DAMNations 35: Merry Misfits
- Dayton Area Mensa
- December 4, 2026
Dayton’s RG Is BACK! | December 4-6, 2026
Get ready for a weekend packed with fun, games, learning, relaxation, and plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Join Dayton Area Mensa for DAMNations 35: Merry Misfits, featuring Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, our famous 24-hour hospitality room stocked with snacks and beverages, two exciting speaker tracks, games and tournaments, a new crafting and sewing track, kid-friendly activities, and much more. Plus, hotel guests can fuel up each morning with complimentary breakfast!
Plus, all sewing and crafting classes are included in your registration! Bring your favorite beer, mead, or wine for our beverage exchange, and consider signing up for a special craft beer deep dive and tasting led by an experienced commercial brewer. Space in the tasting is limited to the first 10 registrants!
Pre-RG Bonus: FREE Air Force Museum Tour!
Join us Friday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. for a free tour of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, featuring the special exhibit Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen and full-size recreations of the X-wing and TIE fighters.
Meet at: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton, OH 45433.
Registration Rates
The earlier you register, the more you save!
| Registration type | Child (5-12) | Teen (13-20) | Adult (21+) |
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| Full weekend by July 31 | $40 | $100 | $120 |
| Full weekend by Sept. 15 | $40 | $110 | $130 |
| Full weekend by Nov. 15 | $45 | $120 | $140 |
| Full weekend after Nov. 15 / walk-in | $50 | $130 | $150 |
| Saturday only | $30 | $90 | $100 |
| Friday only | $20 | $40 | $50 |
Children ages 4 and under attend free.
First-Time RG Attendees: Friday Is FREE!
Never attended a Mensa Regional Gathering (RG)? Or are you a Dayton Area Mensa member who has never attended our RG? You can attend Friday for FREE! Pre-registration is required. Just include your Mensa membership number and the words “FREE FRIDAY” when registering. If you decide to stay for Saturday, you’ll pay only the Saturday-only rate.
Registration includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and all sewing and crafting classes. Complimentary breakfast and 24-hour hospitality are available to guests staying at the hotel.
How to Register
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Register online at sites.google.com/view/daytonrg2026 or download the registration form here.
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Submit your payment: Pay through PayPal at @damrg, or mail a check payable to Dayton Area Mensa RG to:
DAM RG c/o Pam Horine
8888 Maltbie Rd.
Dayton, OH 45458
Questions about registration? Call Pam at 937-238-8247.
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received by Nov. 15: $5 per person to cover transaction fees.
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Cancellations received after Nov. 15: $30 per adult, $25 per teen, and $10 per child to cover food costs.
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Suites Miamisburg-Dayton
330 Prestige Place
Miamisburg, OH 45342-5300
Phone: 937-436-2400
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King room: $89.99 per night, plus tax
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Double room: $99.99 per night, plus tax
Book by Nov. 27, 2026, and use the reservation code “Dayton Area Mensa” to receive the group rate.
For additional information, contact Lara Kay Schneider at larakayschneider@gmail.com (937-974-5508) or check out the event website here.
Come for the activities, stay for the hospitality, and make some merry misfit memories with Dayton Area Mensa!