The California Mermaid Convention
California Mermaid Convention (various venues in Sacramento, including Old Sacramento Waterfront and Dive Bar), 6511 Hwy 175, Rancho Cordova, CA 95449
About
The California Mermaid Convention is a three-day event with swim play, costuming, shopping, entertainment, meetings, workshops, lectures, performances, photo shoots, contests, parades, and clean ups. The site also lists Children's Programming, The Bubble Ball, and Grotto Swim as part of the convention.
Programs
- The California Mermaid Convention — All ages and families welcome · Three-day mermaid extravaganza with swim play, costuming, shopping, entertainment, meetings, workshops, lectures, performances, photo shoots, contests, parades, and clean ups.
- Children's Programing — Children · Listed on the site navigation and referenced as part of the convention.
- The Bubble Ball — All ages · Listed on the site navigation and in the schedule as an all-ages event.
- Grotto Swim — 16+ · Listed in the schedule as a 16+ event.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- Current session: 2027 Convention (May 14–May 16, 2027)
- General schedule: Three-day convention. Main Convention runs Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Bubble Ball is Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The Promenade of Mermaids is Friday, May 15th 2026 from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. The Launch Party at Dive Bar is Friday, May 15th 2026 from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Grotto Swim is Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM. Children's Pool schedule is listed as TBA / Incoming.
Last updated October 12, 2026.
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