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This year, we are proud to host Westercon 78!
Guests of Honor:
Sumiko Saulson
Charlie Jane Anders
Annalee Newitz
Jenay Marontate
Desmond Crisis
Featured Guest: Kevin Roche
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
Dates
Jul 03, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Jul 06, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Location
California, United States
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California 95054, United States
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Parking instructions
$10/day. No in/out privileges, unless stay as an overnight guest. No valet or assistance available.
Health & safety
Please see our health & safety policies at our website: baycon dot org slash about slash policies.
Tickets
Price: $10.00-155.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
At-Con
BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend 18+ (At-Con)
$165.05
Includes Base Price: $155.00, Processing fees: $10.05
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Full Weekend 18+ w/ Military Discount (At-Con)
$138.48
Includes Base Price: $130.00, Processing fees: $8.48
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BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - Kid-in-Tow (At-Con)
$10.96
Includes Base Price: $10.00, Processing fees: $0.96
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BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - Teen (At-Con)
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$80.03
Includes Base Price: $75.00, Processing fees: $5.03
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BayCon 42/Westercon Full Weekend - Youth (At-Con)
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$32.21
Includes Base Price: $30.00, Processing fees: $2.21
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Day Pass
BayCon 42/Westercon - Sunday
$80.03
Includes Base Price: $75.00, Processing fees: $5.03
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BayCon 42/Westercon - Monday
$53.46
Includes Base Price: $50.00, Processing fees: $3.46
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Night Badge
BayCon 42/Westercon - Saturday Night
Sale Ended
$42.84
Includes Base Price: $40.00, Processing fees: $2.84
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BayCon 42/Westercon - Sunday Night
$42.84
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spSF Membership and Renewal
spSF Membership Renewal 2025-2026
$25.00
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spSF New Membership 2025-2026
Sale Ended
$25.00
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spSF New Charter Membership 2025-2026
$100.00
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Westercon 78 Membership and Pricing
Westercon 78 Supporting Membership
$20.00
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Jul 05, 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.
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Sponsors
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Jul 06, 2026
[$850 each, only 2 spots available per stage] Capture the spotlight by sponsoring one of BayCon’s two stages: the Main Stage or the Chaos Stage. With sponsorships at just $850 each, your logo will be prominently displayed on:
• Step-and-Repeat Banners Behind the Stage
• The Signage Outside the Stage Area
From keynote sessions to attendee snapshots, every photo, video, and presentation will feature your brand. Here’s why this sponsorship is a must-have:
• Guaranteed Visibility: Your logo is in the frame for all on-stage media and will be seen by attendees entering the stage area.
• Memorable Impact: Your brand becomes part of every performance or presentation, forging a direct connection with audiences.
• Cost-Effective Promotion: Your $850 investment works overtime, earning valuable brand impressions both inside and outside the stage.
• Align with Innovation: Reinforce your brand’s commitment to the future by partnering with BayCon’s cutting-edge programming.
Don’t miss the chance to claim your place in the spotlight—reserve your stage sponsorship today and take center stage at BayCon!
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Deadline:
Jul 05, 2026
*BayCon is an event of the Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction, Inc. (spSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible; please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.*
Every year, BayCon's incredible staff keeps each other going with one of our favorite traditions: Staff Feed, a communal potluck hospitality spread available to all badged staff throughout the convention weekend. Staff Feed runs on two things: the generosity of people who bring dishes to share, and the Hospitality budget that fills in the gaps with supplies, beverages, and additional food to keep everyone fueled from setup through teardown.
Our goal is to raise $500 toward BayCon's annual $2,000 Hospitality budget. Every dollar helps close that gap.
If you'd like to contribute to Staff Feed but bringing food to the Santa Clara Marriott isn't practical for you (whether due to distance, travel logistics, dietary considerations, or anything else) a monetary donation is a wonderful alternative. Every dollar raised goes toward feeding the people who make BayCon 42 happen. No contribution is too small. Whether it's $5 or $50, you're helping sustain the crew that builds, runs, and tears down one of the Bay Area's longest-running speculative fiction conventions. As the Guide would say: a fed staffer is a happy staffer. And a happy staffer is, at minimum, Mostly Harmless.
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All badges purchased agree to uphold all BayCon policies, located at: baycon dot org slash about slash policies.
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