What is "clippercon"

ClipperCon was a multifandom American Science-fiction convention held consecutively from 1984-1989 in Baltimore, Maryland by Marion McChesney. It was a fan-run, not for profit convention and programming topics included panel discussions, the Art Show, filking, live performances, a competitive masquerade, etc. It was succeeded by OktoberTrek(1990-1992), which was succeeded by Farpoint(1993–present).