Beefy Wizard Con 2026

Beefy Wizard Con is a celebration of indy RPGs and skirmish-scale war games with an emphasis on connecting creators with players. Come here to mix and mingle with gamers who embrace the DIY spirit, punk aesthetic, and homebrew rule systems.

• DATES: Friday, May 1st - Sat, May 2nd
• LOCATION: Madison Labor Temple
• ADDRESS: 1602 S Park St, Madison, WI

If you've written your own ruleset or want to explore what's outside the mainstream of big studio releases, then this event is for you!

Event submission has closed. If you are interested in running an event, email Peter at dungeonsnhammers@gmail.com.

Event registration for Full Beefy Package badge holders opens Saturday, March 28th and event registration for all other badge holders opens Saturday, April 4th.

In addition to scheduled games the convention will include:

• Open gaming tables
• Mordheim Tournament (it's out of print! It counts!!)
• A kit-bash challenge on Friday
• Sellers bazaar on Saturday morning (register for this as a vendor by signing up for the event as a participant)
• Kit-bash painting awards given out Saturday afternoon (register for the contest by signing up for the event as a participant)

Beefy Wizard Con will be a small (50-100) person event with a focus on community-building and a close knit setting.

Some free food will be provided on site AND the convention has easy access to a number of restaurants on S Park St. There will be alcoholic beverages available for purchase in the afternoon/evening on site.

CURRENT SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE:

• Peter Drummond, Beefy Shotgun Wizards
• Rugose Kohn, NINJA BORG
• Dave Lewis, Mork Billy

If you are indie creator who has submitted an event please email me at dungeonsnhammers@gmail.com, likewise if you're part of a local gaming group and want to sponsor a table or something email me. Also reach out if you have any general questions, I'm around!