Meet the Guests of Honor

Join us for a special spotlight on this year's incredible Guests of Honor, Bird and Bearic! Learn more about their work, experiences, and contributions to the furry community. This is a great chance to ask questions and get inspired!

12:30pm-1:30pm Panel 2

So You Want to Start a Furry Business?

Don't know where to start or just can't seem to get the ball rolling? Join full-time fursuit maker and illustrator Impoddity for tips and tricks on starting up your own small business! Here you will learn not only where to begin, but how to advertise, grow a following, communicate with clients, and maintain a steady work flow!

2:00pm-3:30pm Panel 2

Meet the Charity

Stop by to learn about our incredible charity partner, Short Folks for Hope. Learn about their mission, the incredible work they do, and how you can help support their cause throughout the weekend.

4:00pm-5:00pm Panel 2

Why We Need Your Music

Join the Guest of Honor, Bearic, as he explains in detail why the world wants, and needs, to hear your music. This panel is meant for artists of all skill levels - join this panel to connect with your local furry music scene while Bearic shares what he's learned from his own musical journey in California.

5:30pm-6:30pm Panel 2

Mustelid Meet and Greet

Calling all mustelids and mustelid enjoyers! Come join us for a Mustelid Meet up! Bring your fursuits, your friends, your sketchbooks, your cameras, and your love for all things stinky weasels! We'll have mustelid plush to take photos with, drawing space for noodle doodles, and a wonderful weasel slide show to enjoy.

7:00pm-8:00pm Panel 2

Fursuit Maker and Commissioner Etiquette

Want to know how to be a good customer service rep for your fursuit business? It’s essential to know how to talk to clients professionally when running your own business!

Commissioning a suit? Learn how to communicate properly with your fursuit maker!

8:30pm-9:30pm Panel 2

Our Captain is a Furry???

...it's more likely than you think! Captain Voltage discusses his maritime career, and shares memorable photos and videos from his time aboard tall ships, ferries, and that one time he delivered a Vietnam-era landing craft.

10:00pm-11:00pm Panel 2

The Ecology of Subnautica

Have you ever wondered about what life might be like on another planet? Are you a fan of the Subnautica game series? Then get ready to learn about the speculative biology of planet 4546B from the Subnautica game series. This educational panel will take you from the safe shallows to sector zero to learn about the flora and fauna that inhabit this water planet. It will look into the ecology, conservation, evolution, and even look into similar biological concepts that can be seen right here on earth. Take a dive into the biology of planet 4546B!

11:30pm-1:00am Panel 2

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Come enjoy some retro Saturday morning cartoons! This cartoon block is all furry adventure shows from the late 80s and early 90s. Each show will be separated by weird commercials from the same time period for an authentic experience

8:00am-9:30am Panel 2

Writing Wolf's Journey

Are you interested in writing in furry? I have been working on a multi year webcomic and I will delve into the world on how to create and build a comic.

10:00am-11:00am Panel 2

SpongeBob Fans Meetup & Classic Trivia!

If nautical nonsense is something you wish, then this is the panel for you! Come in, hang out, make references, and play some trivia based on the first three seasons of SpongeBob! It'll be so coral!

11:30am-12:30pm Panel 2

Everything Y2K

Are you a millennial or older gen Z wanting to take a trip down memory lane? Or just someone who's interested in learning about the history of today's technology? Well, you are in luck! Welcome to everything Y2K: an informational panel where I'll be going through different categories such as gaming, Pop culture and the rise of the Internet just to name a few! Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane, where you will get to interact with items such as flip phones, computers, video game memorabilia, and old promotional items again. Whether you want to relive the recent past, or learn more about it, we have something for everyone!

1:30pm-3:00pm Panel 2

Underrated Furry Animated Films

Are you a fan of anthropomorphic animated films and looking for something new to watch? This panel aims to do exactly that with 8 unique films. From films that are made all over the world, with recent releases to films many decades old, from indie animation to higher budget films, my panel’s goal is to make find some new favorites for you. We will also discuss films you may find under appreciated that you think more people should watch. Films in this panel are rated G to PG-13.

3:30pm-5:00pm Panel 2

So, You Think You Know Zelda?

