Babyfur Con

What Are the Highlights of Babyfur Con?

• Dedicated Space: A 21+ environment specifically for the Babyfur and AB/DL community.
• Halloween Weekend: The 2026 "Peek-a-BOO! Festival" edition runs from Oct 29 to Nov 1, leaning into a Halloween theme.
• Lottery Registration: High demand means tickets are allocated through a lottery system, with no on-site registration.
• Industry Partnerships: Commercial partnerships with brands like NorthShore Care Supply.

How Do I Get to Babyfur Con?

Babyfur Con 2026 runs as an in-person event in San Francisco over Halloween weekend, alongside virtual programming through the custom Recess platform:

• Flying: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest major airport, connected to downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes by BART. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a similar distance across the bay and is also reachable by BART, while San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) sits roughly an hour to the south. All three serve domestic and international routes.
• Public transit: BART links SFO and the East Bay to downtown San Francisco, and Muni buses and the Metro cover the city itself. Caltrain runs down the Peninsula if you are arriving from the South Bay.
• Virtual Attendance: BFC also runs programming through the Recess platform (built on Zoom). Virtual attendees need a stable internet connection, a webcam (optional), and a Recess account. All virtual panels are moderated, and recording is disabled for privacy.
• Driving: San Francisco sits at the junction of US-101 and I-80. Downtown parking is limited and often expensive, so check the host hotel's parking details once the 2026 venue is announced.

Where Should I Stay for Babyfur Con?

• The Convention Hotel: BFC operates as a full hotel buyout, meaning the entire property is reserved exclusively for attendees. This creates a private, secure environment. The exact San Francisco host hotel for 2026 had not been announced at the time of writing, so watch the official site for the venue reveal and room-block details.
• Booking Through the Block: Rooms are allocated through the registration process and typically sell out, so secure yours as soon as your registration is confirmed rather than waiting.

(Note: BFC uses a lottery registration system. Check the official site for registration windows, as on-site registration is not available.)

Past Years

2025: Plushie Invasion

Babyfur Con 2025 was held in San Jose in September and reached 934 attendees for its "Plushie Invasion" theme. The event raised over $17,000 for P.A.C.I. and featured AlbysSpace as Guest of Honor. The convention moves to San Francisco for its October 2026 edition.

Plan Your Trip

Attending Babyfur Con? Check out our guides:

• First Convention Survival Guide for first-time attendees
• Convention Budgeting Guide to plan your expenses

Also in North America:

• Further Confusion
• Biggest Little Fur Con