NEA Game Fest 10
July 16 @ 9:00 am – July 19 @ 6:00 pm
NEA Game Fest is a tabletop gaming convention raising money for The Friends of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library. The event is hosted by the NEA Gamers Guild, a group of 1,000+ hobbyists who enjoy promoting social, unplugged gaming. Scheduled for July 16-19, 2026, this event is expected to draw
gamers from across the NEA region and beyond to Jonesboro, Arkansas, where it will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn. NEA Game Fest has raised over $62,000 for charity since it launched in 2017.
Badge prices:
-$50: Online 4-Day Badge (ages 16+)
-$60: At-Door 4-Day Badge (ages 16+)
-$75: Online Friends of the Library Badge — Includes one-year membership to CCJPL Friends of the Library and enamel pin
-$85: At-Door Friends of the Library Badge — Includes one-year membership to CCJPL Friends of the Library and enamel pin
-$10: Kids Badge (ages 11-15)
-Free: Kids Badge (ages 10 and under)
For Tickets click here
Introducing Family Day Badges! This year, we are offering a discounted Sunday-only badge exclusively at the door! Family Day Badges grant access to the play and win library, prizes, and most gaming events. Adults (age 16+) can purchase these badges at the door on Sunday, July 19 for $15. Kids (ages 11-15) are free on Sunday, July 19 only.
