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Chattacon XXXVII - January 20-22, 2012
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Chattanooga TN
- Guests of Honor: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, Laura Anne Gilman, John Picacio, Rachel Caine; TM Mark L. Van Name
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Epic Confusion - January 20-22, 2012
- Detroit Marriott Troy
- Troy, MI
- Guests of Honor: Patrick Rothfuss, Tom Smith, Roxanne Meida King; toastmaster Jim C. Hines
- Subterranean Press Special Guests: Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, Robin Hobb, Brent Weeks
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COSine 2012 - Jan 27-29, 2012
- Guest of Honor: Charlie Stross
- Crowne Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO
- At the foot of Pikes Peak - A gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, authors, and artists. Our program line-up will include a variety of interesting panels, a great art show, video and animé, dealers room, our annual book raffle, scheduled gaming, an evening dance, and much more
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Boskone 49 - Feb 17-19, 2012
- Westin Waterfront, Boston MA
- Guests: John Scalzi, Daniel Dos Santos, Toni Weisskopf, Tricky Pixie
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ConDFW XI - Feb 17-19, 2012
- Crowne Plaza Suites, Dallas TX
- Guests: Cherie Priest, William Stout
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Concave - Feb 24-26, 2012
- Best Western Motor Inn, Bowling Green, KY
- Kentucky's longest running Science-Fiction Convention
- Guest of Honor: Mark Linneman
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MystiCon 2012 - Feb 24-26, 2012
- Holiday Inn-Tanglewood, Roanoke, VA
- Guests: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Keith R.A. DeCandido, CJ Henderson, Leona Wisoker (Authors), Ursula Vernon (Art)
- MystiCon features writers, artists, discussion panels, LARPing, Filking, Masquerade, Dealer Room & Gaming
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Potlatch 21 - Feb 24-26, 2012
- Best Western Plus Executive Inn, Seattle
- Potlatch is a small, literary oriented, genre convention that helps to support Clarion West via an auction and other activities
- The Potlatch21 Book of Honor (we don't have guests, of honor or otherwise) is A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
- Our programming focuses on the Book of Honor and its themes, but also ranges across subjects in writing, editing, and publishing
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ConDor - March 2-4, 2012
- Town and Country Resort & Conference Center, San Diego, CA
- Guests of Honor: Lowell Cunningham (author of Men in Black) and Mike Bocianowski (artist)
- Theme: Men In Black: Aliens, Conspiracies, & Feds, Oh My!
- San Diego's Longest Running Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention - Panels, Art Show, Dealers Room, Gaming, Filking, Costuming, Parties, and more
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Beneluxcon - March 9-11, 2012
- Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- Guests of Honor: Gwyneth Jones / Ann Halam, Jan JB. Kuipers
- The Beneluxcon is a yearly convention in the Netherlands or Belgium, focussed on science fiction and fantasy
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Lunacon 2012 - March 16-18, 2012
- Hilton Rye Town in Westchester, NY
- Guests: John Ringo, Howard Tayler, Tamora Pierce, Andy & Kristin Looney
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MidSouthcon 30 - March 23-25, 2012
- Memphis, TN
- Guests of Honor include Michael A. Stackpole, Steven C. Gilberts, Cat Rambo
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World Horror Convention - March 29 - April 1, 2012
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Guests: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Mike Mignola, P.N. Elrod
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FOGcon 2 - March 30 - April 1, 2012
- Marriott, Walnut Creek CA
- Honored Guests: Nalo Hopkinson, Shelley Jackson
- Honored Ghost: Mary Shelley
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LepreCon 28 - April 6-8, 2012
- Tempe Mission Palms, Tempe, AZ
- Annual Arizona science fiction and fantasy convention with an emphasis on science fiction and fantasy art
- Guests: Franchesco, Joe Haldeman, Mark Greenawalt, Todd VanHooser
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Marcon 47 - April 6-8, 2012
- Columbus OH
- Guests of Honor: Tamora Pierce, Paula Guran, Kyle Gass, Dr. Bradley Lepper, Erica Neely
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Minicon 47 - April 6-8, 2012
- Bloomington, MN
- Guests of Honor: Ted Chiang, Christopher J Garcia, Frank Wu
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Olympus/Eastercon 2012 - April 6-9, 2012
- Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow, London, UK
- Guests of Honor: George R.R. Martin, Paul Cornell, Steph Swainston
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ORU Science Fiction Conference - April 12-13, 2012
- Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Guests of Honor: Paul Davies, Joan Slonczewski
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Ad Astra - April 13-15, 2012
- Toronto
- Guests of Honor: Lesley Livingston, Joe Jusko and Shelly Shapiro
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ConStellation - April 13-15, 2012
- Lincoln, NE
- Guests: Elizabeth Bear, W.J. Hodgson, Ron Vick
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Ravencon - April 13-15, 2012
- Holiday Inn Koger Center, Richmond VA
- Guests: Glen Cook, Matthew Stewart
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Odyssey Con 12 - April 20-22, 2012
- Radisson Hotel Madison WI
- Guests of Honor: Larry Niven, Steven Barnes and game designer Kenneth Hite
- General SF Convention with Emphasis on Literature - Panels, Art Show, Dealers Room, Gaming, and more
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Kontakt - April 26-29, 2012
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Eurocon 2012 & 34th SFeraKon
- Guests of Honor: Tim Powers, Charles Stross, Darko Macan
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Gaslight Gathering 2: The Expedition - May 11-13, 2012
- Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, California
- Guests: Kaja Foglio, Dan Jones, Tim Powers, James Blaylock
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Oasis 25 - May 25-27, 2012
- Sheraton Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL
- Guests of Honor: L.E. Modesitt, Jr.; David Weber; Pat and Roger Sims
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Balticon 46 - May 25-28, 2012
- Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn, Baltimore, MD
- Guests of Honor: Jody Lynn Nye, Jim Odbert, James Knapp
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DucKon 21 - 'Finally Legal' - Jun 1-3, 2012
- Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
- Guests of Honor: Robert J. Sawyer, Newton Ewell, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Todd Johnson
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4th Street Fantasy Conversation - June 22-24, 2012
- Spring Hill Suites, Marriott, Minneapolis, MN
- A gathering of readers, writers, editors, and supporters of quality fantasy literature
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ApolloCon - June 22-24, 2012
- Houston, TX
- Houston's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference. Presented by the Houston Science Fiction Association (HSFA). A single event for fans of speculative and imaginative fiction of all kinds, including literary, media, and interactive.
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ConClusion - Westercon 65 - July 5-8, 2012
- Seattle, WA
- Author Guest of Honor: Robin Hobb AKA Megan Lindholm; Artist Guest of Honor: Frank Wu with special guest Brianna Spacekat Wu; Science Guest of Honor: Art Bozlee; Fan Guest of Honor: Chaz Boston-Baden
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Readercon 23 - July 12-15, 2012
- Burlington, MA
- Guests of Honor: Peter Straub, Caitlín R. Kiernan; Memorial Guest of Honor: Shirley Jackson
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Cascade Writers - July 26-29, 2012
- Vancouver WA (near Portland OR)
- Guests of Honor include Tor editor Beth Meacham; authors Jay Lake, Ken Scholes, Barb & J.C. Hendee, Mark Teppo; agent Michael Carr of Veritas Literary
- Cascade Writers is a literary event which includes Milford-style workshops and other classes of interest to writers.
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Pulpfest 2012 - August 9-12, 2012
- Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH
- Guest of Honor: Mike Resnick
- Honoring the 100th anniversary of the publication of Under the Moons of Mars
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When Words Collide 2012 - August 10-12, 2012
- Best Western Village Park Inn, Calgary, Alberta
- A Readercon-style festival for readers, writers, artists and publishers of imaginative fiction — Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance and other genres.
- Host the 2012 Aurora Awards
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Return of the Ring - August 16-20, 2012
- Loughborough University, UK
- Celebrating Tolkien in 2012
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Bubonicon 44 - August 24-26, 2012
- Albuquerque, NM
- Guests: Brandon Sanderson, Michael Cassutt, Ursula Vernon
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Chicon 7: The 70th World Science Fiction Convention - August 30 - Sept 3, 2012
- Hyatt Regency, Chicago IL
- Guests of Honor: Mike Resnick, Rowena Morrill, Story Musgrave, Peggy Rae Sapienza, Jane Frank; Toastmaster John Scalzi
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CopperCon32 - August 31 - September 3, 2012
- Hilton Garden Inn, Avondale, AZ
- Guests: Ari Marmell, James Owen, Filk GoH Chris Dickenson, Fan GoH Patrick Connors
- A cozy fan run convention with an emphasis on literature. We have something for just about everyone. We have a special gaming only membership available. Come and have fun. Bring your family.
