The 22nd Annual Fetish Con is scheduled to take place from August 8-11 in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring an expanded program of events and industry networking opportunities.

Event Overview and Schedule

Fetish Con, an adult industry trade show, has released the official schedule for its 2024 edition. The event will run for four days, from August 8 to August 11, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The schedule includes two vendor rooms, four days of classes, an ice cream truck, a city networking tour bus, live fetish stage performances, themed Pervy Pool Parties, and DJs.

Genesis Lynn, owner of Fetish Con, stated that the event is known for its industry networking during the day and parties at night. Lynn also noted that this year's event will be "bigger and better" with four days of classes, an expanded Twisted Dungeon play space, and more events for attendees.

Fetish Con is an annual trade show focused on networking within the adult entertainment industry. It includes lectures for the general public and retail sales of adult clothing and toys. The event was first held in 2001 and has been produced by XIX Events since its inception. Fetish Con moved to Tampa, Florida, in 2004 and to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2015. The event brings together creators, performers, educators, businesses, and fans for community, education, art, and celebration. It features workshops on consent and kink safety, a vendor marketplace, live demonstrations, industry networking, and attractions such as the Bondage Battle, the George Pérez Superheroine Showdown, the Twisted Dungeon space, the Pervy Pool Parties, and after-parties.

Sponsor Participation and Featured Programming

Clips4Sale is returning as the presenting sponsor for Fetish Con. CEO Denzil stated that this marks their 16th year as the presenting sponsor and that Clips4Sale will have its largest presence at the event this year. The C4S Main Stage will feature various performances, including a whip show, foot worship, wrestling, and pole dancing. The main stage will be hosted by The Vixen, a performer, RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, and Pride festival patron.

Clips4Sale will also host an ice cream truck and a city tour on the Clip & Sip Speakeasy bus. Additionally, Clips4Sale is presenting eight new learning sessions. These sessions include a tour of their new Creator Workspace, a discussion on fetish legalities and contracts, a session on branding, and a look ahead.

Historical Context and Evolution

Fetish Con was founded by Genesis Lynn, Vesta, and Mike, who conceived the idea in 2000 while sharing shoots. The first event, known as Bond Con, took place from October 11-13, 2001. In March 2003, an event known as Bond Con NYC was held in Queens, New York. The event moved to Tampa, Florida, in 2004, and was known as Fetish Con by August 2014. In 2015, Fetish Con relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, where it has been held annually since, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 when the event was postponed due to COVID.

The event has grown to include a wide range of activities and attractions. Many attendees are individuals who practice fetishism and BDSM or have an interest in these areas. The 2024 event marks the 22nd annual iteration of Fetish Con.

Key Facts

  • The 22nd Annual Fetish Con will take place from August 8-11, 2024.
  • The event is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • Genesis Lynn is the owner of Fetish Con.
  • Clips4Sale is the presenting sponsor for the 16th consecutive year.
  • The schedule includes two vendor rooms, four days of classes, live stage performances, and Pervy Pool Parties.
  • The C4S Main Stage will be hosted by The Vixen.