Painted Desert Fur Con
The Search For Cryptids
January 2–4, 2026
340 N 3rd St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
- WITNESS ME....open our reg! painteddesertfc.org/register/
- 2,064 of you came together and donated $7,600 to our charity. We cant thank you enough! Hopefully we will see everyone (and more!) next year! Watch these spaces for more info on dates and themes. 📷: Telegram @/BrandonPanthera + @/RPIphotography
- One hour left until the dealers den is closed for the year! Lots of good vendors and lots of goodies that you dont want to let slip through your fingers. Last call before you may miss out!
- Not at the con? Check out our closing ceremonies on YouTube! youtube.com/watch?v=gYBBD0ZVBE8
- Charity auction starts at 11:30 at main stage! Come see all the goodies and give your money to the critters!
- The video speaks for itself. Come check out our charity auction and help the critters!
- The outdoor patio is now open!
- Thank you @simple_nicks for being a lovely GoH. You're a delight to have in the community and we are lucky to have you this weekend <3 We love you!!!
- Have you seen this furry? Well you should! Find JJ and get in on our TikTok shenanigans!
- Panel cancellation: "The Price is Yiff” is cancelled. “Yiff Review (18+)” will take their place, moving from Meet and Greets to Panel 1. Thank you!
- Congratulations to our dance comp finalists! Ej Tori Vex Bento Novia Northstar ChrisDaFur Keoni The Furry Nave_Admiral Derbie Saura Chinere Candy Blaze Megan Fox Canyon All for the Animals
- Dealers den is open! Come get your goodies!
- Our fabulous GoH made this amazing head for our charity! Come get your raffle tickets for a chance to win and help out a wonderful cause! Let the hunger games begin! 🪡: @simple_nicks
- Furry D&D at PDFC - Heartleaf Games is bringing a brand new Beast World adventure, debuting this weekend! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or TTRPG newbie, all are welcome. Join as a player or run the module for others - DMs get an extra gift as thanks! loom.ly/cgGOvTs
- Battle of the floor stream is up and running! If you arnt at the con but want to watch, come check it out! youtu.be/OyDuePPyva8
- The hot wheels panel tonight has been cancelled! Sorry for the disappointment but we have plenty of other fun things tonight!
- Since we had a delayed start today, the dealers den will be open until 6:30 pm! Come and spend money!
- 2 announcements: VR hours are changing ,they will be 1230pm-930pm not 4pm-1am We will not be enforcing badge requirements to enter con space until 130pm (Dealers still requires a badge)
- Opening ceremonies is at 11 now!
- Opening ceremonies is at 10! No badge required~ Come join us to kick off the con! 🖍️: @simple_nicks
- Our kick off dance is live and we don't require a badge to join in on the fun! Come check out the sets tonight!
- Happy new year! As we get ready for the con, remember that we can't do it without you! Want to help? We are accepting at con volunteers! If you're feeling helpful, consider stopping by con ops and lending a hand~
- Happy new year! As we get ready for the con, remember that we can't do it without you! Want to help? We are accepting at con volunteers! If you're feeling helpful, consider stopping by con ops and lending a hand~
- Our dance line up is now available! We have some amazing talent gracing our stage this year~
- As a heads up, we've been made away of a bug going around the area and recommend masking up for the con! Take care of yourself and keep the 6,2,1 rule in mind! 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals and 1 shower a day! We look forward to see everyone!
- Last call for our holiday discount! This is good for day passes too and will be out LAST discount before the con! 15% off good until 12/26 @11:59pm. Code: KidnapTheSandyClaws painteddesertfc.org/register/
- Big question for everyone. Is Santa a cryptid? He didn't tell me but he did leave me a coupon code a little early! I told him I'd share with everyone so long as y'all promise to be nice. 15% off good until 12/26 @11:59pm. Code: KidnapTheSandyClaws painteddesertfc.org/register/
- The man, the moth, the legend. Mothman is known to be a bad omen and shows his face before major catastrophic events. This time he's shows his face because PRE REG IS CLOSING TOMORROW!!! Last chance to get it for a lower price before it goes up! painteddesertfc.org/register/
- Alien or cryptid? Or are aliens cryptids? Either way the Flatwoods Monster has reported making people very sick with a mysterious mist. You'll be sick too if you miss out on reg..or even worse, the hotel! Our room block closes tomorrow! Don't miss out! painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- Nothing silly, just letting everyone know our conbook and schedule is up on the website! painteddesertfc.org/schedule/ 🖍️: @TomoCreations
- The second pack has joined the first to make one big den (and a smaller den for the more mature dealers) come see them all at PDFC!
