Aberacon is a Welsh furry convention held at the Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel in Port Talbot, South Wales. It began as a single-day free event in 2024 and expanded to a full weekend format in 2025, drawing 275 attendees and raising over 735 GBP for the Maesteg Animal Welfare Society.
Scheduled for August 28-30, 2026, the convention continues its Welsh heritage focus with the "MabiDOGion: Welsh Mythology" theme. Hosted at the Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel, the seaside-town setting provides a relaxed atmosphere suited to fursuiting and photography.
Aberacon supports both English and Welsh speakers throughout its programming. In its inaugural year, it raised over 700 GBP for the Maesteg Animal Welfare Society, reflecting the convention's commitment to the local community.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Aug 28-30 | MabiDOGion: Welsh Mythology | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Aug 23-24 | Wild West of Wales | 275 | £735.01(Maesteg Animal Welfare Society) | None Announced |
2024 | Aug 24-24 | TBA | TBA | £735.01(Maesteg Animal Welfare Society) | None Announced |
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