Do you love The Legend of Zelda? Have you played a lot of the games? Well let's see just how much you think you know about the series. Join me as we test everyone's knowledge with an in depth trivia game. There will be fun, there will be references, and there will be an orange idiot to present it all to you. What more could you ask for?

5:30pm-7:30pm Panel 2

Intro to Birding!

Want to open your mind to the magic of bird watching? Of course you do! Come learn all about your local feathered friends and the basics of birding with this presentation and Q&A session with Guest of Honor Camp Mustelid! We'll cover everything from field guides and apps, binocular choices, birding manners, how to get started, and more!

8:00pm-9:00pm Panel 2

Werewolves, Shapeshifters, and Animal Transformation in Fiction

From the Epic of Gilgamesh to Turning Red, tales of humans turning into animals have become part of our shared cultural heritage. Join us as we look at shapeshifters from different cultures like the more familiar werewolves, kitsune, tanuki, and selkie to the lesser known ones like the bouda, adze, tikbalang, and kushtaka. How Dracula and Hollywood reshaped our perspective of werewolves. And the common tropes and narrative structures across these tales from old folklore to modern movies. Christian werewolves, Animorphs, transformation webcomics, the TF community, and more!

9:30pm-10:30pm Panel 2

Intro to Scuba Diving

Have you ever been curious about the underwater world? Ever wanted to experience the weightlessness feeling of being submerged, and check out the strange and curious world beneath the waves? This panel will give you all the information you need to get started with SCUBA Diving. We'll cover topics such as what it's like, an overview of the equipment, and how you can find a place in your area to get certified. No experience required.

11:00pm-12:00am Panel 2

Mr. DeWolfe's Late Night Talk Show

Have you always wanted to attend a live taping of a talkshow? Well here's your opportunity for a chance to be a part of one! Debuted at Furpocalypse, Mr. DeWolfe's Late Night Talk Show now makes a special appearance at FCL. Grab a drink and put on your smoking jacket, join us for a great night of banter and laughs.

12:30am-2:00am Panel 2

Pigeon Palooza

Join us for a wonderful panel all about pigeons! Our most misunderstood neighbors and companions. We'll cover pigeon history, love lives, community, behavior, breeds, and more!

9:00am-10:00am Panel 2

Erin vs. the Piano

Want to see magic performed with music? Want to see someone play piano without stopping? Come on down!

10:30am-11:30am Panel 2

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Meetup!

Are you a fan of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon? Of course you are! And if you're not, it just means you're not a fan of the series YET! There will be a brief presentation, activities, a group photo, and PMD themed goodies to go around! Grab your trusty scarf and treasure bag and come by and say hello! Mainline Pokémon fans, Pokésuiters, and everyone else is welcome as well!

12:00pm-1:00pm Panel 2

A History of Fan Conventions from 1889 to Present

Have you ever wondered just how the conventions we have grown to love came about? Sit in for a brief summary of the evolution and context of fan conventions from 1889 to the present where we will cover the genesis of the modern fan conventions and discuss the significant movements and developments in fan convention culture which have occurred since its inception.

1:30pm-3:00pm Panel 2

The Moxie Mystique

(Back by request) Come learn the facts and fiction behind Maine's Official Soft Drink. At the end of the presentation, samples will be offered.

3:30pm-4:30pm Panel 2

The Church of Baja Blast

The Church of Baja Blast™ is an award-winning satirical panel that highlights my autism-driven love for the Mountain Dew drink Baja Blast. We discuss the commandments of thy Dew, play Baja Blast Jeopardy for prizes, confess your Baja sins to Priest Baja Werewolf, and a lot more!
Join the fun and bond over our love of Baja Blast and Taco Bell.
May Baja be thy Blast

5:00pm-6:00pm Panel 2

Where the River Meets the Sea: Mermaid Lore

This panel is a survey of mythology surrounding "mermaids" and mermaid-like creatures. Half human, half fish, these beings exist between worlds and play a variety of roles in the stories in which they appear. Where and when did the concept of a "mermaid" arise, and how has it changed over the centuries? Join us as we discuss the tropes and how mermaids (and their close cousins) have appeared in literature, pop culture, and folklore.

7:00pm-8:00pm Panel 2