If you have a lost item, are hurt/sick, or see a dangerous / suspicious situation developing, the F.L.A.R.E. desk is here to help. The desk is located inside the back lobby across from the pacific room. If you can not make it to the desk, you can contact F.L.A.R.E. at (408)509-2114 You can also message @GamerCabbitWolf_Flare_99 via Telegram.

Come over to the board games room and have some fun with your friends, or make some new ones!

Come and take a breather and enjoy a place to sit and cool down! A repair station will also be available for those whom need it.

Underwater Oasis is a fur con sensory room facilitated by Creepcat. Come vibe, lounge and talk with friends in the chillest space at the con! Note: the Underwater Oasis area contains latex allergens.

Shop with our selection of vendors for a variety of wares, art, and more!

We're raising a description for charity still - stay tuned!

Take a look at our selection of official Get Out the Float merch, including shirts, towels, coins, poster and plushies!

Laser Tag for two teams of up to 10 furries per team. Prior to starting, all team members need to register their nickname and some basic information at a kiosk located near the front of the arcade. This can be done at any point when the arcade is open. At the arcade operator’s and GOTF staff member’s discretion, these matches may include members of the public who happen to want to play laser tag. The referee will facilitate the games. While playing laser tag, we recommend that you wear normal clothes so that you have good traction in the arena. At the discretion of carousel mall employees, fursuiters may be allowed in between laser tag sessions for photo ops.

Dear Patrons, Volunteers and Vendors: Thank you for helping make GOTF possible. This year we will be offering snacks and meals in a parish hall, thanks to the generosity of the local venues, Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Directions to the parish hall: Exiting the Seaside Convention Center from the front lobby, turn left and go down a couple of blocks until you get to N Columbia street. The building will be across the road situated in the corner next to the church. Doors will be open during the times posted - come on in (but don't forget your badge!)

A small, Nevada based business creating toys from the largest of whales to the tiniest of dragons- and much more in between. come check out our wares and NEW pool toy offerings!

Located in the front lobby, here you can pick up your badge and / or register on site!

Get to see what the con is about, meet the people helping run the convention, and get ready to party!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

A little history, a little less mystery, and—if we can—a little chemistry! This panel is for anyone curious about film photography, whether you’ve never touched a roll of film or you’ve been shooting for years. We’ll explore what a camera really is, how film came to be, why it still exists in a digital world, and why it gets so much love. Along the way, we’ll look at real cameras, real film, and real photos—from the earliest processes to modern film stocks. If there’s time, we’ll even develop a roll of film live. No experience required.

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Thank you GOTF staff for making this event possible! We've set a side a bit of time for you to come and enjoy the bounce houses before the doors open to the general public. Come on down and have some fun!

Located in the front lobby, here you can pick up your badge and / or register on site!

Come over to the board games room and have some fun with your friends, or make some new ones!

Come and take a breather and enjoy a place to sit and cool down! A repair station will also be available for those whom need it.

Watching after toys when groups of people are a-float and a-flutter in the area can be a daunting task. Toy etiquette is not something that is well known around the general populace, much less the furry community.

Come join Baphnedia, founder of GOTF, and Jimmy & Jason of Jet Creations for a meet & greet and opportunity for Q&A!

Shop with our selection of vendors for a variety of wares, art, and more!

We're raising a description for charity still - stay tuned!

Take a look at our selection of official Get Out the Float merch, including shirts, towels, coins, poster and plushies!

A small, Nevada based business creating toys from the largest of whales to the tiniest of dragons- and much more in between. come check out our wares and NEW pool toy offerings!

We make the most of the bouncy castles while we have them at Get Out The Float! Early in the convention, time on the castles is set aside for convention staff. Further in to the convention, we have Sponsor Bounce, Patron Bounce as well as Fursuit Bounce. In addition, the bouncy castles may make unique seating with uniquely bad views of the main stage during Opening and Closing Ceremonies. -Bouncy Castle Rules- 1. Primary entrance to the Pacific Room is through Badge & Shoe check area. The use of other doors is for staff or emergencies only. 2. Badges, badge clips, shoes, spikes, pins, and any other sharp objects must be checked and stored at Badge & Shoe check to reduce risk of injury or damage to property. 3. No running on the polished concrete floor. It hurts. We checked. 4. Bouncy house are made for jumping on; inflatable toys are not. 5. Inflatable toys are not allowed in bouncy castles during open bounce. 6. No horseplay or rough housing in the area. It can hurt. We checked. 7. Be sure to respect others & respect the property of others. 8. Follow instructions from staff. 9. If main lights are flipped on & off several times in a row and/or the music stops, stop bouncing for these are signs we need to get everyone’s immediate attention. 10. One castle will have a sign near its entrance designating it the “vibing castle.” Please respect those who want to feel the wubs; so do not bounce on this castle if it has occupants. 11. If a bouncy castle is overloaded, it will lose pressure and begin to deflate under the weight. Do not bounce on a castle in such condition. 12. Lost and found for bouncy castle area is at Badge/Shoe check; however lost valuables will be taken to F.L.A.R.E. as soon as they are discovered. 13. Youth should be supervised by their guardians. Kids and other adults should use caution if using the same castle at the same time. 14. If you see anyone not following these rules, inform the staff immediately.

