California Mermaid Convention
May 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026
It's time to make a splash once again at the annual Mermaid Convention! This award winning convention is one of Rancho Cordova's most magical events of the year. Anyone can be a mermaid so grab the family, grab a friend, and find out why everyone's talking about Mermaid Con. Curious what this magical experience looks like? Check out our coverage from past conventions here.
Friday May 15th
💫 Starting off strong is the Promenade of Mermaids in Old Sac where everyone is welcome to join and show off their best mermaid bling
🍻 Off to the Dive Bar in Downtown Sacramento with a special mermaid spectacular (21+)
Saturday May 16th
👑 Day one of the convention makes a splash at Hagan Community Park
🎤 Hear panels from mermaid experts about their passion for this magical world
🛍️ Dive into the treasure trove of local vendors to find your piece of mermaid magic
📸 Swim along other merfolk and get the best underwater photos from local experts
🫧 The Bubble Ball (aka Mermaid Prom) is the place to be to wear your most sea-worthy outfits, take groups photos, dance the night away, and be blown away from awe-inspiring performances. Maybe even be dubbed the "Pearl" of the season!
Sunday May 17th
🌊 So much fun, they had to give it a second day for everyone to enjoy
✨ Don't swim away just yet, dive into the 18+ after party to super secret spot
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