Bay Area Ticklephiles is hosting a 48-hour potluck party over the weekend of September 16-18, 2022. The West Coast Area Ticklephiles (WestCATs) gathering celebrates 25 years of tickling enthusiast events in the western U.S., dating back to the start of the West Coast Gatherings in northern California in 1997.
Tickling enthusiasts of all genders and orientations from anywhere are invited, subject to vetting and approval. This is a trans/queer-friendly event. All guests must be 21 or older.
The WestCATs gathering will be held at a private residence in Sonoma County, California. This is a social occasion, for tickling enthusiasts to meet and hang out together. Guests are also welcome to engage in consensual play, subject to a Code of Conduct to which everyone must commit. Participating in play is neither required nor expected of attendees.
Covid safety will be practiced as appropriate given the state of the pandemic at that time. Outdoor space will be available, including picnic tables. All guests are expected to be fully vaccinated and boosted, to self-test whenever Covid symptoms are present, and to refrain from attending if they test positive for Covid within five days of the event.
Limited overnight space is available at the host house, and will require prior arrangement with the host. A list of nearby accommodation options (including hotels and campgrounds) will be provided to all approved guests. The host house is
See also the Event announcement on FetLife.
If you are interested in attending, fill out the WestCATs vetting form at https://forms.gle/vvXRAwdRPjtWDQbe9, and we will follow up with you by email.
Tickling enthusiasts of all genders and orientations from anywhere are invited, subject to vetting and approval. This is a trans/queer-friendly event. All guests must be 21 or older.
The WestCATs gathering will be held at a private residence in Sonoma County, California. This is a social occasion, for tickling enthusiasts to meet and hang out together. Guests are also welcome to engage in consensual play, subject to a Code of Conduct to which everyone must commit. Participating in play is neither required nor expected of attendees.
Covid safety will be practiced as appropriate given the state of the pandemic at that time. Outdoor space will be available, including picnic tables. All guests are expected to be fully vaccinated and boosted, to self-test whenever Covid symptoms are present, and to refrain from attending if they test positive for Covid within five days of the event.
Limited overnight space is available at the host house, and will require prior arrangement with the host. A list of nearby accommodation options (including hotels and campgrounds) will be provided to all approved guests. The host house is
- near a public bus stop,
- 20 minutes by car from the Santa Rosa Airport, and
- 80-100 minutes by car from San Francisco.
See also the Event announcement on FetLife.
If you are interested in attending, fill out the WestCATs vetting form at https://forms.gle/vvXRAwdRPjtWDQbe9, and we will follow up with you by email.
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