CactusCon was the fourth North American Science Fiction Convention, held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 3–7, 1987, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams Hilton, and Phoenix Convention Center.[1][2] This NASFiC was held because Brighton, England, was selected as the location for the 1987 Worldcon.[3]
| CactusCon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction/Fantasy |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams Hilton, and Phoenix Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | September 3–7, 1987 |
| Attendance | 3,000 |
Guests of honor
edit- Hal Clement, pro
- Marjii Ellers, fan
- Julius Schwartz, Toastmaster
Information
editSite selection
editAfter "Britain in '87" was selected over the Phoenix bid as the World Science Fiction Convention to be held in 1987 (as "Conspiracy '87" in Brighton, England), the WSFS Business Meeting directed that a written ballot election be held that afternoon to select a NASFiC site for that year. Essentially unopposed, Phoenix was announced as the winner the next day.[3]
Committee
edit- Chair: Bruce Farr
Events
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Notable program participants
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Long List of NASFiCs". WSFS Long List Committee. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
- ^ Martin, Sue (April 23, 1987). "Many Resources for Fans of Fantasy and the 'Far Out'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
Phoenix will also host the Cactuscon/North American Science Fiction Convention (Sept. 3-6) at the Phoenix Hilton, Civic Plaza Convention Center and Hyatt Regency.
[dead link] - ^ a b "Minutes of the Business Meeting 1985". The World Science Fiction Society. August 1985. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved September 23, 2009.