BAY-CON IS BACK, BABY! Celebrate BAY-CON's 5th year, now a two-day event!
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 2021, seeing over 600 participants! Now a well-loved event in our community, over 5,000 people celebrate at BAY-CON each year!
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN 2026!!
BAY-CON will again feature a large vendor space, AMAZING food trucks, vintage video gaming, cosplay contest, trivia, celebrity guests and so Much MORE!!!
New for 2026, BAY-CON will take place over two days!
Friday, May 1, 4-7pm: FRIDAY KNIGHT GEEK FIGHT and exhibitor preview! Check out some exhibitors while enjoying LASER TAG, video game tournaments, Dungeons and Dragons/RPG one-shot campaigns, and MORE!
Saturday, May 2, 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, 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 2026. Tickets are $5 for Friday, $5 for Saturday, or $7 for both days! Children 10 and under are FREE!
This page will be updated with BAY-CON events as they are confirmed, so you’ll know what to expect, and knowing is half the battle!
Want to get front and center with BAY-CON! Send a message or reach out to BAY-CON Founder and Coordinator Dave Laur for sponsorship opportunities!
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!
Also check out other Contests in Escanaba, Food & Drink events in Escanaba, Arts events in Escanaba.
