Gary Con IX 2017 Major Events

Gary Con IX 2017 Major Events

January 9, 2017 Off By LMetcalf

Gary Con 2017 Major Events

This year Gary Con has a record number of events scheduled (well over 1200) and they are all considered important to us and the gaming community. A few should be noted as Major events and info is required to help our guests find them. These highlighted events are listed below with locations and times.

 

Wednesday March 22nd

  • Con HQ – 2:00 PM  to 7:00 PM
  • HQ Merch. Table 3:00 to 7:00
  • VOLUNTEER PARTY – 8:00 PM TO 10:30 PM – Hall by HQ 

Thursday March 23rd

  •  Opening Ceremony – Hallway by Grand Ball Room and Con HQ  – 9:30 AM
  • Con HQ – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • HQ Merch. Table – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (as long as traffic)
  • Dealer Hall – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (VIG entry at 8:00 AM)
  • Dealer Hall Merch. Table – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Dealer hall opens for venders at 8:00 AM and is locked at 6:00PM
  • Happy Hour 5:00 PM  to 6:00 PM – 3 stations – 1 upstairs, 2 downstairs. Exact spots TBA
  • DIAMOND DINNER6:00 PM -7:30 PM – Chophouse
  • VIP and VIG Party – 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM Presidential Suite

Friday March 24th

  • Con HQ – 8:00 AM  to 10:00 PM
  • Dealer Hall – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (VIG entry at 8:00 AM)
  • HQ Merch. Table – 8:00AM  to 10:00 PM
  • Dealer Hall Merch. Table – 9:00 to 5:00
  • Happy Hour 5:00 PM  to 6:00 PM – 3 stations – 1 upstairs, 2 downstairs

Saturday March 25

Hawaiian Shirt Day

Raven with Hawiian Shirt

  • Con HQ – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • HQ Merch. Table – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Dealer Hall – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (VIG entry at 8:00 AM)
  • Dealer Hall Merch. Table – 9:00 AM  to 5:00 PM
  • Group Hawaiian Shirt Picture in Lobby – 2:00 PM
  • E GARY GYGAX LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTATION – 2:30 PM – (Right after picture) – Hotel Bar Area
  •  AUCTION – 3:00 to 6:00  – Swinghurst Room {Movie room} – Charity for Cancer Research
  • Happy Hour 5:00 PM  to 6:00 PM – 3 stations – 1 upstairs, 2 downstairs
  • TSR PARTY 7:00 to 12:00 – Hotel Bar Area 

Sunday March 26th

  • HQ – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • HQ Merch.Table 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Depending on traffic)
  • Dealer Hall – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (VIG entry at 8:00 AM)
  • Dealer Hall Merch. Table 9:00 AM  to 1:00 PM
  • Derek White (The Geek Preacher) Service in Brissago – Rolls, Coffee, Juice Event – 9:00 AM  to 10:00 AM
  • Closing Ceremony – Hallway by Grand Ball Room and Con HQ – 4:00 PM
  • Tear down 4pm to 8 pm.