4th Annual · Denver, Colorado · October 16–18, 2026
Spellslinger Con
A weekend of magic, mayhem, and mildly competitive friendship. Gather your decks — the thunderdome awaits.
The Summons
Hear Ye, Spellslingers
What began as a humble six-person retreat in a Bodega Bay cabin has become the globe's pre-eminent Magic: The Gathering expo — for, specifically, the friends of Lindsay and Derek.
Now in its fourth year, the gathering returns to Denver for a weekend of spell-slinging, shiny-cardboard admiring, and friendship forging. Distinguished guests scheme, ally, and immediately betray one another if it means drawing an extra card.
Whether you are calling forth mighty dragons, assembling an unstoppable army of 1/1s, or politicking your way to victory by sheer charisma — take your place in the thunderdome.
So gather your decks, crack open fresh sleeves, and ready your most emphatic “In response!” May we all hit our land drops. GLHF.
The Particulars
Know Before You Cast
When
The Three Days
October 16–18, 2026. Friday dinner through Sunday afternoon — a full weekend of pods, swaps, and glory.
Where
The Gathering Hall
Denver, Colorado. As our playgroup grows, this year we may gather in a dedicated private hall of our own — a worthy venue for cataclysmic cardboard.
The Format
Commander & Chaos
Commander reigns. Decks should honor Bracket 1–2 power — bring brews of every color of the Pie, the wilder the better.
The Itinerary
The Weekend, Foretold
Friday · The Convening
Arrivals & Opening Salvos
Travelers arrive and we open with dinner and games — welcome drinks, reckless mulligans, and late-night Commander.
Saturday · The Main Event
The Main Day
The big one. A full day of games, the Generous Gift Exchange, and the Deck Exchange. If you can make only one day, make it this one.
Sunday · The Last Stand
More Games & Farewell
A relaxed morning and afternoon of more games before we part ways and begin the countdown to next year.
Beyond the Battlefield
The Side Quests
Quest the First
The Generous Gift Exchange
Secret Santa, Magic style. You are assigned a fellow guest and bring them a Magic-themed gift. Limit: under $50.
Enter the Hall →
Quest the Second
The Deck Exchange
Yankee Swap, Magic style. Build a themed deck, bring it, and take a stranger's home. Up to $75 Card Kingdom value, Bracket 1–2.
Enter the Hall →
The Call to Arms
Will You Answer the Call?
Seats at the table are limited and the pods fill quickly. Send your raven, claim your place among the spellslingers, and let it be written.
Answer the Summons
Spellslinger Con · MMXXVI
Denver, Colorado · October 16–18, 2026
May we all hit our land drops.