BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 - Eventeny

BayCon 42 / Westercon 78

Starts on Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Santa Clara, California, United States
About the event
This year, we are proud to host Westercon 78! Guests of Honor: TBA Location: Santa Clara Marriott 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Convention Dates: July 3-6, 2026 Hotel Room Pricing: - King Room: $169 per night - 2 Queens Room: $179 per night Parking Information: - On-Site Parking: $10 per day (no in/out privileges unless you're an overnight guest at the hotel) Registration: - Pre-Registration: Starting July 7: Full weekend badge is $60 (prices increment to the at-door price between then and July 3) - At-Door Registration: $150
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Dates
Jul 03, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Jul 06, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
$10/day. No in/out privileges, unless stay as an overnight guest. No valet or assistance available.
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Health & safety
Please see our health & safety policies at
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Tickets
Price: $15.00-350.00
At-Con Pre-Reg
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Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend 18+
$65.00
+ Processing fees: $4.40
NON-REFUNDABLE
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2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 03, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
Join us for BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the Full Weekend!
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Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - Teen
You need to select one of the following tickets first: Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend 18+, Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - VIP
$30.00
+ Processing fees: $2.21
NON-REFUNDABLE
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2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 03, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
(TEENS 13-17 ONLY) Join us for BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the Full Weekend!
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Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - Youth
You need to select one of the following tickets first: Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend 18+, Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - VIP
$30.00
+ Processing fees: $2.21
NON-REFUNDABLE
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2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 03, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
(YOUTH 9-12) Join us for BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the Full Weekend!
VIP
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Pre-Reg BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - VIP
$350.00
+ Processing fees: $22.27
NON-REFUNDABLE
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Ticket redeem location
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 03, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
(VIP ACCESS) Join us for BayCon 42 / Westercon 78 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the Full Weekend!
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2026 VIP with NEW spSF Charter Membership Discount
You need to select one of the following ticket first: spSF New Charter Membership 2025-2026
$300.00
+ Processing fees: $19.14
NON-REFUNDABLE
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2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 14th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
(VIP ACCESS) Join as a spSF Charter Member and receive a VIP badge to BayCon 42/Westercon78 at the Santa Clara Marriott on July 3rd to 6th!
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2026 VIP with spSF Member Discount
You need to select one of the following tickets first: spSF Membership Renewal 2025-2026, spSF New Membership 2025-2026
$340.00
+ Processing fees: $21.65
NON-REFUNDABLE
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Ticket redeem location
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 03, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 06, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
Discounted VIP for New or Renewing spSF Members. Must purchase a New Membership or Renewal with this Ticket.
Weekend with SpSF
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2026 Full Weekend with NEW spSF Charter Membership Discount
You need to select one of the following ticket first: spSF New Charter Membership 2025-2026
$15.00
+ Processing fees: $1.27
NON-REFUNDABLE
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Ticket redeem location
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 14th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
Join as a spSF Charter Member and receive a discount on a Full Weekend badge to BayCon42/Westercon78 at the Santa Clara Marriott on July 3rd to 6th!
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2026 Full Weekend with spSF Member Discount
You need to select one of the following tickets first: spSF Membership Renewal 2025-2026, spSF New Membership 2025-2026
$55.00
+ Processing fees: $3.78
NON-REFUNDABLE
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Ticket redeem location
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
Description
Discounted Full Weekend for New or Renewing spSF Members. Must purchase a New spSF Membership or spSF Renewal with this Ticket.
spSF
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spSF Membership Renewal 2025-2026
$25.00
NON-REFUNDABLE
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Ticket redeem location
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
California 95054, United States
Ticket date & time
Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
Sale end date
July 31st, 2026 at 2:00 pm PDT
Deliverables
  • Voting Rights
    Voting for spSF Board Members at BayCon in 2026
  • Description
    Renew your Charter Membership or Membership to spSF. You receive voting rights for elections held at BayCon42. (Valid until July 31, 2026)
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    spSF New Membership 2025-2026
    $25.00
    NON-REFUNDABLE
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    Non-Refundable Ticket
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    Ticket redeem location
    2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
    California 95054, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
    Sale end date
    July 01st, 2026 at 11:00 pm PDT
    Deliverables
  • spSF Member Lapel Pin
  • Voting Rights
    Voting for spSF Board Members at BayCon in 2026
  • Description
    Become a member of spSF. You receive voting rights for elections held at BayCon42. (Valid until July 31, 2026)
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    spSF New Charter Membership 2025-2026
    $100.00
    NON-REFUNDABLE
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    Non-Refundable Ticket
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    Ticket redeem location
    2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
    California 95054, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jul 03, 2025 11:00 am - Jul 31, 2025 11:59 pm PDT
    Sale end date
    July 31st, 2026 at 2:00 pm PDT
    Deliverables
  • spSF Charter Member Lapel Pin
  • Voting Rights 2024-2025
    Voting for spSF Board Members at BayCon 2025
  • spSF Charter Challenge Coin
    A commemorative challenge coin engraved with your member number
  • spSF Charter Member Lanyard
  • Description
    Become a Charter Member of spSF. You receive voting rights for elections held at BayCon42. (Valid until July 31, 2026)
    Westercon 78
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    Westercon 78 Supporting Membership
    $20.00
    NON-REFUNDABLE
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    Ticket redeem location
    2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
    California 95054, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
    Sale end date
    July 05th, 2026 at 12:00 am PDT
    Description
    Supporting Membership for Westercon78 to be held at the Santa Clara Marriott ($20 Conversion Rate on Badge Purchase)
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    2026 Full Weekend with Westercon Conversion Rate
    You need to select one of the following ticket first: Westercon 78 Supporting Membership
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
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    Ticket redeem location
    2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
    California 95054, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Jul 07, 2026 6:00 pm PDT
    Sale end date
    July 18th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PDT
    Description
    Join us for BayCon42/Westercon78 at the Santa Clara Marriott for the Full Weekend July 3rd to 6th
    Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
    Interested in applying:
    3 active applications
    Deadline: Jun 01, 2026

