Howloween (Canada)

Furry Halloween event in Richmond, BC 🇨🇦 in-person event Oct 22 - 25, 2026 howloween.ca

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Dealers Apps CLOSE Aug 12

Dealers Den applications CLOSE Aug 12th! Get your application to vend in at https://howloween.ca/vendors/ before the Chimeras do!

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Panel Apps Close Aug 17

Do you want to run an event, panel, or perform as an acoustic musician (singing, guitar, bands, band instruments, etc.) at Howloween 2026? Panel applications close August 17th, at 12pm PT!  Submit yours at https://forms.gle/6MMZ4AFePnkZxHME9 

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Volunteer Today!

Chimera Labs is always looking out for helping hands and more scientists. Join the ranks at https://howloween.ca/volunteer/ , our subjects don't bite, much. Art by https://sticklordy.carrd.co/ 

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Sponsor Reg Tier

Sponsor reg open at https://howloween.ca/registration/ - 4 full day access - 1 conbook - 1 Tshirt - 1 sponsor gift - 1 Poutine Social ticket - 1 drink ticket - $10 Dealers Den voucher Art by @wildelementstudios.com

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HOTELS OPEN!

Hotel Blocks Open!  Executive (Main) Comfort Hotel AND Sheraton are now open for bookings! All info at https://howloween.ca/venue/

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After Dark Market Apps OPEN!

It's time to go behind the curtain... After Dark Market Applications are OPEN! Head on over to https://howloween.ca/vendors/ - Read the General and After Dark information carefully - than apply! Must be 18+.

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Hotel Blocks Open/ing!

Hotel Blocks Open/ing! Our computers are back online and we’ve got news: Executive (Main) & Comfort Hotel slated to open Aug 1st at 12pm PT. Sheraton is now open for bookings! All info at https://howloween.ca/venue/

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YES! We have some bookings open RIGHT NOW! Sheraton block (not main hotel) is open for bookings at

https://howloween.ca/venue/ and https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1780525018122&key=GRP&app=resvlink

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Supporter Reg Tier

Support Howloween with the Supporter tier for $125 CAD at https://howloween.ca/registration/ ! Includes: - 4 full day access - 1 printed conbook - 1 event T-shirt Art by @wildelementstudios

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Hotel Blocks Open/ing!

Hotel Blocks Open/ing! Our computers are back online and we've got news: Executive (Main) & Comfort Hotel slated to open Aug 1st at 12pm PT. Sheraton is now open for bookings! All info at https://howloween.ca/venue/

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Pre-Reg Open!

Current Pre-reg price for base four-day membership is $95 CAD! Comes with: - 4 full days access to the event - 1 printed conbook Get all the details and register cheaper than at the door at https://howloween.ca/registration/

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Open Application Reminder

Did you know that various applications are currently open at https://howloween.ca ? Vendors Apps OPEN! After Dark Market Open Aug 1 Panel Submissions OPEN! DJ Apps OPEN! Dance Comp Apps OPEN!

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After Dark Market Apps Open Aug 1

Psst! Our After Dark Market is opening for applications on August 1st!  You must be 18+ to apply, at https://howloween.ca/vendors/ when it opens. Art by Asagurble.ca

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Dance Compo Apps Open!

Want to show off those awesome dance moves and show the competition how it’s done? Think you’ve got what it takes to wow the judges and take home 1st place? Sign up to audition for this years Dance Competition. Applications open until September 13, 2026 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5BRsnQ_NiZ-kTj65jQenERVS9pFOwIV_E0CciOLAUBsISdA/viewform Art by MarlaDraw.com

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DJ Applications OPEN

Our scientists (and subjects) need sweet tunes so why don't you join us and apply to be a DJ at https://howloween.ca/dj-apps/

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DJ Apps Opening Jul 19

Attention: DJ applications are opening July 19th! Stay tuned to our socials, Discord and Telegram for when they go live.

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Panel Applications

Panel Applications at Chimera Labs is all about collaborative experimentation! Want to share your ideas and passions with the group? Apply to host a panel at https://forms.gle/gVrtjB2PbVJzvs8HA

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Dealers Den Applications are OPEN!

Seems one of our creatures got into the computer and messed with our post dates! Chimera Labs wants your wares! Apply to be a Dealer at https://howloween.ca/vendors/ from July 12 - Aug 12! (Please pardon the dust, we're still updating the website so some info is out of date)