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Camp Necon (Northeastern Writers' Conference)

Long-running residential 'summer camp' for horror and speculative-fiction writers, artists and fans, held on the Saint Anselm College campus with panels, readings and social events. Membership includes dorm room and meals.

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Horror · Manchester, NH

Camp Necon (Northeastern Writers' Conference) is a horror convention in Manchester, New Hampshire, with verified dates from July 15 through July 18, 2027.

Confirmed
When
July 15–18, 2027
Mid-July, Thursday through Sunday
Where
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · Hillsborough County
Directions
Hotel: On-campus lodging included in membership
Badges
Weekend Complete membership incl. room, board, linens, parking (Thu-Sun)
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Organized by
Camp Necon
Fan-run
44th edition in 2026
Official siteTicketsDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Room, board and programming in one membership
  • Late-night readings on the quad rock
  • Authors' party and art show
  • Scotch and cheese party, karaoke
  • literary
  • writers conference
  • speculative fiction
  • residential
  • art show

2026 Confirmed

July 16 – 19, 2026 (Camp Necon 44)

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

2027 Confirmed

7/15/27 – 7/18/27 (Camp Necon 45)

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

Guests

  • 2026: Clay McLeod Chapman
  • 2026: Johnny Compton
  • 2026: Christa Carmen
  • 2026: Robert McCammon (Legend)
  • 2026: Hagcult (artist GoH)
  • 2027: Benjamin Percy
  • 2027: Kier-La Janisse
  • 2027: Alexa Antopol (Toastmistress)
  • 2027: Nick Kaufmann (Legend)
  • 2027: Jack Haringa (Legend)

Programming

  • Writing and genre panels
  • Breakout discussions
  • Readings
  • Authors' party (book sales)
  • Art show
  • Karaoke

Plan your visit

Parking
Included with membership

Supporters

Benefits

Jimmy Fund / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (charity anthology)

Nearby

Contact

Sources

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