CONTESTSHIPPING WEEK 2026 SOFTLAUNCH!
Why the softlaunch? Well, I'm going to be using this blog as the host for the event (since I don't see the point of making another sideblog when I already have one just dedicated to CS). But I'm still in the archival phase at the moment, where I'm trying to get every old post onto this blog - which means 50 posts out of the queue each day, which I understand is a Lot to ask for somebody to follow.
So once the archival phase, I'll make a big post with fancy graphics and full rules and ask for a bunch of reblogs and signal boosts then. But this post is just to give those who are interested in creating a head start on the themes/allow for any feedback if there's something I've missed.
(Also: this isn't just for fanart, fanfics, and fanvids! those are lovely and accepted, of course, but headcanons, memes, fanmixes, edits, etc will all be welcome. As long as it's not AI.)
(Also also: The themes are not mandatory! They're suggestions, not restrictions. Any CS content creation is welcome.)
Without further adieu, the themes and dates for Contestshipping Week 2026:
July 4th - Rivalry / Food
July 5th - Sunsets / LaRousse City
July 6th - Grand Festival / Alternate Universe
July 7th - Seasons / Formal Dance
July 8th - Confessions / Petalburg City
July 9th - Family / Vacation
July 10th (CONTESTSHIPPING DAY) - Roses / Future