The California Mermaid Convention

A Shellibration of Everything Mermaid

Join our California Mermaid Convention community during a three-day mermaid extravaganza! Bring old friends, and meet new ones during the longest-running mermaid event on the West Coast. From swim play, to costuming, shopping and entertainment, the convention has something for everyone. All ages and families welcome - Visit our ticketing page for adult and children's tickets

Meetings, Workshops and Lectures

Join some of the biggest fish in the industry to ask questions, hear behind the scenes secrets and take courses to expand your mermaid knowledge and portfolio. All of our lectures are free to attend with our Main Entry ticket, and our workshops cover a wide range of topics and subjects! Visit our Workshop Page for our new programing

Vendor Specials

We are proud to offer exclusive merchandise for our convention. We love featuring handmade items, and supporting small businesses! And if you have something to sell, apply to Become a Vendor here

cali - CMC Collaboration tail with finfolk productions

Limited Edition Tail

She’s surf washed shores, crystal blue skies, and the feeling of sun and salt on your skin. Featuring shimmering shades of ocean blue that melt into bright coastal teal, softening into a dreamy blend of dark seafoam at the fluke. When you close your eyes and picture the perfect California coastline, we hope you think of Cali too!

This tail was designed in celebration of and in support of our friends at @californiamercon . The ocean blues, sun-kissed teals, and soft seafoam hues of Cali’s colorway were drawn directly from the California Mermaid Convention’s logo. This is an event that captures everything we love about this community: warmth, wonder, and the magic that happens when merfolk gather.

Discovery tails along with other special Finfolk items will be available for purchase at the convention!

Shop the full collection at www.finfolk.com and see more of our merch here

ten reasons you have to attend the california mermaid convention!

What Do Others Say?

“The California Mermaid Convention in Rancho Cordova is quintessentially quirky, refreshingly inclusive, and daringly bold. They push the boundaries of the unexpected and novel, drawing the attention of worldwide mermaid hobbyists, seasoned performers, and mesmerized journalists alike, while still providing a relaxed and welcoming experience for all visitors. This event is a rising star in Rancho Cordova that brings pure magic to the community, driving meaningful economic impact and showing us all what’s possible when good people with zany ideas decide to follow their wildest dreams. We are deeply honored to partner with the CMC team and look forward to a spectacular event year after year. We can’t wait to see what they dream up next.” - Visit Rancho Cordova (Local Travel & Tourism Organization)

Yes, an entire convention about MERMAIDS!

Tired of wearing your tail alone in your tub? Tired of singing Part of Your World alone? Ready to take a group 'shellfie'? You can swim to Sacramento and make some new finned-friends!

There are so many amazing things happening as part of this convention, so we thought we would share 10 reasons why you won't want to miss this magically aquatic event in Sacramento, California May 16th - 18th, 2025!

1. The California Mermaid Convention is the longest running mermaid themed convention in the world!

Previously known as Mermaid Weekend in Sacramento, The California Mermaid Convention has been running for over a decade! After outgrowing many of our event spaces in 2018, we've evolved into a full Con, thanks to founders Mermaid & Mom and Pixie Tribe Entertainment. Just some of the fun events during the convention include group swims in tail, a costumed ball, panels/lectures from professional mermaids and so much more!