Conventions


Really Rad Weekend
Nov
2
to Nov 3

Really Rad Weekend

Join us November 2nd and 3rd on Okaloosa Island for a celebration of gaming that supports local charities! All at the Island Hotel on the beautiful white sand beaches of the emerald coast!

Hangout with some of the raddest youtubers and content creators including John Riggs, nintendrew, The Game Chasers, Phoenix Resale and more! 

Compete in not only a variety of retro game challenges in our retro console room but also prove that you are the best and take home some cash in our fighting game tournaments including Smash Ultimate, Tekken 7, Melee, Strive and more!

Its time to break out your costumes and earn some money! Our cosplay contest is going to be bigger than before with our panel of veteran cosplayers choosing the best of the emerald coast to win $1000 in cash and prizes! Head to the cosplay tab for signups!

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Retropalooza
Oct
26
to Oct 27

Retropalooza

A celebration of all things retro

An annual event featuring some of the best YouTube personalities in the universe, free-play console games, contests and competitions, guest panels and over 150 vendor booths.

Kids 12 and under are FREE! That means it's fun for the whole family.

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Smoky Mountain Geek Expo
Oct
19

Smoky Mountain Geek Expo

Waynesville, NC’s first comic and geek convention

Smoky Mountain Geek Expo is Waynesville, NC’s first comic and geek convention. Our 2023 event will be at the Smoky Mountain Event Center on October 19. A wide variety of artists and vendors, comics, toys, video games, original artwork, collectible card gaming, anime, etc. Cosplay contests and gaming areas have been added this year! Whatever makes your geek heart pump blood!

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Retrofest Arkansas
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Retrofest Arkansas

A CELEBRATION OF NOSTALGIA

Dive into a nostalgic wonderland at RetroFest Arkansas, the ultimate celebration of all things retro, taking place in Conway, Arkansas on October 12th and 13th, 2024. This two-day extravaganza is your passport to the past, featuring a treasure trove of video games, vintage clothing, iconic TV and movie personalities, and a myriad of nostalgia-inducing items.

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RetroGameCon
Oct
11
to Oct 13

RetroGameCon

  • The OneCenter Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Established in 2013, RetroGameCon is Upstate NY's Video Game Expo

RGC features special guests, hundreds of exhibitor tables, panel presentations from industry professionals, video game music, tournaments, tabletop games, fantastic art, video game free play, charity events, & more. RGC has grown to be THE largest gaming event in New York State, drawing thousands from the Northeast U.S. & Canada to downtown Syracuse, NY.

RGC celebrates the best in gaming...its art form...its culture...its nostalgia!

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Pittsburgh Gaming Expo
Oct
4
to Oct 6

Pittsburgh Gaming Expo

  • Monroeville Convention and Events Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A stacked weekend of gaming—a community-curated arcade, a MASSIVE console lounge, hours of scheduled tabletop content, cosplay contests, live music, gaming and collectibles vendors, renowned tattoo artists, featured industry and creative guests and tons more

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Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Sep
27
to Sep 29

Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Retro Gaming Expo, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based 501(c)4 non-profit cooperative organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for classic video and arcade games through the presentation of events and conventions that celebrate the historic contribution video games have made and continue to make in popular culture

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Cleveland Gaming Classic
Sep
20
to Sep 22

Cleveland Gaming Classic

GET OVER HERE!

Join us for Ohio's largest and premier weekend of gaming. For collectors, gamers, cosplay, kids and fandoms of all types - the Cleveland Gaming Classic has it all.

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LOUISIANA RETRO CON
Sep
14
to Sep 15

LOUISIANA RETRO CON

  • Morgan City Municipal Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Louisiana's PREMIER video game convention

Louisiana Retro Con is a video game-focused convention that celebrates all things within the gaming spectrum. The event also showcases local artists, comic book authors, toy/comic vendors, and many more exhibits relevant to nerd culture. Proudly maintaining a very family-friendly setting, Louisiana Retro Con is a fun event for all age groups. Our next big event is LOUISIANA RETRO CON FALL 2024, set to be taking place on September 14th (10:30 AM - 6:30 PM), and September 15th (11 AM - 5 PM) 2024 in the spacious Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.

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Retro World Expo
Aug
23
to Aug 25

Retro World Expo

At RetroWorld Expo, there's something for everyone. With over 150 vendors, gaming tournaments, arcade machines, cosplay, anime, special guests, panels, wrestling, music, and more, the event is a true gaming paradise. Our mission is to honor the history and passion of gaming since the early 80s, ensuring that all platforms are celebrated for everyone's enjoyment.

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Utah Retro GameXpo
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Utah Retro GameXpo

Xperience Your Childhood!

A gaming convention event for anyone who loves Retro Video Games, Retro Toys, Collectibles, Pop Culture  and More

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Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
Jul
19
to Jul 21

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

  • Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Arkansas Retro Expo
Jul
13

Arkansas Retro Expo

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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