    The Artist's Alley is an interactive space where artists can both showcase their work and sell their unique creations.  This dynamic workspace invites attendees to connect with artists in an inspiring and creative atmosphere.

     

    EVENT DATES: 7/03/2025 - 7/06/2025. ARTIST ALLEY HOURS: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday), 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday/Sunday), 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Monday). These hours are subject to change.

    Deadline: Jun 01, 2026

    For a fee, SPSF/BC provides a merchandising location for interested individuals/organizations. SPSF/BC provides 1 (one) table, located in an 8ft x 6ft booth and 2 (two) chairs per table purchased (a table measures 30” x 6’, sizing may be subject to change), and will provide electricity upon request for an additional fee. The fee for each table space includes 1 (one) attendee badge, and dealers can purchase 1 (one) discounted badge for an assistant/helper per table purchased. A maximum of two tables may be purchased, which includes a maximum of 2 (two) attendee badges and the option to purchase a maximum of 2 (two) helper badges at the discounted rate. Any additional attendee badges must be purchased at the current full membership rate. As this is a badged event, you must provide a legal name for each badge you request. You may request that any badge also have a fan name printed on it, or your business name, but you must provide a legal name for each badge wearing individual by no later than June 20, 2025 and no changes will be accepted after this date. Any helper badges in excess of one per table are priced at the membership rate in effect at the time of Dealer selection (if your form has complete names), or when you provide complete names, whichever rate is higher.  

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Any tables for which a selected applicant fails to properly pay, may be immediately released and/or offered to another applicant, and the original applicant may be required to reapply for consideration.

    Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction DBA BayCon 2025 • 1511 Sycamore Ave # M-290, Hercules, CA 94547 • www.baycon.org • Rev: June 2024

    DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATION OR PAYMENT - WE ARE ONLY PROCESSING VIA ON-LINE SUBMISSION.  

    Deadline: Jun 01, 2026

    The BayCon Art Gallery is a place for artists to display and sell their unique works to the attendees of the convention.  BayCon will handle the sales and the taxes for a small 20% commission.  

     

    EVENT DATES: 7/03/2026 - 7/06/2026. ART GALLERY HOURS: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friday), 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday/Sunday), 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Monday). These hours are subject to change.

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    All badges purchased agree to uphold all BayCon policies, at
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