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Gen Con Block Party 2021

A Handy Field Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Entertainment Outside the Convention Center

Gen Con Indy is just under two weeks away, and we know that gamers enjoy the entertainment and the epicurious adventures that take place just outside the convention center as much as they do the gaming and shopping inside. With music, food trucks, cold beer, pizza, and more, Gen Con’s outdoor experiences will rock Indy all weekend long. Here we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to make your trip to Gen Con’s Block Party a savory and sensory delight.

What New for 2021?

Gen Con has expanded our Block Party from Georgia Street to the neighboring Pan Am Plaza, just steps away. Check out outdoor performances from local artists, food and beverages, and more on the Plaza all weekend long.

We’ll have tables for eating and mask breaks on the Plaza to enjoy your food and drink!

Party on the Plaza – a Fan Appreciation Event

We know it’s been too long since we’ve been able to gather, and we are excited to show our appreciation for Gen Con Indy attendees and fans! Join us at the Party on the Plaza on Friday, September 17 at 7:30 pm for an evening you won’t want to miss, including a dance party with DJ Q, a message from Gen Con Chairman Peter Adkison and President David Hoppe, and a chance to score some special giveaways and swag.


And to really dial it up, we’ve got a special live concert performance from hip-hop artist Nur-D on the Plaza at 8:30 pm during our Fan Appreciation party! One of the fastest-rising stars in Minnesota’s music scene, Nur-D burst onto the stage in 2018 and has been making headlines ever since. Performing on stages alongside national acts like Migos, Logic, Tyler The Creator, and The Wu-Tang Clan, Nur-D is well on his way to becoming a household name.


Nur-D first delighted Gen Con attendees in 2020 during his charity concert for Gen Con Online. Relive the moment on our YouTube channel, and get ready to experience Nur-D live and in person at Gen Con 2021!

Sun King Brewery Beer Garden & Genevieve Release Party

Every summer, thousands of gamers from all over the globe flock to Indianapolis to take part in Gen Con. And every summer, Sun King brews a beer in tribute to the event!


Sun King Brewery will offer a variety of award-winning craft beers, including Genevieve, the Official Beer of Gen Con 2021, as well as Sun King Hard Seltzers at both their Beer Garden on Georgia Street and on the Pan Am Plaza during Block Party.


Join us Wednesday evening at 5 pm on Georgia Street for the release of Genevieve, the official beer of Gen Con 2021! Genevieve is a Belgian/Abbey-Style Amber Ale with malty sweetness and a fruity, sweet, and spicy character. And if you find yourself near one of Sun King’s taprooms in the Indy area, check out Genevieve on tap starting September 15.

Beer Garden Schedule


Wednesday: 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursday – Saturday: noon – 9 pm

New this year, attendees 21+ can purchase beer to-go from the Sun King Brewery Beer Garden on Georgia Street.


Note: To-go purchases may not be consumed in the Beer Garden. Alcohol that is purchased on the Plaza must be consumed on the Plaza, and alcohol purchased on Georgia Street must stay on Georgia Street (Except for to-go cans, which go home with you). We know this sounds confusing, it’s a permit thing.

Good Eats on Indy Streets

Food trucks are the cornerstone of Block Party! We know long hours of gaming and browsing the exhibit hall can leave attendees hungry for flavor and fuel, and this year’s lineup of food trucks and vendors will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure all weekend long.


In addition to the rotating food trucks on Georgia Street and vendors on the Pan Am Plaza, our permanent vendors at Block Party will be Island Noodles, Harry & Izzy’s, HotBox Pizza, Wild Bill’s Soda, and Sun King Brewery.


We recommend trying the Dragon’s Breath featured burger from Harry & Izzy’s – this one is bringing the heat! It’s topped with American cheese, ancho chili sauce, and FLAMIN’ HOT CHEETOS. But fear not, if spicy foods aren’t for you — crispy tater tots, refreshing beverages, and classic cheeseburgers will also be served.


And when you want to tickle your taste buds, try this year’s official pizza – L.A.R.P. — Live Action Ranch Pickle! HotBox’s official pizza for Gen Con 2021 features mozzarella, bacon, dill pickles, and red pepper flakes over a ranch sauce base. This out-of-this-world-good pickle pie, concocted by contest winner Carrie Hawkins of Temperance, Michigan, will be available exclusively from HotBox Pizza during Gen Con.


Wild Bill’s western-themed saloon on Georgia Street is always a fan favorite for a cold soda to wash down spicy and savory meals. Don’t forget to bring your mug or purchase one of the new 2021 Gen Con mugs for easy refills all week.

