Board Game Days 2026

Before you book

Public adult badges cost $60 for the three-day main show, $30 Friday, $35 Saturday or $25 Sunday. The October 15 Design & Dine event is at the separate RED Gallery and is outside these main-venue dates.

Check the official page for current prices, availability, registration deadlines and what each pass includes. A general entry pass may not cover every activity. Price and professional eligibility are separate: free registration can still require industry credentials.

Dates, hours and access

• 2026-10-16 · The Mill & Mine · Hours not confirmed · America/New_York · Public attendance period
• 2026-10-17 · The Mill & Mine · Hours not confirmed · America/New_York · Public attendance period
• 2026-10-18 · The Mill & Mine · Hours not confirmed · America/New_York · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Decide what you want to play, trade or buy

Make a short wish list with preferred editions, condition and a spending ceiling. Bring a checklist for a collection rather than relying on memory. For playable activities, check the organizer’s schedule for any registration deadline or separately ticketed tournament.

Inspect before agreeing to a purchase

Ask the seller to describe condition and what is included. For cards and other collectibles, compare the item with its label and ask for a clear receipt. Store purchases in suitable sleeves, boxes or a protective case.

Leave time for discovery

Walk the floor once before committing your full budget, then return to priority vendors. Ask permission before handling displays, and check the event’s rules for attendee-to-attendee trading.

Getting there and moving around

Your listed destination is The Mill & Mine in Knoxville, TN. Confirm the correct building, entrance, parking, public transport and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer. Large venues may host several unrelated events on the same day. Allow time for check-in and walking from the entrance to your first stop.

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Your show-day checklist

• Keep your admission confirmation and any required identification available.
• Check the organizer’s current opening hours and pass-specific entry.
• Review bag, personal-item, photography and re-entry rules.
• Save the program or floor plan and choose your first three priorities.
• Plan transport home and keep notes for useful follow-up.

Official sources and updates

Event facts come from the magazine’s reviewed directory record, checked 2026-10-10. Planning suggestions are editorial guidance; this guide is not a firsthand review or the organizer’s official program.

• Official organizer information ↗
• Official attendance and admission information ↗
• Reviewed event listing →
• Report a correction →

Dates, guests, policies and schedules can change. Use the organizer’s current information when making your final plans.