Gary Con XVI, March 21-24, 2024
Check back here often as we populate the happenings at Gary Con XVI from The Pre-Con Party on Wednesday to the Undead Dog Volunteer Party Sunday Night. Details on events listed below the timeline in case you aren't sure what its all about.
Wednesday - Set Up Day
Badge Pick-Up at Con HQ: 5 pm to 8 pm (Special Guests, Diamond and Platinum Badges begin 4 pm)
Pre-Con Welcome Party: 7 pm to when the pizza and Spotted Cow beer run out in the Evergreen Hallway / Foyer.
Thursday- Sci-Fi Thursday
Wear your Sci-Fi costumes if you are so inclined
Convention HQ: 7:30 am to 8 pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com)
Chainmail Jousting 8 am to 8 pm (Legends of Wargaming Room)
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30 am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end
Opening Ceremony: 10 am in the Exhibit Hall Lobby (Forum Lobby) with Luke Gygax
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview of the Exhibit Hall: 9-10 am
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10am-5pm (Forum)
Autograph Table: 10am -5pm (Forum) Booth 171
Diamond Dinner: 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Chophouse (Select Special Guests and Diamond Badges Only)
VIP Welcome Party: 8 pm to midnight in the Grand Suite, Bldg 4 (Private Party for Special Guests, Diamond and Platinum Badge Only)
Friday- Fantasy Friday
Dress in fantasy costume if you are so inclined
Convention HQ: 7:30 am to 8 pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com)
Chainmail Jousting 8 am to 8 pm (Legends of Wargaming Room)
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30 am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10am-5pm (Forum)
Autograph Table: 10am -5pm (Forum) Booth 171
Happy Hour: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Free Soda and Spotted Cow with Official Stadium Cup)
Saturday - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Wear your Hawaiian Shirt the iconic con garb of choice for Gary Gygax
Convention HQ: 7:30 am to 8 pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com)
Chainmail Jousting 8 am to noon (Legends of Wargaming Room)
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30 am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end
Autograph Table: 10am -5pm (Forum) Booth 171
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10am-5pm (Forum)
Gary Con Cosplay Contest: More info coming!
Chainmail Jousting Elimination: 1 pm to 6 pm (Legends of Wargaming Room)
HAWAIIAN SHIRT PICTURE: 2pm in the Lobby (any and all in a Hawaiian shirt are welcome)
E. Gary Gygax Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation: 2:30 pm in the Main Lobby (Main Lobby)
GC Charity Auction: 3 pm to 6 pm in the Lobby (we welcome your rare and unique collectables at Con HQ Thursday - Friday)
Happy Hour: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Free Soda and Spotted Cow with Official Stadium Cup)
Chainmail Jousting Championship: 8 pm Attendee Champion challenges the Black Knight (Gygax Family)
Stefan's Metal 'til Midnight Party: 10pm to midnight in the Lobby Bar Area
Sunday
Convention HQ: 7:30 am to 1 pm (at 1 pm Staff and Volunteers begins tear down of all GC equipment) with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com)
Geek Preacher Non-denominational Prayer Service: 9 am to 10 am in Galewood C (tentatively)
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30 am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end
Exhibit Hall: 10 am to 2 pm - last call to get merch from our amazing vendors
Gary Con XVI is over at 4 pm (finish up your games, bid farewell to your fellow adventurers, and get some rest)
Undead Dog Party 8 pm: Pizza, drinks and games for the hard working Volunteers, Staff, and Special Guests.