| NorthAmeriCon '79 | |
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| Genre | Science fiction/Fantasy |
| Venue | Galt House Hotel |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Country | United States |
| First held | August 30-September 3, 1979 |
| Attendance | 2,000 |
NorthAmeriCon '79 was the 2nd North American Science Fiction Convention, held in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 30-September 3, 1979, at the Galt House Hotel.[1] This NASFiC was held because Brighton, England, was selected as the location for the 1979 Worldcon.
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After the 1979 Worldcon was awarded to a site in England, Louisville was chosen as the site for the second NASFiC during the WSFS business meeting at Suncon, the 35th World Science Fiction Convention, in Miami Beach, Florida.[2][3] Louisville ran unopposed and was chosen by acclamation during the business meeting.[2]
NorthAmeriCon '79 was put together, in part, by the organizers of RiverCon, a local Louisville convention.[3]
The official convention newsletter, known as Nebula, was produced by Richard and Nicki Lynch. The Lynches produced the award-winning fanzine Mimosa from 1982 to 2003.
| Preceded by 1st North American Science Fiction Convention NASFiC in Los Angeles, USA (1975) |
List of NASFiCs 2nd North American Science Fiction Convention NorthAmeriCon '79 in Louisville, KY, USA (1979) |
Succeeded by 3rd North American Science Fiction Convention LoneStarCon 1 in Austin, TX, USA (1985) |
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