Food Truck Schedule

CompanyShifts Time
A Taste of HomeThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
A Taste of HomeFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
A Taste of HomeSaturday Breakfast8-10 am
A Taste of Home Sunday10 am - 5 pm
Bearded BagelThursday Breakfast8-10 am
Bearded BagelThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Bearded BagelFriday Breakfast8-10 am
Bearded BagelFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Bearded BagelSaturday Breakfast8-10 am
Bearded BagelSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Bearded BurgerWednesday5-10 pm
Bearded BurgerThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Bearded BurgerFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Bearded BurgerSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Bearded BurgerSunday10 am - 5 pm
Black LeafThursday Breakfast8-10 am
Books, Bourbon and BaconThursday Breakfast8-10 am
Books, Bourbon and BaconFriday Breakfast8-10 am
Books, Bourbon and BaconSaturday Breakfast8-10 am
Books, Bourbon and BaconSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Books, Bourbon and BaconFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Box BurgerThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Box BurgerFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Box BurgerSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Chef Dan'sThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Chef Dan'sFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Chef Dan'sSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Chef Dan'sSunday10 am - 5 pm
Chef TLCFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Chompz TruckThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Chompz TruckSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Chompz TruckFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #1Thursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #1Friday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #1Saturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #1Sunday10 am - 5 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #2Thursday Dinner5-10 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #2Friday Dinner5-10 pm
Da Blue Lagoon #2Saturday Dinner5-10 pm
Der Pretzel WagenFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Der Pretzel WagenSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Der Pretzel WagenSunday10 am - 5 pm
El VenezolanoThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
El VenezolanoFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
El VenezolanoSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
El VenezolanoSunday10 am - 5 pm
Flying CupcakeThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Flying CupcakeFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Flying CupcakeSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Flying CupcakeSunday10 am - 5 pm
Forking PierogiThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Forking PierogiFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Forking PierogiSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
GALS FishThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
GALS FishSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Garnacha SpotThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Garnacha SpotFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Garnacha SpotSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Garnacha SpotSunday10 am - 5 pm
Grumpy GringoWednesday5-10 pm
Grumpy GringoThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Grumpy GringoSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Hometown DonutsThursday Breakfast8-10 am
Hometown DonutsFriday Breakfast8-10 am
Hometown DonutsThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Hoosier QThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Hoosier QFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Hoosier QSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Lil SmokeyFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Big SmokeyThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Big smokeySaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Lil SmokeyWednesday5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Lil SmokeyThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Johnson's BBQ Lil SmokeySaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Johnson's BBQ Lil SmokeySunday10 am - 5 pm
J's Lobster TruckSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
J's Lobster TruckThursday Dinner5-10 pm
J's Lobster TruckFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Jug's CateringThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Jug's CateringFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Karma KitchenThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Karma KitchenFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Karma KitchenSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Karma KitchenSunday10 am - 5 pm
Knoughty LobstaWednesday5-10 pm
Knoughty LobstaThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Knoughty LobstaFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Knoughty LobstaSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Las TortugasThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Las TortugasFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Las TortugasSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Legends Golf ClubFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Lick Ice CreamSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Mac GenieFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Mac GenieSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Mauy ThaiSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Moo Loo-DessertFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Moo Loo-DessertThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Moo Loo-DessertSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Muay ThaiThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Muay ThaiFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Nacho Mama'sSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
PastabilitiezWednesday5-10 pm
PastabilitiezThursday Dinner5-10 pm
PastabilitiezFriday Dinner5-10 pm
PastabilitiezSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
PastabilitiezSunday10 am - 5 pm
PiThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
PiFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
PiSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Pi Sunday10 am - 5 pm
Pierogi LoveWednesday5-10 pm
Pierogi LoveThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Pierogi LoveFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Pierogi LoveSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Pierogi LoveSunday10 am - 5 pm
Pronto TacoWednesday5-10 pm
Pronto TacoFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Pronto TacoSunday10 am - 5 pm
Samano's MexicanWednesday5-10 pm
Samano's MexicanThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Samano's MexicanSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Samano's MexicanSunday10 am - 5 pm
Samano's MexicanThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Samano's MexicanFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Samano's MexicanSaturday Breakfast8-10 am
SerendipityThursday Dinner5-10 pm
SerendipityFriday Dinner5-10 pm
SerendipitySaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Sweet ToothThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Sweet ToothWednesday5-10 pm
Taste Budz IndyWednesday5-10 pm
Taste of the CaribbeanThursday Dinner5-10 pm
Taste of the CaribbeanFriday Dinner5-10 pm
Taste of the CaribbeanSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
The Corn ManWednesday5-10 pm
The Flying CupcakeThursday Dinner5-10 pm
The Flying CupcakeFriday Dinner5-10 pm
The Flying CupcakeSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
The Grub HouseThursday Breakfast8-10 am
The Grub HouseFriday Breakfast8-10 am
The Grub HouseSaturday Breakfast8-10 am
The Grub HouseSunday10 am - 5 pm
The Sweet PotatoThursday Dinner5-10 pm
The Sweet PotatoFriday Dinner5-10 pm
The Sweet PotatoSunday10 am - 5 pm
The Whole CowFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
The Whole CowSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
The Whole CowSunday10 am - 5 pm
Treats by FeeThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Union JackThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Union JackFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Union JackSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wild Boar BBQSunday10 am - 5 pm
Wild Boar BBQThursday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wild Boar BBQFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wild Boar BBQSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wild Boar BBQSaturday Dinner5-10 pm
Wylie TruckFriday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wylie TruckSaturday Lunch11 am - 4 pm
Wylie TruckSunday10 am - 5 pm

What are you most looking forward to seeing, eating, or sipping on a Block Party this year? Tag us on social media with #gencon and tell us!


Jackie Miserany
Jackie Miserany

Senior Marketing Manager at Gen Con