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Return of the BAY-CON

Return of the BAY-CON

In its third year, BAY-CON is bigger and better than ever! Looking for a special vinyl record or cassette tape? We’ve got you! Want to recover your favorite childhood toy, or pass on that love to the next generation? BAY-CON is the place to be! Like video games? Us, too! Enjoy Star Wars? The Force is strong with BAY-CON! Want to eat tacos from an amazing food truck? Come on over! Want to own the noobs with your command of nerd trivia? Show us your skilzzz!

RETURN OF THE BAY-CON will again feature a large vendor space, amazing taco truck, vintage video gaming, cosplay contest, zombie lab, trivia, celebrity guests, and so much more! For more information, contact Dave%20Laur or call 906-217-4031.

Vendor applications are being accepted for RETURN of the BAY-CON! Occurring April 20, 2024. Vendor selection is juried, since space constraints may prevent all applicants from being accepted.

RETURN of the BAY-CON will run from 10am-7pm EST. The vending space will be open from 10am-5pm, with vendor tear down being from 5-7pm EST. More information on set up is included in the application.

To apply, please complete, save, and return the attached vendor application to dave.laur_FROM_BAY_COLLEGE. Please include your name and email address so you can be contacted. Do not send payment at this time. For priority consideration, please return your completed application by February 1. Selected vendors will have a two-week window to complete payment after that time. Vendor applications received after February 1 will be considered if space allows, or added to a wait list.

There will be three vendor space options, and you are asked to rank your preference. All three types of spaces are limited, and you may not be assigned to your first preference.

Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer free event t-shirts to vendors. However, vendors will be able to purchase them at a discounted rate (at cost) at the event.

Thank you all for being a part of this amazing event, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! More information on the event is being posted to our Facebook event page.  Please help by liking and sharing the event!

VENDOR FORM

BAY-CON is a great example of Bay College’s mission of student success, community success, and a culture of success!  We are so thankful to all of the amazing sponsors who help make BAY-CON possible for our community! Please join us in thanking our amazing sponsors for this year’s event!  Interested in becoming a sponsor? For more information, email dave.laur_FROM_BAY_COLLEGE or call 906-217-4031.

Sponsorship Levels
  • Wookie: $1000 – 3 available (Deadline for materials is March 31)
    • Full-Page spread in digital and print program available to every participant
    • Table and/or banner at the event to promote your business
    • Thanked on main stage before every event
    • Thanked in vendor area announcements made throughout the event
    • Social Media shout outs leading up to the program
  • Ewok: $500 – 6 available (Deadline for materials is March 31)
    • Half-page spread in digital and print program available to every participant
    • Table and/or banner at the event to promote your business
    • Thanked in announcements in vendor area
    • Social Media shout outs leading up to the program
  • Wampa: $100 – Multiple available
    • Business listed in digital and print program available to every participant, along with contact information (phone, email, website)
    • Included in a social media shout out to all of our Wampa-level sponsors

Event Sponsors

Wookie Sponsors

  • Radio Results Network

Ewok Sponsors

  • Peninsula Federal Credit Union

Wampa Sponsors

  • A to Zee Creations…!
  • Damien
  • Mancave Dave
  • Thomas Theater Group – Willow Creek Cinema
  • Coming soon!
  • Coming soon!

Return of the BAY-CON is just around the corner and we know all you cosplayers out there are ready for the chance to show off your hard work! I am humbled by everyone’s response to the contest last year and have worked hard to take it to the next level for you this time around! Click the button below to review the cosplay rules, regulations, criteria and categories for Return of the BAY-CON!

COSPLAY CONTEST RULES
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