BayCon

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BayCon Bids for 2025 and 2026

Have you ever considered putting on a BayCon yourself? Building the theme, the team, and your vision for an amazing event for fans of speculative fiction?

You’ll be able to do just that soon! On April 15, 2024, the Society for Promotion of Speculative Fiction is opening the full process for anyone who wants to bid to run BayCon 2025 or BayCon 2026. We’ll have a summary of the process, a detailed application, and information on how to get started. Stay tuned to our social media channels, and if you haven’t done so already, sign up for our newsletter to get new when the process opens (and other news about BayCon 2024).

We’re looking forward to some awesome ideas from our next prospective BayCon Chair!

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Join Our Tapestry of Tales at BayCon 2024

Join Our Tapestry of Tales at BayCon 2024: Pure Imagination!

In the spirit of Willy Wonka’s boundless creativity, BayCon 2024 invites you to step into a realm of “Pure Imagination”. We are now accepting panel submissions that delve into the rich and varied landscapes of speculative fiction. Whether your expertise is in weaving narratives of otherworldly adventures, conjuring spells in fantastical realms, performing the storied melodies of filk, or guiding us through the stars with adult-themed explorations after dusk, your vision has a home at BayCon.

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome the inaugural DEI team, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every hue of the speculative fiction spectrum is celebrated. Together, we aim to craft an experience as diverse and dynamic as our community itself.

Ready to share your unique thread in our tapestry? Visit our submissions portal and let your imagination lead the way:

At BayCon 2024, every idea is a gateway to wonder. Join us in creating a world where every voice is heard and every story matters.

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Badge Prices Go up 11/1

This is the last week to get your BayCon 2024 full weekend badge for $75! Starting November 1st the rates go up to $85.

You can also snag a free badge by becoming one of a limited number of Charter members for the SOCIETY FOR SPECULATIVE FICTION (spSF), in its inaugural year. Charter members get exclusive swag and charter members-only events at BayCon. Memberships are $100 (including the free badge to BayCon 2024), but go up significantly next week. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a founding member and support speculative fiction in the Bay Area!

Also check out our VIP OPTIONS, which include intimate experiences with our Guests of Honor and all sorts of other perks.

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BAYCON 2023 SURVEY OPEN UNTIL 11/30/2023

Our BayCon 2023 Attendee survey is still open. If you attended BayCon 2023, we want to hear from you! This will help us improve the experience for our members and attendees at all future BayCons. Plus, you enter a contest to win a free BayCon 2024 full weekend badge. So what are you waiting for?

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Participate in our BayCon 2023 Attendee Survey and Win a Free Full Weekend Badge to BayCon 2024!

Dear BayCon 2023 Attendees,

Thank you for supporting us by attending BayCon 2023–we hope you had a fantastic time! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for being a part of this unforgettable experience. Your enthusiasm and passion for all things scifi/fantasy are what make BayCon such a vibrant and welcoming fan-run convention.

To ensure that BayCon continues to exceed expectations and cater to your interests, we are excited to announce the availability of our BayCon 2023 Attendee Survey! This survey gives you a unique opportunity to provide valuable feedback about your experiences during the convention. We genuinely value your opinions and insights, and this survey allows us to take your valuable feedback into account as we plan for BayCon 2024.

Survey Details

The survey covers various aspects of your BayCon 2023 experience, including registration, hotel booking, panel discussions, special events, VIP membership, and more. Your honest feedback will enable us to refine and enhance our offerings, making BayCon an even better celebration of science fiction and fantasy for all attendees.

Exciting Prize

As a token of our appreciation for your participation, we have a special incentive for you! For every 100 completed survey responses we receive, we will hold a drawing to select one lucky winner who will receive a FREE Full Weekend Badge to BayCon 2024! Imagine having the opportunity to experience the magic of BayCon once again without having to worry about admission fees!

How to Participate

Complete the survey online. It should only take a few minutes of your time, but your feedback will have a lasting impact on the future of BayCon events.

Deadline for Survey Responses

We highly encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible so that your valuable insights can be considered in our planning for BayCon 2024. The survey will be available until 30 November, 2023.

Help Us Spread the Word

We believe that every attendee’s voice matters, so please help us reach as many BayCon 2023 attendees as possible by sharing this survey announcement with your friends and fellow enthusiasts. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor future events to match your expectations.

Join Us for BayCon 2024

We are already looking forward to welcoming you back to BayCon 2024! Mark your calendars for July 4-7, 2024, and let’s create more unforgettable memories together. Keep our Facebook page bookmarked and check our website regularly for more updates!

Thank you for being a part of the BayCon community and for sharing your thoughts with us. Your passion and enthusiasm fuel our drive to create the best fan-run convention possible.

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Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction is now a 501(c)(3)

We’ve got some fantastic news to share!

The Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction has officially been granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the IRS!

This milestone opens up exciting possibilities for our community as we continue to ignite imaginations, shape culture, and advance the genre through BayCon and scholarships/grants. Your support means the world to us, and with this status, your contributions will have an even greater impact. Let’s embark on this extraordinary journey together, exploring boundless realms of pure imagination!

Memberships for the Society are on sale at baycon.org/registration. Price goes up August 1.

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BayCon 2024 Pre-Registration is Open

After a brief hiatus, pre-registration for BayCon 2024 is back!

Until July 31st, take advantage of the prices that were available at BayCon 2023 – the lowest price point before badge prices go up on August 1st!

Prices

  • VIP Badges: $325
  • Full Weekend Badge: $60
  • Teen & Youth Badges: $30

spSF Membership

Join the Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction! Be part of something extraordinary! Become a member of the Society and enjoy fantastic perks!

  • Charter Memberships: $100 Includes a FREE Full Weekend Badge for BayCon 2024, exclusive Charter Member Swag (lapel pin & challenge coin), and access to special Charter Member events at BayCon 2024!
  • Regular Memberships: $25 includes a $10 discount on BayCon Badges!

All members get voting rights for Society awards and Board of Directors elections – both conducted annually!

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience BayCon 2024 at the best possible prices! REGISTER NOW and be part of an unforgettable convention celebrating speculative fiction fandom.