Capclave

The Washington Science Fiction Association (WSFA) is the oldest science fiction club in the Washington, D.C. It is also one of the oldest science fiction clubs, founded in 1947 by seven fans who met at that year's Worldcon in Philadelphia, the fifth Worldcon held. Since 1960 it has met on the evenings of the first and third Fridays of each month in the homes of members.

Language

English

Genres

sci-fi, dark fantasy

Organizer

WSFA in or near Washington, D

Format

in-person

Next edition

TBA (typical: Oct)

Author participation

Programme participant form

Audience

It is also one of the oldest science fiction clubs, founded in 1947 by seven fans who met at that year's Worldcon in Philadelphia, the fifth Worldcon held.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: sci-fi, dark fantasy

Awards

"The King of Where-I-Go" was a finalist for the Hugo Award and the Locus Award.

Past editions

1950, 1960, 1963, 1965, 1980, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013

Stay

The Washington Post had an article about that first Disclave, which began: "The Washington Science Fiction Association held its first disclave at the Hotel Wardman Park yesterday, with visitors from as far away as Pennsylvania and New York, and rocket expert, Willy Ley, among the speakers."

Festival site