Clear your calendar and fill it with glitter! Debcon is coming back to Seattle. This time, it brings even more joy, resistance, and unabashed awesomeness. from January 16-18, 2026the West Coast’s largest fat liberation extravaganza is back. King Street Ballroom & Perchand the theme? fat defiance. Yes, ma’am. They’re not just showing up, they’re revealing.
But wait, that’s not all.
This year, Fat Con is teaming up once again with its super steamy sibling event. Fatresque Fest NWwhat’s happening January 15th-17th at The Triple Door5 full days ThickMAS A takeover that’s equal parts brilliance, guts, and earth-shaking fat pride.
What’s coming up at Fat Con 2026?
Let’s talk about the headliners:
ronald young jr., The powerhouse behind podcasting weight on it, It brings reality to keynote speeches. He will be joined by an all-star cast including lindy west (shrill), always bold Jay Atlas (alias bad activist), and villain trainers all body strong In Portland.
Also includes:
•A fashion show With the help of stylish geniuses plus bus
•A pool party (Yes, really!) Sponsored by Inclusive Icons. snag tights
• Special screening of empire waist Includes live Q&A from the filmmakers Claire Ayoub
• Create your own Seattle poster print partner
• Connection with the community NAAFA Concurrent Managing Director Tigress Osborn
That’s just scratching the surface. Fat Con will be featured 30+ hours of programming Beyond activities, culture, wellness, style and pleasure. Come to get inspired, come to dance, come to find your fat family members…this is the space for you.
Why is Fatcon important?
In a world where food culture continues to change shape (hello Ozempic), Fat Con 2026 is an act of radical rebellion. As MX. Plenty of packDevcon director and overall icon said:
“We’re here to remind everyone that our worth is not measured by weight loss… Diet culture is big business, and these businesses profit by making us hate ourselves.”
We couldn’t agree more. Fat Con is reclaiming space, celebrating the work of Fat Black women activists, and making space for everyone who has been told to scale back. And I like it lori collinsProgramming Director said:
“We create spaces for the unheard to have a voice, for the invisible to feel seen, and for the lonely to join our communities.”
This is more than just a weekend. This is the movement. this is family.
Get your tickets, baby
Are you ready to join the sequin revolution? Tickets are on sale now:
• Debcon: www.fatcon.org
• Fatresque Fest NW: www.fatlesquefestnw.com
And because we love you (and we know You love a good deal), we have special discounts available exclusively to the TCF family:
use code Kirby Fash 25 for 25% off your General admission ticket to Fat Con covering All 3 daysincluding fashion shows, pool parties, and all the show’s brightest moments.
So I told the crew, got the tickets, showed up, did the show, and celebrate yourself It will be held at Fat Con 2026. This is Fat Joy at its best. We look forward to seeing you at the venue.
Source: The Curvy Fashionista – thecurvyfashionista.com
