# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BAY-CON
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/escanaba/bay-con/200028173634411
- **Event Categories**: contests, food-drinks, art, tournaments, sports, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 667

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Escanaba
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI, United States, Michigan 49829
- **lat**: 45.77174
- **long**: -87.08202
- **full address**: 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI, United States, Michigan 49829

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BAY-CON
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BAY-CON being held?
  - **A:** BAY-CON takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI, United States, Michigan 49829.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BAY-CON?
  - **A:** BAY-CON is organized by Bay College Campus Activities Board.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BAY-CON 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 Escanaba, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 660+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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