ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979. As the second longest running science fiction convention in Texas, it is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction. ArmadilloCon was traditionally held in mid-October during the weekend of the Texas-OU football game, but moved to a late-summer/early-fall weekend in 1998. Traditions of ArmadilloCon ArmadilloCon generally focuses on literary science-fiction, with guests of honor typically being up-and-coming writers. Unique programming includes a "Fannish Feud" which has been held regularly since ArmadilloCon 4 in 1982, and has been hosted by Pat Cadigan, Walter Jon Williams, and Professor Griffin. The convention typically includes a large number of readings, and often ends with a story reading by Howard Waldrop. A key element of the convention is the ArmadilloCon Writers' Workshop. The workshop was started in 1998, instigated by Chairs A.T. Campbell III and Lori Wolf. The workshop is held during the day on the Friday of the convention, with a Writers' Track of sessions available during the rest of the weekend. Past conventions ArmadilloCon 1 (May 11–13, 1979) Chair: Willie Siros Guest of Honor: John Varley Fan Guest: Jeanne Gomoll Toastmaster: Howard Waldrop Location: Villa Capri ArmadilloCon 2 (October 3–5, 1980) Chair: Willie Siros Guest of Honor: Gardner Dozois Fan Guest: Harry O. Morris Toastmaster: Chad Oliver ArmadilloCon 3 (October 1981) Chair: Willie Siros Guest of Honor: Chad Oliver Fan Guest: Bob Wayne Toastmaster: Ed Bryant Location: Ramada Riverside ArmadilloCon 4 (October 1–3, 1982) Chair: Ed Scarbrough Guests of Honor: George Alec Effinger and George R. R. Martin Fan Guest: Joe Pumilia Toastmaster: Ed Bryant ArmadilloCon 5 (October 7–9, 1983) Chair: Ed Scarborough Guest of Honor: Howard Waldrop Fan Guest: Becky Matthews Toastmaster: Neal Barrett, Jr. Location: Villa Capri Motor Hotel ArmadilloCon 6 (October 5–7, 1984) Chair: Ed Scarborough Guest of Honor: John Sladek Fan Guests: James A. Corrick and Gay Miller Corrick Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale Special Guest: Ellen Datlow ArmadilloCon 7 (1985) Relaxacon after the third occasional North American Science Fiction Convention, dubbed "LoneStarCon 1", was held in Austin. ArmadilloCon 8 (October 10–12, 1986) Chair: Robert Taylor Guest of Honor: William Gibson Editor Guest: Ellen Datlow Fan Guest: Debbie Notkin Toastmaster: Lewis Shiner ArmadilloCon 9 (October 9–11, 1987) Chair: Fred Duarte, Jr. Guest of Honor: Bruce Sterling Artist Guest: J. R. Daniels Editor Guest: Beth Meacham