PAWCon 2025: Pirates of the PAWcific

2025 Guest of Honor: Vinson Minx

PAWCon is honored to welcome Rod O'Riley, better known as Vinson Minx as our 2025 Guest of Honor!! His longstanding commitment to the furry community is evident in his diverse and impactful contributions.

Rod O'Riley alongside Mark Merlino, founded ConFURence in 1989, a pivotal event that helped shape the modern furry convention scene! Today, Rod runs the Prancing Skiltaire party in Garden Grove, California. The Prancing Skiltaire has fostered a welcoming space for connecting with local furs every second Saturday of the month!

His creative spirit extends to songwriting, bass guitar and a writer as well. Currently, he's immersed in the fascinating project of developing a comprehensive encyclopedia of furry films, a testament to his dedication to preserving and showcasing the fandom's cinematic history! Rod is an avid art collector, having hundreds in his collection. Furthermore, alongside Mark, Rod initiated the moving and meaningful ofrenda at PawCon 2018, providing a space for remembrance and reflection each year. We invite you to connect with Rod at PAW and celebrate his meaningful contributions to the furry world.

Registration Open

With that out of the way, we are also happy to announce that registration for 2025 has officially opened. Details can be found on our dedicated registration page. Additionally our hotel room block has opened for you to book your stay at the Doubletree.

For those wishing to participate in our Shopping District, applications to be a merchant are now open. For detailed information please visit our Shopping District page for details.

We would also like to welcome any applications to host a party on the Party Floor.

Those wishing to share their wealth of knowledge, or put together a meet and greet can apply for a panel. Details can be found on our Panels page.

Lastly for those wishing to perform on our stage, please visit the events page.

On behalf of all the board members, and staff of PAWCon, we can't wait to see you in November.