This year, the fashion show at Norwescon 39 will be a showcase of horror haute couture. The call is going out to all dark denizen designers of the night, to leave their crypts and castles and come stalk our runway. Show us your dark passion for fashion, and the pleasure of leather!
The NWC39 Schedule is Live!
The full program schedule for Norwescon 39 is now live! Head on over to our Schedule of Events page, and get planning!
Programming Grids are Live!
We’re still putting the final touches on the full detailed program listings, and we’ll have those up as soon as we can…but in the meantime, we’ve just posted the program grids for Norwescon 39!
2016 Philip K. Dick Award Judges Announced
The five Philip K. Dick Award judges for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States in the 2016 award year are…
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 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 20th, 2016.
Norwescon 39 Prop Making Contest: Ray Guns
New for Norwescon 39, we’re holding a prop making contest! This year’s prop: ray guns!
2016 Summer ConCom Retreat
This retreat is for all staff, past and present, to come together. Utilizing unconference techniques, we’ll be community building with a focus on discussing preparations for Norwescon 40 and a 5 year plan.
You’re Invited to a Party!
The Norwescon Stuffing Party will be held Sunday, March 20 at the SeaTac DoubleTree Hotel at 1 p.m.
2016 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2016 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce six nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
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 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 9th, 2016.
Enter the Door to a Pink Universe
Norwescon is excited to announce our partnership with the Seattle Public Libraries for a flash fiction writing contest!
Wanted: Your memories!
While most of our attention is focused on this year’s Norwescon 39, we are also starting to look forward to next year’s Norwescon 40 — and we’d like your help with one of our ideas, especially if you’ve been attending Norwescon for a long time.
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 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, December 12th, 2015.
Wanted: Director of Concerts
Norwescon needs a Director of Concerts! Could this be you?
Norwescon 38 Masquerade Winners
The winners of the Norwescon 38 Masquerade!
Norwescon 38 PostCon Report
Norwescon had a good year this year. Thanks to the popularity of our GoHs, we drew in a large number of new members, while still keeping costs under control. We ended with a surplus, which goes into our reserves to be used for years when we run at a loss.
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 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015.
October ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? October’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 17th, 2015.
Norwescon Supports EMP Museum’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy Youth Writers Workshop
Fairwood Writers and Norwescon are proud to support EMP’s Write out of this World: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Story Contest. To kick off this year’s contest, Fairwood Writers is conducting a workshop to help students develop a story for the contest.
September ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? September’s Norwescon 39 planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 19th, 2015.