Minicon
Minicon is a science fiction and fantasy convention in Minneapolis usually held on Easter weekend. Started in 1968 and running approximately annually since then, it is one of the oldest science fiction conventions in the midwest United States. It is run by the Minnesota Science Fiction Society, a non-profit organization that is "dedicated to furthering the appreciation of science fiction and fantasy literature".
| Minicon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science fiction/fantasy |
| Venue | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington |
| Location(s) | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°51′42″N 93°21′10″W |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 1968 |
| Attendance | 400-700 |
| Organized by | Minnesota Science Fiction Society |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | http://www.mnstf.org/minicon/ |
Minicon has had many guests of honor over the years, including Gordon R. Dickson, Poul Anderson, Clifford D. Simak, Lester del Rey, Frederik Pohl, Octavia E. Butler, Harlan Ellison, Larry Niven, and Terry Pratchett.
Minicon should not be confused with MinnCon, a dark fantasy/horror convention founded in 1971 by fans living in St. Paul, Minnesota. MinnCon changed its name to Arcana in 1988 to avoid confusion but many area fans still refer to the convention by its older name. The term "minicon" is often used informally in science fiction circles for any small convention.