Gary Con XIX – September Newsletter

 
 

Gary Con September Newsletter

Each year, Gary Con hosts thousands of gamers in the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area. That’s not possible without our generous sponsors, fabulous special guests, and our diligent hotel partners. This month has had A LOT of Gary Con news, so make sure to stay up to date on the Gary Con website and Facebook page. 

GARY CON SPONSORS

From filling swag bags to growing the charity auction—Gary Con’s generous sponsors deserve a shout-out for their amazing contributions! You can show them some appreciation by checking them out below!

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS
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ORTHANE PRODUCTIONS
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Orthane Productions, creators of the World of Keshanar, is this year’s sponsor of the Gary Con Charity Auction.
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Visit Orthane
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TROUBLED MUSE STUDIOS
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Troubled Muse Studios, an animation and effects studio, is this year’s sponsor of the Gary Con Autograph Booth.
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Visit Troubled Muse
See all the Gary Con XIX Sponsors!

Hoteling Updates
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The Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge Lodge rooms will open on Monday, September 21, 2026. Plus, GMs can specifically request to have their games scheduled at Harbor Shores, Timber Ridge Lodge, or the Chalet.
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Gary Con Hotels
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LAKE GENEVA EXPERIENCES

Founders and Legends is proud to offer Lake Geneva Experiences, including:

  • Concierge Badge Service – Your badge, preordered merch, and swag (GM and/or VIG) will be delivered to you at your event.
  • Select souvenir merchandise!
  • Priority access to Gary Con event ticketing, with early event registration beginning on February 13, 2027.

 
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Horticultural Hall
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Gary Con returns to the hallowed and historic Horticultural Hall—home to many past gaming events.
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Learn about the Lake Geneva Experiences!
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Allen Hammack
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Join Allen Hammack for his unforgettable “Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords” on March 17, 2027 at 2-6pm.
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Get Your Ticket!
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Legends of Greyhawk
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Greyhawk returns with two back-to-back games on March 17, 2027 at 9am-1pm and 2-6pm.
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Get Your Tickets!

SPECIAL GUESTS
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Alyssa Faden
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Welcome, Alyssa Faden, writer, professional cartographer and GenCon panelist. 
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Banana Chan
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Gary Con welcomes Banana Chan, game designer, screenwriter, and publisher.
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Lester Smith
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Award-winning game designer, Lester Smith joins Gary Con’s Special Guests this year.
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Doug Niles
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TTRPG and board game designer, and writer Doug Niles joins the Gary Con list of Special Guests.
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Ed Stark
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Ed Stark is an author and game designer in the tabletop and video gaming industry. 
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Jeff Grubb
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Jeff Grubb is a best-selling author and award-winning TTRPG and video game designer. 
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See all the Gary Con XIX  Special Guests!

Tower of Gygax Dice
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Get yours for $20!

The recent expedition to the perilous storage units unearthed several pieces of treasure once thought lost. This is your chance to grab these limited edition Gary Con XVIII: Tower of Gygax Dice!
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Procure Dice!
 
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