Arkansas Furmeet

Held tri-yearly in Cabot, Arkansas, ARF is an overnight meetup set on a private lake and beach that welcomes anyone from new to seasoned furry to come hangout and participate.

Photos © Jai Shibe Photography

What is Arkansas Furmeet?

Arkansas Furmeet, or ARF (Previously known as Central Arkansas Anthro Association/ C3A ) is a privately owned furry group that has been holding meetups in the Central Arkansas area officially since 2016.
Our first unofficial meetup consisted of a handful of friends who knew each other online who met up in a bowling alley in 2015, brought together on Furaffinity. Since then, ARF held meetups all over Central Arkansas until it went dormant for a couple years, returning in 2023 with a brand new, permanent venue that was no longer subjected to the public.
ARF changed from C3A in late 2024 to accommodate and recognize the Arkansas community as a whole, and not just the Central AR area.
ARF prides ourselves in having a private place where anyone and everyone can gather and celebrate such a wonderful, diverse community. Arkansas has been home to many on our team for years, and some, their whole lives. We are dedicated to the further progression of Arkansas' wonderful furry community.

How Do I Attend?

Attending is easy and FREE!
We recommend you join our Telegram group to keep up to date with everything going on, but you can check for the dates of the next meetup posted to the homepage, or you can see these on our social medias/Telegram group. We hold the meets tri-yearly in the spring, summer, and fall.Unless stated, all meetups allow camping overnight on Saturday only. You can stay on your own bed you provide in the cabin, in your personal vehicle, or in a tent. If you are not interested in staying at the location BUT would like to stay somewhere overnight nearby, the following cities are closeby and offer hotels.Cabot, AR
Vilonia, AR
Jacksonville, AR
Sherwood, ARPlease make sure to refer to our rules and guidelines before attending our meetups.

Our Venue

Arkansas Furmeet are held at our own privately-owned area, Laman Lake.
Laman Lake consists of a large party cabin, beach and lake on 80 acres of woodland. This area is not open to the public, giving ARF it's ability to provide a relaxed, family-type meetup without the drama and prying eyes of a public atmosphere.

Our sandy beach is a great place to hang and chill with friends, new and old. Come chill and talk at our picnic tables, banter at the grill, or go inside of the cabin to escape the sun and play games. During the summer, jump off the dock or float in the lake! We encourage those who have kayaks to bring them and paddle around the lake. (Or you can ask to borrow one!)

Getting to the Venue

Getting to the venue is easy, (Please see the picture above!) but keep the following in mind:1. The road is unpaved, and is not suited well for lowered vehicles.
2. Please take the road easy. 5MPH is recommended, and follow the road. You can make it in with pretty much any vehicle, but be careful!
3. If you can carpool with others, do it. There is limited area for parking, especially if there is a large crowd. Consider reaching out on the Telegram group to offer rides or ride with others.

Things to Do

Every meetup can have a different array of events happening, but we always have something fun and interactive going on!

Swimming
During the summer, most of our attendees escape the heat swimming in the lake.

Fishing
The lake is stocked full of fish! So pull up a chair, get your fishin' pole, and relax.

Volleyball
What would a beach be without a good game of Volleyball? Get out there and show us your moves!

Kayaking
With water, comes exploration. Bring your own kayak or borrow one and explore the lake, or relax and take in all the scenery. Or idk, race your friends?

Grilling
Grilling is the centerpiece of a good get-together. Crack open a cold one and hang out with the bros.

Games
Board games, video games, whatever you're interested in, come play!

Jam Sesh
Do you play an instrument, sing, or just like to hang out and listen? C3A's Jam Sesh is for you to let it all out or soak in the sounds.

Sketchbook Swap
Artists of all levels join together for a good ol' fashioned sketchbook swap. Bring your own sketchbook and exchange with others to fill them full of cool doodles!

Fireworks
Let the night go out with a BANG!

Therian Meetup / Howl
C3A has a large therian population! All animals are welcome to join in and participate in the Howl!

We are always adding new events and fun things to do at our meets, so this can always be updated!

Rules & Guidelines

Code of Conduct
(Last edited 12/16/2024)ARF strives to make our meets an inclusive, safe and happy place for everyone from any walks of life, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age or race. Listed below are our rules and guidelines that every attendee is required to follow if they choose to attend a meet hosted by ARF.ARF is not a place for political banter. Political chat is asked to be kept privately amongst people away from the meet itself, this is not a place of debate.Any sort of harassment (sexual, verbal, physical ) is taken seriously. If you have an issue with someone, please let an admin know immediately. Harassment can result in an immediate ban.

