CactusCon was the fourth North American Science Fiction Convention, held in

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, on September 3–7, 1987, at the

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, Adams Hilton, and

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. This NASFiC was held because

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, was selected as the location for the 1987 Worldcon.

Guests of honor

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, pro * Marjii Ellers, fan *

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, Toastmaster

Information

Site selection

After "Britain in '87" was selected over the Phoenix bid as the

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to be held in 1987 (as "

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" 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.

Committee

* Chair: Bruce Farr

Events

Notable program participants

References

External links

NASFiC Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cactuscon North American Science Fiction Convention Festivals in Phoenix, Arizona 1987 in the United States