We know, if feels just like staring at that loading screen, but we're almost there! It'll be time to Press Paws To Start very soon! We're just a week out from Opening Ceremonies at MCFC 2026! Are you ready? I think we're just about ready!
If you're new to these parts, here's a quick run-down...
Here's links to some important material. You don't have to memorize what's on them, just remember that they're there whenever you need them:
The "con badge" is your ticket for entry into all of the panels, events, Dealers Den, Artist Alley, gaming rooms, and all the other fun things happening at the convention.
To get a badge, first you need to register. If you didn't pre-reg before the convention, no worries: You can register online any time. In fact, you can do it from your phone while in line (if even there is a line.) Just so long as it's in by the time you get to the check-in desk!
You can pay with a charge card online, or a "cash" option will be available during the convention. Day passes will be available each day during the convention if you're only coming out for the day.
Just make sure to have it in before you arrive at the reg department check-in desk.
If you haven't been to MCFC before, badge pick-up is easy!
When you arrive on site, double check the schedule to make sure we're open then come to Registration. It's up on the 5th floor.
Then we'll just need to see your government issued ID. We'll match it in the system, and your badge will pop right up. No need to show us any confirmation emails or such; if you're in the system, we'll find you.
Then clip your badge to your sleeve for the rest of the weekend, and enjoy!
The registration department is open:
If you arrive outside those hours, pop into Con Operations (on the 4th floor.)
Alright, you're here! Now what?
Go run through that schedule of panels and events once more, and take note of anything that looks interesting to you!
If you can't decide, here's some don't-miss recommendatinos:
And while you're at it, check out everything else under the "At The Con" menu above.
Some people really like to try to plan out every moment of their convention, down to the minute (though that often doesn't seem to work out!) Some people like to plan nothing and go with the flow through the whole weekend. I suggest the middle ground: Note down the possibilities so you know what you could be doing at any moment, and then see where it takes you.
There's no wrong way to do it, so long as you're enjoying yourself!
If you need some help while you're at the convention, if you're a little turned around, or need some guidance on the schedule, come on over to Con Operations! We'll be happy to lend a hand.
If you need Security, that's in the same room. Don't hesitate to drop by if you need some help.
Both are available in the Greco room on the 4th floor.
We try our best to have everything locked in, but sometimes things change. If you want to stay up to date with all the goings-on, follow us on social media! We'll keep that up to date with any news that happens through the convention weekend:
This is also the best place to ask us questions during the convention. You can still send us an email but we'll all be running around making the convention happen, so we might not notice an email message right away!
And that's about it! Please reach out if you have any questions or need something clarified. We want to make this your best weekend evar!
See you soon!