ArmadilloCon

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] ArmadilloCon 35 in 2013 was 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

Upcoming convention

References

  1. 1 2 3 George, Patrick (August 17, 2008). "ArmadilloCon Still Has Read on Sci-Fi 30 Years In". Austin American Statesman.
  2. ↑ Nawotka, Edward (April 24, 2008). "Nebula Awards puts Austin and Texas writers at center of science fiction world". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 16, 2008.
  3. 1 2 3 Whittaker, Richard (August 15, 2008). "Going Home to the Armadillo: After 30 years, the song remains the same at ArmadilloCon, Texas' favorite sci-fi convention". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Sci-fi lovers converge on 34th annual Armadillocon". Austin, TX: Your News Now. July 30, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  5. 1 2 Whittaker, Richard (August 26, 2011). "Steam Versus Cyber at ArmadilloCon". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Official ArmadilloCon Website". Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  7. ↑ Warren, Gary L. (October 5, 1981). "ArmadilloCon Brings Science Fiction to Austin". The Daily Texan.
  8. ↑ Brandt, Beverly L. (September–October 1983). "Upcoming Cons". WSFA Journal 7 (4) (Washington Science Fiction Association). Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Bookmarks". Austin American-Statesman. October 8, 1989. p. D4. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Bookmarks". Austin American-Statesman. October 7, 1990. p. E6. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  11. ↑ McDaniel, Niki Frances (October 12, 1990). "More than 100 science fiction authors, artists, editors and agents". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  12. ↑ Point, Michael (October 11, 1991). "Best bets: Space is the place". Austin American-Statesman. p. A14. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  13. ↑ Aiken, Wayne (September 1992). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption (10).
  14. ↑ Point, Michael (October 9, 1992). "Best bets". Austin American-Statesman. p. A16. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Places to go, people to see". Austin American-Statesman. October 29, 1993. p. C3. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  16. ↑ Kelly, Carolyn (October 7, 1994). "Best bets: Mixed bag". Austin American-Statesman. p. B12. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  17. ↑ "The Latest Word". Austin American-Statesman. October 1, 1995. p. G6. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  18. ↑ Shea, Mike (July 31, 1998). "The Waiting Is the Hardest Part; How Mr. Denton Spent His Summer Vacation". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  19. ↑ Morris, Anne (August 15, 1999). "Sci-fi fans gear up for convention". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
  20. ↑ Vane, Sharyn Wizda (July 6, 2003). "If you dig aliens and alternate realities, then ArmadilloCon is your event". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  21. ↑ "The fantasy is alive at sci-fi convention". Your News Now. August 10, 2003. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  22. ↑ "ArmadilloCon 2009". UpcomingCons.com. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
  23. ↑ Jones, Kimberley (August 14, 2009). "News/Print". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
  24. ↑ Gross, Joe (August 21, 2010). "Keeping Lone Star literature weird: What makes Texas science fiction and fantasy different? Think Robert E. Howard's genre-busting work, and start where he left off.". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  25. ↑ Whittaker, Richard (August 27, 2010). "Dark Forces Gathering". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  26. ↑ Cupp, Scott A. (August 18, 2010). "More Guests Than You Can Swing an Armadillo At". Missions Unknown. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  27. ↑ Sterling, Bruce (August 20, 2010). "Dead Media Beat: sci-fi mag prints on clay tablets". Wired. Archived from the original on 28 August 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  28. ↑ DeNardo, John (August 29, 2010). "EVENT REPORT: ArmadilloCon 32". SF Signal. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  29. ↑ "ArmadilloCon becomes official sponsor of the 2011 World Horror Convention". World Horror Convention 2011. July 12, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.

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