Contra Costa Con Star Wars & Star Trek Celebration is THIS Sunday at the Hilton Concord Hotel in Concord featuring two dozen actors and creative talents from the Star Wars and Star Trek families.
This 4th annual Contra Costa Con Star Wars & Star Trek Celebration is open from 10am to 4pm with free parking at the Hilton. Kids 9 and under are free.
We will be celebrating 6 special Star Trek and Star Wars 2026 anniversaries including the landmark 1966 debut of the original Star Trek TV series.
Two dozen Star Trek & Star Wars personalities will be on hand at Contra Costa Con to meet their fans and present 4 Panels (additional charge) including (partial list, subject to change):
- Robin Curtis (Lt. Saavik) in Star Trek III & IV and 765874 Unification; Star Trek Next Generation
- Nicole de Boer (Ezri Dax) in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Her numerous TV credits include The Dead Zone, The Kids in the Hall and The Outer Limits. She was in the critically acclaimed sci-fi/horror film, Cube
- Vic Mignogna Creator, director & actor (Captain James T. Kirk) in Star Trek Continues with over 20 million views; 0ver 400 voice actor credits in animation and anime
- Hallie Todd (Lal) in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode -The Offspring, regarded as one of the best episodes of the series. Best known as Jo McGuire on Disney's hit series Lizzie McGuire and The Lizzie McGuire Movie, for which she was named one of the Top 10 TV Moms of All Time by CNN Entertainment
- C. Andrew Nelson has portrayed Darth Vader since 1994 in commercials, TV shows, print, games and live appearances. At LucasArts helped create and design popular games Dark Forces, Rebel Assault II, Full Throttle, The Dig, Jedi Knight, Curse of Monkey Island, Shadows of the Empire, Rogue Squadron and Indiana Jones & the Infernal Machine
- Kirk Thatcher Emmy Award-winning writer/producer known for his work on several Muppet TV shows and films. Creature maker and puppeteer for Industrial Light and Magic starting with Return of the Jedi. Worked on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- Chris Doohan [Appearing afternoon only on April 19] (Scotty) in Star Trek Continues; son of the legendary original Scotty, James Doohan. Also appeared in Star Trek: the motion picture, Star Trek 2009 and Star Trek Into Darkness.
- Thaine Morris, Pyrotechnics and visual effects legend (Star Wars Episodes I, V & VI, Star Trek II, ET, Die Hard, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starship Troopers, Alien, Judge Dredd, Ghostbusters, Poltergeist, Dragonslayer and many more)
- Kevin Thompson (Ewok Chubbray) in Return of the Jedi, also in Blade Runner, The Ewok Adventure
- Howie Weed ILM VFX artist and modelmaker. Appeared as the Wampa (The Empire Strikes Back – Special Edition). Credits span multiple Star Wars and Star Trek films
- Margo Apostolos (Ewok Tokkat) in Return of the Jedi
- David Gonzalez (Ak-Rev--Jabba the Hutt's drum master) in Return of the Jedi: Special Edition
- Bill Kimberlin (Visual Effects Editor, Producer, Director) Author of Inside the Star Wars Empire
- Lauren Vogt (ILM fabricator puppeteer, and VFX makeup artist) Film work includes the Star Wars prequels, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Howard the Duck
The 4 Panels will feature actors, Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic wizards and talents behind Star Wars and Star Trek.
- #1 11 am Industrial Light & Magic – Let’s talk about creating visual and special effects for Star Trek
- #2 12 noon Star Wars – Creating memorable creatures and stunning visual effects
- #3 1 pm Women of Star Trek – Our experiences with the iconic TV show and films
- #4 2 pm Star Trek Continues – Talk with people who created this celebrated, award-winning fan series
Star Wars costuming groups Rebel Legion Endor Base, Mandalorian Mercs and 501st Golden Gate Garrison along with R2-D2 will be on hand all day for their fans.
Visit www.ContraCostaCon.com for information on becomng a vendor.
Our first dozen 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 TREK and STAR WARS Cosplay Costume Contest for attendees will feature cash and merchandise prizes for creative Star Wars and Star Trek characters in different age groups. Contest registration will be taken during the day with contest judging at 3 o'clock. Only Star Wars and Star Trek-themed costumes will be eligible for prizes.
Kids 9 and under are free.
VIP Ticket which includes admission to the show as well as access to all panels at Contra Costa Con is $29 with a free $2 Shopping Buck included in the price.
Admission tickets to Contra Costa Con are $12 and include a $2 Shopping Buck with each advance purchase ticket online.
Tickets sales at the door begin 9:45am THIS SUNDAY.