Come draw fursuiters as they pose for you. If you're in fursuit, you can come model, too! Props encouraged for models. Bring your own art supplies and sketchbooks.

Most people sew with a machine, but hand-sewing has lots of advantages, and for weird fabrics and fussy details it can be superior. It's also easily portable, making it ideal for a work-shop style presentation where attendees will be able to follow along. I plan on bring my giant scrap box and photo-copies of a few simple ear patterns, plus lots of needles and thread, and everyone will be able to come away from the panel with a pair of ears ready to be attached to a headband or hat.

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

A Crash Course or Intro 101 to 3 different macaque species, Rhesus, Longtails, and Pigtail! Come learn about an overlooked species in the furry fandom and how to identify them, and some species specific behaviors!

Get yourself unofficially certified as a trained fursuiter and handler, from Woopsiedaisy (she/they), an experienced college mascot and fursuiter. Review performance, safety, and etiquette, and roleplay tricky situations with me, all based on trainings I've led real-life college mascot performers and handlers in. Come prepared to move around (if comfortable), and if you stay to the end, you can have your own unofficial official certificate of completion!

Join Host Taebyn for some fun and exciting fursuit games! Will there be prizes? Maybe…who knows….come check it out and see!

Join Kitty Snail in learning the ins and outs of making friends, overcoming friendship rejection, dealing with the high expectations of conventions, and more. This panel is for folks wanting to learn about making friends, convention etiquette, overcoming fomo, and more!

Get ready for a friendly, approachable deep dive into one of the most important parts of vinyl chemistry. Plasticizers are the unsung heroes that make our toys soft, flexible, and alive with that signature feel we all love. In this session, we’ll explore what plasticizers actually are, how they work inside vinyl, why different types behave differently, and how all of this affects the way toys age, stretch, soften, or become brittle over time. We’ll walk through the major plasticizers used in today’s pool toys, compare their strengths and weaknesses, and break down common myths you’ve probably seen floating around the community. Whether you’re a casual collector, a hardcore restorer, or someone curious about why some toys stay soft for twenty years while others lose their magic, this panel will give you a clear, grounded understanding of what’s really going on beneath the surface. You’ll leave with real, practical knowledge: how to identify different plasticizer behaviors, how to care for aging vinyl, and what restoration methods actually work. No chemistry degree required, just curiosity and love for the toys that keep us afloat.

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

A space for all sapphics to play games, chat, and make new friends.

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Folks are paired together randomly to sketch one another using a convention-themed prompt! Our three prompts for this panel will be inflatables, bioluminescence, and the beach. A limited number of markers/pencils/pens will be available to use!

Thank you GOTF staff for making this event possible! We've set a side a bit of time for you to come and enjoy the bounce houses before the doors open to the general public. Come on down and have some fun!

Located in the front lobby, here you can pick up your badge and / or register on site!

Come over to the board games room and have some fun with your friends, or make some new ones!

Come and take a breather and enjoy a place to sit and cool down! A repair station will also be available for those whom need it.

Join us as we parade around the Streets of Seaside where the streets have names, but as professional pooltoys we don’t remember them! The parade route starts from the convention center and heads west to the Promenade, then south to Broadway, then east back to the convention center.

15 minutes gathering pre-function space 15 minutes fursuit group photo 15 minutes safety briefing 15 minutes water break; meet back here 90 minutes for parade time (until complete)

Join us as we parade around the Streets of Seaside where the streets have names, but as professional pooltoys we don’t remember them! The parade route starts from the convention center and heads west to the Promenade, then south to Broadway, then east back to the convention center.

Join us as we parade around the Streets of Seaside where the streets have names, but as professional pooltoys we don’t remember them! The parade route starts from the convention center and heads west to the Promenade, then south to Broadway, then east back to the convention center.

Spend your carousel tokens at the Carousel Mall whether you be in fursuit, kigu, or normal clothing! At time of writing, additional rides are $4.50 per rider, paid in cash at the carousel. The carousel operator or fursuit handlers can assist fursuiters embarking and debarking from the carousel.

Laser Tag for two teams of up to 10 furries per team. (Fursuiters will be prioritized.) Prior to starting, all team members need to register their nickname and some basic information at a kiosk located near the front of the arcade. This can be done at any point when the arcade is open. At the arcade operator’s and GOTF staff member’s discretion, these matches may include members of the public who happen to want to play laser tag. The referee will facilitate the games. While playing laser tag, we recommend that you wear normal clothes so that you have good traction in the arena. At the discretion of carousel mall employees, fursuiters may be allowed in between laser tag sessions for photo ops.

Hello trainers! Come meet up with fellow Pokémaniacs at our Raid Day meetup! We'll meet in the lobby then walk around Seaside to find good gyms for raiding. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather, since we'll be outside! Suiters are welcome, but since we'll be crossing roads, please make sure you have enough visibility to do so safely, or bring a handler. See you there!

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

We're raising a description for charity still - stay tuned!

