FRIDAY NOV. 6 // SUNDAY NOV. 8
2026
Louisville Marriott East · Louisville, KY
🎟 Early bird pricing through October 5, 2026
About the Con
Louisville's Home for Tabletop Gaming
Game Con Junction is Louisville's dedicated tabletop gaming convention, brought to you by Nerd Louisville and Dukes of Highland — two local organizations committed to growing inclusive, community-driven gaming experiences.
Whether you love immersive roleplaying, competitive tabletop strategy, or just want to discover your next favorite game, GCJ has something for you. Your badge does more than get you in the door — it helps support free and reduced-cost community gaming events throughout the year, right here in Louisville.
What's at GCJ
- ✓Tabletop RPGs for new and experienced players
- ✓Board game library with hundreds of titles
- ✓Megagames — unforgettable large-group play
- ✓Play-to-win board games
- ✓CCG / TCG tournaments
- ✓Hot Games demos featuring new & trending titles
- ✓Blood on the Clocktower running non-stop
- ✓Vendor & arts hall packed with games and merch
- ✓Youth-friendly programming for new gamers
- ✓Speed puzzling competitions
Convention Hours
Louisville Marriott East · Louisville, KY
Tickets
Get Your Badge
Tickets are sold through AfterGame. Early bird pricing is available through October 5, 2026 — don't wait.
All 3 Days · Premium
VIP Badge
- ✓3-day admission
- ✓Up to 2 kids weekend passes
- ✓Coffee, donuts & chill-out space access
- ✓Exclusive GCJ T-shirt
- ✓Early access to event tickets
- ✓Swag bag — dice, stickers, games & more
- ✓Our unending thanks ♥
All 3 Days
Early BirdWeekend
Full access to Game Con Junction — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
🎟 Early bird pricing ends October 5, 2026 — prices increase after that date.
All purchases processed through AfterGame. By purchasing you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Run a Game
Submit Your Events
Want to run a game at GCJ 2026? Event submissions are open now through October 1, 2026. Games are submitted through our AfterGame event page.
Running less than 12 hours
Standard Submission
Purchase any badge first, then submit your events.
- 1Go to the GCJ 2026 AfterGame page (button below).
- 2Sign in or create a new account.
- 3Click Get Tickets and purchase any badge.
- 4Return to the main GCJ 2026 page.
- 5Click +New… → Submit an 'Official' Game.
- 6Search for your game in the list.
- 7Add a description (optional), preferred start time, duration, and player limit.
- 8Click Submit Game. Your submission will be pending approval.
Running 12+ hours
Free BadgeGM Submission
Planning to run 12 or more hours of approved games? You earn a complimentary GM badge — no purchase needed. The free badge is granted once your submitted events have been reviewed and approved by GCJ organizers.
- 1Go to the GCJ 2026 AfterGame page (button below).
- 2Sign in or create a new account.
- 3Click Get Tickets.
- 4Click Enter Code and enter:
EventSubmissions - 5Add Badge: Pending GM to your cart and click Reserve Tickets.
- 6Return to the main GCJ 2026 page.
- 7Click +New… → Submit an 'Official' Game.
- 8Search for your game, add details, and click Submit Game. Repeat for each event.
Where to Stay
Louisville Marriott East
The official hotel of Game Con Junction is right where the action is. Stay on-site and roll out of bed straight into the gaming hall.
Group Rate
Available Nov 5–9 · Book by October 16, 2026 to lock in the group rate.
Thank You
Our Sponsors
GCJ wouldn't happen without the support of these folks.
Silver Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring?
Multiple tiers available — Title, Platinum, Gold, Community Partner, and more. Reach 800+ passionate tabletop gamers.
Vendor Hall
Meet Our Vendors
Primo Vendors
Golden Keep Game Co.
Louisville's premier tabletop gaming destination — TCGs, RPGs, miniatures, board games, and more.
Archania's Workshop
Precision-built custom gaming tables, cabinets, and tabletop RPG accessories.
Creature Curation
Creature Curation makes all the weird stuff we would have wanted as kids.
Derby Comics & Games
A multi-faceted game store housing TCG games, board games, comics, and so much more.
Dirty Woods
Wood and resin dice boxes and rolling towers.
Gnarled Barnacle
Eclectic electric art crafted from upcycled and sustainable materials.
KatBat Media
A wife & husband duo mixing art and gaming. Adventure Packs, Pen Packs, KatBat Attack board game, Tarot Packs, bookmarks, and stickers.
Lurker's Loot
A convention booth service helping publishers get their books and games onto tables and into players' hands.
Mischief Loot
Handmade dice bags, candles, and soaps.
ninety6proof
Custom hand-painted miniatures, terrain, and tabletop accessories — one-of-a-kind commissions.
Vendors
9th Level Games
Fun and easy Tabletop RPGs with fast simple rules — great for new players and veterans alike.
Fairy Special Creations
Hand-painted, lasercut goods for tabletop gaming — for 'fairy' special people.
Wet Ink Games
Fresh, indie games before the ink dries.
DarkSpace
A rules-lite sci-fi RPG based on the Shadowdark engine. Journey into the shadows of space for fortune and glory!
Artist Alley
Want a table?
Artist Alley spots are still available. Vendor tables are sold out, but a waitlist is open — primarily for spots that open up if a current vendor drops out.
Apply for Vendor / Artist AlleyGet in Touch
Questions?
Have a question about tickets, accessibility, scheduling, or anything else? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you.
info@gameconjunction.com