Difference between revisions of "LoneStarCon"
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | '''[[NASFiC]] | + | '''The First Occasional Lone Star Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off''' (aka '''LoneStarCon 1''', '''LSC''' and '''ChiliCon'''), the third '''[[NASFiC]]''', was held August 30 - September 2, 1985, at the Hyatt Regency Austin, Sheraton Crest, and Palmer Auditorium in [[Austin]], Texas. The [[Pro]] [[GoHs]] were [[Jack Vance]] (writer), and [[Richard Powers]] (artist). The [[FGoH]] was [[Joanne Burger]]. |
| − | [[Chad Oliver]] was [[toastmaster]], [[Willie Siros]] was [[Chairman]] and there were about | + | [[Chad Oliver]] was [[toastmaster]], [[Willie Siros]] was [[Chairman]], [[Robert Taylor]] Vice Chairman, and there were about 2,800 attendees. It did feature a chili cook-off. Texas chili was also served at many of the [[Bidding Parties|bidding parties]] leading up to the [[con]]. |
| − | LSC is generally considered to be the most successful Texas [[WSFS]] convention as well as one of the few really successful [[NASFiCs]]. Besides being a generally well-run convention, LSC featured the nightly eruption of millions of bats from under the bridges between the convention center | + | LSC is generally considered to be the most successful Texas [[WSFS]] convention as well as one of the few really successful [[NASFiCs]]. Besides being a generally well-run convention, LSC featured the nightly eruption of millions of bats from under the bridges between the convention center and the hotels. On the less attractive side, locals hurled verbal abuse — and more than a few eggs — at fans walking between the venues. |
[[Con Reports]]: | [[Con Reports]]: | ||
| − | * {{file770 | issue=55 | page=7}} ''et seq'' (many | + | * {{file770 | issue=55 | page=7}} ''et seq'' (many reports including a long one by [[J. R. Madden]]) |
[[Austin in '85]] beat [[Detroit in '85]] and [[Columbus in '85]] at [[Constellation]] for the right to run the 1985 [[NASFiC]]. See [[1985 NASFiC Site Selection]] for details. | [[Austin in '85]] beat [[Detroit in '85]] and [[Columbus in '85]] at [[Constellation]] for the right to run the 1985 [[NASFiC]]. See [[1985 NASFiC Site Selection]] for details. | ||
| − | This is the first time that [[NASFiC]] [[site selection]] was conducted at a NASFiC. (The site selection rules require that site selection for NASFiCs be held at a [[WSFS]] [[convention]] with the appropriate [[lead time]]. In the late | + | This is the first time that [[NASFiC]] [[site selection]] was conducted at a NASFiC. (The site selection rules require that site selection for NASFiCs be held at a [[WSFS]] [[convention]] with the appropriate [[lead time]]. In the late ‘80s, the lead time was two years. It is presently one year. If there is a NASFiC the appropriate year, site selection is held there. Otherwise, it is held at the [[Worldcon]] that year. See [[1987 NASFiC Site Selection]]. |
The two subsequent conventions named LoneStarCon, [[LoneStarCon 2]] and [[LoneStarCon 3]] were [[Worldcons]]. | The two subsequent conventions named LoneStarCon, [[LoneStarCon 2]] and [[LoneStarCon 3]] were [[Worldcons]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:05, 8 July 2020
The First Occasional Lone Star Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off (aka LoneStarCon 1, LSC and ChiliCon), the third NASFiC, was held August 30 - September 2, 1985, at the Hyatt Regency Austin, Sheraton Crest, and Palmer Auditorium in Austin, Texas. The Pro GoHs were Jack Vance (writer), and Richard Powers (artist). The FGoH was Joanne Burger.
Chad Oliver was toastmaster, Willie Siros was Chairman, Robert Taylor Vice Chairman, and there were about 2,800 attendees. It did feature a chili cook-off. Texas chili was also served at many of the bidding parties leading up to the con.
LSC is generally considered to be the most successful Texas WSFS convention as well as one of the few really successful NASFiCs. Besides being a generally well-run convention, LSC featured the nightly eruption of millions of bats from under the bridges between the convention center and the hotels. On the less attractive side, locals hurled verbal abuse — and more than a few eggs — at fans walking between the venues.
- File 770 55, p. 7 et seq (many reports including a long one by J. R. Madden)
Austin in '85 beat Detroit in '85 and Columbus in '85 at Constellation for the right to run the 1985 NASFiC. See 1985 NASFiC Site Selection for details.
This is the first time that NASFiC site selection was conducted at a NASFiC. (The site selection rules require that site selection for NASFiCs be held at a WSFS convention with the appropriate lead time. In the late ‘80s, the lead time was two years. It is presently one year. If there is a NASFiC the appropriate year, site selection is held there. Otherwise, it is held at the Worldcon that year. See 1987 NASFiC Site Selection.
The two subsequent conventions named LoneStarCon, LoneStarCon 2 and LoneStarCon 3 were Worldcons.
| NorthAmericon '79 | NASFiC | CactusCon |
| first | LoneStarCon | LoneStarCon 2 |
| 1985 |
| This is a convention page. Please extend it by adding information about the convention, including dates, GoHs, convention chairman, locale, sponsoring organization, external links to convention pages, awards given, the program, notable events, anecdotes, pictures, scans of publications, pictures of T-shirts, con reports, etc. |
