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Board Game Convention & Geek Adventure Camp. August 19 - 23rd, 2026. Join us for Great Escape on the Lakes 2026 in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate, NY. #GEOTL26REGISTER HERE: https://greatescapeadventures.net/GEOTL/
Schedule Gaming Events Here (FREE):
https://tabletop.events/conventions/great-escape-on-the-lakes-2026
Facebook Group (Announcements & pictures) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatescapeonthelakes
Discord – Chat with other players! Announcements, planning, and more. Be sure to self assign roles for GEOTL and any other channels you wish to see. - https://discord.gg/s2xPPFGfT8
NEW FOR 2026 - Annual Tabletop Game Design Contest – rewarding first place with a free consulting session with published industry experts, such as Rob Dougherty, CEO of Wise Wizard Games!
About Us:
We are an annual fun-for-the-whole-family tabletop board game convention and geek adventure camp located in the very heart of the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY. In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, other activities include primitive woodcraft, axe throwing, climbing wall, finger lakes nature trails, wading creek, archery, miniature painting, leatherworking, disc golf, pickleball, corn hole, GaGa ball, giant lego construction zone, basketball, volleyball, and more.
The Y at Watson Woods is a 400-acre family event and retreat center in New York’s stunning Southern Finger Lakes region. Corning, Watkins Glen, and Hammondsport are just minutes away, serving as the perfect places to enjoy Seneca Lake, Keuka Lake, Wineries & Cider Houses, Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glenn State Park, the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning’s Gaffer District world famous for glass blowing, and the natural beauty and rolling hills of the Southern Tier.
VENDORS & BOARD GAME DESIGNERS selling your wares may Register Here: https://greatescapeadventures.net/great-escape-on-the-lake-vendors-sponsors/
PLEASE SHARE AND INVITE TO HELP US GET THE WORD OUT:
We increased our attendance target to 500 now that we have moved to a larger facility. Attendance was about 250 in both 2025, and 2024. Thank you for your help in building the community!
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Event Venue
The Y at Watson Woods, 9612 Gulf Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870, United States
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