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The Winkie Convention is an annual gathering of Oz fans located in the Western half of the United States. Since 1984, the group has been meeting at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California.

2011 Winkie Convention

The 2011 Winkie Convention will be held July 8-10 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chairman will be David Maxine, and the convention promises the return of the wildly popular program guide, the treasure hunt, and the auction.

• The Winkie Convention 2011 Facebook Page

The Winkie Newsletter

The Winkie Newsletter was started in 2009 to address the lack of communication and news between conventions. The initial subscribers were the attendees of the 2009 Winkie Convention. The Newsletter contains articles and news updates related to all Oz fans living on the West Coast of the United States. Submissions to the newsletter may be sent to winkies@oogaboo.org.

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2010 Winkie Convention

The 2010 Winkie Convention was held July 23-25 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chair was Bob Baum, great grandson of L. Frank Baum, assisted by David Maxine. The convention featured an excellent program guide, costume contest, quiz, and treasure hunt along with several great presentations and other activities. The Winkie Award was presented to Bob Baum.

• 2010 Winkies Images - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails.
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• The Winkie Convention 2010 Facebook Page

2009 Winkie Convention

• 2009 Winkies Images - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails.
• The Winkie Convention 2009 Facebook Page

1977 Winkie Convention

The 1977 Winkie Convention was held July 22-24th at the Hotel Wawona, in Yosemite, California. The host was Bronson Pinchot who presided over 120 Oz fans enjoying the quiz, the auction, talks, the treasure hunt, and games. The Baum Bugle report was written by Karyl Carlson and appeared in Volume 21, Number 3, Winter 1977.

1976 Winkie Convention

The 1976 Winkie Convention was held July 23-25th at the Hotel Wawona, in Yosemite, California. The host was Frederick E. Otto, and the usual Oz displays were in evidence. The Winkie Quiz and auction happened as usual, along with the treasure hunt, Saturday night banquet, and various games and presentations. The Baum Bugle report was written by Carol Schultz and appeared in Volume 20, Number 3, Winter 1976.

1975 Winkie Convention

The 1975 Winkie Convention was held August 15-17th at the Hotel Wawona, in Yosemite, California. The host was Kevin Harris and was attended by about 70 Oz fanatics. Events included a surprise Oz skit by hotel employees, displays of artwork and collections, presentations, trading and sales tables, a play, the auction, the quiz, and other games. The Baum Bugle report was written by Virginia Fowler and appeared in Volume 19, Number 3, Winter 1975.

1974 Winkie Convention

The 1974 Winkie Convention was held August 16-18th at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. The host was Elsa Wentler. Events included discussions, trading and sales, the quiz, the auction, music, film and a treasure hunt. The Baum Bugle report was written by Bronson Pinchot and appeared in Volume 18, Number 3, Christmas 1974.

1973 Winkie Convention

The 1973 Winkie Convention was held August 10-12th at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. The host was Lois Newman and was attended by about 50 Winkies. Events included games, panels, the auction, the quiz, the treasure hunt, and the costume contest. The Baum Bugle report was written by Noah Seaman and appeared in Volume 17, Number 3, Christmas 1973.

1972 Winkie Convention

The 1972 Winkie Convention was held August 11-13th at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. The host was Langley Brookes Brandt, and events included artwork displays, bingo, puzzles, the quiz and other games, discussions, the auction, and presentations. The Baum Bugle report was written by Abbie Bernstein and appeared in Volume 16, Number 3, Christmas 1972.

1971 Winkie Convention

The 1971 Winkie Convention was held August 12-14th at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California. This event was hosted by Fred Otto, and featured artwork and displays, the quiz and other contests, the auction, the start of the Saturday Banquet, with talks and films to round out the weekend.

1970 Winkie Convention

The 1970 Winkie Convention was held August 15th at the Keep home in Ojai, California. This convention featured Oz artwork, talks, a juvenile quiz, a treasure hunt, a jigsaw puzzle, auction, films, and the business meeting. The Baum Bugle report was written by Kevin Harris and appeared in Volume 14, Number 3, Christmas 1970.

1969 Winkie Convention

The 1969 Winkie Convention was held August 16th at the home of the Milnes in Santa Barbara, California. The event featured displays of Oz art and artifacts, games, the quiz, trading, and auction. The Baum Bugle report was written by Pandora Farr and appeared in Volume 13, Number 3, Christmas 1969.

1968 Winkie Convention

The 1968 Winkie Convention was held August 17th at the home of Warren Hollister in Santa Barbara, California. This convention featured the first Winkie Costume Contest and parade, games and trading, the quiz, and talks about Oz. The Baum Bugle report was written by Frederick E. Otto and appeared in Volume 12, Number 3, Christmas 1968.

1967 Winkie Convention

The 1967 Winkie Convention was held August 19th at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park Auditorium. Approximately 55 Winkies attended and enjoyed an Oz display, games, the quiz, and talks on Oz. The Baum Bugle report was written by Blake Maxam and appeared in Volume 11, Number 3, Christmas 1967.

1966 Winkie Convention

The 1966 Winkie Convention was held August 20th at the home of Mrs. Florence Hurst in La Canada, California. This villainous event was attended by 100 Oz enthusiasts and featured an auction, the Winkie Quiz and talks on Oz baddies. The Baum Bugle report was written by Warren Hollister and appeared in Volume 10, Number 2, Autumn 1966.

1965 Winkie Convention

The 1965 Winkie Convention was held June 26th at the Baum home in Claremont, California. The event was attended by more than 60 Winkies and at least two Gillikins and featured the first Winkie Quiz, films and talks. The Baum Bugle report was written by Peter E. Hanff and appeared in Volume 9, Number 2, Autumn 1965.

1964 Winkie Convention

The 1964 Winkie Convention was held August 22nd at the home of Peter Hanff in Arleta, California and was attended by approximately 60 Oz fans and guests. The Baum Bugle report was written by Judy Pike and appeared in Volume 8, Number 3, Christmas 1964.