WE MOVED THE PARTY! BLOCK PARTY

Now On South Street

The Block Party you know and love has moved from Georgia Street to a new location on South Street! Due to convention center expansion and hotel construction taking place at the Pan Am Plaza, Georgia Street will be unavailable for events for the foreseeable future. The new home of Block Party is just south of the convention center, on South Street, with convenient access from the ICC/LOS connector. Here you will enjoy music, food trucks, pizza and more, all in a much larger event space. With this move, the Gen Con Block Party will be bigger and better than ever!

For the past 12 years, Gen Con and Sun King Brewery have partnered to bring a signature beer to thirsty gamers at the annual Gen Con Block Party. Decades of great beers, fun games, and good times have been had over the years with Sun King as our Official Beer Sponsor. To celebrate, this Spring thousands of Gen Con and Sun King fans voted to select the official beer style of 2023. With nearly 5,000 votes cast, comprising a whopping 40% of all votes, the English-Style Honey Mild Ale was the winning selection!

Sun King Beer is excited to release Hive Mind on Wednesday, August 2 during the kick-off to the South Street Gen Con Block Party! This year’s official beer of Gen Con will be available during Sun King Beer Garden hours at the Block Party on South Street, at all Sun King tap room locations for carry-out, and at various eateries and bars throughout Indy for the duration of The Best Four Days in Gaming™

SUN KING BEER GARDEN SCHEDULE

Wednesday Tapping Party: 5 pm – 10 pm

Thursday – Saturday: noon – 10 pm

SUN KING TO-GO

Attendees 21+ can purchase beer to-go from the Sun King Brewery Beer Garden on South Street. Note: To-go purchases may not be consumed in the Beer Garden.

Hive Mind Beer Release Party

Join us on Wednesday evening at 5 pm on South Street for the release of Hive Mind, the official beer of Gen Con 2023! Hive Mind is an EnglishStyle Honey Mild Ale.

When hunger strikes, gamers know to hit the HotBox Pizza tent on South Street to refuel! Treat your taste buds with this year’s official Gen Con pizza – The Queen’s Hambit!

The Queen’s Hambit is the savory mashup of a classic Cubano sandwich and the timeless comfort of a cheesy pizza pie. It features BBQ pulled pork, ham, onion, pickle, mozzarella, and a mustard drizzle. Make your move to South Street and claim a winning slice of The Queen’s Hambit at the HotBox Pizza tent all weekend long!

This year’s official pizza was concocted by contest winner Preston T. from Big Rapids, Michigan and will be available exclusively from HotBox Pizza during Gen Con 2023.

Food Trucks

Choose from dozens of rotating food trucks on South Street!

FOOD TRUCKS SCHEDULE

Wednesday: 5 pm – 10 pm

Visit the Daniel’s Vineyard tent to swirl, sip, and savor the Official Wine Sponsor of Gen Con 2023’s exclusive blends. Back by popular demand, Dragon Dew will be available in convenient chilled cans. This sweet white wine with notes of citrus, lime, and orange packs a punch of flavor and was a fan favorite in 2022. New for 2023, Code Red Rosé is a refreshing chilled sweet rosé with a bright flavor. And to round out this year’s selection, Daniel’s has crafted a daring Bold Red Blend called Dragon’s Blood exclusively for Gen Con. This unique wine, with its rich flavors and vibrant aromas, is a testament to the fiery spirit of adventure. The Dragon’s Blood wine label was voted the #1 choice by the fans, and this wine is a great collector’s item.

You can purchase wines online to pick up at Daniel’s Booth at Block Party, or ship directly to your house after the convention.

Thursday – Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm

Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm

Wild Bill’s Old Fashioned Soda Pop Co. is bringing the Wild West experience to South Street with their exclusive limited-edition stainless steel Gen Con souvenir mugs! Don’t miss a chance to level up your gaming experience with Wild Bill’s delicious and refreshing sodas and enjoy UNLIMITED craft soda refills throughout the event with the purchase of a mug. Sip in style while you explore the best in gaming culture, and make sure to snap a pic with their eye-catching Wild West saloon setup.

Block Party Entertainment

Don’t miss out on the epic tunes blasting from the DJ booth. Stop by to dance, let loose, and soak up some good vibes at Block Party! DJs spinning daily starting at noon.

Stop by the Harry & Izzy’s tent to feast on the Official Gen Con Burger, the Frito Baggins Burger! This tasty angus steakburger patty is seasoned with their signature St. Elmo Seasoning and topped with American cheese, bacon jam, Chili Cheese Fritos®, and served on a golden brioche bun.

Gen Con is excited to introduce Critical Hit Soda as our first-ever Official Mocktail Sponsor! Stop by the Critical Hit Soda truck during Block Party and try any one of their exotic concoctions. With 100 totally unique flavors to choose from, you will find that perfect alchemical combination to complete your victory.

Food Truck

Walking the convention floor all day can be tiring and you deserve a little treat. Stop by the first-ever Wizards of the Coast Food Truck, Wizards of the Cones, at Block Party to enjoy treats inspired by Chandra Nalaar, Vivien Reid, Tasha, and Drizzt Do’Urden.

More Indy Eats

GAME ON, FOODIES! Prime 47 is leveling up your Gen Con experience with their delectable creations. Fuel your gaming adventures with a specially curated menu, featuring gamer-inspired dishes like “Critical Hit Cheesesteak.” Trust us, you’ll want to taste every item on this gamerapproved menu!

Visit Prime 47 at Block Party, and you’ll enjoy:

• Foodie-friendly giveaways

• Exclusive dining offers

• A chance to win a deluxe steakhouse experience!

Also, check out the delicious grub from some of Indy’s favorite eateries – they’ll be serving up tasty bites all weekend long!

• Helm Coffee Roasters

• Island Noodles

• Jug’s