Our Vendors
The BayCon 42 Marketplace is home to professional vendors, businesses, and publishers. Explore the floor and find something extraordinary... then stay connected with your favorites below.
Locus Magazine
The magazine of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror field since 1968 — and BayCon 42's presenting sponsor. Locus proudly co-presents the Author's Corner in Salon 3, a dedicated space where all of BayCon's authors and publishers come together under one roof.
Small Publishing in a Big Universe
A curated marketplace connecting readers with independent speculative fiction publishers — and an official BayCon 42 sponsor! Find hidden gems alongside beloved indie imprints, all in one place.
Next Stop Everywhere Travel
Con-goers are adventurers at heart — and this BayCon 42 sponsor is here to help plan your next real-world quest. Travel information, booking resources, and adventure accessories.
Kitchen Witch Gourmet
Artisan loose-leaf teas, specialty spices, and whimsical kitchen witch figurines brewed with intention and magic. Crafted by author and tea alchemist Jenay Marontate — one of BayCon 42's Guests of Honor — whose book Tea Magic weaves crystal energy, zodiac wisdom, and moon magic right into your cup.
3bitworld
Fully licensed 3D-printed resin model kits, keycaps, miniatures, terrain, and modular toys — based on original designs or works licensed directly from the sculptors and artists.
Aetherphones
Antique headphones given new life — lovingly modded with modern speakers and microphones for the steampunk audiophile. Functional art for your ears.
AT&T
America's leading wireless carrier on hand with info on mobile plans, connected devices, and home internet services.
Blue Rondo Games
A Black-owned indie studio bringing board games, enamel pins, art prints, and stickers with a distinctive gamer-forward aesthetic and some of the greatest game adventures around.
Blue Star Creations
Custom-crafted jewelry using natural stone, amber, and jet beads — unique necklaces and pendants hand-knotted on silk. Several pieces made in collaboration with Lodema the Potter.
Don Simpson
One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and ritual objects where skilled craftsmanship meets mysticism. Every piece is wholly unique — find yours at the table.
DragonScript
A platform for new and upcoming authors to spread their wings — publishing fantasy fiction and world-building adventures across multiple series and subgenres.
Featherweight Finery
Delicate, handcrafted fine jewelry with an ethereal and fantastical aesthetic. Light as a feather — memorable as magic.
Flying Hands Massage
Convention fatigue is real. Let Flying Hands Massage — serving Silicon Valley since 1991 — restore you with professional chair massage sessions right on the Marketplace floor. Your back will thank you.
Fly By Night Books & Gifts
New, used, and signed science fiction and fantasy titles alongside collectible books and gifts for the dedicated bibliophile. From a rare signed find to your next great read — Fly By Night has something for every reader.
Games of Berkeley
Berkeley's beloved neighborhood game store brings a hand-picked selection of board games, tabletop RPGs, toys, tarot decks, and novelty gifts to the con floor. The Bay Area's premier game shop since 1980.
Huck And Puck Books
Your neighborhood LGBTQIA+ bookstore — a curated selection of queer fiction, inclusive cookbooks, and tarot decks. Stories for every identity, shelved with love.
Ingrid Moon / Ionic Press
Award-winning author Ingrid Moon brings her action-packed SFF titles — space opera, dark sci-fi, and historical fantasy — alongside brand-related merch through her imprint Ionic Press.
Lady Whitecar Designs
Handcrafted fashion accessories and garments — hair clips, petticoats, tote bags, and robes — perfect for cosplayers, Rennies, and anyone who likes a little extra flourish.
Maid Marian Creation
Lovingly handcrafted crochet and sewn accessories — wearables and keepsakes made stitch by stitch with care and creativity.
Mango Blossom Apiary Raw Honey
Pure, unfiltered raw honey sourced from local Bay Area bees. Sweet, natural, and straight from the hive to your spoon.
Mischief Manor Makers
One-of-a-kind articulated ball-jointed dolls (gobbos), dragon shoulder sitters, leather butterfly & dragonfly wings, 3D-printed fidgets, dragon horns, demon horns, and boomboxes. Seriously — one of a kind.
Octopunx
Fandom-inspired jewelry, hand-poured candles, and artisan incense for the geek with refined taste. Find the scent of your favorite galaxy.
Phoenix Handmade Goods
Convention-ready handmade goods including shirts, towels, fandom gear, and locally made jerky. Something to wear and something to snack on — covered.
Scribe Tribe Writers Collective
A collective of three indie authors spanning sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural/paranormal speculative fiction. Three very different voices — one unmissable table.
Silicon Valley Authors
A collective of Bay Area authors showcasing locally-written speculative fiction. Meet the writers, hear the stories, buy the books.
Tachyon Publications
Award-winning indie SF&F publisher since 1995. Tachyon's catalog spans Hugo and Nebula winners, debut authors, and beloved genre classics — and they're saving the world, one good book at a time.
Water Dragon Publishing
Independent speculative fiction publisher dedicated to diverse voices and worlds yet unimagined. Browse their catalog of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and beyond.
Weasels on Easels
Fine art prints alongside realistic fursuits, cosplay creations, and all the supplies you need to build your own convention-worthy costume. LGBTQ+ and disabled-owned.