- As we approach the con, we spotted a cryptid known as "Dealers". These "Dealers" are often found lurking in dens and can be found in packs. Each one has a special skill they enjoy showing off and if you're kind, they will even let you purchase their wears.
- The squonk is a cryptid that spends most of its time crying and will dissolve into a pool of its own tears when cornered. It says that day passes are now available online and it would be a good stocking stuffer for anyone who just wants to visit for the day. painteddesertfc.org/register/
- Hey staff! Our special room block closes for you on the 17th so please remember to book if you need a room for the con! Additionally, our con block closes the same day so if you're attending and need a room, make sure you book before then to get the con discount! painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- How about we meet our charity? Crystals Critter Haven has a goal of $8,000 this year but I think we can knock it out of the park, don't you?
- Are you at mff? Have you been to the dealers den? Did you know our social media manager is dealing in the den? They're table k 11-12 and they have a super secret discount code good for all the cons. Go get it
- The Chupacabra...what can we say that isn't already known about one of the most famous cryptids...oh I know! Did you know they are from Puerto Rico? They can be found as far north as Main and as far south as Chile but they AREN'T from Mexico! Now come get your reg, we have a coupon. 🔗👇
- Please help me welcome out Guest of Honor @simple_nicks ! Known for their adorable art style and super cute fursuits, we are overjoyed to have them grace our con.
- The biggest hunt for Nessie was actually in 2023. They didn't find anything but Nessie found a black Friday code for you! Use BlackFriday2025 for 15% off all tiers of reg until 12/5 painteddesertfc.org/register/
- @deadbombart also did our staff shirts! They will be printed on a forest green base so don't worry about the white. The ONLY way to get these is to volunteer for the con and we're still accepting applications until 12/1! 🖍️: @TomoCreations painteddesertfc.org/apply/volunteer/
- Our friends at @DeadBombArt are doing our shirts this year and the only way to get one is at the con store or it's included with sponsor and patron! Black Friday sale still going till 12/5! Code BlackFriday2025 for 15% off! 🖍️: @TomoCreations painteddesertfc.org/register/
- Did you know: Jackalopes have a fondness for whiskey and can mimic human speech? This one is telling me that the hotel is filling fast and that you may not have booked your room? Better get on that or you'll be stuck out in the desert. painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- They're making their way over to the website to book their hotel room, what about you? painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- Our social media saber cat is a little dyslexic and got the dates switched. Patron and sponsor now closes on 12/2, Black Friday discount for 15% off that lasts till 12/5 with code BlackFriday2025 NESSIE WILL STILL EAT YOU IF YOU DONT BOOK YOUR ROOM! painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- Don't forget we have a black Friday code out for you! Use BlackFriday2025 for 15% off reg! And why not book your hotel while you're at it? We're running low and you don't want to miss out! https://painteddesertfc.org
- The last thing you want is to have to sleep here....book your room now to avoid slipping into the back rooms painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- We have a black Friday code out for you! Use BlackFriday2025 for 15% off reg! And why not book your hotel while you're at it? painteddesertfc.org
- Do you see this? Our DJ applications are getting ready to close! Don't get caught off guard and get those bad boys in before the 17th or you'll miss your chance! painteddesertfc.org/apply/dj/
- The convention is creeping closer. Have you gotten your room yet? Or are you leaving it to chance and risk the cryptids getting you? Don't take the risk and book your room today! painteddesertfc.org/hotel/
- We arnt closed yet but we're closing later today! Get those last second applications in if you want to host a panel! painteddesertfc.org/apply/panels/ 🖍️: @TheRoyalGryphon