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Foolscap 14 - September 21-23, 2012
- Redmond Marriott Town Center, Redmond, WA
- Guests of Honor: Lela Dowling & Frank Cirocco and Joe & Gay Haldeman
- A small weekend conference where readers, writers, visual artists, and other people who love science fiction and fantasy meet, learn, talk to each other, and have a great time together
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Can-Con 2012 - September 21-23, 2012
- The Conference on Canadian Content in Speculative Arts and Literature
- Best Western Baron's Hotel and Conference Center, Ottawa
- Guests of Honour: Hayden Trenholm, Tom Fowler
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FenCon IX - September 21-23, 2012
- Crowne Plaza Hotel North Dallas/Addison - Dallas, TX
- Guests: C.J. Cherryh (GoH), Peter David (Toastmaster), John Anealio (Music), Donato Giancola (Artist), Dr. David Hanson (Science), Teresa Patterson (Fan), Karl Schroeder (Writer's Workshop)
- Theme: "The Future's So Bright..."
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TitanCon - September 23-25, 2012
- Europa Hotel Exhibition Centre, Belfast
- Author Guest of Honour: Ian McDonald
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Conjecture 2012/ConChord 24 - October 5-7, 2012
- Town and Country Resort & Conference Center, San Diego, CA
- Guest of Honor: Patricia C. Wrede; Filk GoH TBA
- Theme: Realms of Dragons, Knights, and Wizards
- Panel discussions, art, music, costuming related to science fiction and fantasy, with an emphasis on exploring the Realms of Dragons, Knights, and Wizards
- Fan run SF and filk conventions
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Archon 36 - October 12-14, 2012
- Gateway Center; St. Louis, MO area
- Guests of Honor: Elonka Dunin, Joe Haldeman, Vic Milan, Guy Lillian, Crafty Games
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Capclave - October 12-14, 2012
- Hilton Washington DC/North Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg, MD
- Guests of Honor: John Scalzi, Nick Mamatas
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Albacon 2012 - October 18-21, 2012
- Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Albany NY
- Guests of Honor: Julie Czerneda, Jody A. Lee, Erwin (Filthy Pierre) Strauss, Roberta Rogow
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Conjecture 3 - October 19-21, 2012
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, MSP Airport - Mall of America - Bloomington MN
- A small science fiction and fantasy convention geared towards relaxation. There will be good food, music, gaming, and even some programming.
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World Fantasy Convention 2012 - November 1-4, 2012
- Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, Suites & Conference Centre, Toronto
- Guests of honor: Elizabeth Hand, John Clute, Richard A. Kirk
- Toastmaster: Gary K. Wolfe
- Special Guests: Tanya Huff, Charles de Lint
- The dual themes of World Fantasy 2012 are Northern Gothic Fantasy and Urban Fantasy.
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Convolution 2012 - November 2-4, 2012
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OryCon 34 - November 2-4, 2012
- Theme: "Apocalypse How?"
- Guests of Honor: Mike Shepherd, Vance Kovacs, Jess Hartley, Aaron Duran
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Icon 37 - November 2-4, 2012
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Includes the Paradise Icon workshop, with lecturers Steven Erikson, Sarah Prineas, Jim Hines
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AnthoCon 2012 - November 9-11, 2012
- Portsmouth, NH
- Northern New England's only Multi-Genre Literature and Arts Convention,
ANTHOLOGY (AnthoCon) showcases the imagination and unique talent in fiction, film, games and art -- with a particular focus on the convergence of images and literature
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Chambanacon 42 - November 23-25, 2012
- Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Urbana, IL
- Special Guest: Gene Wolfe; Guest of Honor: Tanya Huff
- ChambanaCon celebrates 42 years of science fiction, fun, fantasy, literature, filk, art, gaming, and just getting together with like-minded folk!
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Loscon 39 - November 23-25, 2012
- LAX Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles CA
- Author Guest of Honor: Vernor Vinge, Artist Guest of Honor: Alan White, Fan Guests of Honor: Lloyd & Yvonne Penney, Costume Guest of Honor: Mela Hoyt-Heydon.
- Daily themes are zombies, steampunk, and the battle for supremacy: steampunk vs. zombies
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Smofcon 30 - November 30- December 2, 2012
- Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Penn's Landing
- A weekend of panels & workshops on conference-planning and team-building
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The Great 2012 NOT the End of the World Cruise - December 16-23, 2012
- Leaving from Miami, FL, with ports to Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, with a visit to the Mayan ruins on Dec 21st
- A celebration of the non-ending of the world
- Guests: David Brin, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin Grazier, Andre Bormanis
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Convention Listings Archive
Please send convention information directly to Locus Online at online@locusmag.com, including dates, city, and website; we will also list principal guests of honor and a one or two line description.
Note that Locus focuses on conventions with significant literary interest; we don't list cons primarily devoted to media, comics, etc.
Convention goers, note that places and dates may change; check with convention committees before making final plans.
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