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

🕹️ PS4, PS5, and Switch Consoles Free Play — Both Days

Grab a controller, challenge your friends, and settle some rivalries with a lineup of competitive favorites including Super Smash Bros., Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Dragon Ball FighterZ, FIFA, and Madden NFL. ✨ Hosted by @amazulu_gaming_llc

🎮 Gaming Console Free Play – Both Days | 11AM–5PM

16 stations. N64, GameCube, PlayStation, Xbox, Super Nintendo and more. Play all day, any time, on real hardware, just like the good old days.✨ Hosted by MultiplayerLocal (MPL.gg)

🏆 Super Smash Bros. Tournament — Saturday | 12PM-2PM

Battle through the bracket in a Super Smash Bros. tournament featuring competitive matches, big plays, and plenty of clutch moments. Grab your main, lock in your strategy, and see who takes the top spot. Entry Fee: $5. ✨ Hosted by @amazulu_gaming_llc

Tournament Link → https://www.start.gg/tournament/ccs-raleigh-retro-video-game-expo-i/event/super-smash-bros-ultimate-singles/overview

🥊 Tekken 8 Tournament — Saturday | 3PM-4:30PM

The Tekken 8 Tournament puts your combos, reactions, and matchup knowledge to the test. Pick your fighter, battle through the bracket, and prove you have what it takes. Entry Fee: $5. ✨ Hosted by @amazulu_gaming_llc

Tournament Link → https://www.start.gg/tournament/ccs-raleigh-retro-video-game-expo-i/event/tekken-8/overview

🏎️ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament — Sunday | 12PM-2PM

Race against fellow players in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and compete for bragging rights. Watch out for blue shells, master your shortcuts, and see who crosses the finish line first. Entry Fee: $5. ✨ Hosted by @amazulu_gaming_llc

Tournament Link → https://www.start.gg/tournament/ccs-raleigh-retro-video-game-expo-i/event/mario-kart-8/overview

🔥 Street Fighter 6 Tournament — Sunday | 3PM-4:30PM

Step into the world of Street Fighter 6 and test your skills against other competitors. Perfect your combos, choose your fighter, and battle your way through the competition.

Tournament Link → https://www.start.gg/tournament/ccs-raleigh-retro-video-game-expo-i/event/street-fighter-6/overview

🏨 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.