StocktonCon Winter

Under the state of California COVID guidelines, all attendees at StocktonCon Winter are required to be vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours (3 days) of the event. Attendees must verify with physical proof that they meet either criteria, and attendees 18+ must provide identification as well.

It has also been determined that StocktonCon will require masks for all attendees, guests and vendors, regardless of vaccination status. Cosplay masks, neck gaiters or bandanas will not be acceptable as a face covering. Masks must fit securely around your nose and mouth.

Costume and Cosplay

 These policies apply to cosplay and costume pieces. Face coverings must be visible at all times. For this reason, headwear and cosplay pieces which cover the face must still wear an approved mask under the covering. If your face is fully covered, please be prepared to remove the covering to show the mask underneath. We appreciate your understanding.

Mask Guidelines

 These are the only occasions when the mask is allowed to be removed:
* Designated dining areas (when actively eating and drinking)
* Celebrity Booths (masks must be worn indoors at StocktonCon but may be temporarily removed if the guest is offering photo opportunities at their table. This applies to celebrity and creator guests and is at the guest’s discretion.)

Occasions where masks are not required:

* Children under two years old, due to the risk of suffocation.
* People with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that         precludes wearing a mask. This includes those for whom a mask could obstruct breathing; who are unconscious or incapacitated; unable to remove a mask without assistance; people for whom seeing the mouth is essential for  communication: hearing impaired, or those communicating with a person who is hearing impaired; people for whom wearing a mask would create a risk as they work.

If you are not vaccinated and cannot or are unable take a Covid-19 test, unfortunately you may not attend StocktonCon this year and we’ll hopefully see you at our next event!

Please note that the arena will be using the following security procedures for all events. Please plan accordingly. 

• Walk thru metal detectors at all entrances of the facility; all patrons will walk through a metal detector prior to gaining access to the arena. If needed, security will perform pat downs on patrons in addition to the metal detectors. 

• Bags larger than 10" x 8" x 6” will not be permitted into the arena, this includes backpacks, purses, and diaper bags.   

• Camera policy is set by the show, best practice suggests no cameras for events. 

• No weapons of any kind will be permitted into the arena. 

• No outside food or beverage will be permitted into the arena. 

• We are a cashless facility! All points of sale within the venue are no longer accepting cash. Please be prepared to pay with your credit card, debit card or mobile pay. Thank you! 

• The arena is a no smoking facility, there is no designated smoking area. 

• The arena has a no re-entry policy. 

We encourage you to plan accordingly for traffic in the City, parking and long lines when entering the arena. 

Parking is located at the Arena Garage – 398 W. Fremont St, Stockton, California