8th World Science Fiction Convention

NorWesCon, the 8th World Science Fiction Convention
Genre	Science fiction
Venue	Multnomah Hotel
Location(s)	Portland, Oregon
Country	United States
Inaugurated	September 1–4, 1950
Attendance	~400

The 8th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as NorWesCon, was held September 1–4, 1950, at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, United States. The supporting organization was the Portland Science-Fantasy Society. The chairman was Donald B. Day.

The guest of honor was Anthony Boucher. The toastmaster, listed as the "Entertainment Master of Ceremonies", was Theodore Sturgeon. Total attendance was approximately 400. Special note: an advance preview screening of George Pal's science fiction film Destination Moon was held at a nearby local theater for NorWesCon members.

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