Volunteer Rewards Although Balticon is a 100% volunteer-run convention, and nobody's getting paid around here, we do have a few perks. Depending on how many hours you work, Minerva has a few to give away to our hard working staff. See the slide show below for details.

Sponsors We would like to thank our partners, who, without their support we could not host a convention like Balticon. Chaosium.com This code, BALTICON-CHAOS gives a 10% sitewide discount on check out at chaosium.com . One use per account, cannot be combined with any other coupon, expires at 11.59pm PT on 30 June 2026. Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson as an offshoot of his Oregon comic-book retail chain, Things From Another World. Richardson pursued the idea of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, and thirty years later the company has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States. Penny for a Tale We started in early 2019 with the mission to create fun and engaging content for all people interested in the tabletop roleplaying hobby. We focus on new and upcoming roleplaying games and work hard to create interesting actual plays filled with drama. Feel free to look around, join the community, and engage with everything in this amazing hobby! Brian Boru Our food is a mix of classic Irish Pub fare served at its best, great local seafood dishes, other chop house offerings and fresh tasty salads. Sunday Brunch has a sampling of traditional brunch fare as well as some of our Irish favorites. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday night we have live music featuring talented local performers. Numakers Our mission is to be a leading provider of high-quality and affordable filaments for additive manufacturing. We believe that every aspiring maker, designer, engineer, and hobbyist should have the opportunity to bring their ideas to life without breaking the bank. Blackbird Interactive Blackbird Interactive’s world-class art, design, and technical mastery empowers our partners to create iconic experiences and explore new horizons. Games includes: Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Warcraft I & II Remastered, Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Free League We at Free League Publishing strongly believe that gaming should be for everyone; from every walk of life, every corner of the globe and any background. Games, and roleplaying games in particular, are a powerful tool to create and visit wondrous worlds in the imagination. We want everyone to have this opportunity, without exception. Rio Grande Games The mission of Rio Grande Games is to promote the playing of games, which offer the players choices. We do so by publishing adult and family strategy games, although children with appropriate parental supervision will enjoy playing many of these games. State Fare This American Bistro style venue is located in the heart of downtown Catonsville's music city. Serving a delicious mix of elevated pub fare and classic new American comfort food. The facility is a stand alone brick and mortar building with two main outdoor areas. Live Music and additional activities are usually highlighted over the entire weekend. Polymaker Polymaker is a developer and manufacturer of 3D printing materials committed to innovation, quality and sustainability. Headquartered in Changshu, China, Polymaker has multiple office locations in Shanghai, Utrecht and Houston ready to serve customers across the globe. Metalhead Printing Metal Head Printing is a single man 3d Print studio that specializes in pop-culture memorabilia and cosplay props. Loke Battle Mats Attention Adventurers! Loke are best know for the award winning Book of Battle Mats range. Lay flat, wipe clean books of maps for tabletop RPG encounters which are a must for GMs. Save time drawing maps pre and mid game. Keep your adventure rolling and never be caught out by a sudden change in direction! Roll & Play Press Roll & Play Press is a multi-award-winning independent publisher based in London, UK. We create high-quality books and accessories that solve problems for game masters, making it faster, easier, and more fun to run tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Our products are trusted by thousands of players around the world. Yard House At yard house, our passion for great beer, great food and great music runs deep. You'll find the world’s largest selection of draft beer along with a diverse menu inspired by our California roots. With over 100 drafts on tap, every visit to our house is a chance to experience something new, or enjoy your favorite. Beer aficionados & casual enthusiasts alike, welcome. Printed Solid We are a 3D Printing Supply and Services E-commerce business based out of Newark, Delaware. Our primary focus is providing premium and exotic 3D Printing filament materials to the US market. As part of that commitment, we offer upgrades from top 3D Printing companies, like E3D, to help you get the most out of your printer. You can feel confident knowing our experts’ advice and guidance will always yield great results.

