Keycon (Canada)
| Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Name: | Keycon |
| Dates: | 1984-ongoing |
| Frequency: | Annually |
| Location: | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Type: | "social" convention |
| Focus: | Science Fiction Fandom |
| Organization: | Winnipeg Science Fiction Association |
| Founder: | |
| Founding Date: | 1984 |
| URL: | http://www.keycon.org/ http://www.icenter.net/~stornel/keycon/Keycon.htm (Archived) |
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Keycon is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention that began in 1984 and is still being held regularly.
There appears to have been one previous to 1984, but according to a remark in Short Treks v.4 n.12, it was only a single day and took place "some time ago."
1984
Keycon 1984 took place May 18-20th at Delta Inn in Winnipeg. The main organizers were John and Linda Mansfield.
In early 1984, the confirmed guests were Robert Asprin, Phil Foglio and Nick Burns.
There was an art show with prizes, a video room (showing "A Boy and His Dog," "The Secret of Nimh," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" as well as "rare Japanese Animation"), gaming, panels/seminars/workshops, and a masquerade ball.
1985
Vonda McIntyre was a guest. So was Tim Hammel (Canadian artist). The fan guest of honor was Crystal Marvig from North Dakota.
A 24-hour Japanimation film room was also planned as well as the very popular Intergalactic Dating Game.
1987
Gallery
STW's booth at Winnipeg Convention Center. Richard McKay selling just about everything but the kitchen sink. (1987)
STW's "God, the Devil & Phil Donahue" cast members; Dean Naday, Mark Collett, and Richard Mckay (1987)
Star Trek Winnipeg Hospitality Suite (1987)
Keycon 87 - Dating Game contestant enter the hall
STW's Intergalactic Dating Game - Foil Boy in all his glory. (1987)
STW Intergalatic Dating Game - Foil Boy handles a tricky question. (1987)
Keycon 87 skit, audience participation
1999
This was the 16th year.