25th World Science Fiction Convention

NyCon 3, the 25th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Statler Hilton Hotel
Location(s)	New York City
Country	United States
Inaugurated	August 31-September 4, 1967
Attendance	1,500
Filing status	non-profit

The 25th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NyCon 3 or Nycon 3, was held August 31-September 4, 1967, at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York, New York, United States.

The chairmen were Ted White and Dave Van Arnam. The guests of honor were Lester del Rey (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was approximately 1,500.

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.

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