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Short Circuit

One-time weekend celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 film Short Circuit, shot in Astoria, with cast and crew panels, screenings, a retro market, exhibits and an '80s prom.

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Fan community · Astoria, OR

Short Circuit is a fan convention in Astoria, Oregon, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed
When
Last held June 6–7, 2026; next dates TBA
Preview night: Fri June 5, 2026 double-feature screenings at the Liberty Theatre
Where
Multiple venues (Astoria Armory, Liberty Theatre, Heritage Museum)
1636 Exchange St (Armory)
Astoria, OR 97103 · Clatsop County
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Organized by
Oregon Film Museum / Clatsop County Historical Society (listed organizer)
Nonprofit
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What to expect

  • Short Circuit exhibition with the gold Johnny 5
  • Retro Market at the Astoria Armory
  • '80s Redemption Prom
  • Johnny 5 robot photo ops
  • film anniversary
  • 80s nostalgia
  • cast reunion
  • film festival

2026 Confirmed

June 5–7, 2026 (main days June 6–7)

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

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Programming

  • Cast and crew panels
  • Film screenings
  • Workshops
  • Trivia
  • '80s prom and costume contest

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