Arkansas Furmeet
Held tri-yearly in Arkansas, ARF is a meetup that welcomes anyone from new to seasoned furry to come hangout and participate.
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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.
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!
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 typically hold the meets tri-yearly in the spring, summer, and fall.Please make sure to refer to our rules and guidelines before attending our meetups.
Things to Do
Every meetup can have a different array of events happening, but we always have something fun and interactive going on!
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!
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 01/08/2026)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 and could forfeit your membership.Consumption of alcohol is NOT ALLOWED. If you are caught drinking on premises or are obviously inebriated, you will be asked to leave and could possibly forfeit your membership.Please pick up after yourself. There are trash cans at your disposal. It is requested that by the end of the furmeet everyone stays to help cleanup, but we know that is not always possible due to everyone's own schedules.You can NOT have any of the staff blocked in the group chats. This will forfeit your membership and you will be removed.YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND THE FURMEETS. Everyone will be checked at the gate for their RSVPs, so please make sure that you have confirmed your RSVP before arriving.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.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.
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.
All donations are generous and not required to attend our meetups, but are very, VERY appreciated.ARF is typically funded out-out-pocket by our staff or by donations, which can be very costly.
Contact ARF
If you have a question, concern, or anything that needs to be brought to our attention, please contact us![email protected]