Genuine question, what is with the National staying in Chicago

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

Nobody ever suggests Boston . . . maybe too expensive or not big enough. Cool city.

[Brent G.]

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door. There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events are held there.

I'd love to see that!
I spent my first 32 years on this floating space rock about 2.5 hours south of Indy and still have tons of family in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. I could knock out a National and family visit in one trip.

[MK]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

Indianapolis would be a fantastic location. The City really knows how to put on a show and everything is located within walking distance.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I'll always advocate for Indianapolis. Foot travel from hotels to the convention center is very easy; the downtown is full of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.; the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians are right next door (and now Caitlyn Clark/Indiana Fever that time of year). There's a reason why the NFL combine, Final Fours, and a ton of other events (including a Super Bowl) are held there.

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

Imagine that, a convention being held at the same place for over 20 years. We must have at least 5 threads a year complaining about where the National is or should be.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Imagine that, a convention being held at the same place for over 20 years. We must have at least 5 threads a year complaining about where the National is or should be.

I'm sure we do. Because 99.8% of us would love to attend every year, and where it's located both brings in a lot of people and eliminates a lot of others.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I'm sure we do. Because 99.8% of us would love to attend every year, and where it's located both brings in a lot of people and eliminates a lot of others.

I doubt that's different than how people feel who have other interests and attend other conventions like Gen Con. However, they must be getting enough people to show up for it to make it successful even though they hold it in the same place every year. It's probably not just the same people coming every year and others manage to figure out a way to get there if they really want to attend.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

Has the National always been this week?

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

Has the National always been this week?

I believe there has only been one year when it was different dates.

[ncinin]

Originally Posted by rats60

I believe there has only been one year when it was different dates.

I know for sure 1996 National was the week before July 4th and some years it was the week later than now as the East Coast National was the following week.

A quick search for show programs on EBAY show 1999 show was a week earlier than now and 1990 was July 4th week. One could search other years if it is of interest but the point is there was a time the show was a different week than the past several years.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by rats60

GENCON July 31, 2025- August 3, 2025 Indianapolis Convention Center. It has been there since 2003. The National isn't going to displace it.

They could always change the dates

[drmondobueno]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Having travelled all over the continent in every type of weather, I can attest that there's something especially menacing about the summers in that particular area.

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