GrandCon Gaming Convention

In 2012 GrandCon was established, and its inaugural regional show took place in 2013. GrandCon was the first event of its kind in the Greater Grand Rapids area, and held on the Calvin College campus at the Prince Conference Center. The show proved to more than a successful gathering of gamers and comic book enthusiasts. Although, as GrandCon continued to grow it became apparent that its attendees were favoring the gaming experience more-so than comics. Brian Lenz, founder of GrandCon, began a new adventure and focused solely on the hobby gaming industry.

After years of show growth and moving venues, GrandCon found its forever home located in beautiful downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show is now held annually at the DeVos Place Convention Center on or around Labor Day weekend.

GrandCon focuses on community, and anyone who wishes to venture out to be exposed or entertained by the hobby gaming industry. GrandCon is an all inclusive show that wants to give back where it can, and why not have fun doing so by entertaining. It’s an event where you are able to network, make new friends, and visit with old friends. Truly, GrandCon is a doorway to discovering a world of creative people.

GrandCon features a variety of tabletop (board, card, miniature, and roleplaying) games, including the publishers and/or designers behind them. As an attendee you can get participate in charity events, cosplay, paint-n-takes, seminars, tournaments, and workshops. There is an open gaming library of over 2500 unique titled games for attendees to check out and play! You can mingle with industry guests and other gamers that appreciate and share similar gaming interests. Games to play range from Monopoly to Tokaido, Champions to Dungeon & Dragons and/or Euchre to Fabled Fruit. There is even a room dedicated to unpublished games/prototypes for you to play test and offer feedback. You can even learn how to design a game, roll up a character, develop a game world or simply get a sneak peek at something cool to come in the future!  

GrandCon strives to deliver the best family friendly diverse tabletop gaming experience for all. So we invite you to come have fun with us, because it’s a place to call home to your hobby.