ZCON Events
Sunday – September 20, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm-5pm | Motorsports Tech Inspections | Sheraton Parking Lot 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Note: Convention check-in & registration opens Monday morning. The ZCON Motorsports team will have a tent in the back parking lot to conduct pre-tech for Motorsports Activities. Both vehicles and helmets need to be inspected. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
Monday – September 21, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Sheraton Parking Lot 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Motorsports team will have a tent in the back parking lot to conduct pre-tech for Motorsports Activities. Both vehicles and helmets need to be inspected. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| 10am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 12pm – 3pm | Suds-n-Shine Party | Sheraton Parking Lot 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Social parking-lot event…music and a keg (21-years+ only). Wash or primp your car for ZCON-week festivities and refresh yourself with some cold beer, good music, and great friends! | Yes |
| 5:30pm Cash Bars ~6pm start ~8:30pm end | Opening Ceremonies and Special Guests | Sheraton Ballroom 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Join us for ZCON opening-festivities in the ballroom. Meet your ZCON team members, hear from speakers to kick off the week. Learn about the schedule and special touches available for participants. Ticket includes appetizers and water/tea. Cash-bars available. Many consider this combined with the chili-party as “dinner” but feel free to eat beforehand if apps/chili aren’t enough. 😉 | Add-On (Optional) |
| 8:30pm – 10:30pm | Texas Chili Party | Sheraton Pool Area 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The Z Club of Texas annual tradition lives on (thank you to the Z Club of Texas!). This ZCON social event immediately follows the Opening Ceremonies and consists of a bowl of homemade Texas-style chili and a margarita (21+ for Margarita). There will be a cash-bar available for other beverages. | Yes |
Tuesday – September 22, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Sheraton Parking Lot 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | All vehicles and helmets must pass tech inspection prior to participating in any motorsports events. Please find the motorsports team in the hotel parking lot at the Car Tech Station. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| TBD | Guided area drives | Leave from Sheraton Hotel Parking Lot | Explore Phoenix with a guided area drive! | Yes |
| TBD | Scenic “Self-Drives” | At-will, on your own! | Several Routes and points of interest available – this is not GUIDED – there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. Round up some fellow Z Car enthusiasts. | Yes |
| 12pm – 3pm | Load-In at AZ Athletic Grounds | AZ Athletic Grounds 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 | Join the yearly judged car show at this INDOOR facility we have reserved! Booths from select vendors and concessions will be available to enjoy. We have reserved the facility which will allow vendors to set up displays, and give you the opportunity to stage your car the day prior to the judged show. Your car will be inside the facility, which is air conditioned, plus security is on site. The facility will be locked at night, plus security patrols the area throughout the night. One reminder, we are not permitted to bring food or drinks into the grounds or inside the facility. | Add-On (Optional) |
| 6pm – Bar/Concessions 7pm – 9pm – Content/Movie | Movie Night | TBD | Enjoy a movie at the local dine in theater! | Yes |
| TBD | Karting event | Octane Raceway 9119 E Talking Stick Wy, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 | Come and race / game at the local octane raceway! | Add-On (Optional) |
Wednesday – September 23, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Sheraton Parking Lot 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | All vehicles and helmets must pass tech inspection prior to participating in any motorsports events. Please find the motorsports team in the hotel parking lot at the Car Tech Station. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| 9am – 3pm | ZCCA Judged Show | AZ Athletic Grounds 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 | Join the judged car show at this INDOOR air condition facility we have reserved! Booths from select vendors and concessions will be available to enjoy – come out and spectate if you’re not “in” the Judged competition. For those who did not stage their car on Tuesday, we will start moving cars into Field House “C” at 7am. Every attempt will be made to group cars, i.e., S30, Z32, etc., outside the building and move you inside by groups, since they will be grouped inside. More detail will be available when you check in at registration. A food truck plus a coffee booth will be available. One reminder, we are not permitted to bring food or drinks into the grounds or inside the facility. There are vending machines inside the facility for drinks. | Yes |
