We’re teaming up with our friends at Hidden Block Games to host another gaming and geek pop-up market Sunday September 29th at Gateway Plaza near Downtown Raleigh. This market will feature 50+ vendors!
You’ll find a ton of retro/modern games, consoles, Pokémon, TCG, comics, Funko Pops, geeky arts and crafts, vintage toys, vintage clothes, pop culture items, figurines, anime, and more.
We’ll have gaming tournaments and freeplay stations inside Hidden Block, we’ll also have LIVE music, and Food Trucks!
What to Do
– 50+ Vendor marketplace (Gaming and geek-related items only)
– Music all day by DJ Rickey Smith
– RRG Kid Zone with interactive activities
– Hidden Block Rally (Race-themed stamp rally! Colect stamps from particiapting vendors to win prizes)
– G&G Tavern with a slew of delicious gaming-themed drinks by our friends at Geek and Grub Market.
– Freeplay gaming and tournaments outside by main stage hosted by Oak City Esports
– Cosplay Contest & Runway
– Professional Photography by Caitlin Register
– Indie Developers Showcase featuring Mighty Rabbit Studios, NOPE Challenge, Oak City Indie, and more!
– Special Gaming Industry guest
This event is FREE for the public. Family-friendly, all ages, and pets welcome! This is an outdoor event and will be rain or shine. Plenty of FREE convenient parking!
The market will be in the large outdoor parking lot across from Hidden Block Games in front of Mordecai Beverage Co.
When: Sunday September 29th, 2024
Where: 2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 103, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Located in Gateway Plaza)
Time: 12pm-4pm
Where: 2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 103, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Located in Gateway Plaza)
Time: 12pm-4pm
Cosplay Contest & Runway
Play Indie Games & Meet The Developers
Esports and Gaming Tournaments
Sign up starts at 12pm. The gaming tournament is right behind the stage near the freeplay area. Tournaments are free to sign up.
1pm – Marvel vs Capcom 2
2pm – Street Fighter 6
3pm – Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Music and MC by DJ Rickey Smith
Raleigh's Best Food Trucks!
Geek & Grub Tavern Will Be There
Caitlin Register Professional Photography
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