July 23, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to LUG CON 2026 Tabletop Gaming Convention Sponsors: Join the Epic Fun!

Are you ready to roll the dice and experience the biggest gaming event of the fall? The countdown has officially begun for the LUG CON 2026 Tabletop Gaming Convention! Coming this October to the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA, this year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend packed with board games, RPGs, community events, and an incredible lineup of exhibitors.

Whether you are a seasoned dungeon master, a competitive board gamer, or simply looking for a fun weekend with the family, LUG CON 2026 is the place to be. We are especially thrilled to highlight our featured sponsors for LUG CON, who are bringing their incredible products and specialized skills to help us deliver unforgettable special event offerings and top-tier prizing for our attendees!

🎟️ PRO TIP: Ready to secure your spot? Grab your 4-Day Badges now and use promo code SMIRK at checkout for $10 off! Don’t wait—this code is only good through July 31st!

🎲 Powerhouse Publishers & Game Creators

Get ready to demo highly anticipated releases, pick up convention exclusives, and chat directly with the brilliant minds behind your favorite games. As featured sponsors for LUG CON, these amazing creators are contributing their games and expertise directly toward our prize wall and special event offerings!

Chaosium Inc.: Masters of tabletop roleplaying, Chaosium is bringing the iconic horror of Call of Cthulhu and the mythic adventures of RuneQuest right to our convention floor, complete with event offerings and prized RPG gear.
Goodman Games: Ready to test your luck in a deadly dungeon? The creators of Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) are lending their old-school RPG skills and classic loot for convention prizing.
25th Century Games: Known for stunning board games and fantastic reprints of classic hits, 25th Century Games is sponsoring games for our free-to-play library and tournament prize pools.
Smirk and Dagger: If you love high-interaction, “take-that” board games, Smirk & Dagger is bringing the fun with special game sessions and awesome prizing! (And don’t forget to thank them for our promo code discount!)
Dancing Koala Games: Stop by to check out the latest indie tabletop innovations, as this featured sponsor brings their indie skills and unique games to our event schedule.

⚔️ Featured Artist & Handcrafted Masterpieces

No tabletop convention is complete without upgrading your setup or taking home memorable art and gear. These featured sponsors are lending their artistic talents, crafting skills, and handcrafted products to elevate our event offerings and prize wall!

✨ EJS Creations: Featured Artist for LUG CON 2026! We are so proud to announce EJS Creations as this year’s official featured artist. Bringing their incredible talent to our 2026 theme, “Crystal Caverns”, EJS Creations is contributing custom visuals, artwork, and event designs that capture the glowing depths of our convention lore.
Black Oak Workshop: Known for thematic dice sets and gaming gear, Black Oak Workshop is helping stock our prize vaults with stunning dice.
Allen Panakal Art: Bringing breathtaking sci-fi and fantasy worlds to life, Allen Panakal is supplying magnificent prints and visual skills for our special event displays.
Creature Curation: Supplying creative RPG supplements, zines, and game-master tools to boost our tabletop event offerings.
Arcane Ember LLC: Bringing handcrafted tabletop-themed goods to set the mood for our special gaming sessions and prize giveaways.
Neet Games: A tabletop treasure trove contributing niche games and geeky accessories to our convention prize tables.
Handcrafted Masterpieces: Looking for one-of-a-kind gaming items? Do not miss the customized 3D prints, engravings, bespoke accessories, and artisan skill showcases from our featured sponsors Wandrring Bazaar, Dragons Grin Studios, and Dragon Eye.

🤝 Community Builders & The LUG Family

Community is the heart of LUG CON 2026, and these featured sponsors bring their organizational skills and passion for tabletop culture to make our event schedule shine.

Level Up Games: The hosts with the most! The LUG crew is bringing their massive retail presence, tournament organization skills, and community energy to power the Gas South Convention Center floor.
One Board Family: Bringing media expertise and hobby passion to showcase great games, host special sessions, and connect with fellow attendees.
KennyCon: Bridging tabletop communities together, KennyCon is bringing extra gaming skill sets, networking, and support to our event offerings!

🍗 Fueling the Fun & Local Heroes

Gaming all day builds up quite an appetite, and throwing a massive convention requires strong local partners who bring their culinary skills and business support to the table!

🍪 Craved Creations: Keep your energy high with incredible treats from this local bakery favorite! Craved Creations is bringing their baking skills to supply legendary dragon egg cookies and the coveted white chocolate raspberry cookie—a sweet addition to our special event offerings!
Ponko Chicken Duluth: You can’t survive a convention on an empty stomach! Ponko Chicken is bringing their culinary talent to fuel our gamers with crave-worthy Japanese-American fried chicken.
Wise Oaks Roofing: We want to give a massive shoutout to local business sponsors like Wise Oaks Roofing, whose support helps us fund epic prizing and high-quality convention production!

See You in October at Gas South Convention Center!

October is right around the corner! Whether you are coming to delve into the Crystal Caverns, roll natural 20s, or compete for incredible sponsor-provided prizes, the LUG CON 2026 Tabletop Gaming Convention is shaping up to be our best event yet.

Head over to Tabletop.Events right now to buy your 4-Day Badges, and don’t forget to enter code SMIRK at checkout for $10 off before the deal ends on July 31st! Click through to our featured sponsor sites above to preview what they are bringing to the con, and we’ll see you in Duluth, GA!