Our 2023 Convention is May 19th - 21st
Main Entry
The California Mermaid Convention - Saturday, May 20th
Hagan Park Community Center
2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Main Convention and Adult Swim: 10 AM - 5 PM
Main Entry to the California Mermaid Convention gains guests access to a variety of activities and events throughout the day, and our Adult Swim Pool! Children and their guardians may swim in our Children's Pool (more info below).
A Main Entry Ticket Includes
- Adult Swim: Swim with friends and make some new ones in our beautiful pool. While you swim, you may even want to check out a few of our poolside vendors; and test out some of their wares in the water!
-Children's Swim: Our littlest con attendees have a pool al to themselves! Every hour, a professional mermaid entertainer will splash and play with our sweet guppies. Entertainer schedule coming soon. Please note that unless they are a contracted performer, adults in mermaid tails will not be allowed in the children's pool.
- Group Photos and Flash Mob Dance: Be a part of convention history with these fantastic group activities. We will teach our Flash Mob dance to mers on site, and everyone can join in the shell-ibration!
- Vendors: We are proud to host a variety of vendors from California and beyond! From jewelry, costumes and tails, to beauty, bath and art, we have scoured the ocean to bring you the most lovely treasures the sea can offer
- Panels and Lectures: Expand your mermaid knowledge and ask questions with some of the Mermaid Industry's leading professionals. A must for any mermaid looking for discourse, enlightenment and education. See full list of Lectures below!
Our Convention is being held at the beautiful Hagan Park Community Center; guests will have access to the grounds, which include a park, playground, creeks and water features and free parking. Guests are welcome to enjoy the lush lawns and picnic, or spend time poolside in the lush grass.
Ticket FAQ
- DOES NOT include entry to photography sessions, workshops
- Adult Swim participants must be 12+ to use the adult pool between the hours of 10 AM - 5 PM.
- Children who are interested in swimming with a mermaid during the day may purchase a children's ticket, and swim with a professional mermaid entertainer.
- Wristbands must be worn at all times!
- No glass whatsoever, or oil based lubricants will be allowed in the pool area
- No glitter of any kind will be allowed on site at any time
- We have restrooms on site, as well as Food Truck Vendors
- Guests are encouraged to bring a towel or blanket to sit in the grass and relax
- We will have a free Tail Check Station on Site to store tails and gear while shopping or attending lectures or activities
Purchase Tickets
To purchase tickets for Main Entry, please visit the link below. Please note that Main Entry tickets prices will increase as we near the Convention date
Tickets for Ages 12+ Only
- $50 Early Birds
Begins Tuesday, Feb 1st!
- $65 After March 1st
- $70 After April 1st
Tickets for Children
- Children 0-3 FREE
- $20 Children 4-11
*We are keeping up to date on CDC recommendations for large gatherings in regards to the COVID 19 pandemic. At this time, we are not requiring tests or vaccinations for attendance to our activities. We suggest that guests remain masked during indoor activities.
Adult Swim - Ages 12+
Make a Splash with your Merfriends
What could be more welcoming than a cool, aqua pool on a hot summer day? The California Mermaid Convention invites you to jump into the crystalline waters of Hagan Park Pool for some serious mermaid fun. Bring your beloved merfriends, and get ready make some new friends this Mer-MAY!
Adult Swim Info
- Pool Access included with Main Entry ticket
- Pool open for Adult Swim from 10 AM to 5 PM on May 20th, 2023 (Ages 12+)
- Adults are welcome to swim in their tails or monofins, though they are not required to enter the pool. Tails may be available onsite for purchase from our vendors
- Lifeguards will be on site, please use good sense and caution.
- No breath-holding contests/unauthorized breath-hold instruction onsite
- Goggles are encouraged, NO large flotation devices (floaties included) will be allowed - only coast guard certified life-vests are permitted. Please remember water and sunscreen!
- Main Entry wristbands must be worn while in water and pool area
- Bathrooms to change are on site, as well as food vendors
- No glass whatsoever, glitter, or oil based lubricants will be allowed in the pool area
Children's Swim
Make Dreams Come True!
Make Dreams Come True!
Make Dreams Come True!
Our smallest convention attendees are sure to make a splash with our professional mermaids at the convention. Every hour, for an hour, a trained mermaid entertainer will frolic and play in our zero-depth entry children's pool. Make memories that will last a lifetime as children interact with REAL mermaids!
Children will also have access to our land-based pirate adventure area, filled with games and activies. More info below.
Mermaid Performer Schedule - Coming Soon!
Make Dreams Come True!
Make Dreams Come True!
Ticket Info
- Pool Access included with Main Entry ticket
- Pool open for Children's Swim from 11 AM to 5 PM on May 20th, 2023 (Ages 0-11)
- Children are welcome to swim in their tails or monofins, though they are not required to enter the pool. Tails may be available onsite for purchase from our vendors. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times when they are in their tails.
- Lifeguards will be on site, please use good sense and caution.
- No breath-holding contests/unauthorized breath-hold instruction onsite
- Goggles are encouraged, NO large flotation devices (floaties included) will be allowed - only coast guard certified life-vests are permitted. Please remember water and sunscreen!
- Wristbands must be worn while in water and pool area
- Bathrooms to change are on site, as well as food vendors
- No glass whatsoever, glitter, or oil based lubricants will be allowed in the pool area
Bring Magic to Children at the con!
The California Mermaid Convention is seeking out working merfolk who love swimming, playing games with, and entertaining our youngest convention attendees for one hour during the con.
This is a paid opportunity; we are looking for merfolk with experience entertaining at children's parties and events
Lectures and Panels - Located at Hagan Community Center
Panels and Lectures
As part of our general convention programming, we are pleased to offer a series of lectures, panels, premieres and classes to our guests. Stay tuned for specific panel and lecture updates for 2023
Games and Treasure Hunts!
Activities Galore for our Smallest Guppies
Mera and her screw of pirates will be leading our littlest guppies at our Kid Games area!* This ongoing activity will take place all Saturday long from 10 AM to 5 PM during the Main Convention on May 21st. Try your hand at any of our undersea games, and win some pirate treasure! Scavenger Hunt participants will be given tasks and clues to collect and bring back to the aquatic super team in exchange for an adorable take home prize. And of course, they are welcome to snap a photo with Mera when they complete their mission!
Mera and the kid games area are visiting the convention as representatives of The League for Hope. The League for Hope's mission is to bring costumed characters in to visit chronically ill children at hospitals, residences, like the Ronald McDonald House, and charity events. They work with staff to provide the experience they are looking for, be it superheroes, princesses, pirates, mermaids, fairies, movie characters, or computer game characters—anything nerdy and kid friendly that the kids may enjoy interacting with. All their volunteers are experienced working with kids who are going through a major health or life issue. Their goal is to share hope by giving kids a chance to be kids for their visit.
*No registration or payment needed to participate, activity included in Main Entry Ticket