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 Dead 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—5:00pm-8:00pm
Special Guests (Guests of Honor, Industry Notables, Guest Artists), Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Badges begin at 4:00pm.
Pre-Con Welcome Party—7:00pm-???
The party ends when 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.
Registration & Help Desk—8:00am-8:00pm
With extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting—8:00am-8:00pm
In the Legends of Wargaming Room.
Search for the Seal of Gaxx—9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
In the Grand Ballroom Foyer. More info available here! Events starting at the top of the hour, with a break at noon. Last event begins at 2:00pm (ends at 3:00pm).
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things!—9:30am
In the Forum Lobby. Test your luck against Luke Gygax to win prizes or an ignoble end.
Opening Ceremony—10:00am
In the Exhibit Hall Lobby (Forum Lobby) with Luke Gygax.
Diamond & Platinum Badge Preview of the Exhibit Hall—9:00am-10:00am
In the Forum.
Exhibit Hall Hours—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum.
Autograph Table—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum at Booth 101. More info available here!
Diamond Dinner—6:00pm-7:30pm
At the Chophouse exclusively for select Special Guests and Diamond Badge holders.
VIP Welcome Party—8:00pm-12:00am (midnight)
In the Evolve Nightclub. This is an exclusive party for Special Guests, Diamond, and Platinum Badge holders.
Friday - Fantasy Friday
Dress in fantasy costume if you are so inclined.
Registration & Help Desk—8:00am-8:00pm
With extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting—8:00am-8:00pm
In the Legends of Wargaming Room.
Search for the Seal of Gaxx—9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-6:00pm
In the Grand Ballroom Foyer. More info available here! Events starting at the top of the hour, with a break at noon. Last event begins at 5:00pm (ends at 6:00pm). Side quests available 10:00am-2:00pm.
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things!—9:30am
In the Forum Lobby. Test your luck against Luke Gygax to win prizes or an ignoble end.
Exhibit Hall Hours—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum.
Autograph Table—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum at Booth 101. More info available here!
Happy Hour—5:30pm-7:30pm
Free soda and beer with the associated Official Stadium Cup for Gary Con XVI.
Saturday - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Wear your Hawaiian Shirt the iconic con garb of choice for Gary Gygax.
Registration & Help Desk—8:00am-8:00pm
With extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com).
Chainmail Jousting—8:00am-12:00pm (noon)
In the Legends of Wargaming Room.
Magic the Gathering Gunslinging with Peter Adkison—9:00am-1:00pm
In the Chalet Café.
Search for the Seal of Gaxx—9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-6:00pm
In the Grand Ballroom Foyer. More info available here! Events starting at the top of the hour, with a break at noon. Last event begins at 5:00pm (ends at 6:00pm). Side quests available 10:00am-2:00pm.
Draw from the Deck of Gary Things!—9:30am
In the Forum Lobby. Test your luck against Luke Gygax to win prizes or an ignoble end.
Autograph Table—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum at Booth 101. More info available here!
Exhibit Hall Hours—10:00am-5:00pm
In the Forum.
Gary Con 2nd Annual Cosplay Contest—12:00pm-2:00pm
In the Lobby Bar. More info available here! Fantasy and sci-fi cosplay entries are welcome. This year will include two categories: Novice and Masters. Gathering will begin at noon, but the contest will not officially begin until after pre-judging ends.
Gary Con Gary Adkison Memorial Magic the Gathering Tournament—1:00pm-???
In the Chalet Café.
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.
GC Charity Auction—3:00pm-6:00pm
In the Lobby. More info is available here! We welcome auction contributions of rare and unique collectibles at the Help Desk on Thursday and Friday.
Happy Hour—5:30pm-7:30pm
Free soda and beer with the associated Official Stadium Cup for Gary Con XVI.
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.
Sunday
Registration & Help Desk—8:00am-1:00pm
With extended support via GC Discord (https://discord.garycon.com). At 1:00pm, Staff and Volunteers will begin tear down of all GC equipment.
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 against Luke Gygax to win prizes or an ignoble end.
Exhibit Hall—10:00am-2:00pm
Last call to get merch from our amazing vendors.
Gary Con XVI Ends—4:00pm
Finish up your games, bid farewell to your fellow adventurers, and get some rest.
Dead Dog Party—8:00pm
Pizza, drinks, and games for the hard working Volunteers, Staff, and Special Guests.