January 24, 2026
Rose City Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers are hosting WinterCon—a cozy, half-day convention—at Sellwood Community House.
Come in from the cold and spend an evening with books, panels, fans, and writers.
Enjoy a live fantasy podcast, local boardgame maker playtesting, medieval swords, and in-depth panels.
Attendance is free. Sign up for individual panels to ensure your spot.
Plan your visit
At a Glance
Arrive early to settle in and meet fellow attendees.
Socialize, Play, and Learn
From 4:30 pm to 8 pm, the lobby will be open for socializing and playtesting local board games!
Attend individual panel sessions by making a free reservation below.
Cyber-magi Award
Celebrate and support local writers in this annual competition in the lobby at 8 pm!
This is the 3rd annual Cyber-magi Award with a keynote speech by two-time winner C.J. Switzer.
Date and Location
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
5:00-9:00 pm (Doors 4:30)
Sellwood Community House
1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
Get directions
Free to Attend
Reservations are encouraged for sessions to save your spot. Attendees without reservations will be admitted after those with them.
Food and drink
Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Accessibility
There is an ADA entrance on SE 15th. Please note there are steps down to the main floor and the upstairs is not accessible.
Schedule and reservations
WinterCon Sessions
Browse the sessions for the day, then reserve seats for the ones you want. You can also manage everything from the Events page.
Venue map
Sellwood Community House
Use the venue map to plan your route and locate the ADA entrance on SE 15th Ave before you arrive.
Need to know
FAQs and Policies
Reservations and attendance
- Where can I find the list of events?
- After you register and log in, return this page to reserve your spot for a specific session.
- How do I reserve a spot?
- Open a session and select Reserve. If it is full, join the waitlist and you will be notified if a seat opens up.
- Do I need reservations to attend?
- Most sessions have limited capacity. Reserved attendees are admitted first, then remaining seats are filled at the door. Open areas do not require reservations.
Venue and accessibility
- Where is WinterCon?
- Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
- Is the venue ADA accessible?
- There is an ADA entrance on SE 15th Ave. From that entrance, there are two steps down to the main floor bathrooms and kitchen, and the upstairs is not accessible.
Food and drink
- May I bring my own food and drinks?
- You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pre-made charcuterie boxes may be ordered in advance from Sellwood Community House. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Submissions and donations
- How do I submit an event?
- With some exceptions, only active members of the Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers may submit sessions. Submissions for WinterCon 2026 are currently closed.
- How can I donate?
- Please consider donating directly to Sellwood Community House. To support Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers, you can also visit the Donate page on this website.
Community guidelines
- May I bring young children?
- WinterCon is designed for adults and does not include programming for young children. Well-behaved teenagers are welcome with a guardian.
- May I attend if I have been drinking?
- Please arrive ready to participate. Attendees who are intoxicated will be asked to leave.
- May I bring weapons or dangerous items?
- For everyone's safety, please leave weapons and other dangerous items at home.