2026 BizarroCon Program TBA

For an idea of what past years have consisted of take a look at this abbreviated 2024 schedule:

THURSDAY

3:00pm-5:00pm: BizarroCon Registration

Pick up your welcome packet and meet up before the opening party. You may also pick up your packet at the opening party.

5:00pm-10:00pm: BizarroCon Opening Party

7:00pm-7:30pm: Opening Ceremonies

8:00pm-8:30pm: Readings from prior Wonderland Book Award Winners

FRIDAY

8:00am-9:15am: Breakfast

9:30am-11:30am: Workshops [Pre-Registration Required]

Noon-2:00pm: Workshops [Pre-Registration Required]

Noon-2:00pm: Workshops [Pre-Registration Required]

2:00pm-3:00pm: Lunch Break

3:00pm-5:00pm: Workshops [Pre-Registration Required]

3:00pm-5:00pm: Annual Bizarro Writer’s Association Meeting [Open to All Attendees]

5:30pm-10:00pm: Friday Night Party

SATURDAY

8:00am-9:30am: Breakfast

9:45am-11:00am: Panel Discussions

11:20am-12:20pm: Panel Discussions

12:20pm-1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm-5:00pm: Bizarro Readings

1:00pm-2:00pm: Art Activity

2:20pm-3:20pm: Panel Discussions

3:40pm-4:40pm: Panel Discussions

5:30pm-9:30pm: Wonderland Book Awards Pizza Banquet  and The Ultimate Bizarro Showdown

5:30pm – Banquet

6:15pm – Wonderland Book Awards

7:00pm – Readings from prior Wonderland Book Award winners

8:00pm – The Ultimate Bizarro Showdown

9:30pm-11:00pm: After Party

SUNDAY

8:30am-10:15am: Closing Ceremonies

11:00am-1:30pm: John Skipp’s Film Block

1:30pm to The End of Time: Kevin L. Donihe

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Neighborhood

There is so much to see here in Portland! There is no way we could tell you about everything,
but here are a few of our favorite things to eat, drink, and see near the convention site!

Grendel’s Coffee House 7am-4pm
729 E Burnside (1 min walk)
No shortage of great coffee in Portland! This one just happens to be right across the street from
the hotel!

Project Matcha 11am-7pm
555 NE Couch (5 min walk)
Specialty matcha cafe!

Nong’s Khao Man Gai 9am-9pm
609 SE Ankeny St C (4min walk)
Famous for their chicken and rice!

Dark Star Magic Bookstore 11am-5pm
729 E Burnside (1 min walk)
Quality new, used and rare occult books and grimoires

Kava Saia 11am-1am
616 E Burnside (3 min walk)
Tea house serving kava, mocktails, and herbal teas in a relaxed setting

Hey Love 3pm -1am
Lobby of the Jupiter NEXT (you’re already here!)
International fare in modern, tropical interiors with plants & local art

Low Bar 4pm-2am
724 E Burnside (2 min walk)
Pinball, draft beer, mixed drinks