BAY-CON
Cowabunga – it’s BAY-CON!
Want to meet a favorite celebrity voice actor or animator, or be escorted by a stormtrooper? Are you looking for a special vinyl record or original artwork? Come to BAY-CON! See favorite childhood toys and pass on that love to the next generation! Re-live yester-year playing Atari, Nintendo, Sega, and more vintage games! Enjoy Star Wars? The Force is strong with BAY-CON! Want to eat tantalizing food from amazing food trucks? Come on over!
BAY-CON began as an idea in 2019. While the world shut down, BAY-CON hibernated, waiting to break free. BAY-CON erupted from its slumber in the spring of 2022, seeing over 600 participants! Now a well-loved event in our community, thousands celebrate at BAY-CON each year! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN 2027!!
Hosted at Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan, BAY-CON features a large vendor space, AMAZING food trucks, vintage video gaming, cosplay contest, trivia, celebrity guests and so much MORE!!! BAY-CON takes place on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1.
Friday, April 30, 3-8pm: FRIDAY KNIGHT GEEK FIGHT and exhibitors/special guests! Enjoy the vendor hall and artist alley while enjoying LASER TAG (until 6:30pm), video game tournaments, Dungeons and Dragons/RPG one-shot campaigns, and MORE!
Saturday, May 1, 10am-5pm: Special guests, full exhibitor roster, cosplay contest, trivia, and MORE!
Sponsored by Bay College student organizations Campus Activities Board and Gaming Galaxy as well as local businesses including Radio Results Network, Mancave Dave, and Terrace Bay Hotel, BAY-CON is a fundraiser for the college’s student organizations and athletic teams who staff the event.
Tickets will be available starting in January 2027. WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
Location: Enter on the Escanaba campus of Bay College, the main vending area and celebrity guests are in the PEC (old YMCA building), with the artist alley and other events in the Besse Center – FREE parking on campus!
