# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Midwest Showdown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm
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Galesburg's First-Ever Labor Day Weekend Scrabble Tournament

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Three days. Four tournaments. Advance or be relegated in this showdown-style event — only players who advance day by day earn a spot in Monday's Showdown, where trophies and higher cash prizes await.

Play one day, two, or all three. All events are fully rated WGPO tournaments (2 WOW divisions & 1–2 COLLINS divisions).

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7 games | $40
Bonus: Night Bird Tournament at 8 PM — divisions of 4 players | additional $20

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7 games | $40
Players who advanced Saturday (8 per division) compete in a round robin — top 4 move on to the Showdown. Relegated players compete in a regular rated tournament.

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7 games | $40 | 8:30 AM start
Showdown group: The 4 advancing players per division battle in a double round robin, capped by a King of the Hill final. Trophies and higher cash prizes for Showdown winners!
Everyone else: Players relegated Saturday or Sunday compete in a regular rated tournament.

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-Deadline: Sept. 1, 2026
-All three days: $110 (discounted from $120)
-Cancellations with full refund through Sept. 3
-To Register (must be WGPO member): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ttmGUo_RdrkmAWyGgG4GC4RVR5_2TIj_2owZLqRrTZE/viewform?pli=1&edit_requested=true
-To become a WGPO member (free) — join at wordgameplayers.org/signup

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-Advance day by day to qualify for Monday's Showdown
-Standard double challenge rule applies in WOW divisions
-All events fully rated by WGPO

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Special rates at Galesburg hotels — details coming soon!

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Peter Schwartsman: drearth1@gmail.com
Darla Krejci: krejcidarla@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/the-midwest-showdown/200030425813224
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, contests, fireworks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Freeport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Knox College, Galesburg Il
- **lat**: 42.302689341897
- **long**: -89.67174242451
- **full address**: Knox College, Galesburg Il, Chicago,IL,United States, Freeport

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Midwest Showdown
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Midwest Showdown being held?
  - **A:** The Midwest Showdown takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Knox College, Galesburg Il, Chicago,IL,United States, Freeport.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Midwest Showdown?
  - **A:** The Midwest Showdown is organized by Experience Galesburg.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Midwest Showdown is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Midwest Showdown sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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