Minors are NOT ALLOWED to the meetups.Any sort of transphobia, homophobia, racism or sexism is completely unwanted and it will result in a ban almost immediately.All smoking must be done in the parking lot, away from the main area of the meet.Please remember the group itself is SFW, so everything must be kept PG-13. This is not a NSFW space. This includes verbal and physical, along with clothing.Please do not bring ACTUAL animals/pets to meetups. We want everyone, including pets to stay safe and feel comfy, so it’s best if you leave your pets at home! Service animals are allowed as long as they are performing a duty.Drama stays at HOME. Any sort of arguments or attempting to confront someone for something is best left somewhere else, and not at a meet up around others. If caught making a disruption like this at any meets, you will be asked to leave.If swimming, ONLY proper swimwear can be worn. Swimming trunks, bikinis, one pieces, etc. Shirts are allowed. No underwear, boxers, bras, etc that are not made for swimming. If caught violating this, you will be asked to leave the water.Drinking is ONLY for those 21+. Everyone who wants to participate in drinking alcohol must have a wrist band given to you. You will have to prove your ID with a government issued ID. No excuses.For big items, like burgers and hot dogs, please limit yourself to one (1) so everyone can get something to eat. After everyone has eaten, If there is any left, you are more than welcome to eat more.No lifeguard is on duty, so you must swim at your own risk.Please pick up after yourself. There are trash cans at your disposal.
You can NOT have any of the staff blocked in the group chats. This will forfeit your membership and you will be removed.When parking, please either follow the appointed staff’s directions to where to park, or please park behind the cabin. If you plan on staying overnight, please park towards the bottom near the cabin.ARF does NOT allow anyone to bring their own fireworks.Nerf guns/weapons are allowed, but under the following conditions: They must be unmodified/stock, you must not aim/shoot at anyone that isn’t also consenting to playing, and you must pick up your darts. Anyone who does not follow this will be asked to remove their toy.Any illegal substances are NOT allowed at ARF meetups in accordance with local law.Weapons, Including but not limited to guns, knives ( “Pocket knives” are not included) , machetes, etc are not allowed at ARF meetups.While it isn’t a requirement, we recommend that if you can carpool, please do so. There is limited parking space at the cabin, so once it’s full… It’s full!You are responsible for yourself. ARF asks that you understand that you use your own judgment on whatever you do. Any injuries, accidents, etc. are not the fault or responsibility of ARF.Any advertisements for other groups, commissions, etc must be approved by an admin before posting. You are only allowed to post the advertisement (2) two times before further approval must be required.If you have ANY issues, small or large, please let an admin know. Your concerns are important and what helps make ARF a safe, fun place for all the furries of Arkansas.ARF's meet and group chats are meant to be positive and uplifting. We understand that members do have personal lives, but we ask you to keep venting, "doomposting", and any negative remarks to private chats or between each other. This makes the group feel more welcoming to everyone.

Camping Guidelines

The ARF meetups allow camping overnight unless stated otherwise. If you wish to camp, you must adhere to the following guidelines.Minors will NOT be allowed to camp at the meets.Camping must be done in either a tent, vehicle (like a van, truck bed, etc.) or in the cabin itself. NO RVs or Campers allowed.RSVP if you plan on camping, as well as what type of camping you will be doing.You cannot set up your tent until 7pm. This keeps it out of the way from others who are attending the meet up.You are responsible for your trash. Please make sure to pick up your trash before you leave, and keep your space tidy.We ask that if you are bringing a tent, please try to not bring a tent that is very large for its occupant size. For example, if there are two people in your tent, please try to not bring an 8 person tent. This helps utilize space for others to enjoy!If you want to stay in the cabin, we recommend you bring a blow up mattress or a palette for sleeping. There are no beds available in the cabin.If you plan on sleeping in a van/truck bed etc. please park closer to the lake. There will be a specific area for those vehicles.You must be packed up and leaving by 12pm the next day (Sunday) .Please keep in mind that this is STILL a SFW event. NSFW is NOT permitted at any time.Midnight (12am) and beyond is quiet time. We ask you to keep your volume low and to a minimum range so that others can sleep. Please no music, yelling, loud noises, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your still have questions, please feel free to contact us!

When is the next meetup?
We will post the dates of the next meetup within a couple weeks of the end of the last one. They should be posted to our social medias, telegram group, discord, or the homepage of our website.
During the winter (November - February) we do not have meetups, so there might not be a posted meetup date at this time, so keep an eye out for updates.Why is there not a meet during the winter?
Simply put, winter tends to be a time that includes many holidays and works as a well needed break for those on staff.How can I help?
The best way to help ARF is check out our list of things we need for the meets, donate, and just share amongst friends!
We currently are not open for moderator or staff positions.Can I come if I am from out of state?
YES! We welcome anyone, from anywhere. We have had people as close as 5 minutes down the road to as far as Europe show up to our meetups. ARF is predominantly Arkansas residents but we encourage anyone who can make it to show up!Can I sell my works at the meetup?
You can sell person-to-person at the meetup. We currently do not allow setups that are dedicated to selling items or artwork, but this could be subject to change.Is the venue Handicap Accessible?
Unfortunately, the venue is not well accessible for those who use wheelchairs, and may be harder to navigate for those who use other mobility aids. There is uneven, rough terrain and steps at the venue.

Contact ARF

If you have a question, concern, or anything that needs to be brought to our attention, please contact us![email protected]