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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 12/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 💜 This year, BayCon is proud to support The Trevor Project, whose mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people and provide crisis support when it’s needed most. If you’re able, please join us in supporting their work through BayCon’s

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 02/09/2026

🌟 GREAT NEWS, VALUED CREATIVE ASSET! 🌟 Applications are NOW OPEN for the BayCon 2027 Marketplace — including the Art Gallery, Artist Alley, Vendors/Dealers, and the Author’s Corner! Turn your passion into approved economic activity. Meet customers!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 01/09/2026

BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 is excited to announce Guest of Honor Eva Galperin ( @evacide.bsky.social ) will be joining us in July! Eva Galperin is EFF's Director of Cybersecurity. Prior to 2007, when she came to work for EFF, Eva worked in security and IT in Silicon Valley and earned degrees in

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 31/08/2026

BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 is excited to announce Guest of Honor Mega Ran ( @megaran.com ) will be joining us in July! Mega Ran (Raheem Jarbo) is a GRAMMY-nominated rapper, author, and former teacher known for blending hip-hop with video games, comics, wrestling, and education. A nerdcore pioneer,

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 27/08/2026

Signal boost, chooms: this runner is headed south to **LACON V ( @laworldcon.bsky.social ) in Los Angeles this weekend**. Find the **BayCon resistance cell in the Exhibitors Hall** and learn how to jack into the movement before **Night City Rises, July 2027**. → **baycon.org** Next year, we’ll be

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 15/08/2026

We’re at @magwestofficial.bsky.social !! Day 2 of BayCon at MAGWest! Stop by, say hi, and jam out to the awesome music on stage near us! 🎶🎮🎵🎲

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 25/07/2026

Attending @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social ?? Stop by The Royal Manticoran Navy booth on mezzanine 21! We’re hanging out with the Trmn folks, so be sure to stop by and say hi! 😊

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 09/07/2026

The corps want you isolated, overcharged, and plugged into whatever neon nightmare they’re selling this week. We say build community before they can put a price tag on that too. Pre-register now for BayCon 2027: Night City Rising, for just 65 eddies ($ in the old world).

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 06/07/2026

Salud! The winning entry for the Name That Drink Contest is ‘The Spike Nebula’ which described the drink as a sweet pineapple drink with surprising (Nebula) complexity!🍹 Cheers to the winner, who will receive a $50 food & drink credit at the hotel. As a reminder, our newly named drink contains

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 06/07/2026

Party the night away with us! Our DJ is jamming, you wont want to miss this!!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 06/07/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️ Come get your groove on and space-JAM out with us! 🎉✨

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 06/07/2026

Get to know our Poet Laureate Guest of Honor @sumikoska.bsky.social when they are interviewed on the Main Stage (Salon 6) today at 5:15pm!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 05/07/2026

Get to know Guest of Honor Jenay Marontate , the Kitchen Witch, when she’s interviewed on the Main Stage (Salon 6) today at 3:45pm!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 05/07/2026

Relive or see for the first time the amazing costumes by our Masquerade Participants, Winners of awards, and Masquerade Team & Judges!🎉 The special visual Masquerade issue of the Newsletter at the End of the Universe can also be found online at baycon.org > About > Newsletter in FULL COLOR.

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 05/07/2026

Good morning☀️ ! Get to know Guest of Honor Desmond Crisis when he's interviewed on the Main Stage (Salon 6) at 11:30am.

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 05/07/2026

Step past the edge of time and into the party at the end of everything!!💃🕺🎉 The Dance at the End of the Universe begins SUNDAY at 7:30 PM on the SEDONA PATIO. Bring your towel,your best cosmic flair,and your most improbable moves as we celebrate the final moments of the universe with rhythm,

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 05/07/2026

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s going to auction today! 🎉 •5:15 - 6:30 at Salon E

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aatheus.bsky.social @aatheus.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Planning to fu#rsuit or #cosplay at @baycon.org ? Our headless lounge is open to serve you. Executive Boardroom Saturday and Sunday, above the UPS store

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 04/07/2026

Get to know some of our esteemed Guests of Honor TODAY on the Main Stage (Salon 6) at 3:45 pm when @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social interview each other! Sure to be a fun time!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 04/07/2026

Do you have a burning question you’d like insight on? Would you like clarification on a big decision? Need a quiet spiritual respite from the hustle and bustle? Come see us at the Divination Suite! 🔮✨ Located in the Redwood Room behind the bar and left of the hotel front desk. Get a card reading

