CactusCon was the fourth North American Science Fiction Convention, held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 3–7, 1987, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams Hilton, and Phoenix Convention Center.[1][2] This NASFiC was held because Brighton, England, was selected as the location for the 1987 Worldcon.[3]

CactusCon
GenreScience fiction/Fantasy
VenueHyatt Regency Phoenix, Adams Hilton, and Phoenix Convention Center
Location(s)Phoenix, Arizona
CountryUnited States
InauguratedSeptember 3–7, 1987
Attendance3,000

Guests of honor

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Information

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Site selection

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After "Britain in '87" was selected over the Phoenix bid as the World Science Fiction Convention to be held in 1987 (as "Conspiracy '87" in Brighton, England), the WSFS Business Meeting directed that a written ballot election be held that afternoon to select a NASFiC site for that year. Essentially unopposed, Phoenix was announced as the winner the next day.[3]

Committee

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  • Chair: Bruce Farr

Events

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Notable program participants

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Long List of NASFiCs". WSFS Long List Committee. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
  2. ^ Martin, Sue (April 23, 1987). "Many Resources for Fans of Fantasy and the 'Far Out'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2009. Phoenix will also host the Cactuscon/North American Science Fiction Convention (Sept. 3-6) at the Phoenix Hilton, Civic Plaza Convention Center and Hyatt Regency.[dead link]
  3. ^ a b "Minutes of the Business Meeting 1985". The World Science Fiction Society. August 1985. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
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Preceded by
3rd North American Science Fiction Convention
LoneStarCon 1 in Austin, TX, United States (1985)
List of NASFiCs
4th North American Science Fiction Convention
CactusCon in Phoenix, AZ, United States (1987)
Succeeded by
5th North American Science Fiction Convention
ConDiego in San Diego, CA, United States (1990)