PDFC 2025 - Schedule
Thursday Registration: TBA, but most likely not.
Thursday Dance: (no badge needed!)
Opening Ceremonies
Main/Live Events
Time: Friday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Main Events
How to Fursuit
Time: Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Quincey Quinn
Are you new to Fursuiting, want to learn how to fursuit, bring out the Character of your fursuit. Come on over and learn to bring out your Fursona that much more. Whether your new to fursuiting or have been suiting for a while, this is for everyone.
Metaphor: Refantazio, Atlus Goes Furry?
Time: Friday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Dom
Atlus is know for making some of the most compelling RPGS out there. I'm sure you have heard of or even played Persona or Shin Megami Tensei. Metaphor refantazio is a sprawling rpg adventure with many familiar elements of these games. But wait all the characters have furry elements to them.
Vrchat meet and greet
Time: Friday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Kyle
This is for anyone who plays vrchat (or other VR social platforms) but come here and make new friends, talk about game worlds or even great hangout worlds and who knows you might get to see old friends who you might not have known to be local in your area
Fur on a Dime: Crafting with Love
Time: Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Max Feminine, Jad Unfair
Hey there, fellow furry friends! Are you ready to unleash your creativity without draining your wallet? This panel will explore the budget side of the furry community and provide a step by step example of how to enter the furry community on a budget. The panelists will dive deep into their fursona's origin stories and how they created them while maintaining a thrifty budget. The panel will end with a Q and A in which the panelists will answer the audiences BURNING questions and give advice on how to bring their fursona's to life.
Hot Wheels Racetrack Tournament
Time: Friday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Mr. PeanutButter
Come race and trade Hot Wheels and other cars with people! At the end we will have a tournament to see who is the true royalty of the orange track!
Hyena Meet and Greet
Time: Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Casteel
Is your Fursona a Hyena? Do you think Yeens are cool? Or do you just wanna hang out and meet new people? Then come to the Hyena meet and greet!
F.O.P.S. FEST Presents: Furry Filmmaking Done FAST!
Time: Friday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Raydyn Royale, Prower Dreamclaw, SillyWolx
Ever feel like your furry TikTok’s could use a little more pizazz? Ever wanted to know what goes into planning a group fursuit video shoot and pulling it off? Maybe you just happen to have a free slot of time and wanna see some animal people be silly on camera? WELL, YOU’RE IN LUCK! F.O.P.S. (Furries’ Open Production Showcase) presents a chaotic yet somehow educational crash course on making your very own short films or videos while fursuiting! Join us as we speedrun through the filmmaking process from conception to completion, teach tips and tricks of the trade, and encourage audience participation to make our very own video sketch by the end of the panel!
Feline Furs Meetup
Time: Friday 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Amity
From kitties to lions, this is your meet and greet!
Tent Camping 101
Time: Friday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Bastian, Mint Chip
Are you curious about camping and don't know where to begin? Then this panel is for you. Learn how to set up a Coleman tent, use an exterior frame backpack, and ask questions about anything outdoors. Led by Bastian, an experienced backpacker, and Eagle Scout, who will also be doing other useful information including outdoors first aid and stories from experience.
Battle for the Floor
Main/Live Events
Time: Friday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Main Events
3d modeling anywhere
Time: Friday 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Standard Nathan
Want to learn to make 3d models anywhere? Nathan will teach you the basics of nomad sculpt for IOS and Android tablets! There will be tablets to test out of follow along in class on your own to sculpt together!
Birds, Beaks and Everything In Between
Time: Friday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: ed, sees
Are you birdy and nerdy? come test your luck in a competitive quiz panel regarding birds and the study of ornithology. The top three winning teams will receive some beaktastic prizes!
Musicians Meet-up
Time: Friday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Kense
Looking to share your love for music? Look no further! Stop on by and make new friends, find your new band member, and flaunt your talent! All genres welcome!
Greymuzzle Meet and Greet
Time: Friday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Ba'ar Orso
"Get off our lawn you young whippersnapper furs!" Join our panel moderator in a friendly round table discussion on your favorite fandom memories and what you miss about the fandom and its conventions.
Hold On, Let Me Overthink This…
Time: Friday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Pluto the Fennec
Struggling with mental health is exhausting and frustrating, but it can also feel lonely. This panel aims to provide a safe space to discuss mental health without judgment or shame! Come talk and hopefully laugh a bit, or just listen! Sharing/talking is completely optional! Disclaimer: This is NOT a panel for professional advice or counseling. I am not a licensed professional; this is not a substitute for therapy, just a friendly chat among friends!
