Rose City SFF WinterCon

The Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers annually host WinterCon to connect and entertain authors and readers of speculative fiction. The convention includes multiple 45-minute presentations, panel discussions, and workshops balanced between those intended for authors and those intended for readers. The capstone of the convention is the Cyber-magi Award Ceremony. Admission to the convention is free, but reservations for individual events are encouraged.

Rose City SFF WinterCon 2026 will be held on January 24th, 2026 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Sellwood Community House: 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR, 97202. Doors open at 4:45 pm.

At this time, the individual events (presentations, panel discussions, and workshops) are not scheduled. To be notified when they are, please register on this website. An announcement will be sent to subscribers.

Where can I find the list of individual events? Once you register and login, go to the Events page and look for titles that mention WinterCon.

How do I reserve a spot in an individual event? Please register or login on this website (available in the navigation menu). Once logged in, the website will automatically direct you to the Events page. If not, navigate to the Events page in the menu. If an event allows reservations, just click the Reserve button. You may join the waitlist for events which have reached capacity. If a reservation is canceled, the next in line from the waitlist will automatically be converted to a reservation and notified.

Do I need to make reservations to attend? Most individual events have limited capacity. Attendees who show up on-time with a reservation will be admitted first. If there is additional capacity in the event room, additional attendees will be admitted. Access to the open areas of the convention do not require a reservation.

How can I donate to the convention? For the convention, please consider donating directly to Sellwood Community House. To support Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers, you may use the Donate page on this website.

How do I submit an individual event? With some exceptions, only active members of the Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers may submit an event. If you are an active member, you may use this form for WinterCon 2026.

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 from Sellwood Community House.

Is the convention space ADA accessible? WinterCon 2026 is hosted at Sellwood Community House. They are working on it. There is an ADA entrance on SE 15th Ave. From that entrance, there are two steps down to the main floor bathrooms and kitchen. The upstairs is not accessible.

May I bring young children to the convention? No, the convention is not a conducive environment for young children. You would not enjoy your time with us, and you would disrupt the experience for others. It is expected that most attendees will be adults, but well-behaved teenagers are welcome.

May I show up intoxicated (from alcohol or other substance)? No, please arrive with a clear head, ready to listen and participate.

May I bring weapons or other dangerous items? No, please leave those behind.