| LoneStarCon 2, the 65th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| First held | August 28-September 1, 1997 |
| Organizer | Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization |
| Filing status | 501(c)(3) |
| Attendance | 4,634 |
| Official website | alamo-sf.org/lonestarcon2 |
The 55th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), was LoneStarCon 2, also known as "The Second Occasional LoneStarCon Science Fiction Convention & Chili Cook-off". The convention was held August 28–September 1, 1997, at the Marriott Rivercenter, Marriott Riverwalk, and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA.[1] The first LoneStarCon, held in Austin, Texas, had been the North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) in 1985, when the 43rd Worldcon was held in Australia.
The supporting organization was the Austin Literary Arts Maintenance Organization (ALAMO). The chairman was Karen Meschke. The Guests of Honor were Algis Budrys (pro), Michael Moorcock (pro), Don Maitz (artist), and Roy Tackett (fan).[1] The toastmaster was Neal Barrett, Jr.[2] Total attendance was 4,634, of 5,614 paid memberships.
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The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are given every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year.[3] Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.[4]
| Preceded by 54th World Science Fiction Convention L.A.con III in Anaheim, USA (1996) |
List of Worldcons 55th World Science Fiction Convention in San Antonio, USA (1997) |
Succeeded by 56th World Science Fiction Convention BucConeer in Baltimore, USA (1998) |
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