2026 (CONFIRMED) PARTICIPANTS ARE CONFIRMED :  Nobody yet... CANCELLATIONS:   Again, no one yet... CAN'T MAKE THE CON (Life Happens):   We shall see... HOW DO I GET CONSIDERED AS A PARTICIPANT? We have a rather large cast of players already, but we're willing to consider some additions of writers & artists. Get in touch with us through our contact page  with your credentials/areas of ...

Show Us Your Art!  Your Entries Are Welcome! Bubonicon 56's Art Show will be open to Professionals, Amateurs and Youths in grades K-12. We charge a small registration fee per person (waived if you attend the con, so consider joining us), and then a minimal hanging fee per piece.  Since we charge by the piece, we don't sell panel or table space! All types/formats of art are eligible!  We've ha...

PROGRAM SCHEDULE IS HERE! The Program Schedule for Bubonicon 56 is HERE   (as of Aug 24, 2025) .  Read all about the various workshops, tours, screenings and panel discussions we'll have available throughout the weekend! All programming subject to change due to participant changes, etc. GENERAL HOURS Here are the general hours of Programming for each day (tentatively) -- Friday , Au...

Welcome to the Bubonicon Hospitality Suite! Please join us in the Bubonicon Hospitality Suite located near the elevators on the 17th floor (top floor) of the Marriott. (Stairs are conveniently provided for the adventurer who prefers to scale heights the old-fashioned way.) We will have a weekend of Individually Wrapped treats, savory fare, and the opportunity to visit with writers, filkers, fans, ...

Welcome to the Bubonicon 56 Costume Contest!  🧟‍♀️ 🧛🏻‍♂️ 👩‍🚀 🧑‍🎤 🦸‍♀️  Every year, the Costume Contest on Saturday evening is one of the most popular events at Bubonicon, and we are sure that this year's event will be no exception. Please join in as a contestant (entry form below) or come cheer them on in the audience! Address your inquiries to Geneva, coordinato...

Interested in Shopping at the Bubonicon Dealers Room? The annual Bubonicon Dealers Room is open to the public (without charge) . You do not need to purchase a Bubonicon Pass (though we hope you do) . Come on down to the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown and see some of the best in Sci‑Fi and Fantasy merchandise: books, handmade arts and crafts, clothing, comics, and jewelry! Perfect for holiday shop...

Roll Those Dice 🎲 · Bubonicon 56 Gaming Whether you are coming to the con just for gaming or stopping by between panels, the gaming rooms will have something for you.  We will have two game rooms -- the primary game room (Gaming HQ · Acoma Room) is located downstairs in the main convention area next to the Art Show, and the additional game room is on the second floor above the hotel fro...

Green Slime It! Back in 1976, the late Roy Tackett felt there was a need to recognize annual wretchedness in films, books and such.  Thus, Bubonicon's Green Slime Awards were born.  In 2025, Slime Mistress Jessica L. Coyle continues the tradition. The 2025 Green Slime Awards will be presented during the Costume Contest on Saturday, August 23! And she needs your help! Have you seen a horrible m...