Contra Costa Con 5

REMEMBER to TURN YOUR CLOCK FORWARD on March 12 for Daylight Savings Time! We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi with special guests from the movie and the Star Wars family including: Kirk Thatcher Emmy award-winning writer/producer/director (Return of the Jedi, Muppets, Star Trek, Spider-Man, RoboCop) C. Andrew Nelson (portrayed Darth Vader since 1994) Margo Apostolos (Ewok Tokkat) Kevin Thompson (Ewok Chubbray, also Blade Runner, The Ewok Adventure) Mark Dodson Voice actor deluxe (Return of the Jedi, The Battle for Endor, Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch) Alan Fernandes (Tusken Raider) Star Wars cosplay groups Rebel Legion Endor Base, Mandalorian Mercs and 501st Golden Gate Garrison. MORE SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED. Click here for Exhibitor information and application. Members of the Rebel Legion Endor Base will be on hand to meet and greet fans of many Star Wars characters. We are also presenting Contra Costa Con 6 this summer on July 16 in the Hilton Concord. Our Contra Costa Cons have been smash hits. Toys, collectibles, artwork, comics, anime, art, apparel, games, LEGO and much more will be featured at the family-friendly show hosted by Bay Area Festivals and American Brick Builders. The free, family-friendly STAR WARS Cosplay Costume Contest for attendees will feature cash and merchandise prizes for creative Star Wars characters in different age groups. Contest registration will be taken during the day with contest judging at 3 o’clock. Only Star Wars-themed costumes will be eligible for prizes. New items and collectibles from Disney, Transformers, Funko Pop, LEGO, Pokémon, G.I. Joe, Marvel, DC, Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, Hot Wheels and much more will be available by the wide variety of exhibitors at the show. Posters, art, prints, t-shirts, hats, apparel, anime, sports cards, books, comics, Legos, buttons, classic video games, jewelry and cards are featured too. Kids 9 and under are free. VIP Tickets that include access to the show pre-open as well as admission top panels at Contra Costa Con are $25 with a pair of $2 Toy Bucks included. Admission tickets are $12 and include a $2 Toy Buck with each advance purchase online. That sale ends at 9am March 12. Online sales continue until the end of Contra Costa Con 5. Door sales begin at 9:45 am at the Hilton on March 12. The Hilton Concord Hotel Golden Gate Ballroom is located at 1970 Diamond Blvd, two blocks off Interstate 680 in Concord.