So Im new to this

Aww no beer?!

Ha ha kidding, sounds like a good time, i am looking forward to my first con!

It can depend on the convention, to some extent. Having only attended Ac recently, that's what i can describe, though most furry cons have a fair amount in common.

With AC, the experience can be overwhelming, in some respects; the folks around you are like-minded people, but there are still over 3,000 of them, which is a big number to have all tucked into a couple buildings no matter what the circumstances. And if you're not someone who leaps into making friends really easily, sometimes you can end up feeling curiously isolated at the same time. Of course i'm not the sort who usually likes crowds much.

But there's also a lot to get excited about. 2's and Kage's acts always crack me up, and sometimes there are other comedic acts as well, like a group doing furry-themed improv. The artwork in the show, in artists' alley, and around the dealers' room is amazing; i've been told by others that it's rare to find an art show with work as high caliber as the stuff at AC. Wandering around the dealer's room is always fun, and it's not uncommon for me to see something new that really appeals to me. There are fursuits everywhere, clowning and playing like the characters at disneyland, and there's always a room full of folks playing roll-play games, and another full of folks bonding over videogames, and sometimes a third room where folks are starting up a live action role play. Late at night, the dances rock with various forms of techno and electronic music expertly spun by some of our own. The dorsai are careful to keep everything safe and appropriate, but they're also very nice about it, so it's a relaxed atmosphere. Volunteer to help out, and you'll be welcomed with open arms and get an opportunity to meet interesting new folks while you're on duty. Wandering the halls is sort of like wandering the halls everywhere, except there are ears and tails and animal shirts and collars and wings everywhere, so you prettymuch know that here's one place you can scream your love of furries to the sky. There are also a lot of signs of typical geekdom, so you can be pretty free about that part of your life as well.

I do recommend spending some time around furry-friendly places like the mucks and message boards and livejournal communities to get your feet wet and meet a few new friends first, but all in all i think cons are definitely worth the trip. If you're not sure, you could try going to megaplex for a day just to get a feeling for things; the first time i went to AC, it helped having it in my backyard so that i knew i could leave anytime i wanted.