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Giraffe 🖖🏾 @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

When the convention has themed drinks ~ @baycon.org #startrek

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 04/07/2026

We at BayCon would like to give a HUGE shout out and words of thanks and gratitude to the @cosplaycleric.org !! Thank you for all your hard work and assistance with our Hall folks as well as our Glitter and Sparkle Burlesque performers!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 04/07/2026

BayCon’s Newsletter, the Newsletter at the End of the Universe, comes out twice daily! 📰 You’ll see event coverage, Guest of Honor profiles, Masquerade news, programming changes, and fun stuff happening around the con. There are printed newsletters available at InfoDesk and other prominent areas.

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 04/07/2026

If you happened to check out our charity auction today, in benefit of spSF,you may have seen some of the amazing items we have for you to bid on! 🎉🎉 Be sure to stop by as each day will have different items! The auctions will be held in SALON E: •Saturday 5:15 - 6:30 •Sunday 3:15 - 5:15

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Giraffe 🖖🏾 @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It is my third year attending @baycon.org and it’s like coming to a family reunion. Everyone greets you by name and you hug your way through the con 🫶🏾 Support your local cons (especially when they’ve been around for 42 years! 😳)

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 03/07/2026

Share your time at BayCon, with our custom template! 📸✨ Post your group photos, or a cool selfie with us and make some amazing memories! Template can be found in our Instagram stories OR in our highlights section 😄

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Giraffe 🖖🏾 @spottedgiraffe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Oof I guess I have abandoned my socials a lot while I was working on @strangenewpod.com patreon 😅 Sorry about that! Regular programming is resuming this weekend at @baycon.org !!!

Mostly homeless masquerade July 4 hosted by Lady Phoenix and giraffe

Van Galactic goggle blaster party variety show July 4 hosted by lady Phoenix, and giraffe

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 02/07/2026

LIVE KITTEN PARTY!🎉🐱 When: Thursday, July 2nd; 6pm-?? Where: Room 1628, Santa Clara Marriott What: Relaxed pre-convention party w/ streaming kitten cams, convos, snacks, sparkling flavored water, etc. Who: every and anyone around the day before the convention starts, who want to come relax.

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 02/07/2026

Slip into your coziest bathrobe and grab your trusty towel! Opening Ceremonies kicks off Friday, July 3 at 1 PM on the Main Stage. Join us as we launch BayCon 42 Westercon 78 “The Answer” with comfort, chaos, and a whole lot of improbable joy. Don’t panic… just be fabulous and fluffy!!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 02/07/2026

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator is now running the most recent update: Cosmos 1.3! 🚀✨🪐 Prepare for new controls, new graphics, and new features by attending one of four Flight School tutorial sessions, no sign-up necessary. •Friday 1:45 pm, 9:30 pm •Saturday 10:00 am, 11:00 pm

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 02/07/2026

Bid your best at BayCon! 😄 Stop by and check out our Charity Auction where we’ll have some exciting items that will be available to be bid on, in benefit of @society.sf ! We currently have over 125 amazing items!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 01/07/2026

Journey with BayCon by train across the milky way galaxy and beyond the stars!🌌💫🚂 Presenting NIGHT ON THE GALACTIC RAILROAD! Monday, July 6th at 10 AM in our Anime Room! And be sure to check out our anime playlist on Spotify, and see the rest of our Anime lineup at Baycon.org/anime

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 30/06/2026

Fight to protect Treasure Town from the dangerous Yakuza gang with Black and White! ⚫️⚪️ Presenting TEKKONKINKREET ! Sunday, July 5th at 8:25 PM in our Anime Room! And be sure to check out our anime playlist on Spotify, and see the rest of our Anime lineup at Baycon.org/anime

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 29/06/2026

Hop in a GIANT MECHA with BayCon and fight to defend the galaxy! 🪐✨💥 Presenting GUNBUSTER x DIEBUSTER Sunday, July 5th at 5 PM in our Anime Room! And be sure to check out our anime playlist on Spotify, and see the rest of our Anime lineup at Baycon.org/anime .

