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: Staff and volunteers will be preparing to welcome you this evening!
Set-Up in the Forum: 9:00am-10:00pm – Vendor badges may be picked up at the Gary Con Merch Booth in the Forum. Please note: the large, roll-up, loading door will close at 5:00pm.
Badge Pick-Up at Con HQ: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Special Guests, Diamond, and Platinum Badge pickup begins at 4:00pm.
Pre-Con Welcome Party: 7:00pm to whenever the pizza and beer run out in the Evergreen Hallway / Foyer.
Thursday –
Sci-Fi Thursday: Wear your Sci-Fi costumes, if you are so inclined.
Convention HQ: 7:30am-8:00pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting: 8:00am-8:00pm in the Legends of Wargaming Room.
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things!: 9:30am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end!
Opening Ceremony: 10:00am in the Exhibit Hall Lobby (Forum Lobby) with Luke Gygax.
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum.
Vendor Setup: 7:00am
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview: 9:00-10:00am*
Autograph Table: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum (Booth 171).
Diamond Dinner: 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Chophouse (Select Special Guests and Diamond Badges Only).
VIP Welcome Party: 8:00pm-12:00am (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: 7:30am-8:00pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting: 8:00am-8:00pm in the Legends of Wargaming Room.
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end!
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum.
Vendor Setup: 9:00am
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview: 9:30-10:00am*
Autograph Table: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum (Booth 171).
Happy Hour: 5:30pm-7:30pm – Free soda and beer with Official Stadium Cup.
Saturday –
Hawaiian Shirt Day: Wear your Hawaiian Shirt the iconic con garb of choice for Gary Gygax!
Convention HQ: 7:30am-8:00 pm with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting: 8:00am-12:00pm (noon) in the 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: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum (Booth 171).
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm in the Forum.
Vendor Setup: 9:00am
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview: 9:30-10:00am*
Gary Con Cosplay Contest: More info coming!
Chainmail Jousting Elimination: 1:00pm-6:00pm in the Legends of Wargaming Room.
HAWAIIAN SHIRT PICTURE: 2:00pm in the Lobby. Any and all in a Hawaiian shirt are welcome!
E. Gary Gygax Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation: 2:30pm in the Main Lobby (Main Lobby).
GC Charity Auction: 3:00pm-6:00pm in the Lobby. We welcome donations of rare and unique collectables for the auction at Con HQ Thursday and Friday!
Happy Hour: 5:30pm-7:30pm – Free soda and beer with Official Stadium Cup.
Chainmail Jousting Championship: 8:00pm Attendee Champion challenges the Black Knight (Gygax Family).
Stefan’s Metal ’til Midnight Party: 10:00pm-12:00am (midnight) in the Lobby Bar Area.
Sunday –
Convention HQ: 7:30am-1:00pm (at 1:00pm Staff and Volunteers begin tear down of all GC equipment) with extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Geek Preacher Non-denominational Prayer Service: 9:00am-10:00am in Galewood C (tentatively).
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things! 9:30am in the Forum Lobby. Test your luck to win prizes or an ignoble end!
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm in the Forum – Last opportunity to get merch from our amazing vendors!
Vendor Setup: 9:00am
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview: 9:30-10:00am*
Gary Con XVI is over at 4:00pm – Finish up your games, bid farewell to your fellow adventurers, and get some rest.
Undead Dog Party: 8:00pm – Pizza, drinks, and games for the hard working Volunteers, Staff, and Special Guests.
*NOTE: Vendors are not required to open early for this.