Columbus, Ohio
Throughout most of its life, Origins migrated from city to city, but this limited the show's growth. In 1996, GAMA decided to anchor Origins in a single location. After considering a number of possibilities, GAMA chose Columbus, Ohio. With its proximity to many attendees and show volunteers, Columbus promised a fertile environment. The decision proved wise, as Origins continued to grow in subsequent years. In 2005, the show set another attendance record with just over 15,000 attendees (as announced on the Origins website). Attendance in 2009 was approximately 10,200 people, with 10,669 in 2010.
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1996 | July 4–7 |
| 1997 | July 17–20 |
| 1998 | July 2–5 |
| 1999 | July 1–4 |
| 2000 | July 13–16 |
| 2001 | July 5–8 |
| 2002 | July 4–7 |
| 2003 | June 26–29 |
| 2004 | June 24–27 |
| 2005 | June 30 - July 3 |
| 2006 | June 29 - July 2 |
| 2007 | July 5–8 |
| 2008 | June 26–29 |
| 2009 | June 25–28 |
| 2010 | June 24–27 |
| 2011 | June 22–26 |
| 2012 | May 30 - June 3 |
| 2013 | June 12 - June 16 |
| 2014 | June 11 - June 15 |
| 2015 | June 3 - June 7 |
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