PortConMaine

PortConMaine is an absolute cultural phenomenon in New England! Recognized spectacularly as Maine's very first, longest-running, and entirely largest celebration of geek culture, this massive summer staple completely takes over downtown Portland, Maine, bringing together an unbelievable crossing of anime, gaming, science fiction, and fantasy.

The Furcationland Crossover

While PortCon itself is a massively thriving general pop-culture convention running June 25-28, 2026, its venue—the spectacular Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay—has actually become legendary in the furry fandom as the dedicated home to "Furcationland"!

Because of this brilliant geographical crossover, PortConMaine operates a massive, highly significant dedicated "Furry Track" directly alongside its core programming. Attendees get the absolute best of both worlds: checking out staggering anime exhibits, video game tournaments, and comic venders, while simultaneously engaging with a deeply entrenched, highly active New England furry community under the exact same roof!

Getting There

Portland is an incredibly beautiful, highly accessible coastal destination:

• Flying: Portland International Jetport (PWM) is practically right next door, making flying in incredibly easy and completely low-stress compared to massive metro airports.
• By Bus or Train: The Amtrak Downeaster train provides an absolutely gorgeous, famously scenic ride straight up from Boston the Portland Transportation Center!
• By Car: A phenomenally easy, direct cruise up I-95. Just prepare for busy coastal summer traffic!

Accommodation

Securing lodging right in the action is highly advised for the full geek-culture immersion:

• Main Venue (Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay): The absolute epicenter of the convention! Offering totally breathtaking views of the Casco Bay, staying right on-site allows attendees to effortlessly bounce between late-night gaming sessions, furry track panels, and the beautiful downtown corridor.
• The Portland Grid: Because the venue is located exactly in the hyper-walkable downtown core, attendees can easily utilize nearby overflow hotels and Airbnbs while retaining flawless access to PortCon's massive footprint and the legendary Portland foodie scene.

Highlights

• The Maine Giant: Unquestionably the largest, most storied, and longest-running pop-culture event in the entire state!
• The Best of Both Worlds: An incredibly rare convention effectively merging massive anime/gaming programming with a heavily dedicated, robust Furry Track.
• Furcationland Synergy: Hosted right in the exact same iconic Holiday Inn By The Bay that anchors the dedicated local Maine furry scene.
• Coastal Summer Magic: A brilliantly scheduled June event perfectly positioned to let attendees experience gorgeous, peak New England summer coastal vibes!