May 26-29, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland
A four-day celebration of Science Fiction and Fantasy!
Join over fifteen hundred fans of all backgrounds as we gather to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with more than 300 hours of diverse programming, from award winning authors and publishers to twitch live-streamers, from cosplay experts to renowned scientists and tech innovators. Sing along with our filkers, soak in our stunning Art Show and Masquerade, laugh and cry at our Film Festival. We’ve got something for everyone.
Guests of Honor
Compton Crook Award Winners
Balticon 57 Newsletter
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Announcements
02/26/23 – Dressing up as your favorite SF/F character is part of the Balticon experience. See the Costuming page for information about cosplay and the masquerade.
01/30/23 – We are pleased to announce that Technical Difficulties 2.0 will be our Music Guest of Honor.
01/24/23 – John Scalzi, novelist and internet personality, is the 2023 winner of the Robert A. Heinlein Award! He will be attending Balticon 57, to accept his award.
12/7/22 – Purchase your memberships online at http://reg.balticon.org/
11/22/22 – Reserve your hotel room at a special rate. See the Hotel page.
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The Maryland State Arts Council has provided a grant to support BSFS activities including Balticon. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.