With over 300 hours of programming, we have something for everyone. Join us for panels on how to get published to what’s new in the world of paleontology, or sit in our maker space and try your hand at a new craft. Featuring more than 150 panelists who love to share their knowledge and skills, we even bring in panelists from all over the world for Balticon Anywhere, our virtual convention! Programming Please Note: We are currently updating our pages in preparations for Balticon 60 so... With over 300 hours of programming, we have something for everyone. Join us for panels on how to get published to what’s new in the world of paleontology, or sit in our maker space and try your hand at a new craft. Featuring more than 150 panelists who love to share their knowledge and skills, we even bring in panelists from all over the world for Balticon Anywhere, our virtual convention! Program Schedule (TBA) Our packed schedule includes: Panel discussions Events for Kids and Young Adults Workshops Readings Signings Roundtable Discussions Concerts Book Launches Movies And more! Balticon is committed to making our convention accessible to everyone. Please contact our accessibility team so we can make sure you have the accommodations you need. Panels & Workshops Friday Night Filk Circle TBA TBA Read More Miniature Painting Workshops TBA Lord Kron Read More

Can't Make It to Baltimore? Enjoy Balticon Anywhere From your hotel room or your living room We understand all the challenges of going to a con. That’s why we’re dedicated to bringing a great con experience to you, wherever you are. Virtual members have access to live broadcast streams and virtual panels. This includes replays of all recorded panels on our YouTube channel. All memberships include access to Balticon Anywhere, even our in-person attendees! Streaming and Virtual With more than 120 hours of streamed content, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy Opening Ceremonies, Guest of Honor events, and our amazing Masquerade from Main Tent . Whether you love hard science, want to learn about building your fantasy village, or are interested in post-apocalyptic fiction, we’ve got you covered with four program rooms, streamed live and recorded to watch later. Our virtual panels open the door to authors, creators, and scientists all over the world who can’t make the trip to Baltimore. We have three virtual rooms : two dedicated to exclusive virtual-only panels and workshops, and a third as our Virtual Consuite where you will find author readings, discussions, and filkers. Balticon Anywhere uses multiple platforms to make the magic happen. All platforms are free to use and most can be used in a web browser. Some platforms require you to create a free account or download an app. (See below for more information on each platform we use. Click the arrows to expand!) Frequently asked questions Registration Accessibility Balticon Anywhere General Questions Am I registered yet? We know how hard it is to keep track of a tiny receipt for an entire year! If you want to check on the status of your registration, you can always visit https://reg.balticon.org/checkReg.php . If you do not want your name to appear on the site at all, please contact registration@balticon.org and ask to be removed from the Am I Registered Yet? feature. Please note that if you opt out, the only way to check the status of your registration will be to email us at registration@balticon.org and have our volunteers check manually. How do I get my badge? All badges will be at Balticon Registration, on the 5th floor of the hotel, in the Maryland Foyer. When you arrive at the hotel, take the elevators or stairs up to the 5th floor, then follow the signs. We are NOT in the same location as Hotel Registration. Which line do I stand in? For pickup of ALL badge types, start at the Check-in line. If you are not pre-registered and are purchasing your badge at the door, you will then head to the Cashier to finish payment. If you are pre-registering for next year and have ALREADY picked up your badge, you can go straight to the Cashier line. What payment methods do you accept? For online registration, we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You can also pay by check or money order through our mail-in registration. At the door, we accept cash, check or money orders, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Are there any discounts available? Yes! We have a Young Adult category, for our members ages 13-25, and children under 12 are free! All children must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Active Duty Military and their family can receive $20 ($10 for Young Adult) off any membership at the door with valid ID. What about one-day memberships? Our early registration pricing is a really great deal if you might want to stay a second day, and a full-weekend membership is cheaper than two single days combined. However, if you really only have one day available, one-day memberships are available for purchase at the door, as well as upgrades from one-day to full-weekend. What if I'm attending with young children? Children 12 and under are free! We provide registration for Child badges along with your online registration, or they can be added at the door. When you arrive, we will provide a wristband with your phone number for your child to wear as well as their badge, since we understand that small children frequently remove their badges (for older children, it’s up to you whether you want one or not). Maryland state law requires that children under age 8 be accompanied by an adult at all times. We have a Children’s Programming track with activities for our youngest fans, including an option for short-term drop off, and the convention space is very stroller-friendly. Can I pick up my spouse/girlfriend/child's membership as well as my own? Maybe! You can pick up someone else’s membership IF one of the following is true: The two memberships share a last name. The two memberships share an address. The two memberships were purchased on the same transaction. You have ID for both memberships. Please double check badge names with the rest of your party before arriving. Do I have to use my real name? Yes and no. We use ID to match up the registration with the person who purchased the badge, so the “legal name” field on your registration does need to match some form of ID that you carry. The legal name field is only visible to Registration staff and is not used in any other capacity. You can use your preferred name for the rest of the registration, and your badge can say anything you want! (We currently cannot print special characters or emojis, and we request that you keep your Badge Name within the realm of good taste.) Do I have to show ID? No. You are more than welcome to pay cash for a badge at the door. However, if you purchased a badge, we would like to make sure that no one else picks up your badge, and that only you get the badge you paid for. We are very reasonable about what we consider valid ID, and your ID information is never stored anywhere; we just need to know the badge is going to the right person. You may also bring your receipt as proof of purchase, either printed or electronically. What happens to my email address if I give it to you? We will email you a copy of your receipt, if you register online or request an emailed receipt in person. We will email your personalized login link to access Balticon Anywhere and our virtual convention. We may use it to contact you individually if we need to (i.e. we found something with your name on it in our Lost & Found, you purchased a piece of artwork, there’s a question about your registration, etc). Our Publicity team will send out an informative email just before the convention to remind you about parking and where to pick up your badge, and we will subscribe you to our email newsletter (with an easy unsubscribe button at the bottom of every email), but we NEVER share your information without your explicit permission. What happens to my phone number if I give it to you? We may use it to contact you individually if we need to (i.e. we found something with your name on it in our Lost & Found, you purchased a piece of artwork, there’s a question about your registration, etc). We NEVER share your information without your explicit permission. Get your Balticon 59 Membership Does it sound like somewhere you want to be? We're so excited to have you join us! Purchase youe Balticon Anywhere ticket here!

