Rock-Con Game Convention Draws Gamers to Rockford
The three-day event at Tebala Event Center featured board games, role playing, seminars and a silent auction.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Special Interest
Rock-Con Game Convention took place November 6 to 8, 2026, at Tebala Event Center in Rockford, Illinois. Attendees played classic board games and role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, and could sell old games or buy new ones at a silent auction.
Why it matters
The convention gives local tabletop and role playing fans a regional gathering in Rockford for games, seminars and community events. It also pairs gaming with creative activity through the Screw City Showcase painting competition.
The convention ran for three days, November 6 to 8, 2026, at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. Attendance figures and silent auction results were not reported.
The players
Rock-Con Game Convention
A tabletop and role playing game convention held in Rockford, Illinois, offering games, seminars and auctions for hobbyists.
Tebala Event Center
A venue at 7910 Newburg Road in Rockford that hosted the convention and its gaming activities.
The details
Seminars covered topics including 3D printing and game-making, while the 2026 Screw City Showcase painting competition ran alongside the event. A silent auction on Saturday let attendees sell old games or buy new ones.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Rock-Con Game Convention begins at Tebala Event Center.
November 7, 2026: Silent auction takes place at the convention.
November 8, 2026: Rock-Con Game Convention concludes.
November 5, 2027: The next Rock-Con Game Convention is scheduled.
Culture Shift
Regional conventions like Rock-Con reflect the continued popularity of classic board games and Dungeons and Dragons. The convention pairs that interest with seminars on 3D printing and game-making.
Gamers in the Rockford area can attend the convention to play games, join seminars and buy or sell games at the silent auction. The next event is set for November 5, 2027, giving readers a date to plan around.
The takeaway
Readers interested in tabletop gaming can plan ahead for the next Rock-Con event in November 2027. Local conventions offer a chance to try new games, learn skills like game design, and connect with other players.
What happens next
The next Rock-Con Game Convention is scheduled for the weekend of November 5, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Rockfordnewsfirst.