| TBD | “Hump DaZe” Social Event | Martin Auto Museum 4320 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306 | This ZCON-tradition is a celebration of “Z Club Life” – enjoy an evening with new and past friends. Evening includes food & beverages and bus-transportation is included with ticket-fee. | Add-On (Optional) |
Thursday – September 24, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 8am – 4pm | HPDE track day | Firebird raceway | ZCON HPDEs are intended to help you navigate the track and develop your skills. If you are an intermediate or advanced driver, you will enjoy this high-speed adventure. Obtain instruction in a controlled environment. Please see the motorsports page for more information. Note – track plans to invite food-trucks for on-property food & beverage. | Yes |
| All Day | Scenic “Self-Drives” | At-will, on your own! | Several Routes and points of interest available – this is not GUIDED – there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. Round up some fellow Z Car enthusiasts. | Yes |
| TBD | ZCON Diecast & Memorabilia Exchange | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | This is the annual ZCON Diecast Collector’s Exchange. Find rare and special cars and accessories to add to your collection or bring some of your items to trade with other enthusiasts. All ZCON participants may BRING/SHARE items to sell or trade! 🙂 | Yes |
| TBD | Special Guests Evening Tech Talks & Stories | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | An evening with a variety of ZCON guests – dignitaries of car-design, restoration, racing heritage and more are regulars at ZCON. | Yes |
| TBD | Special Guests Meet & Greet and Autograph Session | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Memorabilia signing by ZCON special guests. Please LIMIT your items for signatures to 3 pieces. | Yes |
Friday – September 25, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 3pm | Registration & Z Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| All Day | Scenic “Self-Drives” | At-will, on your own! | Several Routes and points of interest available – this is not GUIDED – there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. | Yes |
| TBD | ZCCA Business Meeting | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The yearly ZCCA Business Meeting should be attended by a representative of ZCCA-member clubs. Coffee & water will be provided – please join and hear the latest news on ZCCA programs AND…ZCON 2027 proposals. 1-2 representatives/club max., please. | Add-On (Optional) |
| TBD | All Nissan-Infiniti People’s Choice Car Show | TBD | Friday Evening Car Show – All Nissan means anything “in-family” can participate – Infiniti’s, Datsuns, and other “Nissan” models! | Add-On (Optional) |
Saturday – September 26, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-1pm | Registration & Z-Store | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a “self-guided” drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| TBD | Nissan Testing Facility AutoX | 7815 N. White & Parker Rd Stanfield, AZ 85172 | AutoX is an optional event available to all ZCON participants. Event will be run by Nissan – fully catered (no participant cone-working!). Base ZCON ticket is required. | Add-On (Optional) |
| TBD | Nissan Testing Facility TOURS | 7815 N. White & Parker Rd Stanfield, AZ 85172 | View the Nissan testing facility with guided tours provided by Nissan, and participate in a parade lap around the high speed oval track! | Add-On (Optional) |
| 5:30pm – Cash Bar 6pm – 9pm, Dinner Auctions & Awards | Awards Banquet & Closing Ceremonies | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Recap the week’s festivities enjoying a plated meal in this semiformal event. All event awards except for People’s Choice car show trophies will be given out during the evening’s festivities. LIVE and Silent Auctions and remaining raffle-prize winners announced. Special unveiling of ZCON 2027 location & details. | Add-On (Optional) |
Sunday – September 27, 2026
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-10am | To-Go Cups | Sheraton Host Hotel 860 N Riverview Mesa, AZ 85201 | Coffee and Donuts will be provided for those on the way out of the hotel. | Yes |
6 Days of Adventure
with Fellow Enthusiasts
Exploring a region and packing all the events that make ZCON what it is requires a longer schedule. ZCON is a true “convention” offering social events, motorsports activities and car-shows.
What’s included with ZCON Registration?
The base ticket for ZCON provides you credentials for the event (badge/lanyard, goodie bag) and the right to add on Motorsports or other “optional” activities.