Evercon Gaming Convention returns to Rothschild for twenty sixth 12 months

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) – The twenty sixth annual Evercon Gaming Convention opens Friday on the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild, with greater than 1,500 individuals anticipated to attend throughout the weekend.

The occasion options greater than 500 video games and greater than 300 actions, together with choices for cosplayers, board sport gamers, and wrestling followers. Tickets can be found on-line and on the door.

The conference has expanded into the Holiday Inn ballroom subsequent door. The lodge house will embody role-playing video games and a GM’s lounge the place attendees can loosen up and have snacks.

Matt Pijan, co-owner of Evercon Gaming Convention, mentioned the enlargement displays continued development.

“New this year, we’ve expanded into the hotel ballroom as well. So we’re always growing, and we’ve rearranged our setup,” Pijan mentioned.

A silent public sale will run all through the weekend, with proceeds going to the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt. Last 12 months, the conference donated greater than $8,000 to the Autism Society of Central Wisconsin.

Pijan mentioned the hassle is definitely worth the work concerned.

“It’s a lot of work, and it’s exhausting by the end of it, but it’s one of the best things we can do. I think we bring so much joy and entertainment to our community that it’s all worth all the blood, sweat, and tears,” Pijan mentioned.

Evercon started greater than 20 years in the past and gained new house owners in 2020. The conference runs this weekend on the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild, beginning Friday at 5 p.m. Ticket costs can be found here.

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