Name: Board Game Days 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-18T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Mill & Mine

Board Game Days is proud to enter its 11th year as Knoxville’s premier board gaming convention. We are now located at the historic Mill & Mine in the heart of the Old City. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization dedicated to community enrichment and cognitive development through the power of tabletop gaming.
Whether you are a seasoned strategist or new to the hobby, our mission is to bridge the "play gap" by providing accessible gaming resources and education for all.
What to Expect
Massive Resource Library: Browse and checkout hundreds of modern titles from our curated collection.
Play-to-Win: Thanks to our sponsors, you can play specific titles for a chance to take them home.
Designer Showcase: We provide dedicated space for designers to playtest prototypes and gather feedback from our 400+ attendees.
Immersive Play: Enjoy dedicated areas for RPG sessions on our mezzanine and private rooms for Social Deduction games.
Learn-to-Play: Don't know the rules? Our library donors and volunteers are on hand to teach popular titles and get you playing quickly.
Event Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 15th | Design & Dine (Pre-Event): An evening for designers, publishers, and playtesters to share a meal and prototype sessions.
Friday, Oct. 16th | Kickoff Day (12pm–10pm): Open gaming begins! The library is open, and our RPG Mezzanine hosts D&D one-shots and weekend campaigns.
Saturday, Oct. 17th | The Big Day (10am–10pm): Our highest attendance day featuring a full hall of gamers, designers, and vendors.
Sunday, Oct. 18th | Final Play (12pm–6pm): The final chance for playtests, wrapping up RPG campaigns, and our massive Play-to-Win giveaways.
Join us in the Scruffy City for four days of gaming and design!
Badges: Purchase Here Questions? [email protected] Sponsor/Donor Info: www.bgdknx.com/sponsors