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Hotel Group Rate Deadline — Friday, January 23rd
2026 LP California Annual Convention
February 13–15, 2026
The Handlery Hotel
950 Hotel Cir N
San Diego, CA 92108
Come join us at the 2026 LPC Annual Convention!
This year’s convention theme is “Love and Liberty,” in honor of Valentine’s Day weekend. In addition to fellowship and celebration, the convention will include essential Party business and engaging speakers.
The 2026 LP California Convention begins in:
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Event Registration Packages
* Early bird pricing ends January 19th
Liberty Full Pass
What's included:
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Breakfast for both days -
Lunch for both days -
Love and Liberty Gala
$310
Most Popular
Freedom Lunch & Gala
What's included:
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Lunch for both days -
Love and Liberty Gala
$220
Gala Only
What's included:
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Love and Liberty Gala
$120
Optional Add-Ons
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Breakfast Only
(Saturday or Sunday) – $60 each - Saturday Lunch – $60
- Sunday Lunch – $60
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Lifetime Pin Upgrade – $75
(Existing Lifetime Members Only)
Business & Vendors
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Business Only – Free
(Access without meals or gala)
- Vendor Table (All Weekend) – $250
Sponsorship
- Bronze Sponsor — $1,000
- Silver Sponsor — $2,500
- Gold Sponsor — $3,500
- Platinum Sponsor — $5,000
- Diamond Sponsor — $10,000
Party Business
If you plan to participate in convention business:
- Amendments to the Party Bylaws
- Election of Executive Committee members
- Election of Judicial Committee members
- Election of our LNC Region Representative and Alternate
- Endorsements of Libertarian candidates for the 2026 election
- Election of our LNC Region Representative and Alternate
- Selection of California’s delegates and alternates to the 2026 Libertarian National Convention
Early registration makes onsite check-in significantly easier.
The 2026 Libertarian National Convention will be held May 21–25, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. California will select 107 delegates, as well as alternates, at this convention.
Reminder for Voting Delegates
If you plan to participate in convention business:
- Please pre-register to streamline credentialing
- Ensure your membership dues are current
- Confirm you are registered as a Libertarian
Early registration makes onsite check-in significantly easier.
Vendor Tables & Sponsorship Opportunities
Vendor/Exhibit tables are available for $250 for the weekend. Once you purchase a table, please email convention@ca.lp.org so we can confirm your spot.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available through the convention website. For questions or custom sponsorship options, please contact convention@ca.lp.org.
Speakers and Debates
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Speakers at meal events -
LNC Chair candidate debate -
California LP Governor candidate debate - Additional speakers and programming details will be announced soon.
Featured Speakers
Shaun
Frederickson
First Liberty
Freedom of Conscience: Why Religious Liberty Is the First Freedom
Saturday Breakfast Speaker
Free
& Amity
From Are You Smarter Than a Politician?
Banquet guests and moderators for the LNC Chair debate.
Saturday Lunch
Richard
Bailey
Former Mayor of Coronado
Sunday Breakfast Speaker
Michael
Shwartz
Executive Director San Diego County Gun Owners PAC
Sunday Lunch Speaker
Lars
Mapstead
Political Reform Advocate
Sunday Keynote Speaker @ 1:30pm
Susan
Shelley
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
The ballot initiative to protect Proposition 13
2026 LNC National Convention Delegates
To be a delegate at the 2026 Libertarian Party of California Convention you must be a Central Committee Member (CCM) for a minimum of 90 days at some point in the past. To be a CCM you must be current in your dues, have signed the nonaggression pledge, be registered to vote as a Libertarian if eligible, and reside in California (unless you were a Life Member when you joined and have since moved out of state).
If you are registered No Party Preference or registered with another political party, you will not be able to be a voting delegate at the California convention, and you also will not be eligible to be elected as a National delegate to the 2026 convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please verify that you are properly registered so there are no surprises at the credentials desk in February.
You can check your voter registration status HERE
Show your intention to serve as a delegate