Welcome to Intelligence Central for Westercon 66, the 2013 edition of the longest-running general science fiction convention in western North America!
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We’ll be convening July 4-7, 2013, at the Hilton Arden West in Sacramento, California.
Guests of Honor
Writers: Nicola Griffith and Kelley Eskridge,
Artist: Eric Shanower
Fans: “The Three Who Rule” (Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky, Chris Burgess)
Small Press Special Guest: David Maxine
Toastmaster: David Gerrold
Special Costume Guests: John and Bjo Trimble
A different show every night:
Thursday: View Fireworks courtesy of nearby Cal Expo!
Friday: Music Day, featuring appearances by Cliff Winnig, UnWoman, and a concert/dance by The Phenomenauts!
Saturday: The traditional Westercon Masquerade
What’s a General Science Fiction Convention? A gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans of all genre and media, put on by fans for fans. We think Westercon should be awesome! And with you there, sharing your love of books, tv/movies/anime, costuming/cosplay, gaming, furry… whatever your love is — it will be!
Latest News
Westercon 66 at 70th Worldcon
Chicon is the 70th World Science Fiction Convention. All agents, the committed and the curious, are invited to attend a Westercon 66 “Ordinary Hotel Room” party in room 3352 at 8pm on Friday, August 31.
Our special...Read More »
Attention Dealers!
The Dealers Room is now open for applications! Thanks for waiting. Check out the At the Con/Dealers Room page for details.
Agent 66 is sure to be eager to get the latest gear!
...Read More »Westercon 66 Community Forums Now Live
Looking for a roommate? Want to share a ride? Want to start a discussion/ask a question/find a friend without using more public social media?
Register and use the Westercon 66 Community Forums, designed specifically for you!
Visit http://www.westercon66.org/community to create your account and get started!
Open Meeting Invite
Already a staff member or thinking about joining us in the concom (convention committee) ? Want to find out more about what we’re planning or how you might help? Then please attend our first open committee meeting.
We’ll be meeting in our hotel, the...Read More »
Progress Report #1 is Up!
Eager to put your hands on the evidence? Then hop to our new Publications page, and download your copy of our first Progress Report!...Read More »