25K+
Attendees per Year
80+
Vendors per Event
10+
Events per Year
#1
Gaming Events in NC
Pop-up markets, gaming expos, esports tournaments, and activations all over the Triangle, free to the public and bigger every year.
What's Coming Up
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Triangle Town Center, Raleigh, NC
2027 · Dates TBA
Raleigh Convention Center · NC's Largest Gaming Convention
160+ vendors, esports tournaments, cosplay, celebrity guests, and freeplay. Dates dropping soon.
Visit GGEWho We Are
Raleigh Retro Gamers is North Carolina's largest gaming events organization, bringing together 25,000+ attendees a year across pop-up markets, your favorite shopping destinations, and large-scale venues throughout the Triangle.
We started as a love letter to retro gaming and grew into something way bigger, a full-scale event company that produces free, family-friendly experiences packed with video games, cosplay, tournaments, vendors, and good energy.
From Triangle Town Center to the Raleigh Convention Center, if something awesome is happening with games in NC, we're probably behind it.
Find an EventThe Community
Built around retro and modern video games alongside esports, every event is made for the people who show up, love gaming, carry their whole collection in a backpack, and stay until the last game ends.
Collectors, retro hunters, cosplayers, pack rippers, tabletop geeks, nostalgia lovers, and first-timers are all welcome. This is NC's gaming community, and it comes out every time.
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At Our Events
Sell Your Stuff
Get in front of a dedicated gaming and pop culture audience. Thousands of attendees, zero cold traffic. Our crowd comes to buy.
Browse our upcoming events and pick the show that fits your inventory. We run markets, conventions, and activations year-round.
Quick application. We'll confirm your spot, send booth details, and get you set up before the show.
Bring your best inventory and meet your people. Our crowd is passionate, loyal, and ready to spend.
For Indie Developers
Got an indie game in development? We give developers a dedicated space to demo their games to thousands of real players, completely free. We provide the space, power, and WiFi when available. You bring the setup.
Learn More and Sign UpOwn a Retro Game Store?
Our Retro Game Stores directory has ranked in NC gaming searches since 2019. Get a highlighted listing, your logo, social links, and more in front of the people actively looking for what you sell. Plans start at $99/year.