Autumn Wars 2026

Autumn Wars 2026 - October 2-4, 2026

Key Dates	Event
July 1st	Pre-reg badge & flea market table sales open
July 1st	Event submission opens
September 10th	Event submission ends (sooner if capacity reached)
September 12th	Event sign ups begin (12 Noon CDT)
September 18th	Last day to purchase badge online (discount ends)
October 1st: 6PM - 9PM	Vendor/GM setup
October 2nd: 9AM	Autumn Wars 2026 begins
October 3rd: 1PM-6PM	Flea Market Open
October 4th: 1PM	Vendor shutdown begins

Autumn Wars is HMGS-MW's annual fall convention. While our community focuses on historical games, we welcome all kinds of tabletop gaming. This year we are combining our War Chest event with Autumn Wars to provide a stronger weekend convention experience. For a limited time the tables for the War Chest are free to members. (up to 2)

Flea Market/War Chest tables may be reserved in the MERCH tab.

Gaming Schedule	Hours
Friday	9AM - 11PM
Saturday	9AM - 1PM, 2PM - 11PM
Sunday	9AM - 2PM

Flea Market	Hours
Saturday	1PM - 6PM
Dedicated Selling Hour	1PM - 2PM

Registration

Badges Suspended Buy Tickets

Merch Sales

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Event Submissions

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Dates

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Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC {{ '2026-10-02 13:00:00' | timezone_offset: 'America/Chicago' }})

Location

Chicago, IL

Contact Us

Web Site

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Venue

Chicago Marriott O'Hare

O'Hare, 8535 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631, USA

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Driving Directions

Web Site

773 693-4444

The location has been upgraded to the Marriott Chicago O'Hare, just 1500 ft to the north (across the Kennedy) from International Tower.

Marriott Chicago O'Hare Click link to make a reservation.

The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel Click link to make a reservation.