| ArmadilloCon |
| Status |
Active |
| Genre |
Science fiction |
| Venue |
Doubletree Hotel Austin |
| Location |
Austin, Texas |
| Country |
United States |
| First held |
1979 |
| Organizer |
Fandom Association of Central Texas |
| Filing status |
501(c)(3) |
| Attendance |
400[1] |
| Official website |
armadillocon.org |
ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979.[2][3] 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.[4] 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 33rd annual convention was held in the Renaissance Hotel Austin from August 26-28, 2011.[5] Organizers have announced plans to hold ArmadilloCon 34 in July 2012 and hold the 2013 event as a "relaxicon" due to the 71st World Science Fiction Convention to be held in San Antonio that year.[5]
[edit] 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.[4]
[edit] Past conventions
- ArmadilloCon 1 (Spring 1979)
- ArmadilloCon 3 (1981)
- Chair: Willie Siros
- Guest of Honor: Chad Oliver
- Fan Guest: Bob Wayne
- Toastmaster: Ed Bryant
- Location: Ramada Riverside
- ArmadilloCon 5 (October 7-5, 1983)
- ArmadilloCon 10 (October 1988)
- ArmadilloCon 12 (October 12–14, 1990)
- ArmadilloCon 13 (1991)
- 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 14 (October 9–11, 1992)[7]
- ArmadilloCon 15 (November 5–7, 1993)
- ArmadilloCon 16 (October 7–9, 1994)
- ArmadilloCon 17 (October 6–8, 1995)
- ArmadilloCon 18 (October 11–13, 1996)
- ArmadilloCon 20 (August 28–30, 1998)
- ArmadilloCon 21 (September 10–12, 1999)[8]
- ArmadilloCon 22 (August 18–20, 2000)
- ArmadilloCon 23 (November 16–18, 2001)
- ArmadilloCon 24 (August 16–18, 2002)
- ArmadilloCon 25 (August 8–10, 2003)
- ArmadilloCon 26 (August 13–15, 2004)
- 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 28 (August 11–13, 2006)
- ArmadilloCon 29 (August 10–12, 2007)
- ArmadilloCon 30 (August 15–17, 2008)[3][4]
- ArmadilloCon 31 (August 14–16, 2009)[9][10]
- ArmadilloCon 32 (August 27–29, 2010)[11][12][13][14]
- 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 33 (August 26–28, 2011)[15][5]
[edit] Upcoming convention
- ArmadilloCon 34 (July 27-29, 2012)
- Chair: Sara Felix
- Guest of Honor: Anne Bishop
- Fan Guest: Bill Parker
- Editor Guest: Liz Gorinsky
- Special Guest: Chloe Neill
- Location: Renaissance Hotel Austin
[edit] References
- ^ George, Patrick (2008-08-17). "Homegrown ArmadilloCon keeps the focus on books". Austin American-Statesman. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/08/17/0817armadillocon.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=52. Retrieved 2008-08-16. [dead link]
- ^ Nawotka, Edward (April 24, 2008). "Nebula Awards puts Austin and Texas writers at center of science fiction world". Dallas Morning News. http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/books/stories/DN-scifi_0424gl.ART.State.Edition1.46cfb13.html. Retrieved August 16, 2008.
- ^ a b George, Patrick (August 17, 2008). "ArmadilloCon Still Has Read on Sci-Fi 30 Years In". Austin American Statesman. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=122A3CD84A90CDB0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ a b c 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. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:661025. Retrieved August 16, 2008.
- ^ a b c Whittaker, Richard (August 26, 2011). "Steam Versus Cyber at ArmadilloCon". The Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/books/2011-08-26/steam-versus-cyber-at-armadillocon/. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
- ^ "Official ArmadilloCon Website". http://www.fact.org/dillo/. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- ^ Aiken, Wayne (September 1992). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption (10). http://www.textfiles.com/magazines/HTOMC/htomc.010.
- ^ Morris, Anne (August 15, 1999). "Sci-fi fans gear up for convention". Austin American-Statesman. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0E9C2393C0DD27FB&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- ^ "ArmadilloCon 2009". UpcomingCons.com. http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/174-ArmadilloCon. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
- ^ Jones, Kimberley (August 14, 2009). "News/Print". The Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid:821385. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
- ^ 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. http://www.statesman.com/life/books/keeping-lone-star-literature-weird-871876.html. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ^ Cupp, Scott A. (August 18, 2010). "More Guests Than You Can Swing an Armadillo At". Missions Unknown. http://missionsunknown.com/2010/08/more-guests-than-you-can-swing-an-armadillo-at/. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ^ Sterling, Bruce (August 20, 2010). "Dead Media Beat: sci-fi mag prints on clay tablets". Wired. http://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2010/08/dead-media-beat-sci-fi-mag-prints-on-clay-tablets/. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ^ DeNardo, John (August 29, 2010). "EVENT REPORT: ArmadilloCon 32". SF Signal. http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2010/08/event-report-armadillocon-32/. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ^ "ArmadilloCon becomes official sponsor of the 2011 World Horror Convention". World Horror Convention 2011. July 12, 2010. http://whc2011.org/2010/07/armadillocon-becomes-official-sponsor-of-the-2011-world-horror-convention/. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
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