Gathering of The Gamers 2026
What
Gathering of the Games is a two day event full of Table Top Role Playing games and events. This is our 9th year hosting this event here in Glendive Montana.
This year we will be at Eastern Plains Event Center! If you would like more information please email us at gotg@badlandsdnd.com
Events
At GOTG we strive to have many events, vendors, food, and games. This year we will have D&D, Magic the Gathering, Necromunda, Warhammer 40K, Board Games, and more. There will be vendors for you to check out and of course food! Specialty games and competitions will also be happening such as TTPRG Games, Magic Tournaments, and of course our Cosplay Contest. Check our Event on Facebook or our event pages below for more information and updates.
When
GOTG Is held on the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day.
This year it is Saturday September 5th and Sunday the 6th from 10 am to 6pm. It is held at the
EPEC, 313 S Merrill Ave 59330 Glendive, MT
Cost for entry per day is:
$10 General
$5 Youth and Student (13 and under)
Free for children 5 and under
Where to Stay
There are so many wonderful things to do in Glendive so why not make it a weekend event and bring the whole family. Glendive has a variety of hotels for people to stay at. Check them out and book your weekend of family fun. Mention Gathering of the Gamers for a discounted rate at the following local Hotels. Rooms are limited!!!
Sure Stay (Red Lion) 406-506-8707
Holiday Inn Express 406-377-3300
Yellowstone River Inn 406-377-4433
LaQuinta 406-377-7300
Fairbridge Inn 406-365-6000
Easter Plains Event Center (EPEC)
EPEC
313 S Merrill Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
Events and Schedule
GOTG 2026 Cosplay Contest
The Gathering of the Gamers 2026 Cosplay Contest!!!!
4 Categories!
(any genre accepted):
Best Adult Cosplay (Age 16+)
Best Youth Cosplay (Age 15-)
Best Group Cosplay
(2 or more in group with common Theme)Audience Favorite
(Votes gathered at the event from noon-3pm)Sign ups will be at the event:
Sign up at the event
September 6th, 2026
At the EPEC
Sign Up BY NOON
Judging starts about 1:00 pm
Audiences are welcome!YOU COULD WIN A COVETED SQUAD SPORTS TROPHY!
Winners will be announced as soon as judging is complete.
It’s about the CHARACTER as much as the costume.
Come prepared to sell it! And, of course, keep it family-friendly!
COSPLAY RULES
Badlands D&D
Tabletop Events
Sign ups for games will be at the front desk please sign in and leave contact info for the games you wish to play for that day.
Saturday:
Sunday:
Undetermined time:
Food Vendor List
King of Games Events
Vendor List
Gathering of The Gamers
Join us for your next adventure at our annual convention. Watch for our event on Labor Day in Glendive, MT.