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What is Rustycon

Rustycon is an annual science fiction and fantasy convention, held locally in the greater Seattle region, with approximately 400 – 500 people in attendance. We have multi–track programming, a dealers room, an art show, a human services (which includes a green room for our invited guests), and a hospitality room for the general membership. As a focal point for Northwest SF/F fandom, we try to provide something of interest for everyone.

Considering how our membership has grown, we are proud to say that the staff of Rustycon has been successful in accomplishing the goals of the convention. A large part of those goals are accomplished through convention programming. Hence, Rustycon’s programming is as diverse as the genre. We offer tracks of programming for games, videophiles, technology buffs, amateur writers, computer users, science buffs, budding astronomers, filk singers, art lovers, SF/F poets, creative costumers, and a whole host of other people. Rustycon is an annual meeting place for such groups as the Elan Empire, Clan Burnout, United Federation of Planets, and the Seattle Astronomical Society. We are a docking station for “ships” from the Terran Empire, the Romulan Empire, and several Federation Starships. Rustycon attracts members for such SF/F literary groups as the Enumclaw Writers Group, and the Northwest Science Fiction Society. As you may be able to tell by now, Rustycon is a convention for a large group of people with an amazing variety of interests within the SF/F genre.

Rustycon has seen a number of changes and growth over its now 25+ years history and this year will be no different. Although we will be providing a diverse assortment of panels and function, Rustycon will see an emphasis on science, literary, and educational programming. Speculation and an extrapolation on current technology and knowledge will be a common denominator underlying these programs. Preference will be shown to demonstrative and visual presentations as opposed to strictly discussion panels (i.e.: “talking heads”).