StocktonCon Winter is set to make its return for its sixth year at Adventist Health Arena (formerly Stockton Arena) on February 15-16, 2025. The popular two-day pop culture convention will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, featuring special guests, artists, exhibitors, and fan-favorite events.
Among this year’s special guests are Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actors Raymond Cruz (Tuco Salamanca) and Cesar Garcia. Garcia, also a writer and producer, has appeared in Fast & Furious, NCIS: Los Angeles, True Detective, Weeds, and The Shield.
Power Rangers fans will also have a chance to meet Nakia Burrise (Power Rangers Zeo) and Karan Ashley (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Wrestling stars Joe Hendry (WWE NXT, TNA World Champion) and Booker T (WWE Hall of Fame, WCW legend) will appear on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
StocktonCon will also showcase comic book creators and artists, including Manteca High alum Ramon Villalobos (Secret Wars, Nighthawk), Derek Riggs (Iron Maiden), Chris Marrinan (Nova, Wonder Woman), Brad Simpson (Local Man, Feral), Jessica Fong (Poison Ivy, Scarlet Witch), Scott Koblish (Deadpool, Captain America), Melissa Pagluica (Above the Clouds), and many more.
The annual Costume Contest will take place at 4 p.m. in the Panel Room near the main entrance, with separate divisions for ages 13+ on Saturday and 14+ on Sunday.
Tickets are available online at StocktonCon.com or at the arena box office. A portion of proceeds will be donated to local charities.