PolaCon Bay Area : March 13-15, 2026

Full Schedule for PolaCon Bay Area 2026! 

PolaCon Bay Area returns March 13-15, 2026! Join a 3-day instant film celebration featuring workshops, photowalks, demos, and community fun.

TICKETS available now!


PolaCon Bay Area is the ultimate 3-day instant film photography festival.

If you love Polaroid photography or FujiFilm Instax, join us in SF for immersive workshops, guided photowalks, artist talks, and gear demos. Whether a pro or enthusiast, come celebrate, learn, and connect with the instant film community. (There’s even a special Day 0 adventure!)

PolaCon Bay Area takes place at multiple venues across multiple days. Please read the schedule carefully!

Here’s the full schedule:

3/12: Day Zero

11am: Rosie the Riveter park and museum.
Meet at Richmond Ferry Building at 11am, take ferry.
3:40pm: Return from Richmond
Tiki Bar Happy Hour Early Bird Welcome Party (Location soon!)

3/13: Day 1 of 3

12pm – 3pm: Mission to Harvey Milk Photo Center PolaWalk
Meet at Lee’s Launderette. 16th & Albion.
Instant Film Group Exhibition, “When the Moment Presents Itself”

2pm: Meetup at Harvey Milk Center, If you can’t make the entire photo walk, feel free to meet us at the Harvey Milk Photo Center between 2-3pm.
50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94117.3pm – 5pm: Choose Your Own Adventure Lunch Break

5pm-6pm: Meetup at Camera West.
120 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108

6pm – 10pm: Formal PolaCon Bay Area 2026 Welcome Party

111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 9410510pm – ???: Still want more instant film fun? We’ll have an after party at a special location to be named soon.

3/14:
Day 2 of 3
ALL DAY:
Thee Parkside.
1600 17th St, San Francisco, CA 9410710am – 12pm: PolaWalk from Oracle Park to Thee Parkside
Meet at: Arsicault Bakery at, 1070 Bridgeview, San Francisco, CA 94158
12pm – 6pm:

MAIN EVENT:

Workshop topics include:

Tintype Demo
How to shoot sports on instant film
Cyanotypes”New Land Camera” Demo
Model 95 Camera Demo
Nons Instant Square Back Demo
12.12 Project Panel Discussion
And a VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE!
6pm – 8pm – Choose Your Own Adventure Dinner Break
8pm – 11pm – Detour BarSnacks, Drinks, Arcade Games, Pinball, etc.

2200A Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

3/15: Day 3 of 3
NOON:

Meetup At The Ferry Building (Ferry to Oakland departs at 12:50!)1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 941051pm – 5pm: East Bay PolaWalkLed by East Bay Photo Collective
5:00pm: Ferry Back To San Francisco (Don’t miss it!)5:30pm – 7:30pm: Happy Hour at House Of Shields39 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 941057:30pm – ???: The MintKaraoke!!!1942 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

What your 3-day pass gets you:

Instant Film Society is a registered 501c3 dedicated to informing and promoting the art of instant film photography. Your pass supports our efforts AND supports the instant film community and various entities in the Bay Area, supports the resources necessary to put on PolaCon Bay Area (road closure, facilities rental, etc.), and ensures the future of PolaCon. Plus, you get a special poster and swag bag! Thank you for your support!

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