A Handy Field Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Entertainment Outside the Convention Center — 55th Anniversary Edition!
In less than a month, Gen Con will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of The Best Four Days in Gaming! And the celebration isn’t limited to the interiors of the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the nearby hotels — we’re bringing the party to Georgia Street, too!
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, wine, 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.
New for 2022: Daniel’s Vineyard
Calling all winos! Visit the Daniel’s Vineyard tent to swirl, sip, and savor the Official Wine Sponsor of Gen Con 2022’s exclusive blends! That’s right, for the first time ever, Gen Con is welcoming an official wine partner to the party!
Dragon Dew is a sweet white wine with notes of citrus, lime, and orange. It packs a punch with a fiery flavor that lasts. Next, try the Dragon Blood. This dry red blend has aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, and tobacco with bold flavors of black cherry, espresso, and chocolate on the palate. The full body and lengthy mouthfeel make this wine a great pairing for aged cheeses, cured meats, and hearty dishes such as roasts or stews.
Sun King Beer Garden and Dragon’s Delight Release Party
Thirsty gamers battled it out to resurrect their favorite Sun King Gen Con brew from the past in our beer bracket contest this spring. Votes were tallied and it was a close battle! Dragon’s Delight won by a mere handful of votes.
We are excited to showcase the 2022 Dragon’s Delight can artwork designed by artist William Denton Ray.
Sun King will release Dragon’s Delight, a Belgian-Style Ale, on Wednesday, August 3 during the kick-off to the Georgia Street Gen Con Block Party! This year’s official beer of Gen Con will be available during Sun King Beer Garden Hours at the Block Party on Georgia Street, at all Sun King tap room locations for carry-out, and at various locations throughout Indy during the duration of The Best Four Days in Gaming.
Join us in celebrating #genconturns55!
Sun King Beer Garden Schedule
Wednesday Tapping Party: 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday – Saturday: noon – 10 pm
Sun King To-Go
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.
Dragon’s Delight Beer Release Party
Join us Wednesday evening at 5pm on Georgia Street for the release of Dragon’s Delight, the official beer of Gen Con 2022! Dragon’s Delight is a Belgian-style ale.
Good Eats on Indy Streets
HotBox Pizza
When hunger strikes, gamers know to hit the HotBox Pizza tent on Georgia Street to refuel! Treat your taste buds with this year’s official Gen Con pizza — The Tater Invader!
The Tater Invader is a culinary dedication to the classic, homestyle comfort of a loaded baked potato. It features mozzarella, cheddar, bacon, tater tots, green onions, and a sour-cream drizzle all on top of a ranch sauce base. This tater tot pie is ready to invade Georgia Street and perhaps take over the world!
This year’s Official Pizza of Gen Con was concocted by contest winner Tyler F. of South Bend, IN, will be available exclusively from HotBox Pizza during Gen Con 2022.
Harry & Izzy’s
Stop by the Harry & Izzy’s tent to say “hi,” refuel, and hydrate! They will be serving up crispy tater tots, refreshing beverages, classic cheeseburgers, and the official Gen Con cheeseburger, The Spice and Dice, loaded with crispy jalapenos and topped with chipotle ranch. Harry & Izzy’s is so excited to serve you!
Wild Bills Soda
You’re not “just about to grab a soda,” you’re heading off on a tastebud-dazzling journey into the world of flavor, with yours truly — the one and only Wild Bill — as your guide. Find Wild Bill’s western-themed saloon on Georgia Street, and don’t forget to bring your mug, or purchase a new tumbler for easy refills. Treat yourself to an infinite number of combinations of salty snacks and sweet soda pop from Wild Bill’s!
Live Entertainment
Friday Night @ Block Party (ENT22215305)
Featuring concerts by hip-hop artist Nur-D and his live band, plus the electronic music soundscapes of Metavari, Georgia Street will be THE place to be for food, drinks, music, and more on Friday night! The music starts at 7 pm — you won’t want to miss this event!
NUR-D
One of the fastest rising starts 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.
Metavari
Metavari is the moniker of American composer and electronic musician Nathaniel David Utesch. Metavari’s dark, cinematic records make extensive use of nostalgic electronics and sampling — a collage of synth-laden melodies, menacing instrumentation, and foley sounds.
Food Truck Schedule
Choose from dozens of rotating food trucks on Georgia Street!
