Our 2025 Convention is May 16th - 18th
Main Entry
The California Mermaid Convention - Saturday, May 17th and 18th
Hagan Park Community Center
2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Main Convention and Adult Swim
Sat, May 17th 9 AM - 5 PM (pool opens at 10 AM, closes at 4 PM)
Sun, May 18th 9 AM - 4 PM (pool opens at 10 AM)
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 - 4 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 13+ Only
- 2 Day Main Entry Adult (13+) - $95
- 1 Day Main Entry Adult - $75
- "Tail End" Ticket: Enjoy the Last Three hours of con on Sunday, May 18th - $25
For Parent or Children's Tickets - Click here
*Tickets will Raise $10 on January 1st, and $35 on April 5th
**Hotel and Ticket Packages coming soon through Visit Rancho Cordova
*No physical tickets will be used, please present receipt of purchase at the door for entry. The convention will have all ticket holder names in our system for entry
main event sponsor
Goggills
What started as a silly idea, “Mermaid Goggles” has taken years of development, hard work and love. Goggills is very proud to be sharing their product with fellow merfolk, and looks forward to never losing their contacts in the water ever again!
Thank you Goggills for being an incredible Main Event Sponsor for 2024
Adult Swim - Ages 13+
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 (Please note that Non-Swimming Ticketholders will not be permitted in any pool).
- Pool open for Adult Swim from 10 AM to 4 PM on May 78th and 18th, 2025 (Ages 13+)
- 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
Lectures and Panels
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. Unless otherwise noted, all panels are free with Main Entry, and take pace in our Poolside Lecture Tent.
Stay tuned for specific panel and lecture updates for 2025
Merfolk Flash mob wth the abalone Merman
Dance Across the Convention
Join the Abalone Merman as he leads the convention in a merfolk dance, made especially for California Mermaid convention guests! This dance can be done in tail, or with legs; and is for everyone attending the event. This simple to follow choreography will be taught on site, and filmed for us all to enjoy.
-This event takes place at the Main Convention at Cordova Community Pool
-12 PM
-This event is free to all Main Entry ticketholders
About the Abalone Merman
The Abalone Merman is an LA native, and dancing in high school when his mentor Jennifer Infante had him step into his first tap shoe for the musical Crazy for You. From there he found his passion, and his dance career took off. He began training at venues such as Peninsula School of Performing Arts, South Bay Conservatory, Millennium Dance Complex, and El Camino College. While majoring in dance at El Co, he performed in several of their dance productions with the resident company Oui Geometor Dance Company as a principal/featured dancer, and even served as choreographer for a show. With his former management company 5th Amendment Entertainment, he danced for many showcases, back up for new upcoming artists, and for several choreographers in Carnival: Choreographer's Ball during its time at the Hollywood Key Club.
Food at con
Ono Ono Hawaiian
Tacos International
Tacos International
Need some sweet refreshment? Ono Ono Hawaiian is ready for your order! From authentic Hawaiian Shave ice with all the trimmings, chips, cookies and bottled water, you will have to look no further to satisfy that craving.
Ono Ono will also be serving food at the Bubble Ball. Link to pre order coming soon!
Tacos International
Tacos International
Tacos International
We are thrilled to bring back Tacos International to the California Mermaid Convention. They were so popular at our 2022 event that they sold out! With tasty options for everyone, you will be sure to find something delcious at Tacos International.