To get on the next NaNoCon's updates list:
No ticket sales at the door, all must be purchased online in advance, click here.
We try to keep ticket prices as affordable as possible while still creating an awesome event for everyone. Our goal is to be an approachable first experience, especially for someone who might just be checking things out for the first time.
Yes, the earlier, the better! Ticket discounts decrease every month as we get closer to July 2026, so why not get yours now! :-)
Yes, we are happy to refund tickets in advance upon request, so if you would like to participate, there's no reason to wait!
Yes, we have a discounted option for Volunteers willing to make a 2+ hour commitment (sign-up required, here)
Yes, we offer a Benefactor VIP experience with exclusive perks and benefits, in appreciation to you for helping to make NaNoCon better for everyone!
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and are 100% volunteer-run. Your support, volunteer help, and any additional donation you wish to make really helps us put on a better event, and helps to pay it forward, making participation affordable for someone who’d really like to come participate.
NaNoCon is the weekend of July 31 - August 2, 2026. Check out these new flexible options to customize your experience!
Get the Early Bird Discount of 20% if you reserve your tickets now!
** Only available to the first 50 tickets sold **
1. Choose Your Ticket:
Pick the experience that fits your schedule and vibe:
Full Weekend - only $122!
Friday 4 PM to Sunday 1 PM
Includes Saturday lunch
(Early Bird: 20% Discount of $28) - instead of $140 (full price)
Full Weekend + Benefactor VIP Experience - only $192!
Friday 4 PM to Sunday 1 PM
Includes Saturday lunch
- VIP access all weekend with exclusive perks:
- VIP Lounge on Saturday in Speakers' Green Room
- Special Meet & Greet with Team NaNo
- Prime seating area with other exclusive perks
- Separate VIP entrance in the A/C, and more
- Benefactor appreciation as a special supporter of NaNoCon
(Early Bird: 20% Discount of $48) - instead of $240 (full price)
Saturday - All Day – only $80!
9 AM to 11 PM Saturday
Includes Saturday lunch
(Early Bird: 20% Discount of $20) - instead of $100 (full price)
Saturday Sampler - Afternoon Only - only $39!
1 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday
Lunch not included
(Early Bird: 20% Discount of $10) instead of $49 (full price)
2. Treat yourself - add one or both Dinner events to any ticket:
Friday Feast - Cookout Lakeside – $38
Friday July 31, 6:30–9:30 PM (Recommended)
First evening, casual Dinner cookout & cash bar - on the Terrace & poolside
Saturday Soire'e - Dinner & Afterparty – $40
Saturday August 1, 6:30–9:30 PM (Recommended)
Join the Speakers for Dinner & Afterparty - beautiful Terrace above the lake
3. Want to Join But Would Appreciate Some Help with the Cost?
Be a Volunteer and get 50% off your ticket!
Help out 2–3 hours (based on your ticket). Limited to 25 spots.
For details, see this Sign-up form (click here) for a promo code!
Free Programming:
Friday Freebie (4–8 PM) -- Two workshops + a movie (free)
Other Local Options:
Friday Float – the perfect lazy river kayak float (free; kayak rental extra)
Hiking and other group activities (as announced later)
** Make your selection at the Tickets link here. **
Tickets - detailed descriptions:
New flexible ticket options:
This lets you pick the parts of the weekend that best fit your schedule and vibe: (see Schedule details on the website): the Friday Freebie (afternoon, free), the Friday Night Special, the conference all day Saturday (morning & afternoon), the extras on Saturday night, plus closing events Sunday morning.
Yes, the sooner the better -- the discount decreases every month, so don't wait -- act now and get the Early Bird Special for the first 50 tickets sold!
VIP Experience - Want to be an awesome Benefactor VIP? Get special perks and benefits, and these top-flight tickets help support NaNoCon and make it awesome for everyone! As a Benefactor VIP, you get exclusive benefits like: access to the VIP Lounge in the speakers' Green Room, with catered gourmet trays and iced tea throughout the weekend; a separate VIP entrance in the A/C on Saturday; a prime seating area with other exclusive perks; a private Meet & Greet over Saturday lunch with NaNoCon leadership; special distinctive badge lanyards, and more. Your ticket includes admission to the entire weekend, no other ticket required, and your lunch on Saturday is included. Plus, you can add the two special Dinner events for Friday and Saturday (not included, highly recommended), to maximize your weekend experience! (see below)
Two Dinner events! There are not one but TWO bonus events this year: the Friday Feast and the Saturday Soire'e.
The Friday Feast - Dinner Cookout is a casual cookout and mixer the first evening, on the Terrace overlooking the lake and by the pool, with a cash bar. Hamburgers and side dishes, plus dessert, with a lovely vegan alternative (like Impossible burgers), and all the fixings.
The Saturday Soire'e - Dinner & Afterparty will be an evening party after the main day, hanging out with the event's Speakers and new secular friends. The catered main dinner will feature two entrees (think BBQ pork and chicken) with side dishes and a dessert, and a cash bar. (with vegan & gluten-free alternatives, see below)
Both events will be on a beautiful outdoor Terrace overlooking the lake at sunset, next to the pool area. That entire space is reserved exclusively for us. In case of inclement weather, either event can simply be moved indoors to the Conference Center.
For Saturday, a high-end vegan alternative (think a vegan-friendly taco bar with sauteed portobello mushrooms, with other protein and gluten-free options) will be served on fancy tables in the Private Dining Room, and you're free to join the party on the Terrace whenever you like.
We do our very best to accommodate special dietary needs, and inform the caterer of any allergies; please let us know here at checkout.
For those who do not get Dinner bonus tickets, the restaurant at the Lodge will be open both evenings. After the Dinner line is taken down, any NaNoCon participant is welcome to come hang out by the pool and enjoy the cash bar.
Both Dinner events will be a blast, and tickets are limited (only 180 available, each night), so reserving yours in advance is highly recommended, $38 & $40, available here at checkout. Both Dinners are likely to be sold out, and may not be available for sale at the event.
Volunteer: Want to come to NaNoCon but not sure you can afford it? Be an awesome Volunteer for a few hours, and we'll hook you up with a 50% discount promo code to the ticket of your choice (2 to 3 hour commitment, depending on the ticket). The volunteer discount is available only for "Full Weekend" and "Saturday - All Day" tickets. Your Saturday lunch is included!
Sign up required in advance, details at this Sign-up form (click here)
If all that sounds good, the best time to get your tickets is now, because the discount is reduced every month (the closer we get to the big weekend). Refunds are always available in advance upon request, so there's no reason to hesitate, get yours now for the best value.
Only 400 tickets will be available in total, which are very likely to be SOLD OUT -- don’t wait to get yours, you won’t want to miss out. No sales at the door, all tickets must be purchased here in advance.
To get yours, smash this Tickets link, and see you next Summer!
Want to help make NaNoCon awesome?
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and are 100% volunteer-run. Your support, volunteer help, and any additional donation you wish to make really helps us put on a better event, and helps to pay it forward, making participation affordable for someone who’d really like to come experience it. All donations are highly appreciated!