The world's first (and only?) three-day instant film conference returns to the Bay Area in March 14 - 16, 2025!

This time bigger and better including the first PolaCon BayArea Street Fair, Zines & Things, Instant Photography Demos, Artist talks, Photowalks and more. AND an epic Day Zero event on 3/13. PLUS, this year marks the 5th anniversary of PolaCon Bay Area and COVID lockdown!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Details are subject to change, so keep checking back. PolaCon Bay Area is a RAIN OR SHINE event!

Day 0:- 12pm-4pm Day Zero starts at Aquatic Park Bleachers and walk to Buena Vista, https://museemecanique.com/ See the Sea lions, peir 39 etc Ending at Sweeties

4pm - 6pm - Sweeties Art Bar

475 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Day 1:- 12pm-3pm First PolaWalk

Meeting at Salesforce Building Gondola, intersection of Mission & Freemont St.

- ALL DAY - Sponsor Glass Key Photo: Open all day to stock up on film, shop, hang out, etc.1230 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

- 4pm-6pm - Welcome/Check in Party at Leica Store SF463 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

- 6pm-? Chinatown Photowalk - We'll wander Chinatown, shoot the neon, grab a bite (or drink), and look for adventure. Meet at Mr. Bing's.413-401 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Day 2:

10am-12PM - Crane Cove PolaWalk.

18th street and, Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107

12pm-6pm - PolaCon Street Fair - Thee Parkside, 1600 17th St., San Francisco, 94107

All Day: B.Y.O.Backdrop - Bring your coolest backdrops, stands, and sandbags

All Day: Zine’s & Things Swapmeet. Bring your zine or craft to trade or sell!

12pm - Polaroid 101 Workshop with Martin Souza

12:30pm - Working With A Model Workshop - Niniane Kelley

1pm - Why Polaroids Still Matter In A Digital World Talk with Lenny Gerard

1pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!

2pm - Music Photography On Instant Film Workshop - Anders (Weirdo_Music_Forever)

2pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!

2pm - What's Wrong With My Polaroid? Workshop - Martin Souza

2pm - Tin Types Demo

2:30pm - Talk w/Pamplemosse founder Nora Lalle

3pm - Polaroid Fun With Filters Workshop - ‪Cromwell Schubarth

3pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!

3pm - From Instant to Infinite: Polaroid Mixed Media 101 Workshop with Lenny Gerard

3:30pm - Leica Sofort 2 Demo - Danny Sanchez

4pm - Polaroid Graffitti Workshop - Paul Souza

4pm - PolaCon Bay Area Presents "Polaroid Phenomenons" - Throughout the day, you'll be graced with fabulous performances by incredible artists and models. Photography is encouraged!

4pm - How To Organize Your Own Instant Film Photowalk - Panel Discussion

5pm - The State Of The Emulsion Address - Instant Film Society & Friends - Discuss the state of instant film photography in 2025!

6pm - 8pm - Dinner Break - Choose Your Own Adventure For Dinner

8pm - ??? - The Detour - Bar-cade Fun! - 2200A Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Day 3:

1pm-3pm - Alameda Photowalk Lead by East Bay Photo Collective.Meeting at Main Street Ferry Building - https://maps.app.goo.gl/M9kbqe7WtFS3jdn86

Ending at Faction Brewery - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzKcyu8jcXXy6N3D9

Folks in SF will take the 12:50PM Ferry from SF Ferry Building Leaving from Gate G - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SyYN26KW589Xwzjt8 *

Ferry from SF leaves at 12:50PM but recommended to meet at the front stairs of the Ferry Building at 12PM*Ferry tickets can be purchased in the ferry build or on the ferry. Clipper Cards can also be used which is the easiest and cost effective to get around SF & Bay Area. Via card or App https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/

- 5pm-7pm - Beverages at House Of Shields, 39 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, 94105

- 7pm-??? - Karaoke at The Mint1942 Market St., San Francisco, 94102

There Are Multiple Locations For PolaCon Bay Area. Please Watch This Space For Details As They Develop!

Thanks to our sponsors:

@polaroid

@sfinstantphotowalk

@theeparkside

@underdogfilmlab

@glasskeyphoto

@eastbayphotocollective

@leicastoresf

Poster Art by @ferrisplock