Further information
ČeSFuR is a furry convention organized by Czech and Slovak furries. Its 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 7 years hosted attendees from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and USA. This page, along with the FAQ, tries to answer some questions international visitors may have.
What can I expect?
A small, informal and friendly convention. We expect around 100–120 attendees in 2012, so the convention is small enough for everyone to meet each other. We usually have a rich programme with all the 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.
You can find further information about the planned events on a separate page, or you can check out the pictures from last year.
Communication and language
The first question foreign attendees usually have is: I don’t understand Czech, can I attend? Yes, you can. Most 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 programme announcements, printed materials etc. are available both in English and Czech/Slovak (these languages are quite similar and we can understand each other). Major events, like the art and charity auction, are held in both languages at the same time. As for 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 near a village Kouty, which is about 90 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 the consite from Prague both by car and public transport.
Czech Republic is a member state of the European Union and a part of the Schengen area. No visa is required for EU citizens. List of countries whose citizens are required to have a visa to travel to CZ (and all other Schengen states) can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site, along with information about how to obtain a 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 and optional breakfast, dinner and lunch.
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. It may also be possible to change small amounts of EUR to CZK (for some pocket money) at the convention, as the situation permits.
Who organizes ČeSFuR?
The convention is organized by a non-profit organization called ČeSFuR. Its 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 Greyfur, Ihaha, Raika, Tamu, Vlk00 and Xkůň.
How do I know I won’t be eaten by wild wolves in the wild east?
In the 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 some wolves in the ČeSFuR orgateam, so if you ask nicely, it could possibly be arranged.