Gary Con XIX 2027 Important Dates & Badge Registration
Lake Geneva, WI (July 13, 2026) – Gary Con, an annual game convention celebrating the life and works of Gary Gygax, announced important dates for the Gary Con XIX upcoming in 2027. Gary Con XIX will run March 18th-21st at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Badges for Gary Con XIX are available for purchase at noon Central July 11th, 2026 at play.garycon.com. The convention continues to feature thousands of events including the games, the Gary Con Cosplay Contest, exhibit hall, the Gary Con Charity Auction, and presentation ceremony of the E. Gary Gygax Lifetime Achievement Award.
Badge Registration
Badges for Gary Con XIX are available for purchase at noon Central July 11th, 2026 at play.garycon.com. The convention continues to feature thousands of events including the games, the Gary Con Cosplay Contest, exhibit hall, the Gary Con Charity Auction, and presentation ceremony of the E. Gary Gygax Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gary Con 4-day badges are available for purchase at noon Central July 11th, 2026 at play.garycon.com.
Badge Types
| Badge Type | Price |
| Silver | $150 |
| Gold | $310 |
| Platinum | $750 |
| Diamond | $1,950 |
Key Dates
| 12:00 PM Central, July 11, 2026 | Badge Sales and Event Submissions Open |
| 12:00 PM Central, July 11, 2026 | Offsite Partner Hoteling Opens |
| 10:00 AM Central, September 21, 2026 | Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge Hoteling Opens |
| 12:00 PM Central, October 1, 2026 | Early-Bird Event Bonus Period closes |
| 12:00 PM Central, December 1, 2026 | Event Submission Ends |
| 12:00 PM Central, December 1, 2026 | Pre-Sales Merch Ends |
| 12:00 PM Central, January 1, 2027 | Event Catalog Becomes Viewable |
| 12:00 PM Central, January 16, 2027 | Volunteer Portal Opens |
| 12:00 PM Central January 30, 2027 | Diamond Event Ticketing Opens |
| 12:00 PM Central, February 6, 2027 | Platinum Event Ticketing Opens |
| 12:00 PM Central, February 13, 2027 | Hero of the Realm & Gold Event Ticketing Opens |
| 12:00 PM Central February 20, 2027 | Silver Event Ticketing Opens |