Purchase a Nowescon raffle ticket for just $5 before the Masquerade on Saturday for a chance to win a Kindle with Don’t Panic carrying case, two towels, and an Amazon gift card so you can purchase Douglas Adams’s Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy!
Announcing the Play and Win Program
Norwescon is happy to announce that we will be hosting a Play & Win library with our friends at Double Exposure!
Saturday Night Lobby Photoshoot Update
The safety and comfort of all Norwescon members is of the utmost importance. That is why we have made some revisions to our photography policies in the post-Masquerade photo area.
April ConCom Parking Information
We have received some updated information from the hotel, and in short: The hotel likely won’t be as crowded as we feared, but other lots are quite crowded. Please plan accordingly!
It’s our First Norwescon Raffle!
This year Norwescon will be holding our first ever raffle supporting our programs and services! Tickets will be only $5 and sold at the convention starting Thursday, April 18th. Must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets. Look for our floating raffle brigade during some events or stop by the info table.
2019 Locus Awards Weekend
Locus Awards, June 28-30, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Attending memberships are $65 and include the awards banquet and all Locus events except the Writers Workshop, plus a free six-month digital subscription to Locus. Price increases May 1, 2019, so purchase tickets now!
Pre-Registration Closes April 3
Online preregistration for Norwescon 42 is scheduled to close on Wednesday, April 3rd. As of April 4th online preregistration will no longer be available and day pass/door rates will be published.
The NWC42 Schedule is Live!
The time has come — the Norwescon 42 schedule of panels and events is now live on the website! Just a month to go before we kick off this year!
April ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? April’s Norwescon 42 planning meeting will be held Saturday, April 6th, 2019.
Get Your Guest of Honor Banquet Ticket!
This year your Guest of Honor banquet ticket enters you into the Norwescon raffle — and our special guest of Honor Nancy Pearl has offered up a personalized reading list as one of the prizes!
14th Annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
The Museum of Pop Culture, in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival, presents the 14th annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival on March 9th, 2019.
Guest of Honor Banquet and Hotel Updates
Did you know this year Norwescon will be having a raffle to raise money for future programs? We are excited to announce that our Special Guest Nancy Pearl has offered up a personalized reading list as one of the prizes!
You’re Invited to a Party!
Please join us on Sunday, April 14 for fun and games as we take pieces of paper, paperback books, buttons and coupons and marry them together to form the packets that everybody receives at Registration.
March ConCom Meeting
Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? March’s Norwescon 42 planning meeting will be held Saturday, March 9th, 2019.
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 42 planning meeting will be held Saturday, February 16th, 2019.
Art in Action at Norwescon 42
We are proud to announce the exciting new format of Art in Action for Norwescon 42!
Suites and Family Rooms Still Available
Want a bigger room, or a room for a party? We still have suites and family rooms available. To request use our online form.
2019 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2018 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award.
Norwescon 42 Hotel Update
Rooms for Norwescon 42 are filling up fast. Don’t delay, make your reservation today! If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so by February 2, 2019, to avoid forfeiting your deposit.
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 42 planning meeting will be held Saturday, January 5th, 2019.