A press release from LoneStarCon 3:
LoneStarCon 3, the 71st World Science Fiction Convention, has announced discounted attending memberships for currently active military personnel or retired military with I.D. The military discount rate is $110, and is not subject to future increases.
LoneStarCon 3 will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2013, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Mariott Rivercenter and Mariott Riverwalk will serve as the host hotels. This marks the first time since 1997 that the Alamo City has hosted a Worldcon, when LoneStarCon 2 drew thousands to the downtown convention center.
In addition to the new military discount, other attending membership rates are $160 for adults, $110 for young adult (17-21 years old), $75 for children (16 and under) and $440 for family memberships. The listed membership rates are good through July 1, 2012.
The Guests of Honor list for LoneStarCon 3 includes Ellen Datlow, James Gunn, Norman Spinrad and Willie Siros, with Paul Cornell serving as toastmaster and featuring special guests Leslie Fish and Joe R. Lansdale. Artist Guest of Honor Darrel K. Sweet tragically passed away Dec. 5, 2011.
Founded in 1939, the World Science Fiction Convention is one of the largest international gatherings of authors, artists, editors, publishers and fans of science fiction and fantasy entertainment. The annual Hugo Awards, the leading award for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy, are voted on by Worldcon membership and presented during the convention.
LoneStarCon 3 is sponsored by ALAMO, Inc., (Alamo Literary Arts Maintenance Organization), a 501(c)3 organization. For more information about LoneStarCon 3, memberships or hotel information, visit www.LoneStarCon3.org.