Cancelled - Katahdin Con - Cancelled

Good afternoon friends, It breaks my heart to share this, but, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel Katahdin Con 2026.

Despite an incredible amount of support from the gaming community, we weren't able to reach the badge sales needed by this point to continue forward with the convention.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who bought badges, applied to run games, reserved vendor space, volunteered, sponsored the event, or simply believed in the vision. Your support has meant the world to me.

All badge holders, vendors, and sponsors have already been contacted directly via email or private message regarding refunds and next steps.

Thank you for believing in Katahdin Con.

-Dave

How far are you travelling to Katahdin Con? We have one Attendee flying all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, racking up 3,659 miles to come visit us.

This person is much more than just an attendee, it's a Special Guest that I have had the pleasure of being friends with over the last 5-6 years.

This Special Guest is none other than the highly-talented, and all around awesome human being, Diogo Nogueira!!!

Diogo is the Lead Game Designer for White Wolf Publishing, the creators of the World of Darkness RPG trio, Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: Apocalypse, and Hunter: The Reckoning. Prior to joining White Wolf Publishing, Diogo won the Gold Medal for Best Adventure at the 2021 Ennie’s for his Old-School Essentials Module, Halls of the Blood King! Diogo is a game creator, artist and graphic designer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and his creations combine modern game design techniques with classic and pulpy inspiration.

In 2016 he published his first RPG, Sharp Swords & Sinister Spells. Today Old Skull Publishing has published seven complete games, and a number of supplements to support them. (Link to Old-Skull Publishing in the comments)

Additionally, Diogo works as an illustrator and graphic designer for his own games and other author’s projects, having worked for North Wind Games, Bloat Games, Appendix N Entertainment, Skeeter Green Publishing, Shield of Faith Studios, Magpie Games and many others.

Grab your badge today so you can come hang out with us and roll some dice at Katahdin Con!!

Be sure to check out our current list of vendors!

Good Morning Gamers!!!

Wondering what a $50 weekend badge gets you at the inaugural Katahdin Con? A s**t ton of fun, that for sure!

A full weekend badge gets you two days of tabletop rpg’s and board games, a gaming community gathering, and convention excitement right in the heart of Portland, Maine.

You’ll get access to:
• A boatload of indie RPGs ranging from fantasy, sci-fi, horror and the totally absurd! (Initial game schedule releasing around July 14)
• A HUGE board game library with over 500 board games!
• Special guests from Maine and beyond!
• Explore the wares of over 30 vendors!
• Free panels, community events, and the chance to meet authors and, game designers from Maine and beyond.
• Your weekend badge also includes 3 free rpg game tickets so you can jump right into the action and start building your convention story from the moment you arrive. Board games will not require game tickets. (more on that later.)

Whether you’re rolling dice with old friends, discovering a new favorite game, meeting creators, browsing the vendor hall, or just soaking in the energy of Maine’s tabletop gaming community, Katahdin Con is built to give you a full weekend of fun for just $50.

Grab your and your crews’ badges before they’re gone!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/katahdin-con-2026/badgetypes

The number 527 became a huge part of tonight. More news on that in coming days!

Michael Greer is more than the official convention artist for Katahdin Con. He has been the driving force in helping shape the entire visual identity of the show from the ground up. His artwork has given Katahdin Con a visual soul, bringing Maine-inspired fantasy art, and convention energy together in a way that feels bold, memorable, and unmistakably ours. The impact he has had on the convention is hard to overstate, and that is exactly why we are proud to name Michael Greer as the Katahdin Con Guest of Honor.

Michael has been creating artwork in the RPG space for roughly six years, with credits including Silver Bulette, Skeeter Green Productions, Troy City Mysteries, Dandyline Games, and BRW Games.

Like many players, his time with RPGs drifted after college, but the pandemic brought him back to the table and reignited his connection to the hobby. Since then, he has stayed firmly rooted in the world of tabletop games, contributing his talent, imagination, and unmistakable artistic voice to the community. At Katahdin Con, his work is not just decoration. It is part of the foundation.

Thank you my friend, and thank you Chet Minton-Artist for introducing us!

The Holiday Inn hotel room block is open! (Link in the comments!)

Vendor Applications are CLOSED...for now! If you have gotten an approval notification, you will still be able to purchase a vendor table.

Over the next few days I'll be working on a list to publish with all the vendors we currently have on the Katahdin Con Website (link in comments.)

If I may say so myself, it's a stellar list of vendors; I hope you will think so too!

Please join us in welcoming another amazing Maine creator, Lloyd Metcalf as a Special Guest for Katahdin Con 2026! Lloyd is the Owner and CEO of Fehu Games, formerly Fail Squad Games, and he is a true free-range creative in the tabletop roleplaying world. As an artist, writer, illustrator, publisher, and longtime TTRPG enthusiast, Lloyd has built a career around making memorable, and imaginative games that feel like they came straight from the heart of the hobby.

Over the years, Lloyd has written, illustrated, and published numerous TTRPG adventures and zines, successfully delivered nearly 30 of his own Kickstarter projects, and contributed to many more across the industry. He has also hosted AppleCon, and remained a tireless supporter of the creative chaos that makes tabletop gaming special. Lloyd brings exactly the kind of independent spirit, experience, and passion that Katahdin Con was built to celebrate.

Every legendary adventure begins with a Game Master or someone hosting a board game. At Katahdin Con, we're looking for passionate storytellers, world builders, and dice-rolling masterminds to help create unforgettable experiences for our attendees. Whether you're running a classic dungeon crawl, an indie RPG, a horror one-shot, a family-friendly adventure, or a kick-ass boardgame, your table could become someone's favorite memory of the entire weekend.

If you've ever wanted to introduce new players to a game you love, challenge seasoned adventurers, or share your favorite board game, now is your chance!

Pack your board games, gather your maps, sharpen your pencils, and prepare your NPC’s—submit your games today and help bring Katahdin Con to life!

Click the link in the comments to submit YOUR game!