PAWCon is the brilliant, incredibly laid-back anchor of the Pacific furry calendar! Operating beautifully as a "Relax-a-con," this highly social, completely low-stress California event trades the exhausting schedule of massive megacons for a deeply community-focused, welcoming atmosphere.
For 2026, the convention has executing a major venue shift, moving slightly north from their traditional San Jose home to completely take over the Hyatt Regency SFO for their April 2026 run!
Infusing the weekend with an incredibly fun "Mad PAW Labs" theme, attendees can expect a spectacular environment completely optimized for hanging out, making new friends, and reconnecting with the incredibly vibrant West Coast furry community. It's the absolute perfect regional meetup, famously offering a safe, highly relaxed environment where the schedule doesn't dominate the socialization.
The venue shift to SFO makes PAWCon unbelievably accessible:
The "Relax-a-con" vibe requires an immaculate venue, and PAWCon delivers:
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Nov 6-8 | Mad PAW Labs | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Nov 7-9 | Pirates of the PAWcific | 1,700 | $8,233.40(Milo Foundation) | Rod O'Reily |
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