Penguicon is a home for makers, hackers, geeks, and open-source enthusiasts. It’s a place where creativity thrives, friendships are forged, and for one incredible weekend each year, we come together to celebrate the things we love. But right now, we’re in uncharted territory.
With 2025 on pause, our mission is clear: We have to rebuild.
Like any great journey, getting to 2026 isn’t as simple as setting coordinates and hitting launch. Tux’s ship needs repairs, fuel, and a clear path through the stars. Every dollar we raise this year gets us closer to liftoff!
🛠 Phase One: Structural Repairs – Laying the groundwork, covering core operational costs, and patching things that have historically held us back.
🚀 Phase Two: Fueling the Journey – Fundraising through memberships, events, and sponsorships to ensure a full-scale return.
🛰️Phase Three: Charting the Course – Securing the venue, selecting a ConChair, and officially kicking off planning for Penguicon 2026.
🌠Phase Four: Launching Into 2026 – The triumphant return of a full-fledged Penguicon, better than ever!
This journey belongs to the entire Penguicon community. Every ticket purchased, every membership joined, every donation given fuels our way forward.
We can’t do this without you. So whether you attend, donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word, you’re part of the crew helping us reach our destination!
We thought it might help to have a visual. The rocket shows where we’re at in the journey, and the 2026 galaxy shows where we need to get for a successful return.
This is a community-powered convention, and right now, we need all hands on deck! If you want to be a part of bringing back Penguicon in 2026, here’s how:
🎭 Join Us at The Underground Masquerade (Biggest Impact!)
Our biggest fundraising event of the year is happening May 17, 2025 at Laurel Manor! This one-night-only gala is an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, open bar, themed mocktails, great food, and more, and every ticket sold helps fund Penguicon 2026.
🔹 General Admission & VIP Tickets Available
🔹 Can’t attend? Buy a ticket for a friend or donate one to the community!
🔹 Want to help even more? Volunteer at the event!
🐧 Join The Rookery (Our 2025 Membership Program)
Membership in The Rookery keeps you connected with our community while helping fund our future. Tiers start at FREE, with paid tiers unlocking exclusive perks like ticket discounts, swag, and insider updates.
💡 Why join? Every member strengthens our community and brings us closer to 2026.
🎁Donate Funds
If you can’t make our events this year and don’t want to sign up for a recurring donation, one-time donations are always so appreciated and so important!
Two ways to donate:
🧈Givebutter – Our primary donation platform
🌱Paypal – Funds go directly to the Penguicon account
🎨 Donate Art, Items, or Services
We’re hosting a silent art auction and raffle at The Underground Masquerade and we need your help! Whether you’re an artist, craftsperson, or business, you can donate:
🎭 Handmade art, crafts, or geeky treasures
🎁 Gift baskets, merch, or special experiences
💡 Professional services (graphic design, massage, etc.)
Your generosity helps us raise more funds while showcasing incredible talent!
🤝 Sponsorship & Corporate Support
Know a business or organization that would love to support a beloved geeky nonprofit? We’re seeking sponsors for both The Underground Masquerade and Penguicon 2026.
💼 Sponsorship perks include:
✔️ Branding at our events
✔️ Digital & print marketing exposure
✔️ Custom partnership opportunities
📢 Have a sponsorship lead? Fill out our quick referral form!
🔗 Contact Our Sponsorship Team →
💪 Volunteer & Get Involved
Penguicon is run entirely by passionate volunteers! Whether you want to help before, during, or after the Masquerade, or join the team bringing Penguicon 2026 to life, we’d love to have you.
🖤 Event-day volunteers (help run the Masquerade & earn perks!)
🖤 Pre-event volunteers (help with outreach, marketing, logistics)
🖤 Future Penguicon volunteers (help shape our return in 2026!)
👕Buy Some Merch
We have a Redbubble store that has lots of items you can purchase with the Penguicon logos and (soon) other designs crafted by current members of the Board!
🛒Check Out the Merch→
📢 Spread the Word! (It’s Free & It Helps!)
One of the biggest ways you can help (at no cost to you) is simply sharing our events with friends, family, and communities who would love them.
✔️ Share our social media posts
✔️ Hang a flyer in your local game shop, coffee shop, or library
✔️ Invite a friend to join The Rookery or attend the Masquerade