Over the last few months, the PulpFest organizing committee has been searching for a new venue. We’ve explored such cities as Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Mobile, Akron, and Louisville. After eight enjoyable years in Columbus, Ohio, it was time for a new home. We are happy to report that we’ve found a fantastic new venue in Pennsylvania, just nineteen miles north of the exciting city of Pittsburgh.
PulpFest 2017 will take place July 27 – 30 at the newly and beautifully renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry. We are currently arranging guest accommodations for our members at the hotel.
Conveniently located at the intersection of three major roadways, the DoubleTree boasts a world-class restaurant in an open-air setting. Many other restaurants nearby—some within walking distance—suit a variety of tastes. The more adventurous can discover plenty of dining, shopping, and nightlife just a short drive away in downtown Pittsburgh. The DoubleTree offers ample free parking and free wifi for its guests. Please stay tuned and bookmark our website as we iron out the details.
Start planning to attend PulpFest 2017, “Summer’s Hardboiled Pulp Con.” We’ll be celebrating pulp fiction and art, and the many ways they’ve inspired writers, artists, filmmakers, game designers, and other creators. Join us next July outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as we explore “Hardboiled Dicks, Dangerous Dames, and a Few Psychos” at PulpFest 2017.
Designed by PulpFest’s advertising director, William Lampkin, our PulpFest 2017 postcard features the work of artist John Newton Howitt. His painting originally appeared as the cover of the April 15, 1934 issue of Popular Publications’ Dime Detective Magazine.
