Bakersfield Comic Con

Panel Schedule

SAturday

10:00 - Gates Open for Bakersfield Comic Con

11:00 - ESports - What is it and why do I need it!

Meet the owners of "Bakersfield ESports" and learn what ESport is and why you want to go and play.

12:00 - Creating A Successful Comic Book Kickstarter

Join guest SCOTT "Fuzzy" JOSEPH an amazing artist who has created very successfull kickstarters for his projects. Ask questions and find out what you might want to do with your project.

1:00 - "Getting Started as a Character Designer in the Animation Industry" a talk with Stephen Silver

This talk will guide aspiring character designers through the essential steps to break into the animation industry. Attendees will learn about the key skills and tools needed, from drawing techniques to understanding character development. Stephen will share insights into portfolio creation, and tips for standing out in a competitive field. Whether you're a student or an emerging artist, this talk will provide invaluable advice to help you succeed in an art career.

2:00 - Coctume Contest Sign-Up

2:00 - A Spotlight on "ALIENS"

A great retrospect on the classic Sci-Fi/Horror movie with the stars of the movie.

3:00 - WRESTELING 101 With HONKEY TONK MAN & MELINA PEREZ

Join 2 award winning Pro Wrestlers and hear their stories on winning the "Belt" and spending a life in the world of Wrestling.

4:00 - The 2024 BFCC COSTUME CONTEST

Sunday

10:00 - Gates Open for the Bakersfield Comic Con

11:00 - Bakersfield Anime Picnic

TBD

12:00 - ACTING IN HORROR MOVIES & TV

Meet BRETT WAGNER & LEW TEMPLE, 2 stars of some of the greatest Horror movies & TV shows of our time.

1:00 - "FERAL" A BFCC Exclusive

Meet TONY FLEECS & TONE RODRIGUEZ, 2 of the creative minds behind the Image Comics phenomenon comic book series that smashed the glass ceiling in the world of mini series' and Graphic Novels. And learn how an Exclusive comic is made.

2:00 - Working In A Galaxy Far far Away...

A talk with Kevin Thompson & Tony Cox as they talk about working on George Lucas' world of Star Wars.

3:00 - HOPPY'S MILK The Making Of A Movie.

Hoppy's Milk, reserrecting children's western heroes with milk, cereal and Saturday mornings TV. Valleywood films brings back Hopalong, Gabby and Cisco Kid to explain what was, became what it is!

gaming schedules

4th Annual ESPORTS Tournament

3 different Street fighter arcade tournaments

Mortal kombat 11 Ultimate tournament

14TH ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST RULES/INFO

INFORMATION

That's right fans come dressed up as your favorite Comic Book, Fantasy, Game, Cartoon or Fiction Hero or Villain! As always, we encourage Cosplay and Costumes. . . but this year we are going to have a prize for the best ones. All Costumes will be judged by our celebrity and artist guests.

SIGN UPS

Sign Ups start at 1:00 PM at the registration tables in Building 2.

BFCC COSTUME CONTEST RULES

NO Nudity or Heckling

NO PROFESSIONALS.

Costumes can be home made and store bought Extra points for creativity

Props can be used, Be respectful of others

Must registered the day of show (Sign up at the Registration)

Must be a paid attendee of the convention.

Children's category is for ages 15 and under. Adult's category is for ages 16 and up.

Couples costumes or group costumes will be counted as one entry.

PRIZES

Adult Contest (16 and Over) Adult Awards:

Best Costume 1st Place

Best Costume 2nd Place

Best Costume 3rd Place

Fan Favorite

Kids Contest (15 & Under) Children Awards:

Best Costume 1st Place

Best Costume 2nd Place

Best Costume 3rd Place

Fan Favorite

PICTURES

OPTIONAL: At (about) 5:30 pm, (After the Costume Contest) Come take pictures with the Fans, and EVERYONE IN COSTUME is invited to take a group "photo shoot" to be used on the BFCC website and Facebook for all to see.

12TH ANNUAL CHARITY RAFFLE RULES/INFO

INFORMATION

Join Us for the 11th Annual CHARITY RAFFLE! This is an important event that will be going on all day. We will have some very nice items we will be raffling off, including some great H/B Comic Books, Graded Comics, Vintage Comics, More signed pieces and Original Art.

PRICING

Riffle tickets are only $1.00 or 6 for $5.00, You can buy as many as you like...It all goes to a Great Cause!

BFCC RAFFLE RULES

Must be present to win, If you are not present at 3:30pm, we will draw another ticket.

You can buy as many tickets as you wish.

If you want to try to win any one certain lot, you can put all your tickets into that lot.

All Prizes are donated by Bakersfield Comic-Con or local vendors.