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#Norwescon held a CATAN qualifier at #nwc48 and our own staff member Ean P., is now participating in the CATAN US National Championship 2026. Congratulations Ean! Watch here: buff.ly/80oty6n Sign up for our newsletter and follow @norwescon to learn about the qualifier at #nwc49.
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September 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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It's Wednesday! Today we ask our Personnel Director, Salt Hale, "What are you reading?"
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July 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Welcome to Wednesday! Today we asked our Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony Coordinator, Michael Hanscom, "what are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers
July 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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It's Wednesday! We asked our Norwescon49 Chair, Rob Stewart, "What are you reading?"
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June 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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As revealed at the Masquerade halftime, we are excited to announce our first four Guests of Honor for next year's #NWC49!

Our Writer Guest of Honor will be Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social

Our Artist Guest of Honor will be Todd Lockwood...(🧵1/2)
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April 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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Are you a vendor of geeky and fandom goods? Interested in vending those goods with a few thousand #Norwescon members? Applications are open now! The deadline to apply for #nwc49 is November 20, 2026. Visit our website to find out more and get started: buff.ly/yacfu4B.
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October 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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It's Wednesday! Today we asked our Publications Director Michelle Morrell, "what are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers
June 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Welcome to Wednesday! We asked Crystal Lloyd on our Social Media team, "What are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers
July 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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News From Norwescon July 2026: About the NWC49 guests of honor, our summer camping trip is coming soon, our historical archives continue to grow, memberships and hotel room reservations are available, and how to let us know who you…
News From Norwescon July 2026
About the NWC49 guests of honor, our summer camping trip is coming soon, our historical archives continue to grow, memberships and hotel room reservations are available, and how to let us know who…
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July 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Don't forget! On October 1, the four-day adult membership rate will increase to $110. Until then, a four-day adult membership to #nwc49 is only $80. At #Norwescon we give you a real badge, so start thinking about ribbons, stickers, and badge swag! Memberships at buff.ly/1bFaedS.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Happy Wednesday! Today we talk with Eric Lloyd, one of our volunteers and ask, "What are you reading?" #norwescon #NWC49 #norwesconvolunteers
July 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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It’s September! You know what that means? Just six months until #NWC49! Our first planning meeting of the year is kicking off now. Want to help out? Visit our Volunteers page for all the details: buff.ly/IC0ROIH

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Lots of people gathered around round tables in a hotel conference room, with a large straight table at the front with our Executive team, and a Zoom window projected on one wall for our remote attendees.
September 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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At Norwescon, we love reading and collecting books. Do you have a collection you want to show off? Post a picture of your bookshelves in the comments. Be creative, show us your book loving pets too! #norwescon #NWC49
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July 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Calling all authors, artists, scientists, crafters, fandom experts, and more for #NWC49! Our panelist applications are open and we're ready to hear from you. We recommend filling out the application by mid-August. Apply here: buff.ly/T1LhsYD.
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July 26, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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We're at the Puyallup Fair! Find us in the Expo Hall by the Gold Gate entrance. Come say hi and learn about what we're planning for #nwc49. We're sharing the space with other convention friends, Crypticon Seattle and @dfgamecon.bsky.social. We're here today through Saturday!
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September 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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It’s the annual Norwescon summer volunteer appreciation picnic! (Well…summer-ish this year.) if you’re here, great! If not? Join us next year! In the meantime, enjoy your summer, and look for more info about #NWC49 starting this fall!

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Lots of Norwescon volunteers gathered around tables under a large picnic shelter in a park.
June 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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The Norwescon Writers Workshop is open for submissions, accepting short story or novel excerpts in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres! No fee with con membership. Deadline is February 1, 2027. Info at buff.ly/PA5zIkE. #nwc49 #writing #wip #seattle #pnw #writersworkshop #scifi #fantasy
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September 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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We are so excited for #nwc49 that hotel room reservations are already open! Book your room and get ready to have a blast at #Norwescon 49, March 25-28, 2027. Visit norwescon.org to secure a hotel room at our special convention price.
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May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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We want panel suggestions for #NWC49! Had a geeky conversation and thought the topic would make a great panel at a convention? If it's a panel you want to run, complete the panel suggestion form at our website. For a more casual idea you hope to see others develop, email programming@norwescon.org.
A picture of an elf with white hair, holding a sword standing at the mouth of a cave, a growling panther at their side looking out into a wilderness. In the top right corner are the words Norwescon 49 in black, and the words To Boldly Go in brown. In the center of the image are the words Panel Suggestions Now Open!
July 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Wo0t! #vnvnation rescheduled their tour, and their #seattle stop is now Wednesday March 24 — the night before @norwescon #nwc49! I’ll be there!

https://www.stgpresents.org/events/vnv-nation-2027/
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STG Presents & Live Nation Welcomes VNV Nation, Apr. 29, 2026 at The Neptune. Official details here.
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September 12, 2026 at 3:10 AM