Sales of VIP and Patron for 2023 were closed June 1st so we could plan the best experience for our VIPs.
VIP and Patron for 2024 will go on sale during pre-registration and we hope you will join us then!
Every year BayCon sells a limited number of VIP memberships. These memberships come with a full weekend attending badge and additional perks to give you a richer and more rewarding experience at the convention. It also goes a long way to help fund future BayCons!
There are two tiers of BayCon VIP membership: VIP ($400) and Patron ($150). Each membership comes with exclusive perks not available to general members, however the VIP-level membership provides intimate experiences with our Guests of Honor.
ALL VIP members have access to one of our VIP liaisons throughout the convention weekend, who will make sure they are on top of things so you don’t miss out!
VIP Membership ($400)
The BayCon VIP membership entitles you to the following perks:
- Breakfast with the Guests of Honor on either Saturday or Sunday (for 2023 this is Sunday and Monday) of the convention in the private dining room of the hotel (or other area designated for GoH breakfasts).
- A “BayCon VIP” ribbon to show off on your badge, a lanyard reflecting the convention theme, an enamel pin, and exclusive swag (based on the convention year theme and featuring artwork from the Artist Guest of Honor).
- A photo op with the Guest of Honor of your choice or the Toastmaster.
- An uncut Program Book cover signed by all Guests of Honor and the Toastmaster, a bookmark signed by our Writer Guest of Honor, and a signed postcard featuring art from our Artist Guest of Honor.
- Reserved Seating at Premiere Events. We designate front row seating for VIPs for events like Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Meet the Guests, the Masquerade, Variety Show, and more.
- Priority for any event with a sign-up sheet (Guest of Honor interviews, Small Gatherings, Live Drawing, etc.)
- A VIP-only reception prior to Meet the Guests with the Guests of Honor and Toastmaster.
- A special VIP hour with the Guests of Honor, Toastmaster, and Chair of the convention at Meet the Guests.
- Access to the VIP Lounge and Lounge-exclusive events!
- A docent tour of the Art Show by the VIP Liaison.
- 2023 ONLY: A novel set in the Honorverse courtesy of TRMN.
- 2023 ONLY: Tea with the Duchess (please note, this is an alternative to the Guest of Honor breakfast perk and may not feature any Guests of Honor).
- 2023 ONLY: Access to function space to watch fireworks on the 4th of July.
Patron Membership ($150)
As a BayCon Patron, you are entitled to the following perks:
- A “BayCon Patron” ribbon to show off on your badge, a lanyard reflecting the convention theme, an enamel pin, and exclusive swag (based on the convention year theme and featuring artwork from the Artist Guest of Honor).
- An uncut Program Book cover, a bookmark signed by our Writer Guest of Honor, and a signed postcard featuring art from our Artist Guest of Honor.
- Access to the VIP Lounge (restricted during special events).
- 2023 ONLY: Access to function space to watch fireworks on the 4th of July.