ArmadilloCon

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ArmadilloCon
Status Active
Genre Science fiction
Venue Renaissance Hotel Austin (since 2010)
Location(s) Austin, Texas
Country United States
Inaugurated 1979
Attendance 400[1]
Organized by Fandom Association of Central Texas
Filing status 501(c)(3)
Website
armadillocon.org

ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979.[1][2] As the second longest running science fiction convention in Texas, it is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction.[3] ArmadilloCon was traditionally held in mid-October during the weekend of the Texas-OU football game, but moved to a late-summer/early-fall weekend in 1998. The 34th annual convention was held in the Renaissance Hotel Austin from July 27–29, 2012.[4] Organizers have announced plans to hold ArmadilloCon 35 in 2013 as a "relaxicon" due to the 71st World Science Fiction Convention to be held in San Antonio that year.[5]

Traditions of ArmadilloCon

ArmadilloCon generally focuses on literary science-fiction, with guests of honor typically being up-and-coming writers.[6] Unique programming includes a "Fannish Feud" which has been held regularly since ArmadilloCon 4 in 1982, frequently hosted by Pat Cadigan, Walter Jon Williams, and Rhonda Eudaly. The convention also often ends with a story reading by Howard Waldrop.[3]

Past conventions

ArmadilloCon 1 program book
  • ArmadilloCon 2 (October 3–5, 1980)
  • ArmadilloCon 3 (October 1981)[7]
    • Chair: Willie Siros
    • Guest of Honor: Chad Oliver
    • Fan Guest: Bob Wayne
    • Toastmaster: Ed Bryant
    • Location: Ramada Riverside
  • ArmadilloCon 5 (October 7–9, 1983)[8]
  • ArmadilloCon 9 (October 9–11, 1987)
  • ArmadilloCon 10 (October 7–9, 1988)
  • ArmadilloCon 13 (October 11–13, 1991)[12]
    • Chair: Casey Hamilton
    • Guest of Honor: Dan Simmons
    • Artist Guest: Dell Harris
    • Editor Guest: Amy Stout
    • Fan Guest: Pat Mueller
    • Toastmistress: Emma Bull
    • Location: Wyndham Southpark
  • ArmadilloCon 22 (August 18–20, 2000)
    • Chairs: John Gibbons and Dan Tolliver
    • Guest of Honor: Catherine Asaro
    • Artist Guest: Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz
    • Editor Guest: Betsy Mitchell
    • Fan Guest: Robert Taylor
    • Toastmaster: Mary Doria Russell
    • Special Guest: Kathleen Ann Goonan[1] (sponsored by ALAMO)
    • Location: Omni Southpark
  • ArmadilloCon 27 (August 19–21, 2005)
    • Chairs: Renee Babcock and John Gibbons
    • Guest of Honor: Charles Stross
    • Fan Guests: Jim & Laurie Mann
    • Toastmaster: Charles de Lint
    • Editor Guest: Jim Minz
    • Artist Guest: Ctein
    • Special Guest: Sean McMullen (sponsored by ALAMO)
    • Location: Doubletree Hotel Austin
  • ArmadilloCon 32 (August 27–29, 2010)[24][25][26][27][28]
    • Chairs: Elizabeth Burton and Dan Tolliver
    • Guest of Honor: Rachel Caine
    • Artist Guest: Cat Conrad
    • Editor Guest: Anne Sowards
    • Fan Guest: Elspeth Bloodgood
    • Toastmaster: Nancy Kress
    • Urban Fantasy Special Guest: Ilona Andrews
    • Steampunk Special Guest: Michael Bishop
    • Location: Renaissance Hotel Austin
  • ArmadilloCon 34 (July 27–29, 2012)[4]
    • Chair: Sara Felix
    • Guest of Honor: Anne Bishop
    • Fan Guest: Bill Parker
    • Editor Guest: Liz Gorinsky
    • Special Guest: Chloe Neill
    • Location: Renaissance Hotel Austin

Upcoming convention

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