What’s Happening at Gary Con XVI

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 DayStaff 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.