RadCon

RadCon is a not-for-profit organization that promotes education in Science Fiction and Fantasy. Every February during President's Day weekend, RadCon hosts a weekend long convention at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, Washington.

Highlights
RadCon hosts many events during the convention and promotes all aspects of science-fiction, including gaming, art, literature, films and science.

Programming and panels consists of topics including art, writing, science, films, anime, costuming, and gaming. Events include an anime room, art show, general gaming, LAN gaming, a masquerade and room parties. The Region 5 summit is also held in conjunction with RadCon.

2009 guests of honor included artist Sarah Clemens, Joe Kucan (Kane), and Alma Alexander. Past guests from other years include Nene Thomas, Alexander James Adams, Alan Marshall Clark, Jeff Sturgeon, and Patricia Briggs. RadCon also boasts a large number of visiting professionals, including many Pacific Northwest authors and artists.

Radcon is also an abbreviated term for "radical conservative"; a sophomoric idea.