PAWCon Announcements [Official]

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: We just got a batch of double hotel rooms added to our room block. If anyone had wanted a double and didn't see any, we have more now! Also, there are still kings left as well. Please let us know if you have any questions. https://pacanthro.org/hotel/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: The Pool Party Drink Package is available to purchase from our Event Store! During the scheduled Pool Party event, enjoy free drinks at our private poolside bar for attendees 21+! https://reg.pacanthro.org/store

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: PAWCon is happy to announce our 2026 Artists Alley lottery is now open. We will be accepting applications from now until July 31st. The Artists Alley will be open on Friday, November 6th; on Saturday, November 7th; and on Sunday, November 8th. Table spaces don’t include electricity or any supplies. Table spaces are $25 per day. Payment is due each morning prior to setting up. https://pacanthro.org/artist-alley-2026/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: $10 off Early Bird Registration special ends after May 31, 2026! Starting in June, Pre-Registration will continue to be sold at a $5 discount compared to At-Con, and closes in early October. https://pacanthro.org/registration/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: Panels, Performers, and Party Floor Submissions are now open! Present your research, demonstrate your talents, or volunteer to host a controlled social experiment. PAWCon is highly dependent on the community in order to provide skillfully presented panels. Panels need not be about sharing your knowledge with others. If you wish to hold a Meet & Greet we ask you to also apply to be a panelist. This way we have all the information we need to be able to schedule it when the time comes. Interested in DJing for PAWCon? Or are you member of a band, comedy troupe, or other entertainment group? Then we would like to invite you to apply to perform at PAWCon. The Party Floor is a floor of themed parties for 21+ con attendees operated by members of our community. Party hosts sign up for a room (see below) on the floor and throw an open party at the convention on Friday and Saturday nights. Parties typically give out drinks and/or snacks, will have music, and will be themed or decorated. Party hosts often put out donation jars or provide links to electronic payment; please consider supporting the parties you visit or hosting a party! https://pacanthro.org/panels/ https://pacanthro.org/events/ https://pacanthro.org/party-floor/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: For PAWCon 2026 we have chosen WRAP, Westie Rescue and Placement of NorCal, as our charity. Westie Rescue and Placement (WRAP) of Northern California is a non-profit all-volunteer organization which was formed to rescue West Highland White Terriers (“Westies”) and find them safe, loving and permanent homes. They serve the Westie rescue needs of Northern California (from the Central Valley to the Oregon border). They are not a shelter and have no facility. The Westies that are rescued by our program are placed directly into private foster homes. Before completing any adoption, our rescued Westies receive a complete checkup from a licensed veterinarian, including bringing all vaccinations up-to-date, and providing any necessary treatments. We also ensure that all rescued Westies are spayed or neutered prior to placement in their permanent home. You can learn more about us, our adoption process, our foster care needs, our relinquishment process, how to donate, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and Westie information by visiting our website at www.westierescuenorcal.org https://pacanthro.org/charity-2026/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: We would like to remind everyone that Early Bird Pre-Registration discount of $10 off the at-con registration price is still in effect until May 31. https://pacanthro.org/registration/ In addition, our Room Block is open and there are still rooms available for all nights! https://pacanthro.org/hotel/ PAWCon is 100% volunteer run and is made up of passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating a welcoming and positive experience for both volunteers and attendees. From first time recruits, to long-term Board Members, everyone plays an important role in supporting the success of this prestigious event. Volunteers are the backbone of PAWCon, and without your interest and involvement, we simply would not exist. We are currently hiring for all departments and some Lead positions. Currently open Lead positions: Social Media Lead Artists Alley Lead Shopping District Lead Registration 2nd https://pacanthro.org/volunteer/ Important upcoming dates: Panels & Party Floor Applications - May 4 Artist Alley Lottery - June 1 https://pacanthro.org/

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ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: Shopping District Applications are NOW OPEN! ^_^ Vendors may now request permission to sell their strange devices, mysterious potions, and ethically ambiguous merchandise. Prospective Merchants can find info on our Shopping District page. https://pacanthro.org/shopping-district/

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: PAWCon 2026 Room Block is NOW OPEN! ^_^ Secure your laboratory space now to ensure the validity of your delicate experiments. And don’t forget, our Party Floor has been extended to Sunday night as well, new for this year! https://pacanthro.org/hotel/ The PAWCon Labs Administration

ATTENTION ALL TEST SUBJECTS, LAB RATS, and MAD SCIENTISTS: PAW Con 2026 Reg Opens in two days on Feb 18th, 2026 Greetings, Researchers, Lab Assistants, and Questionably-Certified Mad Scientists, The PAWCon reactors are warming up… the beakers are bubbling… and PAWCon Labs is preparing for full containment breach. To ensure a stable experiment, we will be releasing key systems in carefully controlled phases. Please report to your terminals at the following times: Registration Opens — February 18 Subject intake begins. Secure your containment badge before capacity is reached. Shopping District Applications — March 2 Vendors may now request permission to sell their strange devices, mysterious potions, and ethically ambiguous merchandise. Panels, Performers & Party Floor Submissions — May 4 Present your research, demonstrate your talents, or volunteer to host a controlled social experiment. Artist Alley Lottery — June 1 Our art acquisition division will randomly select creators for display and observation. New for 2026: The Party Floor will be extended to run Sunday Night It is suggested you stay Sunday night and check out Monday morning. Please do not tap on the glass. Please do not feed the volunteers after midnight. Please report any unexpected mutations to staff immediately. More details will be released as testing continues. Until then… stay curious, The PAWCon Labs Administration

Ahoy there, me hearties! 🏴‍☠️ PAWCon 2024 Attendance: 1578 PAWCon 2025 Attendance: 1700 By the kraken's beard, I be terribly glad ye all made yer way to this grand gathering! May yer rigging never tangle and yer grog always be full! It warms a pirate's cold, salty heart to know ye had a wondrous time at the convention, fillin' the halls with yer hearty laughter and spirited tales. A finer crew o' landlubbers and salty dogs a pirate could ne'er ask for! Now set yer sights on the horizon, for we be hopin' to see every last one o' ye scurvy dogs back here next year! Until then, fair winds and followin' seas to ye all! ^_^

Hark! PAWCon 2025's Closing Ceremonies be happen'n at 4pm today at Main Stage. We've all had a fantastic con and we hope you all have, too. Join us in seeing another successful PAWCon sail away in to the sunset and find out what we have in store for everyone next year. After Closing Ceremonies, there's a Party Floor Picnic happening on the 2nd floor balcony from 4pm-6pm, and then the Dead Dog Dance at 7pm-11pm.

Good morning, everyone! ^_^ Pawcon's Fursuit Games is scheduled at 11:00 am on Sunday at Main Stage. We will have a variety of short games and fun play before moving to more difficult games at Noon. We encourage attendees to show up and cheer for their favorite suiter/team.

underPAW Adult Market and Dance is now open until 2am in San Carlos / San Martin. 18+ ONLY. ID REQUIRED. You MUST show your face briefly to be able to match it to your ID upon entry.

Missed dinner and short on time to go off site for something to munch on? Our hot food concession stand is now open until midnight next to Registration. :D

The Party Floor: Part Deux is now open! 2nd Floor Balcony. 21+ only. CON BADGE IS REQUIRED.

I hope ye be ready for a grand ol' shindig this evenin', 'cause we've got a musical crew here tonight that'll inspire 'yer awe's and dazzle 'yer senses. Join us tonight at 6pm on Main Stage for Mascha and the Swinging Tails! ^_^