Gen Con, the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America, will kick off its convention programming on Wednesday, August 1 with a Sun King Brewing tapping party and free concert on Georgia Street located outside of the Indiana Convention Center.
This year, the convention will rebrand its four days of outdoor activities as the “Gen Con Block Party,” expanding its outdoor presence and adding a concert with performances by hard rock duo Local H and Indianapolis favorites Brother O’ Brother. A Gen Con badge is not required to attend Block Party events, the concert, or Sun King beer tapping.
I’ve seen Local H 2 times now, and they put on an awesome show!
“Engaging and welcoming the Indianapolis community has become a key part of our convention’s success, As Gen Con has expanded, we want to ensure that there are still fun and convenient ways for Hoosiers to enjoy the show alongside attendees who are arriving from around the world. The Block Party is Gen Con’s way to bring the fun of the convention to the streets of the city of Indianapolis.” Jake Theis, Gen Con’s Director of Marketing
The four days of Gen Con Block Party 2018 will include a 21-and-over tapping party for Sun King Brewing’s official beer of Gen Con 2018, “Everlasting Gamer”, a pop-up Hot Box Pizza tent with a limited-edition Gen Con-themed pizza, a rotating fleet of more than 40 food trucks, and a free concert live on Georgia Street. This year marks the seventh consecutive annual collaboration between Gen Con and Sun King Brewing.
The convention’s 2018 outdoor activities will feature an expanded presence on South St., in front of Lucas Oil Stadium, which will have food and drink activations as well as a book mobile event with the Indy Public Library Foundation on Sunday, August 5.
Gen Con 2018 returns to the Indiana Convention Center Thursday, August 2 through Sunday, August 5. Last year marked a historic milestone when the convention celebrated its 50th show, setting record attendance numbers and selling out for the first time in its history. Gen Con expects to sell out of attendee badges prior to the convention this year as well.
how plays 1st, local H or brother o brother?
Brother is first, Local H is the “Headliner”