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Hoax Bids

We add hoax bids when we hear about them and remove them when we notice that their sites have disappeared. Contact us to let us know about new bids or to tell us that bids have folded or their contact information no longer works.

  • Minneapolis in 1873
  • Minneapolis in ’73
  • Boston in 2020 Christmas Worldcon Bid
  • Providence in 2020
  • New York City in 2042
  • Ganymede in 2110
  • Saskatoon in 2067

Related sites

  • The Hugo Awards
  • The World Science Fiction Society
  • WSFS Constitution/Rules
  • NASFiC

Forthcoming Conventions

  • 2025, August 13-17: Seattle Worldcon 2025 (Worldcon 83), Seattle, Washington, USA
  • 2026, August 27-31: LAcon V (Worldcon 84), Anaheim, California, USA

Recent News

  • Montreal 2027 Worldcon Bid Filed; Tel Aviv 2027 Worldcon Bid Suspended
  • Worldcon Q&A Sessions at 2024 Worldcon Posted
  • Anaheim Selected to Host 2026 Worldcon
  • Glasgow 2024 Launches Online Member Portal
  • Glasgow 2024 Publishes Final Progress Report

News Archives

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  • August 2016
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