Fan Tables Balticon Besties! Fan Table Request We are now accepting applications for fan tables. Please fill out our Fan Table Request form. Or if you have any questions about Fan Tables, please contact fantables@balticon.org . The Fan tables are located on the 5th floor of the hotel right next to the main elevators (before you get to the registration table). (1) BSFS https://www.bsfs.org/ (2) Capclave/WSFA https://capclave.org/capclave25/ https://wsfa.org/site/ (3) LAcon V (2026 worldcon) https://www.lacon.org/ (4) Montreal in 2027 Worldcon Bid bid.montreal2027.ca/en-ca/ (5) Philcon https://philcon.org/ (6) Hanacon https://www.hanaconanime.com/ (7) Boskone https://boskone.org/ (8) Shore Leave https://www.shore-leave.com/ (9) Poe Museum https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/ (10) Heinlein Society https://www.heinleinsociety.org/ (11) Abra "Abby" Cinii art giveaway (12) Maryland Writers Association https://marylandwriters.org/ (13) Hawkcon https://wwwcp.umes.edu/hawkcon/ (14) USS Mae Jemison https://www.ussmaejemison.org/ (15) Miryokucon https://www.miryokucon.org/ (16) Maryland Costumers and Cosplayers Guild https://www.facebook.com/groups/578764144237628/ (17) Immersecon https://www.immersecon.com/

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Parking Parking is available in many garages and commercial lots around the convention hotel. Balticon has secured a discount rate in the garage in the same building as the Renaissance Harborplace hotel, accessible through a shared elevator. Parking under the Hotel The parking garage below the convention hotel is located at 101 S. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Normally, parking is $36 for a 24-hour period. Balticon has arranged for a discount using a selection of promo codes, below. These codes cannot be used if you choose to add parking to the hotel bill. Discount Promo Codes The promo codes are only valid for parking May 22 to May 27, and the rate includes unlimited in-and-out privileges during the time period. NOTE: Promo codes are ONLY available through Premium Parking at time of purchase, and not available if you add parking to your hotel bill. Use code BALTICON25 Purchase Discount Hotel Parking Before you make your purchase, be sure to have on hand your vehicle tag number, the dates you want to park, the promo code, and garage location is P2331. There are four main options for purchasing parking with the discount code: Buy parking from the Premium Parking website Download the Premium Parking app (Google Play or iPhone ). Once inside the parking garage, text P2331 to 504504 or use the QR code in the garage and near the elevator on site. Call (844) 236-2011 (toll free) and the operator will help you with your purchase. For further details and instructions from the parking company, (including how to cancel or change a reservation), see their website for instructions on using a promo code by app , by text , or by web . You may also call customer support at (844) 236-2011 if you have any questions or problems with parking or paying. Parking Website Google Play iPhone App

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What to expect next year... On May 22nd - 25th, 2026, we will be celebrating our 60th years of Science Fiction and Fantasy fandom! Our guests of honor will be Jim Butcher, Jennifer Blackstream and Samantha Mills, 2025 Compton Crook Winner. We will be adding more guests to our list throughout the year. Stay tuned and see what we have to offer.