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The Pacific Northwest's premier Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. Norwescon 48 (#nwc48) will be April 2–5, 2026.
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2025 Philip K. Dick Awards
Reading the nominees for this year's Philip K. Dick award before the award ceremony on April 1...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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2026 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced: The judges of the 2026 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the seven nominated works published in 2025 that… buff.ly/XaJyyHR
2026 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced
The judges of the 2026 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce the six nominated works published in 2025 that comprise...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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It's your last chance to obtain a full four-day membership to #NWC48 for only $95! The rate will rise to $110 on January 16, so don't wait too long. See the comment section for a link to our memberships page and find out how to register today. Email [email protected] with any questions.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below is a photo of a hotel lobby, there are signs and banners stating Badge Pick-Up, Registration, and Registration Kiosk. There are people lined up within black stanchions in front of the these signs. Below the photo are the words Membership Rate Increase January 16, 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Guest of honor spotlight series! #NWC48 Special Guest of Honor Dutch Bihary is a renowned figure in the world of face and body art, a highly respected international instructor whose foundation was laid in the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest. More info and memberships at norwescon.org.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below and to the left are the words Guest of Honor Spotlight Special Guest of Honor Dutch Bihary. To the right is a man in a red hoodie in front of a white wall, smiling.
January 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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January Volunteer Meeting: December's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Zoom on Saturday, January 10 to help plan Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/qRSJbbQ
January Volunteer Meeting
December's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Zoom on Saturday, January 10 to help plan Norwescon 48!
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January 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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News From Norwescon January 2026: Registration rates go up on Jan. 16, hotel reservations are open, about our Special Guest of Honor Dutch Bihary, club table requests are open, concerts are back, masquerade and single pattern contest … buff.ly/wDcb9Rl
News From Norwescon January 2026
Registration rates go up on Jan. 16, hotel reservations are open, about our Special Guest of Honor Dutch Bihary, club table requests are open, concerts are back, masquerade and single pattern contest...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Guest of honor spotlight series! We start with #NWC48 Writer Guest of Honor Ursula Vernon aka T. Kingfisher. @tkingfisher.com has written over fifteen books for children, at least a dozen novels for adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories. More at norwescon.org.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below and to the right are the words Guest of Honor Spotlight Writer Guest of Honor Ursula Vernon aka T. Kingfisher. To the left is a black and white photo of a woman smiling.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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It's cold out there so let's start planning for warm weather! Join #norwescon for the annual camping trip and hang out in the woods with fellow geeks.
Top of picture is cartoon-style illustration of two people in orange shirts and brown pants sitting next to a campfire and an orange tent. They are surrounded by green trees and grass. Below this is the Norwescon logo. Below the logo are the words _Join us for a weekend in the woods at the Bay view State Park group campsite, near Mount Vernon, over the weekend of July 10th to 12th, 2026_ Followed by MAKE FRIENDS _line_ NATURE ESCAPE _line_ GEEK OUT on a dark green background. Below that are the words _Weekend In The Woods_ on a white background. Below that on a white background are the words _RSVP to Todd at campout@norwescon.org._ Top of picture is cartoon-style illustration of two people in orange shirts and brown pants sitting next to a campfire and an orange tent. They are surrounded by green trees and grass. Below this is the Norwescon logo. Below the logo are the words _Camping Details July 10th to 12th, 2026. Cost for weekend: $15 to $20 per person. 24 spots for tent camping no rv allowed on site. Check-in on Friday begins at 2 p.m. (Discover Pass is required for vehicles, passes are $10/night or $45/annually)_ on a green background. Below that on a white background are the words _RSVP to Todd at campout@norwescon.org._ Top of picture is cartoon-style illustration of two people in orange shirts and brown pants sitting next to a campfire and an orange tent. They are surrounded by green trees and grass. Below this is the Norwescon logo. Below the logo are the words _weekend in the woods campsite features_ on a white background. Followed by the words _picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal grills, full bathrooms, and showers! Enjoy light hiking, biking trails, fishing with permit, and an area for metal detecting. kayaks and paddleboarding allowed._ on a green background. Below that is the Norwescon logo on a white background, then the words _RSVP to Todd at campout@norwescon.org._
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Don't forget, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth at #nwc48 featuring a complete shadow cast. Auditions for all roles open now! We're looking for performers and backstage assistance. All are invited to audition and participate. buff.ly/g2taTB2
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below are two pictures, one of a labyrinth with the words Labyrinth Live Shadow Cast and the other of three clear globes with pictures of characters from the movie Labyrinth. Below those pictures are the words Labyrinth Showing & Shadow Cast Auditions.
