L.A.'s Adultcon Draws Largest Crowd Yet

LOS ANGELES — Operators of Adultcon said that nearly 15,000 adult fans attended the three-day consumer trade show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Company Vice President Renaud West said a line had formed 30 minutes before Adultcon's doors opened Friday afternoon and that Saturday the lines were so long, they blocked the Staples Center's emergency exits. Security had to call to have the lines file in a different direction.

Attendees were greeted by smiling women in tiny skirts and a table of free schwag, and were then set free to roam among the various booths selling photos, DVDs, toys and even Sybian rides.

Crowds of men and women surrounded the Spearmint Rhino's mini-strip-club setup, watching stars, such as Tera Patrick, dance and spin around the gold pole.

The mob around Playboy's booth remained consistently thick with hands extended clutching digital cameras and cell phones hoping to capture the action.

Each attendee held a $5 chip in hand, ready to use it toward the purchase of various toys, DVDs and Polaroid photo shoots. Models from Pulpo Inc., Girls Gone Wild and Sinsation Pictures stood in barely-there ensembles waiting for fans to pose with them in front of Polaroid cameras.

Patrons left the West Hall with blue plastic bags filled with adult goodies.

For September's show, West said he has rented the 100,000-square-foot South Hall to hold the next show, which he expects will lure even more adult fans and curious patrons. Adulcon's current 60,000-square-foot space will likely be too small for the next slew of Adultcon attendees.

West attributes the turnout to the growing mainstream acceptance of adult entertainment. The range of attendees this year was impressive — 30-year-old lesbian couples, married couples in their 60s and even groups of women circulated through the black curtains.

"It's hard to get women to come to these kinds of shows," West said.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Texas Resumes AV Lawsuit Against Aylo Following SCOTUS Decision

A district court judge in Texas has unfrozen the state’s $1.6 million lawsuit against Aylo for allegedly failing to comply with age verification requirements, Bloomberg Law is reporting.

Nadia Jay Stars in Latest From Brazzers

Nadia Jay stars with Mick Blue in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "Fucking the Bath Voyeur."

Tommy Gunn Reflects on His Legendary Past as He Looks to the Future

Tommy Gunn is wearing an eyepatch. It’s not an homage to the classic "Pirates" porn parody franchise, in which Gunn takes on the Johnny Depp role. The eyepatch is a temporary measure to help him deal with a nerve palsy that came out of nowhere several years ago and affects his vision from time to time. Gunn needs his vision. As one of the adult industry’s longest-serving male stars, he still has plenty to look forward to.

Rocco Siffredi Directs New Rebel Rhyder Showcase

Evil Angel has released Rocco Siffredi’s Rebel Rhyder showcase title, "Rebel Meets Rebel."

JuicyAds Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain

JuicyAds has won its World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) case against a website using a similar domain to impersonate the company's site and defraud customers.

Shalina Devine Toplines 'Thr3e #7' From Dorcel

Shalina Devine headlines the latest release from Dorcel, titled "Thr3e #7."

Chloe Amour Headlines 'Unfaithful Betrayal 3' From Bellesa Films

Chloe Amour toplines the third volume of “Unfaithful Betrayal” from Bellesa Films.

Anissa Kate, Jordan Starr Top AEBN for Q2 of 2025

AEBN has published its top-selling stars for the second quarter of 2025, with Anissa Kate landing atop the leaderboard for straight theaters and Jordan Starr heading up the gay rankings.

Misty Addams Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Misty Addams stars with husband Island Boy Brandon and 2024 XMA Europas Male Performer of the Year Christian Clay in the latest release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint WIFEY.

AEBN Reveals Eva Maxim as Top Trans Star for Q2 of 2025

AEBN has published its top trans stars list for the second quarter of 2025, with Eva Maxim landing atop the leaderboard.

Show More