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FenCon is a science fiction/fantasy/general interest literary & filk convention in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX.

FenCon XVIII is Sept 16-18. Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria.

FenCon.Org
At this year's FenCon, panelist Jess Tucker, archivist for the University of North Texas, will be conducting oral history interviews pertaining to the history of scifi/fantasy conventions and fandom in Texas for UNT's SFF collection. Interested persons are invited to approach her at the event.
February 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Three days until FenCon2024 & 113 reasons not to miss out on all the DFW scifi, fantasy (+ so much more) fun:
February 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
FenCon ... its all about who you meet from the fantasy, scifi, filk & fandom communities.

Stay tuned to the "guests" page of the FenCon website for some new biographies of many familiar faces ... and some fresh ones as well.
February 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM
When it comes to your FenCon hotel room, don't see the shadow of sadness.

Today is your last day to get a FenCon hotel room at the special conference rate!

fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
February 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM
DON'T GET CAUGHT BEHIND THE CLOCK!

Advance registration for FenCon closes at midnight tonight! Lock in your 2024 membership for DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & so much more!

register.fencon.org
February 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
One of the most exciting things about FenCon's new conference hotel is, in addition to the in-hotel dining options, the great restaurants within range of a short drive or slightly ambitious walk.

Book your room no later than Feb. 2, fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 31, 2024 at 6:49 PM
FENCON SAVE THE DATES!!!

Feb 1: Final day for advance registration.

Feb 2: Final day to book hotel rooms at the super special conference rate.

Feb 3: The Day the Music Died (unrelated)
January 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM
For 2024 Guest of Honor, FenCon has the honor of welcoming Mur Lafferty.

Podcaster Hall of Fame member, author, and editor, Mur's podcasts assist authors w/ the craft & business of writing. Her writing awards include the Astounding, the Manly Wade Wellman Award + Hugo, Nebula & Dick nominations.
January 28, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Most Cons have a *fan* guest of honor. We have a *Fen* guest of honor.

We're pleased to welcome, in that annointed role, Scott Zrubek. Scott holds a formidable pace in fandom & Con history. Since 1997 he's been involved with LoneStarCon, WFC, WorldCon, NASFic & that's just the tip of the iceberg.
January 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Doesn't that bed look comfy? Doesn't that room look swank?

No matter how much energy and caffeine you bring to a Con, you still need a place to store your stuff and shower (please).

Reserve your hotel room now. Conference rates end on February 2.

fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 26, 2024 at 11:24 PM

Toastmastering is a fine art.

This year, as our Toastmaster, FenCon is proud to welcome Maurice Broaddus: author, editor, TTRPG writer, teacher, librarian & community organizer whose reputation for eloquence and wit precedes him.

What more could you ask for?
January 26, 2024 at 4:36 PM
One of the greatest things about FenCon is who you meet from the SciFi, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction community.

This year, we are very excited to welcome as our Special Guest, Keith Lansdale, author extraordinaire of comics, film scripts, novels & short stories as well as an editor.
January 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
The first part of "science fiction" is, of course, science.

FenCon takes our choice of science guests very seriously. We are honored that 2024's Science Guest of Honor is Dr. Jancy McPhee: neuroscientist, space life-sciences expert & founder of the nonprofit organization SciArt Exchange.
January 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Not to brag, but FenCon 2024 has the perfect hotel for a SciFi & fantasy convention. How perfect? Let's play a little game called "Conference Hotel or 'Logan's Run' Filming Location?"

Answers tomorrow.

In the meantime, book your hotel room @ the special conference rate. fencon.org/Hotel.aspx
January 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM
(LET's apologize to J. Fogerty, THE gang & Lead Belly)

At MIDNIGHT, FenCon's membership SPECIAL expiries.

We hope you'll take a SHINE to A membership that's $5 LIGHTer ON the wallet. Come enjoy joy great #scifi & #fantasy + meet folks like ME.

register.fencon.org
January 16, 2024 at 2:21 AM
HOWARD WALDROP
(1946-2024)

Join us in taking a moment to observe the passing of Howard Waldrop. A titan of the Texas SFF scene, he was a powerful influence on the broader genre & received the 2021 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

His absence will be sorely felt.
January 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM
We did not consent to being part of DFW's Hoth cosplay!
January 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM
IT'S A SPECIAL!

(No, not that kind of special, either 👇)

Now through Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org

DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
January 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM
IT'S A SPECIAL!

(No, not that kind of special)

Friday 1/12 - Monday 1/15, get $5 off your adult FenCon membership at register.fencon.org

DFW SciFi, Fantasy & so much MORE... Now for LESS.
January 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM

SAVE THE DATES!

DFW scifi & fantasy aficionados, some upcoming FenCon milestones you should give a fig about:

FEB 1: FenCon online membership sales end. Save yourself the time of buying at the door and get yours now.

FEB 2: Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the super-special conference rate.
January 4, 2024 at 6:30 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A friendly reminder, 2024 is the year Highlander II takes place. Do yourself a favor and avoid all that by getting off the streets a couple days this February with FenCon, DFW's convention for scifi, fantasy & more.

Visit register.fencon.org

Don't let anyone take your quickening!
January 2, 2024 at 5:06 AM
TABLES & TABLES OF GAMES!

FenCon, DFW's scifi and fantasy convention, isn't just about books, fandom, & filk. Check out our gaming room. Make friends, rivals, or enemies (your choice) over three days of the best in board gaming - from hot new releases to timeless favorites.
December 29, 2023 at 6:49 PM
NO PEEKING...

But FenCon is hard at work putting together programing ideas for 2024, bringing you test best in #scifi, #fantasy, #filk & so much more.

Be prepared to be amazed.
December 22, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Our awesome new conference hotel may not be quite as #retrofuturistic as the image below, but, trust us, it's FAR OUT!

Book your room (at the extra-special, double secret conference rate!) today! fencon.org/Hotel.aspx

FENCON19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 14, 2023 at 10:11 PM
BEHOLD THE AWESOME POWER OF THIS FULLY FUNCTIONAL 2024 CONVENTION "PROGRAM SUGGESTION FORM!"

www.fencon.org/ProgramSugge...

What do you want to hear?

What do you want to see?

What do you want to learn?

What's going to get your butt through the door this February for #Dallas's #SFF Con.
December 2, 2023 at 5:45 PM