Price going up on Monday!
Just a quick reminder that the price for this year’s BasedCon is going up on Monday, June 1.
Science Fiction · Fantasy · Books · Community
Smart people, strange worlds, and a weekend worth showing up for.
BasedCon brings together readers, writers, creators, and fans who still believe stories matter, conversation matters, and good communities are built around substance instead of trend-chasing.
What this is
Thoughtful, welcoming, and a little more independent-minded.
A convention for people who love speculative fiction, fantasy, publishing, serious storytelling, and being around others who still care about quality.
Dates + Venue
Plan the weekend.
Dates: Sept. 11–13, 2026
(AI publishing workshop begins Sept. 10)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel GRR Airport
City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Note: the room reservation form defaults to Sept. 10 for workshop attendees. If you are arriving on Sept. 11, you will need to change the date.
News
Latest from the newsletter
Guest Profile: Travis Corcoran
I’m pleased to be able to announce that Travis Corcoran will be joining us at BasedCon this year.
BasedCon 6 swag is here!
Support BasedCon and look good doing it
Stars, Stripes and Superpowers!
I’m finally getting around to posting the videos from last year’s BasedCon.
BasedCon registration price going up June 1
Every year I try to close BasedCon registration early, and every year I hear from people who missed the deadline by a day or two and still want to attend.