Shop with our selection of vendors for a variety of wares, art, and more!

Take a look at our selection of official Get Out the Float merch, including shirts, towels, coins, poster and plushies!

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

A small, Nevada based business creating toys from the largest of whales to the tiniest of dragons- and much more in between. come check out our wares and NEW pool toy offerings!

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

Stickers have become an iconic part of the fandom over the years. Let's talk about how to go about making your own, different materials and methods, and some of our favorite manufacturers. Bring stickers to show off and trade - after the presentation, we'll open up the room for show and tell, plus a sticker swap!

Come join us for our annual Doodles for Charity event! Hosted by Cheetaro, some of your favorite furballs will be showing themselves to doodle a picture for you and your friends, all in the name of raising money for Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District.

I sing (mostly) Weird Al songs! Hopefully not too horribly! It's fun times so come join the fun!

Come on down to the hospitality suite for a bowl of ramen courtesy of Roady's Ramen!  We have a lot of stock (and a lot of noodles too) and today we're cooking up a storm!  Come help us empty our supply of ramen - invite your fellow attendees!  We need all of it to go! The hospitality stand can be found just down the street past the giant parking lot, in front of the parish hall from the Our Lady of Victory church.  Just take a left when leaving the front lobby doors and follow the sidewalk down and look for the red and gold flags!

Come join us for the Charity Raffle to support Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District! -Charity Raffle- All proceeds go to the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation Foundation. Tickets are $1 a piece. Tickets will be drawn on Saturday, Feburary 8th at Closing Ceremonies and you must be present to win. This is one raffle you might not want to miss. Plan for cash only. No payment app, debit, or credit cards may be used unless made available by the charity.

I chat about fursuiting while in fursuit, I adjust the presentation according to the skill level of the audience. Sometimes I stay with the basics, other times I get people to act out their characters and work on character development!

Calling all deers - Come on down and gather around the inflatable car in the front of the con! We'll pose for pictures and have some fun so be sure to hoof it on down!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

I read stories of various types! "What type" you ask? Well, you'll just have to come find out fur yourself!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

For all attendees who wish to move their display pooltoys to the Sunset Empire Pool on Sunday - This is the designated time for pooltoy owners to deflate their pooltoys *for the purpose of transporting them to the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation Pool.*

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

For all attendees who wish to move their display pooltoys to the Sunset Empire Pool on Sunday - This is the designated time for pooltoy owners to deflate their pooltoys *for the purpose of transporting them to the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation Pool.*

Relax and let your imagination run wild as you are guided through a group hypnosis session transforming you into a squeaky pool toy. Content warning for flashing lights and spirals.

For all attendees who wish to move their display pooltoys to the Sunset Empire Pool on Sunday - This is the designated time for pooltoy owners to pick up their toys for those who are unable to store thier deflated friends in their rooms overnight. Doors close at 9 AM.

Come and take a breather and enjoy a place to sit and cool down! A repair station will also be available for those whom need it.

Thank you patrons for helping make GOTF possible! We're offering a window for our patrons, volunteers and vendors to get to the pool early before the doors open to the general public. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel!

Come swim and play games in the indoor pool! The pool day is Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026 and the convention center will be closed while we are at the pool. If you are bringing inflatables, the pool lifeguard has the final say about what toys are allowed in the pool. Be sure to bring your own towel, or be prepared to buy a towel from the pool.

Registration and badge pickup will take place at the Sunset Empire Pool in the afternoon during the pool swim.

Today we shut down the convention center for part of the day so everyone can enjoy a swim at Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel!

Shop with our selection of vendors for a variety of wares, art, and more!

Take a look at our selection of official Get Out the Float merch, including shirts, towels, coins, poster and plushies!

Come over to the board games room and have some fun with your friends, or make some new ones!

Come join us in the games room for a hexbugs race!

Located in the front lobby, here you can pick up your badge and / or register on site!

Help us wrap up the con. We go over what we did, charity totals, raffle winners, and special announcements.

Examine the universals of languages, how they can be developed, and how historically and socially they can drive stories.

Come on down to have some Matcha ice cream while we close out the hospitality suite.  Everyone is invited!

Have you ever wanted to be politically active in your community? Wanted to voice displeasure (or approval) to someone in government, but weren't sure who to contact--or how? Perhaps you've even thought of throwing your hat in the ring--or fursuit head, as the case may be. An experienced politician details their experience, ways to approach a given problem you wish to solve, and even provides details on how YOU might be able to run for office!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Discussing how history and cultural practices can be added to projects and games to increase realism or depth.

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!

Hey you! Have you ever wanted to be a musician, but you have no clue where to start? Have you ever downloaded a music program but closed it instantly because the interface looks like the inside of a plane cockpit? If this sounds like you, then you’re in luck! In this panel, I’ll be going over the absolute basics of music production; such as how to choose a Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) that’s right for you, the absolute basic functions of a daw, and all of the tools at your disposal to help you get in there and start making music! Come stop by and sit down to get started on your music making journey!

Can’t decide between dancing and bouncing? Now you don’t have to! Our dances are happening in the same room as all the bouncy castles!