The bubble Ball - May 16th

An Elegant 'Shell'ibration of all Things Mermaid

Enjoy an underwater themed extravaganza where we slip into a realm of elegant enchantment. The Bubble Ball will feature four hours of spectacular dance music, photo opportunities, delectable beer and wine selections and special performances. Enjoy an evening dressed in your most elegant Mermaid Attire - pirate, ocean creature or other nautical themes encouraged!

- Mermaid, Pirate, Sea Witch, Nautical, and Ocean Themed attire required to attend. We will also accept Black Tie and Formal attire

- Please bring your own reusable drinking vessel. We will also have a small selection of reusable drinking vessels available for purchase: the California Mermaid Convention strives to be eco-conscious and aware of the impact of single use drinking vessels.

- All ages are welcome to attend, please note that some costuming, performances or décor may be racy or otherwise sited for older audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

A portion of ALL TIPS at the bar, and a portion of ticket sales goes toa charitable organization in Sacramento. Please bring cash to tips <3

A VERY SMALL amount of food will be onsite for grazing. We encourage guests to have a snack before attending the Bubble Ball

Ticket FAQ

- Saturday, May 16th from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM

- Hagan Park Community Center

- All ages (parents please note that some costuming/performances may tilt toward alluring or frightening)

- Ticket includes three drinks of choice. Additional non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase

* Wristbands will be worn to designate Guests under 21 years of age

*Tickets will Raise $10 on February 1st, and $35 on April 5th

Purchase Tickets Here

the Pearl of the season - Costume Contest

Are you this season's Pearl?

Gentle Merfolk,

Do you embody the qualities and characteristics we hold dear as outlined in our Code of Conduct? Are you a Merperson who conducts themselves with the qualities of care for the environment, community, inclusion and magic through play? If you are, don your very best Merfolk attire for the Bubble Ball, and be considered to be crowned this season's 'Pearl'.

The Pearl can be anyone - no age requirement or gender association.

To enter, arrive between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM while Mermaid Janessa plays the harp. Simply let our check in table know you would like to be considered, and they will direct you to the judges' table.

The lucky Mer who is deemed the Pearl will be given a sash, scepter, a prize basket from our vendors and entry into next year's convention.

Remember to conduct yourself with humility, kindness, grace and charm. Our team of judges will be watching our hopefuls during the duration of the Bubble Ball. What a scandal would arise if you were overheard or seen to be uncouth!

Best of luck, gentle Merfolk! We look forward to seeing our community shine bright in May.

Truly,

The California Mermaid Convention

Activities and Performances - 2026 lineup coming soon

DJ Lady Char

Athene Noctua - Tarot Reading

We are so excited to welcome back DJ Lady Char to the Bubble Ball!

One of the Sacramento's most prominent and musically diverse DJ’s, with club residencies all over California and Nevada. Char travels all over the Bay Area on a weekly bases rocking dance floors with pride. Char has a strong love of not just playing music, but being an active part of the community and our youth. She is an open format DJ who loves to genre hop during her sets, offering each night as a musical journey to her followers.

Char takes pride in creating an unforgettable experience for all, in every event she takes part in, big or small. She hopes to move you with music, beats that touch your soul and make you forget about the daily stresses in life. Lady Char is all about love and positivity, she promotes equality and loves to support all those with like minds.

Athene Noctua - Tarot Reading

Athene Noctua, the Lady of the Owls, reads from the Tarot of Misdeeds, a deck she created herself for the League of Proper Villains, a local Steampunk social club. Lady Noctua has been reading tarot for over 30 years, though has only begun offering her services professionally in 2014 for select events and for private consultation. She reads regularly at Shannon McCabe's Vampire Ball and Mardi Gras parties and for Clockwork Alchemy.

Lady Noctua's tarot reading sessions are $20 for Bubble Ball guests, booked in person!

Rebel Aerial Artistry

Athene Noctua - Tarot Reading

Mermaid Glimmer's Jellyfish Grotto

They fly through the air with the greatest of ease! The talented Team at Rebel Aerial Artistry are brining their own special magic - flying fish have to be seen!

About Rebel Aerial

As an Instructor, Kat (Coach B) prides herself on safety and progressive training techniques, while making the language of aerial accessible to all levels. She strives to teach her students to find their own way in the aerial arts, as opposed to "cookie cutter" aerialists. Her workshops are thoughtfully composed with the goal of nurturing a passion for the art while also building the strength and endurance to advance. With presently over a decade of experience as a Firefighter and EMT, Kat is current with her safety certificates and oversees equipment installation, maintenance, and sanitization to ensure an environment where her students can fly in the safest possible setting.

Mermaid Glimmer's Jellyfish Grotto

Mermaid Glimmer’s Jellyfish Grotto: A bloom of iridescent jellyfish hangs silently over the heads of viewers. The jellies are illuminated with animated lights, connected and controlled via a wifi network. The swarm appears to come alive as lights play through the jellyfish with a beautiful array of colors and patterns. The jellies whisper, shout, giggle, and glow through light animations, delighting the viewers who walk underneath.

The jellies will be installed at the Bubble Ball for the delight of our guest! You can see more of Mermaid Glimmer's work here.

Poseidon's Pub

Poseidon and his crew of sea sprites and pirates will be offering an assortment of delectable beer and wine options. Quench your thirst for a good cause; a portion of every drinking ticket purchase goes towards a small, Sacramento local animal shelter - 4 Paws 2 Freedom. Drink for the dogs!

A VERY SMALL amount of food will be onsite for grazing. We encourage guests to have a snack before attending the Bubble Ball