Mankato Con: Mankato’s Premier Tabletop Gaming Event
March 20–22, 2026 | Mayo Event Center, Mankato, MN
Mankato Con is a brand-new, three-day celebration of tabletop gaming hosted by The Dork Den in partnership with the Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC). Join us for an exciting weekend of board games, RPGs, trading card games, miniatures, open gaming, tournaments, and regional vendors. Highlights include a 2-day Warhammer 40,000 tournament and a full schedule of game sessions for all experience levels.
Proceeds from Mankato Con support MVAC, helping fund affordable housing, job training, and community programs across Southern Minnesota.
Badge Pricing: https://tabletop.events/conventions/mankato-con-2026/badgetypes
Early Bird: $25 (first 100 or until July 31)
Weekend Pre-Sale: $30
Weekend At the Door: $35
Friday or Saturday Only: $15
Sunday Family Day (March 22): $10 (up to 2 adults + children in the same household)
Stay Downtown & Save:
Make it a weekend getaway and stay close to the action with special Mankato Con rates:
Hotel Alexander – $129/night
Promo Code: MankatoCon26Arch + Cable – $139/night
Promo Code: MankatoCon26
Both hotels are located in downtown Mankato and are just minutes from the Mayo Event Center. Book early and make the most of your Mankato Con weekend!