Breakfast: Thu–Sun, 8 am–10 am
Lunch: Thu–Sun, 11 am–4 pm
Dinner: Wed–Sat, 5 pm–10 pm
| Company | Shifts | Time |
|---|---|---|
| A Taste of Home | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| A Taste of Home | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| A Taste of Home | Saturday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| A Taste of Home | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Bearded Bagel | Thursday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Bearded Bagel | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Bearded Bagel | Friday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Bearded Bagel | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Bearded Bagel | Saturday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Bearded Bagel | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Bearded Burger | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Bearded Burger | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Bearded Burger | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Bearded Burger | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Bearded Burger | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Black Leaf | Thursday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Books, Bourbon and Bacon | Thursday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Books, Bourbon and Bacon | Friday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Books, Bourbon and Bacon | Saturday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Books, Bourbon and Bacon | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Books, Bourbon and Bacon | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Box Burger | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Box Burger | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Box Burger | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Chef Dan's | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Chef Dan's | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Chef Dan's | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Chef Dan's | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Chef TLC | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Chompz Truck | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Chompz Truck | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Chompz Truck | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #1 | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #1 | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #1 | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #1 | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #2 | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #2 | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Da Blue Lagoon #2 | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Der Pretzel Wagen | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Der Pretzel Wagen | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Der Pretzel Wagen | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| El Venezolano | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| El Venezolano | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| El Venezolano | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| El Venezolano | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Flying Cupcake | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Flying Cupcake | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Flying Cupcake | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Flying Cupcake | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Forking Pierogi | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Forking Pierogi | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Forking Pierogi | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| GALS Fish | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| GALS Fish | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Garnacha Spot | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Garnacha Spot | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Garnacha Spot | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Garnacha Spot | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Grumpy Gringo | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Grumpy Gringo | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Grumpy Gringo | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Hometown Donuts | Thursday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Hometown Donuts | Friday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Hometown Donuts | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Hoosier Q | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Hoosier Q | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Hoosier Q | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Lil Smokey | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Big Smokey | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Big smokey | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Lil Smokey | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Lil Smokey | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Lil Smokey | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Johnson's BBQ Lil Smokey | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| J's Lobster Truck | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| J's Lobster Truck | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| J's Lobster Truck | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Jug's Catering | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Jug's Catering | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Karma Kitchen | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Karma Kitchen | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Karma Kitchen | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Karma Kitchen | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Knoughty Lobsta | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Knoughty Lobsta | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Knoughty Lobsta | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Knoughty Lobsta | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Las Tortugas | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Las Tortugas | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Las Tortugas | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Legends Golf Club | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Lick Ice Cream | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Mac Genie | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Mac Genie | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Mauy Thai | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Moo Loo-Dessert | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Moo Loo-Dessert | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Moo Loo-Dessert | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Muay Thai | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Muay Thai | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Nacho Mama's | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Pastabilitiez | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Pastabilitiez | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pastabilitiez | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pastabilitiez | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pastabilitiez | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Pi | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Pi | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Pi | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Pi | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Pierogi Love | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Pierogi Love | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pierogi Love | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pierogi Love | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Pierogi Love | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Pronto Taco | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Pronto Taco | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Pronto Taco | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Samano's Mexican | Saturday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| Serendipity | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Serendipity | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Serendipity | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Sweet Tooth | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Sweet Tooth | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Taste Budz Indy | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| Taste of the Caribbean | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Taste of the Caribbean | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Taste of the Caribbean | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Corn Man | Wednesday | 5-10 pm |
| The Flying Cupcake | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Flying Cupcake | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Flying Cupcake | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Grub House | Thursday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| The Grub House | Friday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| The Grub House | Saturday Breakfast | 8-10 am |
| The Grub House | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| The Sweet Potato | Thursday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Sweet Potato | Friday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Sweet Potato | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| The Whole Cow | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| The Whole Cow | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| The Whole Cow | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Treats by Fee | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Union Jack | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Union Jack | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Union Jack | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wild Boar BBQ | Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Wild Boar BBQ | Thursday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wild Boar BBQ | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wild Boar BBQ | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wild Boar BBQ | Saturday Dinner | 5-10 pm |
| Wylie Truck | Friday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wylie Truck | Saturday Lunch | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Wylie Truck | Sunday | 10 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!
