ArmadilloCon
Austin, United States · TBA (typical: Aug) · T4 Seed
ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979. As the second longest running science fiction convention in Texas, it is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction. ArmadilloCon was originally held in mid-October during the weekend of the Texas-OU football game, but moved to a late-summer/early-fall weekend in 1998.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- sci-fi, horror
- Venue
- Austin
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1979
- Next edition
- TBA (typical: Aug)
- Author participation
- Writers workshop; panels; dealers
- Attendance published by the festival
- 400
- Age policy
- ALL AGES event
- Accessibility
- accessibility code of conduct health and safety history REGISTER REGISTER ArmadilloCon 2026 for SF, Fantasy & Horror Readers and Writ
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: sci-fi, horror
- Programme
- A key element of the convention is the ArmadilloCon Writers' Workshop.
- Past guests
- Jeanne Gomoll, Harry O. Morris, Joe Pumilia, Becky Matthews, James A. Corrick, Gay Miller Corrick, Ellen Datlow
- Past editions
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Sources
Bookshops and libraries
- After-Words · bookshop · Chicago
- Barnes & Noble · bookshop · Chicago
- Beck's Book Store · bookshop · Chicago
- Christian Science Reading Room · bookshop · Chicago
- First Aid Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Graham Crackers Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Madison Street Books · bookshop · Chicago
- Open Books Pilsen · bookshop · Chicago
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