100 Cons and Counting
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Friday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Reepir, Doki, Akumu and more
Is this your first convention? Twenty? It's Reepir's 100th. Come and celebrate with a panel of well seasoned furs with convention stories spanning over 20 year from all sectors from attendee to staffing behind the scenes. Come and share your stories or come and listen!
Kaiju Canyon – Macro/Micro Meet
Time: Friday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Ruffle McFluffle
Campers beware - creatures of unusual size inhabit this canyon! Join us for an exploration into all things macro and micro. Whether you're a resident kaiju or minuscule critter, we would love to meet you! Grab your potions and camera because we'll have props and photo ops for creatures of all sizes.
Convention War Stories
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Friday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Ba'ar Orso
Conventions are complex beasts and as such Murphy's Law "anything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong" usually applies. Join our moderator in a friendly round table discussion on the high lights (and of course low lights) of convention experiences.
Everything I Wished I Knew When I Started Fursuit Making
Guest of Honor
Time: Friday 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Zulaya
Join Melissa Mendelson Art as she goes over obtuse and niche parts of fursuit making such as mold making, resin casting, resin and foam types, fur types, business know-how, how to fix mistakes of any kind, and more!
Introduction to Mold Making and Resin Casting
Guest of Honor
Time: Friday 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Rayven
Are you interested in making your own molds or casting resin items? This panel will explore the basics of mold making for beginners and detail hold to make your own at home. What to do with these molds? We will cover that as well with the basics of casting resins. After the presentation we will open the floor for questions and have on-hand items for attendees to explore
Puppy Play: To Bark or Not To Bark?
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Friday 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Pup Myah, Pup Stitch, Pup Zeus, Pup Lexxi
What is Puppy Play? Is it a social experience, but with less fuzzy outfits, or exclusively a kink community? Is only for gay men or is it welcoming to all? Why do so many furries also have Puppy gear? Have you wondered if you would have fun participating in the Puppy Play community, but don't know how to find them? Pup Myah is one of the leaders in the Puppy Play community in Arizona and is coming to PDFC to answer these questions with his friends including AZ Puppy 2024 Pup Stitch. In this panel, they will explain how "Pup Play is for Everyone", show you how "Everyone Pup Plays Differently", and review the amazing Pup community in Arizona (as well as info on other nearby communities too). Pup Myah and his canine helpers will also demonstrate some of the fun Pups have and even invite a few members of the audience to "pup out" with them after being fitted with some Pup Gear. If you've even been curious about the shiny neoprene dogs sharing the con floor with the very fuzzy ones, come get to know what they're all about. You might find you have a lot in common with them, and this is true whether your 'sona is a canine or kitty or anything in-between!
Vtuber Twitch Meetup
Time: Friday 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Hoi and Kai
Elevate your Twitch Vtuber experience at our exclusive "Twitch Vtuber Meetup Networking Panel." Connect with fellow Vtubers, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections in this dynamic and supportive community. Whether you're a veteran in the Vtuber scene or just starting out, this panel offers a unique chance to expand your network, exchange ideas, and discover new possibilities for growth. Join us for an interactive session where you can build connections that will enhance your Vtuber journey on Twitch.
Murrsuit Meet and Greet
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Friday 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Gila Bender
Come meet other Murrsuiters at this 18+ panel!
Karaoke
Time: Friday 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Reepir, Ash
Get ready to howl, chirp, and chitter. Karaoke returns to PDFC. Dust off those vocal chords and join to sing your heart out or come and support those who do.
Metal Furs Meet-Up
Time: Friday 11:30 pm – 12:30 am
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Saura Chinere/Shini Wolf
A meet for all like-minded metal heads or those wanting to expand their metal palates with any and all kinds of metal interests!
Dance Comp Prelims
Main/Live Events
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Main Events
Indie animated series screening!
Time: Saturday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Runebell
PLEASE NO RECORDING DURING THIS PANEL! Come check out a new comedy indie series featuring: - A small presentation about the series! - Free goodies! - Q&A panel!
Parent Furs
Time: Saturday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Doki/Reepir/Tally
Calling all parents or those who need one! Come join us in swapping stories, advice and hugs. Meet our panel full of furry parents. All are welcome: parents of furs, other furry parents or those needing a parental figure and a hug.
Make A Dino Plushie ($5)
Time: Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: MirthfulBaker/Reepir
Come make your own dino plush for only $5! All materials and instructions will be provided! Choose from 4 different patterns, each about 4 inches long. These are easy to follow patterns perfect for beginners!
Fursuit Photo Party
Main/Live Events
Time: Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Main Events
Our version of the fursuit parade!
Fursuit games
Main/Live Events
Time: Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Main Events
Multifur Meet
Time: Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Mozdoc
Sometimes one tail isn't enough; or one one set of limbs; or you have more heads than you should. Here be furs who have all the extras and laugh at character complexity.
Trading Post with Mr. PB
Time: Saturday 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Mr. PeanutButter
A fun open area for furs to come together and trade Anything! You can trade pins, buttons, Jerseys, Video games, Fursuit parts, artwork, and anything you can think of. Bring all your wares and trade to your heart’s content, or even just stop on by and say Hi!
Who Let The Dogs Out?
Time: Saturday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Harddrive
Calling all canines! Come one come all! Do you want to enjoy the dog days of the convention even better? Are you looking for a place between activities for dogs by dogs to just simply BE dogs? Then come pay a panel that’s gone completely to the dogs a visit!
Furry Jam Session with Triad Fox
Time: Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Triad Fox
Are you a furry musician, or a fan of music? If so, then this is the panel for you! We encourage musical furs of every variety to join together and jam out. Please bring your instruments and voices as we forge more space for the musically-inclined members of the furry community!
Aviation Furs Meetup
Time: Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Misu Otter
All the furs that work in the skies or support avation, this is your panel to meet and greet all others in aviation! From Pilots, students, flight attendants, or ground staff, we'd love to see you!
Breaking Into Mascotting: A Path to Collegiate and Professional Success
Time: Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Jynx
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a collegiate or professional mascot? Join us for an insider’s look at the exciting world of mascotting! This panel will cover the tryout and application processes, what teams expect from their performers, and the skills that make a standout candidate. We’ll also discuss the essential tools and materials to help you prepare, from performance reels to costume maintenance tips. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring performer, or just curious about mascot life, this session will leave you ready to take the next step toward mascot stardom!
Charity Poker Tournament
Charity
Time: Saturday 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Tabbicus
Come play in the annual PDFC charity poker tournament! Texas Hold'Em is the game. Come show off your poker prowess; players of all skill levels are welcome. We have a variety of prizes up for grabs, including art and memberships for next year! Recommended $20 donation to the con charity!
Furry Origins: Sharing Our Stories
Time: Saturday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Rawri Wolf
Every fur has a story—what’s yours? Join us for an open forum where attendees can share the unique and personal reasons that brought them to the furry fandom. Whether it was through art, friends, creativity, or curiosity, this panel is a celebration of the diverse paths that unite us. Together, we’ll explore what the fandom means to each of us and celebrate the shared passion that makes our community so special. Come listen, share, and connect with fellow furs in a judgment-free space. Everyone’s voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard!
The Doodle Patch + Sketchbook Swap
Time: Saturday 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Neoko
Everyone gets a 4x4 card and can draw/doodle their sona. Then at the end, there could be a group picture of them all
How to make your own Fursuit Casted Foam Bases
Guest of Honor
Time: Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Rayven
Interested in how to make your own fursuit casted foam bases? This panel will cover all the basic steps needed to sculpt, mold, and cast foam bases at home. Panel will included step by step instruction on to get started, what materials are needed, and how to complete a mold. Floor will be open to questions after the presentation and attendees can explore some molds and bases that will be on display.
Kandi trading panel
Time: Saturday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Trik the stick
This panel is dedicated to trading Kandi and trinkets with each other with the power of plurr. Come hangout, bring some Kandi to trade, if you don't have any some will be provided along with a demonstration on how to trade
Building a Realistic Fursuit Head, Start to Finish
Guest of Honor
Time: Saturday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Zulaya
Join Melissa Mendelson Art in a masterclass where she goes through her entire process, in detail, of how she builds a realistic fursuit head.
Comic Jam: An Improv Edition!
Time: Saturday 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Hoi and Kai
Want to make a wacky short comic strip? A fun way to make an improv comic about any topic and having a crazy imagination. Join us, Hoi and Kai, making comics with other fellow creatives in this panel! All ages and skills are welcome to the panel. How does this work? Each participant have about 15-20 minutes per panel to make a comic and let the story go with the flow!
Messy Eats: The CarniVORE Side of the Fandom
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Harddrive/Oken
Join us for this thought-provoking panel as we delve into the fascinating and controversial realms of gore and vore within the fandom. This panel aims to explore the artistic expressions and creative boundaries within the furry community, shedding light on these unique and often misunderstood genres.
Camping Horror Stories
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Bastian
Have you any bad experiences camping outdoors that you would like to share? This panel allows you to share these stories with your furry friends. Flooded a tent your first night at scout camp? Had a rattlesnake in your sleeping bag? Fended off a black bear with a water bottle?!?!? Anything goes as long as it is outdoors-related, lets revisit those memories.
