Gygax Memorial Donation Application Unanimously Approved by Lake Geneva City Council

On March 25th, 2024 the City of Lake Geneva’s Plan City Council voted unanimously to approve the donation application for the Gygax Memorial at the west end of Library Park! Fundraising on Kickstarter to raise additional money necessary to fund project to begin July, 2024.

Gygax Memorial Fund Chairman, Gail Gygax (center) and President, Paul Stormberg (left) after City Council Vote to Accept Donation Application

Gygax Memorial Location in Library Park Advanced by Lake Geneva Board of Park Commissioners

On February 20th, 2024 the City of Lake Geneva’s Board of Park Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the placement of the Gygax Memorial at the west end of Library Park. A place where Gary would spend his days reading books and dreaming of becoming a fantasy novelist. The City Council will vote on whether to accept the donation of the Memorial to the City of Lake Geneva on March 11th.

Concept Artwork by Harry Quinn

Concept Artwork by Harry Quinn

DRAGON DAYS™ Fantasy Festival Soft Open

On October 13th (Friday the 13th!) we opened the 1st annual DRAGON DAYS™ Fantasy Festival. Heidi Gygax, daughter of Gary Gygax, cut the silver cord during opening ceremonies Friday evening.

This city-wide event was a 3-day festival in the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, celebrating the accomplishments and legacy of Gary Gygax and his contributions to Lake Geneva and the world. Our next DRAGON DAYS™ will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of D&D® on September 27th-29th, 2024! Check the DRAGON DAYS™ website for more details by clicking here: DRAGON DAYS™.