Welcome back to ANTCON for our fourth edition of the best customer appreciation event out there.

 

We are SUPER excited to see you all return for the 2025 edition of ANTCON.

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24th-25th May 2025

Tickets (wave 1) on sale 7th September 2024

Want to help at ANTCON? If you are over 18 and would like to present something, run an activity or steward for the event then we will be bring 5 volunteers onboard to be part of the ANTCON team.  If this interests you then we will add a form here shortly for you.

 

 

Welcome to ANTCON 2025: The Ultimate Antkeeper Event!

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Join us for the world's first and largest dedicated antkeeper event, now in its 4th exciting year! ANTCON 2025 promises to be our biggest and best event yet, bringing together our amazing community for a weekend filled with speakers, fun, games, and exclusive activities.

What to Expect?

🎤 Inspiring Speakers: Hear from top experts in the antkeeping world and learn from their insights and experiences.

🎉 Fun and Games: Enjoy a variety of engaging activities and games designed for ant enthusiasts of all ages, including:

• 🌿 Terrarium Building: Get hands-on and create your own terrarium, guided by experts.

• 🎲 Ant Keeper Bingo: Join in the fun with our special bingo game designed just for ant keepers.

• 🛠️ Scape Off Competition: Show off your creativity in our exciting scape off competition.

• 🏆 Customer Exhibit Competition: Enter your best exhibits and compete for fantastic prizes.

• 🔍 New for 2025 - Ant Keeper Treasure Hunt: Embark on an adventurous treasure hunt around the local area, designed by the Escape Game Carmarthen.

• 🎤 Open Mic Segment: Share your antkeeping journey and updates with the community during our open mic session.

🏷️ Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of sizeable discounts on ants, nests, and other supplies available only at ANTCON.

🤝 Community Connection: Meet fellow antkeepers, make new friends, and share your passion with a like-minded community.

🎟️ Raffles and Prizes: Participate in raffles and stand a chance to win amazing prizes throughout the day.

☕ Refreshments: Enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments available for purchase.

🍬 Sugar Snaps Factory: Explore our Sugar Snaps Factory and learn how to handle ants with confidence.

The ANTCON Story

What started as a crazy concept has grown into the most vibrant and inclusive antkeeper event in the UK. ANTCON was created to give back to our wonderful community, offering a unique opportunity for ant enthusiasts to gather, learn, and celebrate their shared hobby.

From its humble beginnings, ANTCON has blossomed into a beloved annual event where we open our store (and our hearts) to you. We invite you to explore our active business, meet your favourite content creators, and enjoy a day packed with fun and learning. In 2022, 2023 and 2024 we were joined by Wakooshi so customers could source nests on the day too.  The 2025 supporting store (if any) is yet to be confirmed at this stage but whatever happens, we will not disappoint.

ANTCON is more than just an event – it's a family gathering.

Double the Fun in 2025!

Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to announce that ANTCON 2025 will be hosted over two days! Join us on Saturday or Sunday, with each day accommodating 140 different attendees. This way, we can double our capacity and ensure more of our community gets to enjoy the ANTCON experience.

Community Tradition

A large part of ANTCON is the unforgettable friendships that are formed in a welcoming environment. It has become a beloved tradition for visitors to meet up at the local Wetherspoons for social drinks and fun the night before and the night of ANTCON. Everyone is welcome to join in and experience the camaraderie that makes our community so special.

Exciting Developments for 2025!

Stay tuned for announcements about new and exciting developments for ANTCON 2025. We have some amazing surprises in store that you won’t want to miss!

Fair and Accessible Ticketing

To make ticketing more fair and accessible, we are revising the way tickets will be sold for 2025. Our aim is to ensure that as many of our valued customers as possible can attend. We plan to prioritise our most recent customers first, ensuring everyone has a fair chance to be part of this incredible event.

Stay Tuned for Ticket Announcements!

More exciting details will be announced as we get closer to the date. Keep an eye on our ANTCON Discord channel and webpage for updates, including when tickets will go on sale for 2025.

Don't miss out on the most anticipated antkeeper event of the year! Get ready to grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable weekend at ANTCON 2025.

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ANTCON is family. ANTCON is home.