{"id":32,"date":"2015-04-30T21:17:33","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T02:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capricon.org\/capricon36\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2023-05-31T12:53:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T17:53:40","slug":"what-is-capricon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/capricon.org\/about\/what-is-capricon\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Capricon?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Capricon is a four-day science fiction convention held annually in the Chicagoland area since 1981. We celebrate the best of science fiction and fantasy, with a focus on literature. We are part of the world-wide fannish community, where diversity is encouraged and all are welcome.<\/p>\n

During the day, members attend programming on a variety of topics: books, movies, television, anime, space exploration, and science. There\u2019s something for everyone including a special children’s track for our young fans and a teen lounge. Visit the dealer’s room<\/a>, see the art show<\/a> and attend the auction, get into gaming, filk, or party all night long<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Above all, Capricon is about friends, fandom, and fun. The convention committee is made up entirely of volunteers. We encourage all our members to volunteer some of their time<\/a> at the convention to make it all happen. Your membership provides you the opportunity to make this the convention you want it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\nCapricon is a four-day science fiction convention held annually in the Chicagoland area since 1981. We celebrate the best of…\n<\/div>\n