Category: Conventions & Worldcons
The History of Noreascon and Boston Worldcons
A history of Noreascon and Boston Worldcons, including Noreascon I, Noreascon Two, Noreascon 3, and Noreascon 4.
How Science Fiction Conventions Were Organized Before the Internet
A guide to how science fiction conventions were planned before the internet, using mail, phone calls, fanzines, progress reports, clubs, and volunteer networks.
Famous Convention Hotels in Science Fiction History
A guide to famous convention hotels in science fiction fandom, including how hotels shaped Worldcon, regional conventions, parties, and fan memory.
The Most Influential Worldcons Ever Held
A guide to influential Worldcons, including early conventions, international milestones, Hugo turning points, and conventions that changed fan culture.
Science Fiction Convention Traditions Explained
A guide to science fiction convention traditions, including panels, con suites, masquerades, filk, art shows, dead dog parties, bids, and fan tables.
The History of Convention Masquerades
A history of science fiction convention masquerades, from early Worldcon costuming to stage presentations, craftsmanship, rules, and fan tradition.
The Origins of Cosplay at Science Fiction Conventions
A guide to the origins of cosplay in science fiction convention costuming, from 1939 Worldcon futuristicostumes to masquerades and later media fandom.
What Does Toastmaster Mean at a Science Fiction Convention?
A guide to the convention role of toastmaster, including ceremonies, banquets, Hugo events, introductions, humor, and fan tradition.
MidAmeriCon 1976: Guests, Toastmaster and Hugo Awards
A guide to MidAmeriCon, the 1976 Kansas City Worldcon, including dates, venue, chair, guests, toastmaster context, attendance, and Hugo Awards.
Disclave: History of Washington’s Science Fiction Convention
A history of Disclave, the Washington Science Fiction Association convention held near Washington, D.C., from 1950 to 1997.