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| − | '''Worldcon''', the '''World Science Fiction Convention''', is the principal annual gathering of [[science fiction fandom]] — [[fandom]]'s family reunion. The one, the only, annual world science fiction convention at which the [[Hugo Awards]] are given out. It is an entirely volunteer-run effort. | + | '''Worldcon''', the '''World Science Fiction Convention''', is the principal annual gathering of [[science fiction fandom]] — [[fandom]]'s family reunion. The one, the only, annual world [[science fiction]] [[convention]] at which the [[Hugo Awards]] are given out. It is an entirely volunteer-run effort. |
As a service mark, "Worldcon" should always be capitalized. Technically it may not be necessary for Worldcons held before it was made a service mark, but why split hairs? (There's also increasing amount of mistaken camelcasers, writing "WorldCon".) | As a service mark, "Worldcon" should always be capitalized. Technically it may not be necessary for Worldcons held before it was made a service mark, but why split hairs? (There's also increasing amount of mistaken camelcasers, writing "WorldCon".) | ||
| − | Officially sponsored by the the [[World Science Fiction Society]], it is actually run by a different organization each year which has [[worldcon bid|bid]] to run it and been selected by vote of the membership (see [[Site Selection]]). | + | Officially sponsored by the the [[World Science Fiction Society]], it is actually run by a different [[organization]] each year which has [[worldcon bid|bid]] to run it and been selected by vote of the membership (see [[Site Selection]]). |
| − | The Worldcon has been held each year since 1939 (except during 1942–1945 [[World War II]]), and moves to a different city each year. It is the oldest convention with a continuing existence. While most of the conventions | + | The Worldcon has been held each year since 1939 (except during 1942–1945 [[World War II]]), and moves to a different city each year. It is the oldest convention with a continuing existence. While most of the conventions have occurred in the [[United States]], the event has also been hosted by [[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[Finland]], [[Ireland]], [[Germany]], [[Japan]], the [[Netherlands]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. It would have been hosted by [[New Zealand]] if not for [[Covid-19]] and will be in [[China]] in 2023. |
| − | Traditionally, the con, when in the US, was held over Labor Day weekend ([[Roscoe]]’s Birthday – for the rest of the world, the first Monday in September), a date chosen not only because most [[fans]] have the holiday off work but also because it was an unpopular weekend for [[mundane]] meetings, giving Worldcon a better position in regard to facilities. However, this is no longer the case, and [[Worldcon bidders]] now chose dates any time from midsummer to early fall. (Indeed, [[Dragoncon]]’s choice to hold its [[gate show]] over Labor Day has caused some Worldcons to deliberately avoid the weekend due to complaints from [[pro]]s about | + | Traditionally, the con, when in the US, was held over Labor Day weekend ([[Roscoe]]’s Birthday – for the rest of the world, the first Monday in September), a date chosen not only because most [[fans]] have the holiday off work but also because it was an unpopular weekend for [[mundane]] meetings, giving Worldcon a better position in regard to facilities. However, this is no longer the case, and [[Worldcon bidders]] now chose dates any time from midsummer to early fall. (Indeed, [[Dragoncon]]’s choice to hold its [[gate show]] over Labor Day has caused some Worldcons to deliberately avoid the weekend due to complaints from [[pro]]s about the conflict.) |
===More Reading === | ===More Reading === | ||
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* [http://www.worldcon.org Official website.] | * [http://www.worldcon.org Official website.] | ||
| − | See also: [[Worldcon proceedings]], [[Worldcons by Area]]. | + | See also: [[Worldcon proceedings]], [[Worldcons by Area]], [[Convention]], [[WSFS]]. |
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Revision as of 03:23, 14 September 2022
Worldcon, the World Science Fiction Convention, is the principal annual gathering of science fiction fandom — fandom's family reunion. The one, the only, annual world science fiction convention at which the Hugo Awards are given out. It is an entirely volunteer-run effort.
As a service mark, "Worldcon" should always be capitalized. Technically it may not be necessary for Worldcons held before it was made a service mark, but why split hairs? (There's also increasing amount of mistaken camelcasers, writing "WorldCon".)
Officially sponsored by the the World Science Fiction Society, it is actually run by a different organization each year which has bid to run it and been selected by vote of the membership (see Site Selection).
The Worldcon has been held each year since 1939 (except during 1942–1945 World War II), and moves to a different city each year. It is the oldest convention with a continuing existence. While most of the conventions have occurred in the United States, the event has also been hosted by Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It would have been hosted by New Zealand if not for Covid-19 and will be in China in 2023.
Traditionally, the con, when in the US, was held over Labor Day weekend (Roscoe’s Birthday – for the rest of the world, the first Monday in September), a date chosen not only because most fans have the holiday off work but also because it was an unpopular weekend for mundane meetings, giving Worldcon a better position in regard to facilities. However, this is no longer the case, and Worldcon bidders now chose dates any time from midsummer to early fall. (Indeed, Dragoncon’s choice to hold its gate show over Labor Day has caused some Worldcons to deliberately avoid the weekend due to complaints from pros about the conflict.)
More Reading[edit]
- The SmofInfo Long List of Worldcons.
- Worldcon pages at Fanac.org, with progress reports and souvenir book scans.
- Schedule pages.
- Official website.
See also: Worldcon proceedings, Worldcons by Area, Convention, WSFS.
- ↑ Locus report.
- ↑ Died beforehand.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| The chief annual gathering of fans is usually designated as an "International Convention."
See Convention. |
| Convention | |
| 1939— |
| 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. |
If applicable, please include category Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, NZ, UK, US, ROW or World.
