Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Capclave

Small, relaxed literary science fiction and fantasy convention focused on short fiction, with author readings, panels, a dealers' room and a hospitality suite.

Con Atlas · Maryland

Sci-fi and fantasy · Rockville, MD

Capclave is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Rockville, Maryland, with verified dates from October 2 through October 4, 2026.

Confirmed

When: Oct 2–4, 2026
Early October weekend
Where: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 · Montgomery County
Directions
Hotel: Hilton Washington DC/Rockville ($153 block rate)
Badges: Weekend $70 (from June 1, 2026)
Seniors and military $35 students/active military/dependents
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Organized by: Washington Science Fiction Association (WSFA)
Fan-run

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What to expect

Short-fiction focused program
NASA space science presentations (past years)
Hospitality suite and room parties
literary
short fiction
hotel con
fan-run

2026 Confirmed

October 2-4, 2026

Oct 2–4, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Guests

Rebecca Roanhorse (Guest of Honor)
Nino Cipri (Guest of Honor)

Programming

panels
author readings
dealers room
art exhibits

Nearby

Contact

info@capclave.org

Sources

Official site official
UpcomingCons research
capclave.org official
capclave.org official
fanac.org official

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.