This year, Norwescon is thrilled to once again hold the Thursday Guest of Honor banquet. It will take place on Thursday, March 28 from 5:00–7:00 PM. What a great way to start off your Norwescon weekend!
You’re Invited to a Party!
Please join us for fun and games Sunday, March 24 at the SeaTac DoubleTree Hotel at 1 p.m. as we take pieces of paper, paperback books, buttons and coupons and marry them together to form the packets that everybody receives at Registration.
Norwescon Sponsors Prestigious 2013 Locus Awards
Norwescon is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Locus Awards Banquet being held here in Seattle. The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards presented by Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Field.
Wedding Party at the End of the Universe
Have you ever wanted a fannish wedding? Now is your chance! In honor of marriage equality coming to Washington State, Norwescon is hosting a wedding extravaganza!
Sunday Non-Profit Fair
As the theme for the 2013 convention is ‘Save the World,’ this year’s Sunday Event will be a Non-Profit Fair for organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. We would like to invite organizations with a tie to our community to participate.
February ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? February’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 9th, 2013.
Special Guest of Honor: Gardner Dozois
We are pleased to announce that our Special Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be editor Gardner Dozois!
Science Guest of Honor: Edward Tenner
We are pleased to announce that our Science Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be Dr. Edward Tenner!
Norwescon Grand Master: Terry Brooks
We are pleased to announce that our Norwescon Grand Master for Norwescon 36 will be author Terry Brooks!
SAFE at Norwescon
Norwescon’s concom has formed a committee consisting of members outside the executive team to address a possible official written harassment policy for convention membership.
Norwescon at Rustycon 30
Will you be at Rustycon this weekend? Please join your fellow NWSFS & Norwescon members for a social on Saturday (Jan. 19th) at Rustycon!
2012 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2012 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
2013 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival
Norwescon is once again proud to be a sponsor of the EMP’s 2013 Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival! Norwescon volunteers will be at the festival, so feel free to stop by and say hello if you see us!
January ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? January’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 12th, 2013.
Overflow Hotels for Norwescon 36
As of November 29, 2012, the Norwescon room block at the DoubleTree is _sold out_. But don’t fret! Other fine hotels in the area have been kind enough to make special arrangements for Norwescon attendees.
Upcoming Hotel Cutoff Dates
December 27th is the last day you can cancel your reservation and get your deposit back. All deposits are _nonrefundable_ if cancelled after December 27th. February 24th, 2013 is the last day you can make a modification to your existing reservation (changing your arrival or departure dates) without incurring a penalty.
December ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? December’s Norwescon 36 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 8th, 2012.
Author Guest of Honor: Catherine Asaro
We are pleased to announce that our Author Guest of Honor for Norwescon 36 will be author, musician, and theoretical physicist Catherine Asaro!
LARPs at Norwescon 36
Norwescon 36 has yet to hear from any LARP groups who are attending. If you and your LARP group are attending Norwescon this year please contact us via email or leave a comment here. We can help you organize and schedule hotel space for your game during the convention!
November ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? November’s Norwescon 35 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 10th, 2012.