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
Arrive early to settle in and meet fellow attendees.
Socialize, Play, and Learn
From 5 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 directionsFree 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
Browse the sessions for the day, then reserve seats for the ones you want. You can also manage everything from the Events page.
From 5 PM to 8 PM, the lobby will be open for playtesting local board games! Please consider donating to our generous host for the Rose City SFF WinterCon: Sellwood Community House. Donate to SCH Hosted by: Stumptown...
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Venue map
Use the venue map to plan your route and locate the ADA entrance on SE 15th Ave before you arrive.
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