Dear Adventurer, The countdown has officially begun!
We are two months away from the gates opening at Bardscon 2026!
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What is Bardscon?
Bardscon is a fun, inclusive, and welcoming board game event in Essex that is run yearly!
On June 14th — the Bardswell Social Club in Essex will transform into the ultimate hub for gamers, creators, and adventurers.
We’ve had an amazing response to Bardscon from traders and exhibitors, so much so that our trading hall is now FULLY BOOKED with an incredible array of interactive stands.
We are thrilled to host such a diverse range of interactive stands offering everything for your geeky and gaming needs. What’s waiting for you at Bardson?
Here is a taste of what you can expect to enjoy from our confirmed Exhibitors:
Game Essentials: RPG and D&D game accessories and tabletop gear
Board Games: New titles for sale and live demos
RPGs: Stay tuned, as our RPG session schedule will be announced here shortly!
Entertainment: Live Improv shows and presentations
Dice: Shiny Dice in all shapes, sizes and materials! Plus Handcrafted and made-to-order sets.
Indie RPGs: Unique books and live playthroughs
CCGs: Cards and games to buy and demo, including Magic: The Gathering, Yu Gi Oh and more
Apothecary: Herbal cosmetics, potions, candles and witchcraft
Crafts: Cosplay Station, Arts, Needlecraft, woodburning and 3D printing demos
Artisan coffee: to keep you questing all day!
Photo opportunities: Including with a D20 bigger than your average fully grown Barbarian!
Mark your calendars for June 14th.
The tables are being prepared and the flagons are being readied. The party is nearly here!
Call for Volunteers
We are lucky to have a fantastic team of people supporting Bardscon to make the event run as smoothly as possible. If you, or someone you know, would like to support the show on the day or behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you!
Supporting a Great Cause:
Every roll of the dice at Bardscon helps support our community. All proceeds from ticket and raffle sales go directly to our charity partner, Geek.Zone.
The money raised helps us organise geeky events for our local community, providing spaces and opportunities for people to share their geeky passions and build new friendships.
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