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June 8, 2026🎮 Classic GameFest 2026 | July 24-26 | Austin, Texas 🎮 Classic GameFest is back! Join us July 24-26, 2026 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX for the biggest retro gaming event in Texas and one of the largest retro gaming conventions in the United States. With 15,000+ attendees, 200+ vendor booths, special guests, live music, tournaments, free play gaming, cosplay, indie games, and more, Classic GameFest is the ultimate celebration of video game culture. 🕹️ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Massive vendor hall featuring retro games, consoles, collectibles, art, and merchandise Free Play Arcade with arcade machines, pinball, and console gaming Retro gaming tournaments all weekend long Indie Game Showcase featuring 10 independent developers Video game repairs and disc resurfacing Buyback stations and vendors buying games all weekend Cosplay Contest on Sunday Panels, game shows, and live entertainment Video game-themed tattoos Food trucks and concessions on-site 🎤 SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE Charles Martinet (Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi) James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd) Grant Kirkhope Samantha Kelly Kenny James Laura Faye Smith Tim Kitzrow AbdallahSmash Doug Walker & Brad Jones (Channel Awesome) The Atari All-Stars: David Crane, Gary Kitchen & Dan Kitchen And many more! 🎵 LIVE MUSICFeaturing performances from:MC Squared, Super Hero Super Villain, 88bit, Descendants of Erdrick, Bit Force, The Returners, DJ Rockman, and more! 🏆 TOURNAMENTSIncluding: Mortal Kombat 9 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Street Fighter III: Third Strike Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Halo 2 Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Mario Tennis 📅 EVENT HOURSFriday, July 24: 1 PM – 7 PMSaturday, July 25: 10 AM – 7 PMSunday, July 26: 11 AM – 5 PM ⭐ VIP PASSES AVAILABLEGet early entry each day, a collectible wristband, exclusive discounts, a free CGF t-shirt, and more. 📍 LOCATIONPalmer Events CenterAustin, Texas 🎟️ Get CGF 2026 Wristbands by clicking GET TICKETS on our website! Whether you’re a collector, gamer, cosplayer, content creator, or lifelong fan of retro gaming, Classic Game Fest 2026 is the place to be. We’ll see you in Austin!   [...] Read more...
May 13, 2026🍄🎮 Meet the Voices of the Mario Franchise at Classic Game Fest! 🎮🍄 Join us July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX and meet legendary voice actors from the Mushroom Kingdom including: 🍄 Charles Martinet — Mario, Luigi, Wario & Waluigi🔥 Kenny James — Bowser👑 Samantha Kelly — Princess Peach & Toad⭐ Laura Faye Smith — Rosalina🐢 Mike Vaughn — Iggy & Ludwig And meet the composer of some of the most iconic music in gaming – Grant Kirkhope! Autographs, photos, panels & more at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas! 🎟️ Click the BUY WRISTBANDS HERE button to buy your CGF wristband now. [...] Read more...
January 5, 2026Score your Classic Game Fest 2026 Wristbands now and save! You have a couple of options to purchase them. 🏬 Visit a local Game Over Videogames store to buy or pick up your wristband at your convenience.  👉 Or order your wristbands online now through our website. You can choose to pick up your Wristband at the event or at any Game Over Videogames store before the show date. ⏳Don’t forget –  Prices INCREASE the closer we get to the event so the earlier you buy, the more you save! [...] Read more...
October 20, 2025Classic Game Fest 2026 Wristbands are on sale NOW with special Black Friday Pricing through 11/30! This is your chance to get a wristband at the lowest price! CGF Wristbands make the perfect holiday gift for any video game fan. Don’t forget, all kids under 10 get FREE admission to CGF. Bring the whole family! We can’t wait to see you next year on July 24, 25 & 26, 2026 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX. Click the BIG ORANGE “Buy Wristbands Here” button at any time to purchase yours now!   [...] Read more...

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