The 27th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as St. Louiscon, was held 28 August – 1 September 1969 at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, under the auspices of OSFA, the Ozark Science Fantasy Association. The chairmen were Ray Fisher and Joyce Fisher. The guests of honor were Jack Gaughan (pro) and Eddie Jones (fan artist). Jones, the Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) winner, replaced Ted White. The toastmaster was Harlan Ellison. Total attendance was 1,534 from a registration exceeding 2,001, making it the largest Worldcon to date in both regards.
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