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 TypePrice
Silver$150
Gold$310
Platinum$750
Diamond$1,950

Key Dates

12:00 PM Central, July 11, 2026Badge Sales and Event Submissions Open
12:00 PM Central, July 11, 2026Offsite Partner Hoteling Opens
10:00 AM Central, September 21, 2026Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge Hoteling Opens
12:00 PM Central, October 1, 2026Early-Bird Event Bonus Period closes
12:00 PM Central, December 1, 2026Event Submission Ends
12:00 PM Central, December 1, 2026Pre-Sales Merch Ends
12:00 PM Central, January 1, 2027Event Catalog Becomes Viewable
12:00 PM Central, January 16, 2027Volunteer Portal Opens
12:00 PM Central January 30, 2027Diamond Event Ticketing Opens
12:00 PM Central, February 6, 2027Platinum Event Ticketing Opens
12:00 PM Central, February 13, 2027Hero of the Realm & Gold Event Ticketing Opens
12:00 PM Central February 20, 2027Silver Event Ticketing Opens

About Gary Con

Held annually in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (the birthplace of RPGs), Gary Con began as a memorial gathering of friends and family and has grown into a event welcoming gamers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.