Frequently Asked Questions About BayCon
What is BayCon?
BayCon is one of the five largest regional annual science fiction and fantasy conventions in the United States, and has been held annually since 1982. While BayCon has an emphasis on writing and art, attendees can also find things like costuming, hard science, music, gaming and much more.
When is BayCon?
BayCon is held each May over Memorial Day Weekend and runs 24-hours a day, beginning early Friday afternoon and ending Monday evening. (Memorial Day is the last Monday in May.)
For 2006, BayCon will be held from May 26 — May 29, 2006.
Where is BayCon?
BayCon is held at the San Jose DoubleTree Hotel (formerly the Red Lion). It is located near the San Jose Airport with easy access to the major south bay freeways 101, 880 and the Guadalupe Expressway (87). The hotel is on Gateway Blvd. at the intersection of Technology Drive. It is right next to highway 101, at the First St. exit.
How can I get information about BayCon?
You can write to us at:
BayCon 2006
P.O. Box 610427
San Jose, CA 95161-0427
To E-mail us please see our Contacting Staff page.
How much is a BayCon membership?
Adult Memberships:
| Adult Membership Rates | |
| Full Weekend Membership: | $70 price reduction! |
| Friday only: | $25 |
| Saturday only: | $40 |
| Sunday only: | $40 |
| Monday only: | $20 |
| Evenings (per night): | $20 |
There are special rates for "youth" and "kid-in-tow" badges. Please ask us about them.
Pre-registration closes May 15th.
After then, all memberships must be purchased at the door.
One-Day or Evening Memberships will be sold 'At The Door' only.
An Adult is considered anyone over the age of twelve (12) years prior to the first day of the convention. For youths between the ages of eight (8) and twelve (12) Youth badges are available. Kid-in-Tow badges are available for children up to the age of seven (7) who will be CONSTANTLY in the company of their adult BayCon member caretaker. These children cannot be left on their own in the Gaming Room or any other badge-required convention area. (These memberships are sold at the door only!)
For the location of where to buy or pick up your convention registration at the hotel, please see the Registration page.
What are the hotel room rates?
We have a great room rate of $89 for single/double/triple/quad occupancy (including high-speed internet access).
Who are the BayCon Guests of Honor?
| Writer Guest of Honor: | Larry Niven |
| Science Guest of Honor: | Jerry Pournelle |
| Artist Guest of Honor: | Jim Burns |
| Fan Guest of Honor: | Craig Miller |
| Toastmaster: | James Stanley Daugherty |