December 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Join us at #nwc48 for interstellar encounters and enchanted evenings with three nights of dance favorites and fun! Thursday is the First Contact Galactic Gala, Friday is the Black Light Rave, and Saturday is The Goblin Ball. Three nights. Three worlds. One epic weekend of dances! buff.ly/Fw3bbve
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48 and under the 48 are the words Illuminating the Way. Below this are the words Dance Themes & Song Request Form Now Available! Photo is of a dimly lit room with blacklights two people are standing on a dance floor. One dressed in neon yellow fur and feather, the other in a glowing white dress with a sparkling crown on their head. Photo is of a crowd of people in a dimly lit room with blacklights dancing and clapping. Photo is in black and white of a man sitting at a computer with a ring light near him as he DJs a dance.
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happy holidays from Norwescon’s annual post-December meeting holiday party! Food, gifts being exchanged, and lots of geeky conversation and silliness.
People standing, sitting, and chatting in small groups in a hotel suite decorated for the holidays, with a table of presents in the foreground. Three people stand near a round table covered with trays of food under a chandelier decorated with garlands and ornaments. A pile of wrapped and bagged holiday presents, one with a visible tag that says “science fiction”. People sitting, standing, and chatting out on a hotel suite balcony.
December 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Hello from the December volunteer meeting for #NWC48! You could be part of this merry band of volunteers working to put our convention together each year. See our Volunteers page for more info: www.norwescon.org/get-involved...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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News From Norwescon December 2025: Introducing Science Guest of Honor Summer Ash, registration and hotel reservations are open, auditions are open for our Labyrinth shadow cast, teen engagement is back, Masquerade and Single Pattern Co… buff.ly/HKbEA4y
News From Norwescon December 2025
Introducing Science Guest of Honor Summer Ash, registration and hotel reservations are open, auditions are open for our Labyrinth shadow cast, teen engagement is back, Masquerade and Single Pattern Contest...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film Labyrinth at #nwc48 featuring a complete shadow cast. Auditions for all roles are open now! We're looking for performers and backstage assistance. All are invited to audition and participate. buff.ly/5wEDBir
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below are two pictures, one of a labyrinth with the words Labyrinth Live Shadow Cast and the other of three clear globes with pictures of characters from the movie Labyrinth. Below those pictures are the words Labyrinth Showing & Shadow Cast Auditions.
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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December Volunteer Meeting: November's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, December 6 to help plan Norwescon 48!… buff.ly/29eR0az
December Volunteer Meeting
November's ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, December 6 to help plan Norwescon 48!
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December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Eat some turkey and do some reading! You have less than a month to finish the December #Norwescon Bibliophiles book selection, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. Join us Tuesday December 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss. More info at buff.ly/1LGRQ3c.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below and to the right are the words Norwescon's Bibliophiles December Book The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. To the left of those words is a picture of a book cover. The book cover is black and dark red with a red illustration of a skull. On top of the skull are two candles set like horns and the bottom jaw is a crown.
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Our friends at Dragonflight GameCon has joined forces with Grit City RPG League to put on the Winter Daggerheart Coat Drive! Join the Grit City RPG League Discord (buff.ly/EqtIWaQ), and go to the charity event channel to sign up. Be sure to donate a coat!
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Interested in being a part of the #nwc48 Dealers' Room? Don't wait and apply now! Some things have changed this year so please read the application carefully about available space options. Applications close November 21. Application here: buff.ly/1G4gYHu. Send questions to [email protected].
