[ASC] Anthro SoCal

ASC 2026 Official Con Apparel has arrived! With $35 you can acquire the PRIMAL FURRY character roster on a t-shirt or show off your fighting-ready form with a tank top featuring Ryuuga and a familiar cyan dragon! Preordering for both pieces can be done at our registration kiosk for pickup at the convention! Be warned as we have a limited quantity for all sizes. More announcements soon! 🩵

There is one week left to save $15 on the ASC 2026 weekend badge! We're creeping ever closer to the con, and we wanted to make sure the money-smart furs out there will have zero regrets. After August 16th, 2026, our weekend badge pricing will go from $85 to $100! We've worked hard all year to make something special.. and this is your last chance to attend with the best savings! Here's a handy link: https://anthrosocal.org/register

ANTHRO SOCAL 2026'S FINAL GUEST OF HONOR: We're honored to announce SonicFox! Whether you know them for their super cool fursona or their EIGHT EVO WINS, we felt our fighting game theme was not complete without them. For ASC 2026, they will be challenging YOU, the attendee, in 1v1 for Charity! In exchange for a donation you will get the chance to best SonicFox at a game.. there WILL be a prize whether you beat them or not.. and you'll be helping a great cause! Please welcome them to Anthro SoCal 2026!! 💙

It's August.. the month before Anthro SoCal 2026! This is the perfect time to tease our FINAL GUEST OF HONOR joining us this year.. they're on the horizon! Any guesses on who this is? Find out when we announce them this Friday! ✨ (Plus even MORE announcements to come soon!)

Happy Tuesday everyone! As we're getting EVER CLOSER to Anthro SoCal 2026, we can't help but look back and realize how awesome ribbon trading was last year.. Therefore, to help with ribbon trading this year, we wanted to let y'all know about this year's badge width: 3 inches! Hopefully this will assist in getting the perfect fit or selecting the ribbons to bring along. We can't wait to see the creative and awesome designs at the con! 💙

Want to shout out your 50-Part Primal Furry Let's Play (or something of that sort) to all our attendees? This is your chance! Conbook Ad Submissions for ASC 2026 are live! We have different size options for different prices, namely: Quarter Page: 4.25" x 5.5" - $70 Half Page: 8.5" x 5.5" - $100 Full Page: 8.5" x 11" $200 For all the important information including content guidelines, check out the info & application page here! (link)

ASC 2026 VOLUNTEER APPS OPEN! We've seen your emails and now we're here to announce Anthro SoCal 2026's Volunteer Applications are now live! Interested in helping out in the con? This is your chance! We have opened up a few positions available for you to apply for. Come help us make ASC 2026 an incredible con! (You won't leave empty-handed wink wink) There's more info down over at the page, go check it out! 💙 Apply with this link here or above! (Link)

✨お帰りなさいませ!✨ Our Fursuit Maid Cafe Applications are OPEN! Apply here! (Link) Whether you want to be a maid, butler, or host, this is your chance to participate in this year's cafe! There are a few requirements that will be detailed on the page, but the main points are: - Must have a partial or full suit (poodling OK!) - Be 18 years or older by Sept. 18 - Understand it will be a family-friendly, all-ages SFW event! Please check out the full information on the main page, link above! Applications will close July 24th, 2026 at 11:59PM PDT.

Artists, creators, everyone in between - the #ASC2026 Art Show Applications are OPEN! If you're interested in having your creation displayed and up for sale at this year's Art Show, make sure to apply! Tap ME to go to our Art Show page for more information and for the form itself. Applications close Aug 7th, 2026 at 11:59PM! 💙

Presenting our second guest of honor(s) for ASC 2026: It's JunoandMaxx! You may have seen some online short videos of Juno, Maxx, or anyone else in their wacky world; they will be joining us for Anthro SoCal 2026! You can find them at ASC in the Dealer's Den PLUS there will be a meet-and-greet! Welcome welcome! 💙💛

This Sunday will be the unveiling of Anthro SoCal 2026's second guest of honor! While we're trying not to give too many hints, please let this teaser pic fill your mind with guesses; who do YOU think it will be? Find out Sunday, 6/21! 💙:3💛

As was foretold.. we finally have the confirmation! ASC 2026 will have an official Party Floor & Noisy Block! Located in the Delta Hotel, attendees can now use the form below to apply to either host a party or be close to all the buzz at the noisy block! Apply riiiight here! (Link) Some important reminders! Filling this out does not guarantee you a room at the Delta Hotel. Parties hosted in these rooms are for furries 18 years old or older. More reminders in the application itself! We're excited to bring you more info in the coming weeks, and... potentially news about the second guest of honor..? 👀

Attendees looking for a hotel at Anthro SoCal 2026.. this is your final reminder! Super Sponsors & Sponsors should have been sent an email with instructions; please take a look and get ready as it's a first come, first serve system. Super Sponsors are first up in about 30 minutes at 12PM PDT and will continue with Sponsors at 12:30PM PDT, and then it opens up for general registration at 1:00PM PDT.

IMPORTANT HOTEL UPDATE FOR ANTHRO SOCAL 2026 ⚠️ We recommend reading the full update! (Tap me for link) Hello everyone! This megapost is an update of what to expect if you're looking to book a hotel room for Anthro SoCal 2026! Getting the most important part out of the way - Hotel Booking will begin next Saturday, May 30th, at 12 PM Pacific. Each registration tier will have thirty minutes of priority booking. Booking will be first come, first serve. You'll get an email from us! Each registered attendee is limited to booking one room; if you wish to reserve additional rooms, you will be able to do so once general booking opens (subject to remaining availability) What booking will look like on May 30: Super Sponsors will get access at 12PM Pacific Sponsors will get access at 12:30PM Pacific General/Attendees will get access at 1:00PM Pacific Note: Accepted ASC Vendors will have earlier access to booking. We'll contact you with more info! If you want the full listing of the rooms and hotels that are within the con block, tap me for the info! (Link) We will also be pausing new Super Sponsor & Sponsor registrations/upgrades starting TOMORROW, May 24th, at 12PM Pacific and resuming them May 31st, 12PM Pacific. If you want to take advantage of the earlier slots be sure to upgrade or get your registration in before then! General Attendee Registration will still be available. We would HIGHLY recommend the Delta hotel for a more social experience! This year we have partnered with the Delta Hotel to increase our programming into this hotel. We will have additional events & after-hour events being hosted at its event rooms and pool! There may also be a possibility of a party floor here... 👀 (Stay tuned for more info!) With all this being said, we still recommend reading the full update! Have a wonderful weekend ahead! 💙

The Anthro SoCal 2026 Performer Application is Now Open! We had a blast seeing the performances last year, this year we hope to see more performers share the stage! You can send in an application here: (Link) The application closes June 15. ✨

Want to host a panel making a live tier list.. tier list? Or maybe assemble all the shoto mains at a meetup? How about a workshop about some obscure combo string you found in a niche fighting game from 1999? We're opening up the Anthro SoCal 2026 Event Applications! This is the application for Panels, Meetups, and Workshops. We've expanded our paneling space this year to host EVEN MORE events this year! The form closes June 22nd, 2026. You can find more information on the page and on the application itself: here's the link! (Link) P.S.: That's Fabiana the Jaguar.

We're pleased to welcome Gale Frostbane as our first Guest of Honor! You may have seen her dancing around, hosting events, or having deep conversations about the history of the furry fandom & the importance of preserving it. You may have also heard of her panel "Fursuiting 101" which blends edutainment with comedy! She is also one of the co-founders of Anthro New England. Welcome! 💙