Upgrade to Lifetime Membership for $349
Since a few people have asked, for a very short time I’m offering upgrades to BasedCon lifetime membership for people who have already registered for this year’s con.
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
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BasedCon Lifetime Membership Discount (Ends Friday!)
Lifetime memberships for BasedCon are discounted this week.
BasedCon Guest Profile: Karl Gallagher
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Bill Willingham at BasedCon
Bill Willingham will be joining us at BasedCon this year.
Price going up on Monday!
Just a quick reminder that the price for this year’s BasedCon is going up on Monday, June 1.