# Event Details - **Event Name**: Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Contra Costa Halloween Con. NEW DATE: Nov. 1. Pop Culture, toys, art, collectibles, comics, horror films. Free cosplay costume contestAbout this EventContra Costa Halloween Con 2026 is now on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Hilton Concord Hotel Ballroom. Show is open from 10 am to 4 pm with free parking at the Hilton. Kids 9 and under are free.Remember to TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK 1 HOUR Saturday night before you go to bed so you are not too early for the event!Meet and Greet ten actors and creatives from classics on screen and TV including Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, Rosewood, What's Happening Now, The Amanda Show, The Ten of Us, The Book of Boba Fett , Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Children of Sorrow, Saving Flora, Moon Manor, The Walking Dead, Swamp Thing, Ahsoka and All the Queen's Men.SAVE $5 per VIP ticket package plus receive a special Ghostbusters Decal for your laptop, water bottle, phone, journal, scrapbook, mirrior, car, skateboard, luggage. Order Today to get a special discount $20 package that includes admission to the show and all panels plus the Ghostbusters Decal and a $2 Shopping Buck to be used on your first purchase at Contra Costa Halloween Con. Decal and $2 Shipping Buck presented at check-in. Discount sale ends Oct. 29.Our Contra Costa Cons have been smash hits. Toys, collectibles, artwork, comics, anime, art, apparel, games, LEGO and much more will be featured at the family-friendly show hosted by Bay Area Festivals and American Brick Builders.The free, family-friendly Halloween Cosplay Costume Contest for attendees will feature cash and merchandise prizes for creative participants in different age groups. Contest registration will be taken during the day with contest judging at 3 o'clock.New items and collectibles from Disney, Transformers, Funko Pop, LEGO, Pokémon, G.I. Joe, Marvel, DC, Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, Hot Wheels and much more will be available by the wide variety of exhibitors at the show. Posters, art, prints, t-shirts, hats, apparel, anime, sports cards, books, comics, Legos, buttons, pins, classic video games, jewelry and cards are featured too.Kids 9 and under are free.Advance admission tickets are $12 and include a $2 Toy Buck with each advance purchase online. That sale ends at 9:30am on Nov. 1.Online sales continue until the end of Contra Costa Halloween Con. Door sales begin at 9:45 am at the Hilton Nov. 1.The Hilton Concord Hotel Golden Gate Ballroom is located at 1970 Diamond Blvd, 3 blocks off Interstate 680 in Concord. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/577a4940-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w968-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/578bfc80-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h429-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/579e9a20-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w883-h740-dc382828-gmir.jpg Inside the Dream Master: Stories from Nightmare on Elm Street 4 2pm PanelMore than 35 years after its release, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master remains a fan favorite. Meet and greet cast members Ken Sagoes, Danny Hassel and Brooke Theiss all day at Contra Costa Halloween Con. At their panel they share memories from the set, discuss the film's lasting impact on horror fans and reflect on their experiences being part of one of the most successful chapters in the Elm Street saga.Moderator: Larry Strothe TV producer, co-host of the award-winning Monster Party podcast2pm Panel https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/57b29750-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w837-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/57c5aa20-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w925-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg From Walkers to Jedi: Bringing Characters to Life 11am PanelYou've seen them survive zombie outbreaks, battle monsters, dodge explosions, and travel to galaxies far, far away. Jeryl Prescott and Galen Howard have appeared in some of the biggest horror, sci-fi, fantasy and action productions of the past 2 decades. Join them for a behind-the-scenes look at life as working actors in Hollywood, with stories from the sets of The Walking Dead, Swamp Thing, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, Children of Sorrow and many more fan-favorite productions.Moderator: Larry Strothe TV producer, co-host of the award-winning Monster Party podcast11am Panel https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/58015390-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1034-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Slimer, Scoleri Brothers and Friends: Creating the Ghosts of Ghostbusters 12:30pm PanelJoin the artists who helped bring Slimer and other unforgettable spirits to the screen in Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. This panel explores how some of the franchise's most beloved ghosts were created. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn how the effects were achieved before the digital age and discover what it took to bring these supernatural characters to life.Panelists: Mark Siegel (Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters II), Lauren Vogt and Robert Cooper (Ghostbusters II)Moderator: David Tanaka, VES Film editor and director.12:30pm PanelOur Featured Guests enjoy meeting and chatting with attendees. However, the admission ticket price does not include picture, autograph or audio with featured guests. Each guest has their own prices for pictures, autographs and audio. Guests and schedules subject to change. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/58433e90-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dcd8c8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5852cef0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w543-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5896dcd0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w841-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/58af1fc0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w455-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/58c14830-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/58da9c90-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h526-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/58edd670-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1199-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/590296f0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1096-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/59290ab0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1184-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/concord/contra-costa-halloween-con-2026/100001979634044718 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, contests, parties, festivals, theatre, kids, meet-and-greet, trick-or-treat, day-of-the-dead, anime, sports, meetups, pokemon, shopping - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Hilton Concord - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 21.95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Concord - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hilton Concord - **lat**: 37.9717385 - **long**: -122.0540919 - **full address**: Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/59eb7bd59c727718fc9b3f624f19b559c3019d33845d6d2f1c6b4f4fd5a40b98-rimg-w1200-h630-dc181914-gmir.jpg?v=1768453048 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 being held? - **A:** Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 takes place on Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026? - **A:** Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 is organized by Bay Area Festivals. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bay Area Festivals's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Bay Area Festivals a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Bay Area Festivals has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Contra Costa Halloween Con 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Concord, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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