MidAmeriCon 1976: Guests, Toastmaster and Hugo Awards

MidAmeriCon was the 34th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Kansas City, Missouri, from September 2-6, 1976. It is remembered as a major 1970s Worldcon and an important marker of convention growth.

Convention Context

MidAmeriCon belongs to the period when Worldcons were becoming larger and more operationally complex, with more members, more programming, and heavier demands on volunteer committees.

Guests and Program

As with other Worldcons, guests, program items, ceremonies, and fan events gave the convention its identity beyond simple attendance numbers.

Hugo Awards

The 1976 Hugos were part of the convention’s historical record and connect MidAmeriCon to the larger Worldcon awards tradition.

Sources and Further Reading

• 34th Worldcon overview
• 1976 Hugo Awards