Retro Video Game Expo I
🕹️ Raleigh Retro Video Game Expo I — Cartridge Culture Hits Raleigh
Raleigh, the machines are warming up.
The first-ever Raleigh Retro Video Game Expo I brings a full weekend of classic gaming into the city, where consoles get plugged back in, cartridges get dusted off, and entire eras of gaming come back to life on the floor.
This is where arcade memories, console battles, and LAN-era stories all show up in one place
🗓️ August 15-16 | 10AM – 5PM
📍 3801 Sumner Blvd Raleigh NC 27616
🎟️ FREE Entry + FREE Parking
🔥 Event Highlights 🔥
🛒 Retro Marketplace — All Day
Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from across generations. Every table is a different checkpoint in gaming history.
🎯 Apply to be a vendor here → https://tinyurl.com/GuestVendorFormRaleigh
🕹️ Free Play Arcade Zone — Both Days
Multiple setups running nonstop across Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, Xbox, and more. Drop into classics like Mario Kart Double Dash, Donkey Kong Country, Double Dragon, Gears of War, and Left 4 Dead alongside rotating retro favorites.
🤝 Calling all Collaborators
This event is built for fans BY fans! We’re actively looking to partner with:
Tournament organizers → https://forms.gle/YfUUKkw3QPUHMCeUA
Pinball/Arcade Hosts → https://forms.gle/YfUUKkw3QPUHMCeUA
Workshops & Panel → https://forms.gle/Azq52H6eZTSaDK7a6
Volunteer Sign Up → https://forms.gle/QhwS6RiFUzLW2GPb8
🏨 Traveling In? Book the Official Hotel Enjoy a special rate of $105/night at Courtyard Marriott Raleigh, only 5 minutes away from the action! Book your stay 👉 https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1764769613995&key=CORP&app=resvlink
Raleigh’s first retro gaming weekend is live. Insert coin. Your save file starts here.