich program with all usual events like art show and auction, fursuit events, furdance and various SIGs. Additional events usually emerge on the spot, such as trips to nearby landmarks and bathing in nearby river if the weather permits.
Communication and language
The first question foreign attendees usually have is: I don't understand Czech, can I attend? Yes, you can. Most of Czech and Slovak furries speak English, so you'll be able to talk to them.
The con itself is designed to be multi-lingual. All official program, announcements, printed materials etc. are available in Czech or Slovak (these languages are quite similar and we can understand each other) and in English. Major events, like the art and charity auction, are held in both languages at the same time. In case of smaller events, the arrangement depends on participants; usually either the event is multi-lingual or a willing translator is found.
You are also welcome to host your own events in English, and if the topic is interesting, local furries will attend. We never experienced major communication problems or overall separation based on language. So there is no need to worry.
Transportation and travel
The con itself is held in a village called Zlenice, which is about 30 kilometers from Prague, the country capital. You can reach Prague easily by car, train, bus or plane. The Prague airport (IATA: PRG, ICAO: LKPR) is served by both traditional and low-cost airlines.
We will provide detailed information on how to get to Zlenice from Prague both by car and public transport. If enough attendees are interested, we can arrange transportation from Prague and back.
Czech Republic is a member state of the European Union and a part of the Schengen area. No visa are required for EU citizens. List of countries whose citizens are required to have visa to travel to CZ (and all other Schengen states) can be found on Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site, along with information about how to obtain visa.
Payment and prices
Detailed information about pricing options can be found on a separate page. The price includes the convention fee, hotel-style accommodation in two-bed rooms, breakfast and optional dinner and lunch.
For foreigners the easiest (and cheapest) way to pay is to use the PayPal service. You can pay with any credit/debit card or using your PayPal account, if you have one.
To pay in local restaurants and shops, you need to have Czech crowns (CZK) exchanged or you can use ATMs. Shops in Prague generally accept credit cards, but small village shops like those near the convention site do not.
The convention itself accepts payment for art show and auction items also directly in EUR. Smaller amounts from EUR to CZK (to have some pocket money) can be exchanged at the convention, based on availability.
Who organizes ČeSFuR?
The convention is being organized by a non-profit organization called (surprisingly) ČeSFuR. It's legal status is of a voluntary association, which is roughly equivalent to Eingetragener Verein (e.V.) in German law. The organization team (orgateam) consists of Altair, Ihaha, Mbili, Peso, TabbieFox, Vlk00 and Xkůň.
How do I know I won’t be eaten by wild wolves in the wild east?
In Czech Republic we generally don’t eat tourists, as a big part of our economy relies on tourism. But if you insist on being bitten by a wolf and don’t insist on the wild part too much, we have several wolves in the ČeSFuR orgateam, so if you ask nicely, it could possibly be arranged.