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. Flea Market/War Chest tables may be purchased in the merchandise tab.

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

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

Registration

Badges Pending Tickets Pending

Merch Sales

Pending

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

2244259000

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Venue

International Tower 10th Floor

8550 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA

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

Driving Directions

The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel shares a parking garage with the convention venue.

Click here to make a reservation.