Hey everyone, we’re reaching out with an important update about Tropical Furry Islands.
After five years at Tropical Islands, the 2025 edition will have been our last event at this location. This was not an easy decision, and it took time to get to this point and to communicate it properly.
The reason for this is an ongoing dispute with the venue management that makes any future collaboration or future business relationships impossible for us. To be clear, this is not on you! The community has consistently been one of the strongest parts of TFI. The atmosphere, the energy, and the way people come together each year is what made the event special in the first place. Local staff loved our presence and we brought joy to this venue.
Looking back, TFI has gone through a lot of change. We have seen years where the event grew quickly, and others where we had to scale things back. We experimented with concepts, schedules, and ideas. Some worked well and became part of the core, others did not last. That process was always part of shaping TFI into what it is today. And what drives us forward in putting our heart and soul into this.
Through all of that, one thing stayed consistent: People showed up, contributed, and made the event what it was. That is something we do not take for granted. We know how much "self organized" the Event was, yet this also benefited the charme of everything.
What to expect:
There will be no TFI in 2026! The focus now is on finding a new location that fits the event and allows it to continue in a sustainable, familiar way. This is not something we want to rush! Choosing the wrong location would do more harm than taking the time to get it right.
Because of that, you can expect things to be quieter for a while. There will likely be little to no updates over the summer while we evaluate options and plan the next steps. Once we have something concrete to share, we will communicate it.
TFI is not over! This is a transition, not an ending. The goal is to return with a setup that works better long term and allows the event to continue evolving.
Thank you for being part of TFI, for your support over the years, and for everything you have contributed to making it what it is.
Love,
we all here at the TFI Board and Staff ♥️