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 29/06/2026

The AfroFuturism lounge is back at BayCon42/ Westercon78 for its 2nd year!🙌🎉 Located in SALON C, experience the future of cultural expression at the AfroFuturism Lounge! Hosted by Dr. LaWana Richmond and co-host @audthentic.bsky.social ,this immersive space is dedicated to celebrating the

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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Bay Area! Spend next weekend with me, @charliejane.bsky.social, @sumikoska.bsky.social and a bunch of sci-fi fans for @baycon.org! It will be amazing!!!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 28/06/2026

Join us for OPEN MIC NIGHT: Vogon Poetry Extravaganza SATURDAY from 8:15- 9:30! 🎤📚 •Sign-up Sheet to participate will be available at the INFO BOOTH starting FRIDAY, until full. •Each presenter will have a 10 min. slot time, and can bring their own written “work”,

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 28/06/2026

Please welcome our last, but certainly not least, group of Marketplace Vendors! 🎉 Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show!🛍️ • Scribe Tribe Writers Collective • @valeriefrankel.bsky.social • @spbumarketplace.bsky.social

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 27/06/2026

Join us as we enter the Dream Realm at BayCon’s Midnight Madness! 😴💭 Presenting Paprika! Saturday, July 4th at 12:30 AM in our Anime Room! And be sure to check out our anime playlist on Spotify, and see the rest of our Anime lineup at Baycon.org/anime .

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 27/06/2026

Put your hands together and welcome our next group of Marketplace Vendors! Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show! ✨ • Lady Whitecar Designs • Maid Marian Creation • Mango Blossom Apiary Raw Honey • Mischief Manor Makers

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 26/06/2026

We’d love for you to join us for the full weekend at BayCon, but if your schedule only allows you to be with us for the day (or night), consider grabbing a single-day or evening badge! 🎟️😄 On June 27th single day badges go on sale. Free Friday? Come attend some panels and stay for the Boffers LARP

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 26/06/2026

Travel with BayCon to the moon and beyond as we search for Love! 🚀✨❤️ Presenting Macross: Do You Remember Love? Friday, July 3rd at 6pm in our Anime Room! And be sure to check out our anime playlist on Spotify, and see the rest of our Anime lineup at Baycon.org/anime

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 25/06/2026

Lets give a big BayCon 42/ Westercon78 welcome to our next group of Marketplace Vendors! Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show! 😄 •Featherweight Finery •Fly By Night Books & Gifts •Flying Hands Massage • @gamesofberkeley.bsky.social

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 23/06/2026

✨🔮 Calling all BayCon mystics, wanderers, and tarot deck collectors! 🔮✨Step lightly into the Divination Suite, where fate—and a little bit of fun—awaits… We’re hosting a Tarot Deck Trading Table for attendees and staffers alike! Have a beloved but ready-for-its-next-journey deck? Bring it!

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 22/06/2026

Please welcome our first group of Marketplace vendors for BayCon 42/ Westercon 78 !! Be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the event! 🛍️ • @3bitworld.bsky.social • Aetherphones • AT&T • Blue Rondo Games • Blue Star Creations • DragonScript • Don Simpson

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 21/06/2026

Donate Blood at BayCon with Vitalant ! 🩸😊 Vitalant will be there Fri. JULY 3rd and Sat. JULY 4th from 11am- 2:30pm in Salon E. ‼️AN APPOINTMENT IS A MUST!! ‼️ Schedule yours today at www.vitalant.org using code baycon

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 21/06/2026

Please put your hands together and give a big BayCon 42/ Westercon78 welcome to our last group of Artist Alley Vendors for this year! Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show! And stay tuned for our next lineup of our Marketplace vendors!🎉

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Excited that I'll be discussing the Black Gothic in America at @baycon.org 42. If you'll be attending Westercon 78 / BayCon 2026, come check out the discussion on July 6th! #BookSky #HorrorSky #BlackSky

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Mary E. Lowd (the cosmos’ dog) @marylowd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My next book, AVIAN ENSIGN, will be releasing in two weeks at BayCon 42 / Westercon78 where I’ll be selling LOTS OF BOOKS and action figures of the characters from my TRI-GALACTIC TREK CHRONICLES. Can’t wait to see everyone there!

Book cover of Avian Ensign by Mary E. Lowd

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BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 @baycon.org · 19/06/2026

BayCon 42/ Westercon78 is pleased to welcome our next round of Artist Alley Vendors for this year! Please be sure to give them a follow and check them out during the show! 😃 • A Sunlit Forest • Blossmie • Cute As A Peach • @marylowd.bsky.social • Fanciful Findings

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