Speed dating
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: ALocalCosplayer
Desperate for love or even the consentful touch of a fellow human, well look no further! You can find love, friendship or maybe your future loving foe at this cons speed dating panel!
GOH Cocktail Party
Guest of Honor
Time: Saturday 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Sponsor Lounge
Karaoke
Time: Saturday 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Reepir, Ash
Get ready to howl, chirp, and chitter. Karaoke returns to PDFC. Dust off those vocal chords and join to sing your heart out or come and support those who do.
Fact or Cap: Furry Species Stereotype Edition
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Harddrive
Have a canine fursona and keep hearing “musky husky” thrown around? What about sergals being told they’re “cheesy bois”? Well today we’re discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly in the world of fursona species stereotypes!
Fat Fur Meet and Greet!
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Denya/Osofat
For those who like to live large! Are you the type of fur who'll need their own tent when they go camping? Or do you prefer being in charge of packing extra rations to ensure their large bellies stay stuffed and satisfied? Whether you're a husky husky whose hungry stomach can wake the dead, or a tiny hare who uses their friend's gut as a spare mattress, come on down to chat with other wide-minded individuals about our weird, silly, and fun obsessions with the chubbiest of campers!
Inflatables Meet & Greet
Time: Saturday 10:30 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Myself (Storm)
All furries are welcome, Suiters and non-suiters alike. Whether you're a fan of inflatables, or would like to see what it's all about. Feel free to just hang out, play around, or even show off some of your own collection.
Yiff Review
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Saturday 11:30 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Icarus Kiwi(Host) Luna(Guest) Plus One(Guest)
Yiff review whats this? If you know come join us as we look over some spicy content while having a good time. If you don’t it’s best to stay away
“Furry” Franchises: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Harddrive
Ever thought your favorite childhood or current Disney animal movie was something special? Are you obsessed with an underappreciated animal movie or franchise and want to obsess about or possibly share the interest with a rare individual who also loved it? Then come check out this panel where we’ll be discussing it all! Come pour yourself a tall glass of nostalgia and maybe make some new friends!
Nothing
Time: Sunday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Dr Snepper, Queen of Nothing
Back again for a second year, Dr Snepper will be staring at a wall! Will the red dot return? Will there be another prop? Will there be unexpected surprises?! Come on in and find out! There will also be a charity donation container at this panel to support our charity for this year.
Sponsor Brunch
Guest of Honor
Time: Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sponsor Lounge
Red Panda Trivia
Time: Sunday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: Ace
Come participate in a series of questions for everything wah (red panda) related! Some will be pop culture, some will be biology, some others. The winner of the trivia will receive a little prize, so study up!
The History of Boxes and Why cats love them
Time: Sunday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Lillie
This is a history panel about the construction and practical uses for boxes and cats throughout the years. The catch is the host is a cat and this is a secret front to have a hour to play with boxes without trouble :3
Rate Your Dad!
Time: Sunday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Mr. PeanutButter
Are you a fan of dads? Would you like to rate dads? WELL COME ON DOWN AND RATE DADS!
Bad Furry Contest
Time: Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 1
Hosts: ALocalCosplayer
Being the worst furry around is no laughing matter, in fact it is something to be quite proud of! Attend this Bad Furry Contest and see who is truly the worst furry of them all! We shall host some of the most exciting challenges, such as; the worst strut, worst pickup line, and worst fandub. There will be a prize for those who dare to enter!
Chickies Barnyard Trading Post
Time: Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: Chickie the Cow
Got too many trinkets? Wanna trade them for new shiny trinkets? or maybe you made a bad purchase that you want to get rid of? Come to Chickies Barnyard Trading Post and trade your cares away! Bring your pins, stickers, old fursuit parts, clothes and more! Empty out that junk drawer and have a blast!
Taurs Meet
Time: Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Meet & Greet
Hosts: Mozdoc
Have a 'taursona or an interest in 'taur forms this meetup panel is for you; gather around with others of the four-legged lifestyle.
Furry Wedding!
Time: Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Secondary Events
Hosts: Bastian
Improv Contest
NSFW/Age Restricted
Time: Sunday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Panel Room 2
Hosts: ALocalCosplayer
Have you ever wanted to reenact your marriage falling apart, or a fight between you and some girl trying to steal your senpai? If so, come join us! This panel is dedicated to reenacting random anime/video game moments and all situations are welcomed.
Closing Ceremony
Main/Live Events
Time: Sunday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Main Events
