Gen Con 24: Events
Gen Con not only celebrates the games themselves but the people who make them and the culture around game playing. Weather your into movies, music, comedy, cosplay Gen Con has it all. This is just a small sample of what Gen Con has to offer. There are plenty more things out there just have a peek in the event finder .
Sun King Beer Garden Hours
Wednesday Tapping Party: 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday – Saturday: noon – 10 pm
Wednesday
Tapping Party 5PM – 10PM Be the first to try the new 2024 beer
The Stink -5PM - 8PM A meet and greet for gamers and an excellent way to start off the weekend. This has been happening for over 20 years and plenty of space to game with your new found friends! We watteneded laster it was real fun and a great social mixer for gamers. https://www.gencon.com/events/244859?c=indy2024
The Exhibit (vendor) hall
Thursday - Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM - 4PM
Thursday
Opening Ceremonies - This is he official kickoff to the best four days in gaming. https://www.gencon.com/events/265785
BIPOC Social Mixer - 6:30-9:30 The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Mixer is back again this year. There are drinks, snacks, games and even door prizes and even better its free. https://www.gencon.com/events/270048
Gen Con Film Festival Awards - 7PM Come see who will be taking home the award from the Gen Con Film Festival. https://www.gencon.com/events/266829
Dice Tower Awards 2024 - 7PM Dice Tower awards 2024 they will be announcing the winners, handing out the trophies. https://www.gencon.com/events/260396
Comedy and Music Cabaret - 8PM Enjoy some of Gen Cons favorite Entertainers and musicians. $10 https://www.gencon.com/events/246347
Friday
BIPOC Industry Networking event - 8PM An opportunity for BIPOC individuals to connect with gaming industry professionals in an informal setting to discuss opportunities to support career and interests. https://www.gencon.com/events/254658
Block Party - Catch A-Squared perform Friday night and DJ Little Town will be at the DJ booth Saturday Night!
Saturday
Costume Contest - A Costume Parade through the Indiana Convention Center will begin at approximately 3 pm. The Costume contest will be held at the Main Stage in the 500 Ballroom at 4 pm on Saturday, August 5. Much more info here.
Saturday Schedule
9 am — Deadline to drop entries at the Information Booth
9:30 am – 1:30 pm — Costume Contest check-in (500 Ballroom Reception) Note: No one will be entered in the Costume Contest after check-in has closed.
3 pm – Participants line up for the Costume Parade (outside Hall A)
3:30 pm - Pre-show entertainment on the Main Stage (ICC 500 Ballroom)
3:45 pm — Contestants report for the Costume Contest.
4 pm — Costume Contest begins!
Gen Con Dance - 9PM Dance to your favorite nerdy classics and some of today's favorite. There is a cash bar at the official dance of Gen Con. The party is at Union Station just a few minutes walk from the convention center. New this year is ..."while this event is free, it is ticketed, and capacity is limited. If there are capacity issues, priority will be given to those who have tickets."
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