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Join us February 9-11, 2024, at Boskone, the longest-running science fiction & fantasy convention in New England. Please note that Boskone 61 will be a week earlier than usual. Register for this year’s convention today!
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Feb 9, 2024 · February 9-11, 2024. The Westin Boston Seaport District. Boston, MA. Science Fiction Convention with Fantasy programming. Boskone 61 is coming! Join us in-person or online.
In the 1980s, Boskone exploded in popularity—gaining a reputation as the "Winter Worldcon ," and surpassing the attendance of the World Science Fiction Convention in both 1985 and 1987—peaking at an attendance of 4200 for Boskone XXIV in 1987.
Boskone is the longest running science fiction convention in New England. Boskone features a world-class program, Dealer's Room, Art Show, gaming, dancing, and music performances. You can attend the convention in person at the Westin Boston Seaport District hotel. Our featured guests are: Ben Aaronovitch - Guest of Honor.
The 34th World Science Fiction Convention , also known as MidAmeriCon (abbreviated "MAC"), was held on 2–6 September 1976 at the Radisson Muehlebach Hotel and nearby Phillips House hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.