GULF GAMES 55
FEBRUARY 18 – 22, 2026
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
I am so excited to be back in Asheville, a fantastic little city with so much to see and do! In fact, there is so much to do, we will again be planning some pre-Gulf Games excursions planned. So, you absolutely must plan to arrive early to join in the pre-Gulf Games fun.
Asheville is home to the world famous Biltmore mansion and estate, originally built by George Vanderbilt II. The mansion is the largest private home in America with over 35,000 square feet of living area. It is truly a marvel, as are the vast grounds of the estate, which includes a winery, farm, gardens, hiking paths, restaurants and much, much more. It is a “must see” attraction.
But there is SO much more in Asheville. The downtown is chock-filled with shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and, of course, breweries. Indeed, the city is known as the craft brewery capital of the South and boasts over 50 breweries in and around downtown. There are also several quality wineries nearby. The arts district occupies the old warehouse district and has an eclectic, exciting vibe. And if you enjoy the outdoors, hiking trails, waterfalls and lakes abound.
You can check out the Asheville Visitors website at: https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/about-asheville/visitor-information/
It warrants repeating: you simply MUST arrive early, as there is no way you can miss all of these fabulous attractions. Many of us will be arriving several days early and it will be great fun sight-seeing with our friends. Join us!
And now for even more exciting news! Gulf Games 55 will be headquartered at the beautiful Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park Hotel in the incredible Biltmore Park Town Square community, located just a short 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. Biltmore Park Town Square is a self-contained community filled with shops, restaurants, activities, a movie theatre, hiking trails and much more. Unless you are headed downtown, you won’t need to leave the community! Check it out at: https://biltmorepark.com/
The modern Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park features:
- Beautiful and spacious meeting rooms with over 3000 square feet
- FREE breakfast included
- Forklore restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- High Speed Wireless Internet access
- Health and Fitness Center
- Indoor swimming pool
- Numerous restaurants and shops within the community
- Complementary parking
We’ve also arranged a great deal on the sleeping rooms: $119.00 per night (double queen or king). All rooms come complete with refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and high-speed wireless internet connection. These prices are also good for five days prior to and after the convention, so you can plan an entire family vacation around Gulf Games!
Check out the hotel website at: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/avlbphf-hilton-asheville-biltmore-park/hotel-info/
The hotel is ready to accept your reservations NOW! You can register online at: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/avlbphf-gulf-5079a605-e495-42b7-a6ff-d4fb105691b0/
If you prefer, you can call the hotel directly to make your reservations at (828) 209-2700. Just make sure that you mention you are with the Gulf Games convention.
We have an early-bird incentive: register AT this Gulf Games and receive $10 off the registration price! You can register for Gulf Games 55 online at:
You can pay by check or via Paypal to: registergulfgames@gmail.com Get your registration in NOW! Don’t be left out of the fun!
