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The Weirdest Event on the Olympic Penninsula

Squatchcon is Port Angeles’ annual cosplay, comics, gaming, and fan culture event. Our mission is to give weirdos of all ages a place to find their passion and their people. At Squatchcon we believe in radical silliness and the world-changing power of kindness.

The Legend Begins

In 2022, Squatchcon Jess was working as the manager of One of a Kind Art Gallery at the Port Angeles Wharf.

Together with local artists Purity Milhouse and Nyx Valentine, Jess conceived of the original Squatchcon: a one-time pop up market celebrating fan culture and folklore. The goal was simple: to get a few local artists together for an oddball arts market and mini convention. We anticipated about a hundred guests would meander through: instead that first convention attracted over 2,000 people. 

From there we knew what we had to do: make Squatchcon an annual event! Since 2022, Squatchcon has doubled the number of participating vendors, added tons of panel and workshop programming, hosted special guests, and wormed our wiggly way into the hearts of PNW convention goers! 

Today Squatchcon includes an artisan vendor market with 60+ PNW local artists, four days of panel and workshop programming, an all-ages cosplay contest, multiple all-ages afterparty events, collaborations with 7+ venues across Port Angeles (not including our scavenger hunt locations!), live performances, gaming events, swaps, fan meetups, and more!

Business with squatchcon sign pointing in
Darrell the illustrated sasquatch

Sasquatch Believes in You

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Sasquatch Believes in You 〰️

Squatchcon is an incubator event, meaning we specifically prioritize emerging artists and new vendors to support their growth as artists. Our vendor table fees are low and have not increased since they were initially instituted in 2023 for the first paid convention. We utilize a juried selection process ensuring that our market is diverse, exciting, and offers each vendor the best chance at success.

Student Vendor Program

Get Involved in Squatchcon

The student vendor program is the heart of Squatchcon and exemplifies what we’re all about: uplifting new artists, building confidence, and connecting cool weirdos. 

The Squatchcon student vendor program officially began in 2023, inspired by the 2022 participation of then 12-year-old Evelyn H. Evelyn’s gumption gave us an idea: what if we designated a specific section of the market just for local students, offered them free table space, and connected them to mentorship opportunities? 

From there, the student vendor program was born. Each year we host 10-12 Clallam and Jefferson county students at Squatchcon. These talented young artists are offered special opportunities to connect with industry experts: past mentorship experiences have included pitch reviews with Jenny Blenk, Sequim High School graduate and current Dark Horse Comics Editor!

Our event is growing fast and we need your help to keep it going! Squatchcon is currently seeking event sponsors, in-kind prize package donations, volunteers, and program hosts. Here’s a quick look at what we need most:

Learn how you can volunteer

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Sponsorship Goals

Squatchcon needs $15,000 in cash sponsor support for our 2026 festival. Become a core part of the festival and have your business featured in promotions and live at the event. Sponsorship packages begin at $150 - please contact info@squatchconpa.com

In-kind Prize Support

Squatchcon runs an annual all-ages cosplay contest that offers participants from age 0+ twelve opportunities to win prizes! Our prize packages are divided into four age groups to provide maximum opportunities for young cosplayers to be recognized. Each year we ask businesses to help us pack these prizes with gifts and goodies. Packages are grouped into the following age categories:

Sasquirts (0-5)

Littlefoots (6-12)

Crypteens (13-17)

Bigfeet (18+)

To arrange pickup or delivery of prize package gifts, please contact info@squatchconpa.com

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Program Hosts

Share your passions at Squatchcon as a program host! We are looking for individuals who are interested in hosting workshops, meetups, and gaming events.

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Volunteers

Squatchcon is a volunteer-run event, and we need as many hands and feet on deck as we can get! If you’re interested in supporting setup, breakdown, greeting guests, and general event support, we need you!

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Young girl dressed as Pinocchio dancing on a wooden floor at a costume event, surrounded by other children and adults in costumes, with a dark ceiling and warm lighting.
Group of people dressed in colorful costumes, some with vibrant wigs and theatrical outfits, standing and laughing in a decorated indoor space.
Person with curly hair wearing colorful striped shirt and dark overalls dancing in front of a band on stage with a guitarist and a singer, while a small child sits on the floor in front.
Three females standing in front of a backdrop that resembles a forest. One of them, a young girl, is dressed in a colorful costume, while the other two women are dressed in costume and casual wear. They are smiling and appear to be at a themed event
Two women in colorful costumes with a young girl at a convention. One woman wears a floral dress and large hat, the other has pink hair and face makeup, and the girl holds a teddy bear.
Two women dressed in matching gold metallic outfits with green hair wigs, posing in front of a forest-themed background. Both are smiling and have colorful makeup, with one wearing a badge that says "Guest". They are wearing fishnet gloves and shiny

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