All You Can Be: Barbie Con 2026

To celebrate the International Barbie’s Day, CCS is rolling out the pink carpet in Houston — just for YOU! The best thing? Free Entry! Every Barbie is welcome!

Our All You Can Be: Barbie Con 2026 is a feel-good celebration of creativity, confidence, and self-expression, inspired by everything Barbie represents. This is a space where collectors, artists, cosplayers, and fans of all ages come together to explore who they are — and who they dream of becoming.

👠 Save The Date: Sunday March 8th, 2026 10AM-5PM

📍 Location: 9700 Bissonnet St, #1500, Houston, TX 77036

Shop 40+ vendors offering Barbie-inspired collectibles, art, vintage finds, doll outfits, accessories, handmade pink goodies & more.

🎀 Want to vend? Apply here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/CCSGuestVendorFromHouston

Walk the pink carpet in your best Barbie-inspired look, Classic Barbie, Career Barbie, Ken/Allan/Midge, Creative Reimagined Barbie. FREE to enter. All cosplay levels welcome, crafted, thrifted, or bought! Free professional photography for everyone. 💃 Check in by 1:30PM, the showcase kicks off at 2PM sharp.

Get convention-ready at the Barbie Braid Bar 💕 FREE hair installation + FREE glitter with every braid purchase. Braid options: $5 / $10 / $15. ✨ Hosted by @voilslinda

Ken can shine with Gel-styled tousled hair with optional glitter or tinsel finish. $5 per style. ✨ Hosted by @voilslinda

Ken-ergy strength test 😂 Most push-ups wins a Ken doll prize. ✨ Hosted by Kung Fu Eddy

Add the perfect finishing touch to your look with our Barbie & Ken Face Paint Station 💖✨Choose from glam pink sparkle, bold fashion-inspired accents, or cool Ken energy designs, all photo-ready and fun. 💄 $10 per design Perfect for cosplay, selfies, and full pink carpet vibes 💕

Paint while enjoying boba in a relaxed, creative setting. ✨ Hosted by Keett Industries.

Take a walk through the decades as we explore Barbie’s evolution from 1960 to today. This panel dives into iconic eras, rare releases, cultural shifts, and how Barbie has reflected changing times in fashion, careers, and representation. Perfect for longtime collectors and anyone curious about how it all started. ✨ Hosted by Dennis R Smith

This open Q&A celebrates the diversity within the Barbie community. Panelists will share how they began collecting, what their collections represent, and how Barbie has shaped their creativity, identity, and friendships. Whether you collect vintage, modern, OOAK, or just love the aesthetic, this conversation honors every kind of Barbie journey.✨ Hosted by @taylorbrione

Ready to take your passion further? This session breaks down how Barbie enthusiasts can transform fandom into meaningful community spaces, content creation, events, and even monetized brand opportunities. Expect practical strategies, real examples, and inspiration to help you build something powerful from what you already love.✨ Hosted by @barbieworldhtx

Come dress bold, think pink, try something new, and connect with a community that believes there’s no one way to be Barbie — because here, you can be anything 💕✨