All events must be prepaid ahead of time.

Deadline is June 1, 2026

Wednesday, June 17th

12 Noon - 5 PM Registration begins AmericInn Grand Hall. At least one registration bag per party must be purchased which includes 2026 Garfest themed t-shirt and collector pin

6 PM - 10 PM ?? Welcome Dinner Smokehouse BBQ Buffet, Raffles, Games at AmericInn Grand Hall

Room Hopping

Thursday June 18th

10:45 AM to 2 PM?? Taco Bar Lunch, Raffles, Games, Coloring Contest, etc at AmericInn Grand Hall

3 PM to 6 PM Leave Hotel for the Showboat Branson Belle, 4800 Historic State Highway 165, Branson. Relaxing and scenic cruise on Table Rock Lake complete with a delicious 3-course dinner and a variety show that the whole family will love.

7:30 PM to 9 PM Garfield Carnival Games Night including Skee Ball, Ring Toss, Shooting Gallery, Frog Flinger and more to win Garfield themed prizes plus snacks and beverages at AmericInn Grand Hall

Room Hopping

Friday June 19th

9 AM Leave Hotel for Silver Dollar City Amusement Park, 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson

5:30 - 5:45 PM Registration at Grand Hall for Friday arrivals.
6 PM – 10PM?? Pasta Bar Buffet, Garfield Cowboy Hat Decorating Contest, Coloring Contest, Games, Raffles at AmericInn Grand Hall

Room Hopping

Saturday June 20th

6 AM - 8 AM Swap Meet Table Setup AmericInn Grand Hall

8 AM - 11 AM Swap Meet, Games AmericInn Grand Hall

11 AM – 6PM On your own touring

6 PM – 10 PM?? American Traditional Dinner Buffet & Live Auction of Garfield items at AmericInn Grand Hall

Room Hopping

Sunday June 21st

Time to say goodbye to old and new friends.

**A number of the collectors will have their rooms open in the evenings and sometimes during the day trading and selling Garfield items. A list of the people doing this will be available at the registration table.**