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below is a fish eye lens photo of people shopping in a large room filled with merchandise booths. Below that are the words Dealers' Room Applications Close November 21, 2025.
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Ready to throw a party at #Norwescon? The hotel suite request form for #nwc48 is now available on our website. If you have any questions email [email protected]. Find the form here: buff.ly/UcFlgXd
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below is a photo of the brown and green rooftops of multiple hotel buildings. Below that are the words Hotel Suite Request Form Now Available!
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Just finished updating the @norwescon.org historical archives with a new, high-quality scan of an original 1978 Norwescon 1 program book autographed by Theodore Sturgeon, Alan E. Nourse, Poul Anderson, J.F. Bone, Vonda N. McIntyre, H. Warner Munn, Sydney J. Van Scyoc, and John Varley!
Norwescon 1 Program Book · Norwescon History
Historical archives for Norwescon, the Pacific Northwest's premier fantasy and science-fiction convention.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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#Norwescon is at GeekGirlCon this weekend. Stop by and chat with our Chair, Rob, he knows EVERYTHING about Norwescon! Find us on level 3 - Tahoma at Community Table 92. We've got postcards, souvenir program books, and the most important thing of all - candy!
Photo is of a black curtain with a table sitting in front of it. There is a black tablecloth on it which says Norwescon in silver. A person wearing a face mask sits at the table. The table has postcards and pictures on it.
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Looking for some geeky fun this weekend? Check out our friends over at GeekGirlCon happening at the Seattle Convention Center. Or, try out Raincon being held at the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks, WA. Celebrate fandom all year long and support other fan cons!
A yellow and green banner with a group of people in cosplay pose as a traditional adventure party. Two brown signs on each side read Seattle Convention Center and Passes on Sale NOW. Below this reads GEEKGIRLCON, Find Your Party, Forge Your Path. On a brick background with a forest silhouette is an alien shaped like a raindrop wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and green sneakers. Text reads, Little Comicon...Big Experience. Raincon 2025 November 7th thru 9th.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Filmmakers, don't forget! The final film submission deadline for the Norwescon 48 Speculative Film Festival is on December 5, 2025. Information about submissions can be found on our FilmFreeway site: buff.ly/ncYAcD6
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below is another logo in black and white with the words Norwescon Speculative Film Festival and a twirling ribbon of film. The O in Norwescon is a film reel. Below this logo are the words Submission Deadline December 5, 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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It's already November which means you should be reading the November #Norwescon Bibliophiles book selection, Old Man’s War by John Scalzi. Join us Monday November 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book and meet other bibliophiles! More information at buff.ly/SoIAXJO.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below and to the left are the words Norwescon's Bibliophiles November Book Old Man's War by John Scalzi. To the right of those words is a picture of a book cover. The book cover has an illustration of a red and orange cloud covered planet with multiple spaceships in the foreground.
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Do you like sewing and crafting? Are you looking for a chance to show off your skills by making a one-of-a-kind item? Join the #Norwescon Single Pattern Contest and create a one-of-a-kind item using a pre-selected pattern. #nwc48 will have TWO patterns to choose from! Visit buff.ly/jqsSer8.
The background image is an illustration of a field filled with yellow and orange flowers, low blue hills at the horizon. In the foreground is a person wearing a dress and sunhat, holding a book. A yellow and blue dragon cranes it's neck over the book as if reading it with the person. At the top of the image is the Norwescon logo made up of a rocket above the word Norwescon and a dragon below. Under the dragon is the number 48. Below this are the words Illuminating the Way. There are two pictures. First picture is of three duster coat cloaks, one brown, one white, one red. Below the cloaks are the words Sewing Pattern Digital Download, Hood Duster Coat Cloaks, Unisex XS-4XL Sizes. Second picture is a photo of a man wearing a red and black cape with a woman wearing a red dress and black spiderweb cape. There are two illustrations of the same man and woman wearing variations of the red and black cape and a blue version of the cape. Above them are the words McCall's Costumes.
October 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM