From wikifur. "At the height of popularity in 1998, ConFurence 9 boasted the then-largest furry convention attendance of 1250.[2] Control of the ConFurence Group was transferred to Darrel Exline in 1999, but by 2003 attendance had dwindled to 470, due to turnover among the staff and increased competition from other regional furry conventions."
From wikifur. "At the height of popularity in 1998, ConFurence 9 boasted the then-largest furry convention attendance of 1250.[2] Control of the ConFurence Group was transferred to Darrel Exline in 1999, but by 2003 attendance had dwindled to 470, due to turnover among the staff and increased competition from other regional furry conventions."