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| − | (Did you want the [[Windycon (NZ)|New Zealand Natcon]]?) | + | ''(Did you want the [[Windycon (NZ)|New Zealand Natcon]]?)'' |
| − | '''Windycon''', a [[Chicago]]-area [[regional convention]], was founded in 1974 and held annually since then. In recent years, it has ordinarily been held on the weekend closest to Veterans Day | + | '''Windycon''', a [[Chicago]]-area [[regional convention]], was founded in 1974 and held annually since then. In recent years, it has ordinarily been held on the weekend closest to Veterans Day. [[ISFiC]], Inc. is the corporate parent. |
| − | Windycon was originally founded in order to raise the profile of [[fandom]] in Chicago in preparation for a [[Worldcon]] bid. Founders included [[Lynne Aronson|Lynne]] and [[Mark Aronson]], who [[chaired]] the first three cons; [[Jon Stopa|Jon]] and [[Joni Stopa]] and [[Carol Resnick|Carol]] and [[Mike Resnick]]. In 1982, [[Chicon IV]] was the result. From its small beginnings, Windycon has grown to have an annual membership hovering around 1,300. It is the largest of the fan-run Chicago conventions. | + | Windycon was originally founded in order to raise the profile of [[fandom]] in Chicago in preparation for a [[Worldcon]] [[bid]]. Founders included [[Lynne Aronson|Lynne]] and [[Mark Aronson]], who [[chaired]] the first three cons; [[Jon Stopa|Jon]] and [[Joni Stopa]] and [[Carol Resnick|Carol]] and [[Mike Resnick]]. In 1982, [[Chicon IV]] was the result. From its small beginnings, Windycon has grown to have an annual membership hovering around 1,300. It is the largest of the fan-run Chicago conventions. |
Annually since 1986, ISFiC has hosted the [[ISFiC Writers Contest]] in conjunction with Windycon, open to unpublished authors. The contest is judged by [[professional]] [[authors]] and editors. | Annually since 1986, ISFiC has hosted the [[ISFiC Writers Contest]] in conjunction with Windycon, open to unpublished authors. The contest is judged by [[professional]] [[authors]] and editors. | ||
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It was spelled “Windycon” for I–XXI and 38 onwards. For XXII–37, it was “WindyCon.” | It was spelled “Windycon” for I–XXI and 38 onwards. For XXII–37, it was “WindyCon.” | ||
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* {{link | website= http://isfic.org/Home/WindyconHistory |text=Windycon History. }} | * {{link | website= http://isfic.org/Home/WindyconHistory |text=Windycon History. }} | ||
* [http://www.windycon.org Website.] | * [http://www.windycon.org Website.] | ||
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[[Breezycon]] || November 13-15, 2020 (virtual) || [[Ray VanTilburg]], Elizabeth Koprucki, [[Seanan McGuire]] | [[Breezycon]] || November 13-15, 2020 (virtual) || [[Ray VanTilburg]], Elizabeth Koprucki, [[Seanan McGuire]] | ||
[[Windycon 47 in 2021]] || November 12-14, 2021 || <s>[[Ben Aaronovitch]],</s> [[Ray VanTilburg]], Elizabeth Koprucki, [[Seanan McGuire]], <s>[[John Berlyne]],</s> Ken Hite | [[Windycon 47 in 2021]] || November 12-14, 2021 || <s>[[Ben Aaronovitch]],</s> [[Ray VanTilburg]], Elizabeth Koprucki, [[Seanan McGuire]], <s>[[John Berlyne]],</s> Ken Hite | ||
| + | [[Windycon 48]] || November 11–13, 2022|| [[A. M. Dellamonica]], [[Kelly Robson]], [[Lauren Raye Snow]], Shana Mostella, [[Lauren Oxford]], April Choi, [[Bill Higgins]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:45, 25 September 2022
(Did you want the New Zealand Natcon?)
Windycon, a Chicago-area regional convention, was founded in 1974 and held annually since then. In recent years, it has ordinarily been held on the weekend closest to Veterans Day. ISFiC, Inc. is the corporate parent.
Windycon was originally founded in order to raise the profile of fandom in Chicago in preparation for a Worldcon bid. Founders included Lynne and Mark Aronson, who chaired the first three cons; Jon and Joni Stopa and Carol and Mike Resnick. In 1982, Chicon IV was the result. From its small beginnings, Windycon has grown to have an annual membership hovering around 1,300. It is the largest of the fan-run Chicago conventions.
Annually since 1986, ISFiC has hosted the ISFiC Writers Contest in conjunction with Windycon, open to unpublished authors. The contest is judged by professional authors and editors.
It was spelled “Windycon” for I–XXI and 38 onwards. For XXII–37, it was “WindyCon.”
- Windycon publications and photos on fanac.org.
- Windycon History.
- Website.
See also: List of Chicago Conventions.
ISFiC Guest[edit]
An ISFiC Guest is someone who has been selected as a special guest for a Windycon, over and above the normal Guests of Honor, and whose trip is paid for by a grant from Windycon excess funds.
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