March 19th-22nd, 2026
Gary Con XVIII Countdown:
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Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA
Badge sales are now open!
Event submissions now being accepted!
Important Dates
| Hoteling Opens | Sept. 8, 2025 | 10:00am* | |
| Early-Bird Event Bonus Period closes | Oct. 6, 2025 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Event Submission Ends** + Merch Pre-Sales End | Dec. 1, 2025 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Diamond Event Ticketing Opens | Jan. 31, 2026 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Volunteer Portal Open | Feb. 2, 2026 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Platinum Event Ticketing Opens | Feb. 7, 2026 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Hero of the Realm Event Ticketing Opens + Gold Event Ticketing Opens | Feb. 14, 2026 | 12:00pm (noon)* | |
| Silver Event Ticketing Opens | Feb. 21, 2026 | 12:00pm (noon)* |
*All times presented are in Central Time.
**Event submissions may be closed when the events staff and convention organizers feel event capacity has been reached for our venue. However, event submissions may re-open if additional space is available.
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