Retro Fest Arkansas 2026

Welcome to Retro Fest Arkansas

Join us October 17–18, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas, for a weekend dedicated to the best of the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s. Retro Fest Arkansas is where gamers, collectors, movie fans, and nostalgia lovers come together to celebrate the things that made growing up unforgettable.

Whether you're hunting for that game you've been searching for since childhood, meeting a celebrity you grew up watching, or introducing your kids to the classics, there's something here for everyone.

Video Games & Arcades

If you love video games, you're going to feel right at home. Play classic arcade machines, experience retro consoles from nearly every generation, compete in tournaments, and browse thousands of games from vendors across the country. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting into retro gaming, you'll find plenty to discover.

Shopping & Nostalgia

Retro Fest isn't just about gaming. Explore more than 100 vendors offering vintage clothing, toys, collectibles, Pokémon, comics, trading cards, pop culture memorabilia, and so much more. Every aisle is packed with pieces of nostalgia that bring back memories—and maybe help you find something you've been searching for for years.

Celebrity Guests

Meet the actors, voice actors, and personalities who helped shape the movies and TV shows you grew up with. Throughout the weekend, guests will be signing autographs, taking photos, sharing stories during panels, and meeting fans who have supported them for years.

Tickets

No matter which ticket you choose, you'll have access to an unforgettable weekend.

General Admission includes access to the convention during public hours, featuring over 100 vendors, celebrity guests, YouTube creators, live music, free arcade and console gaming, tournaments, panels, and interactive activities happening throughout the weekend.

Want the full Retro Fest experience? Upgrade to VIP and get everything included with General Admission, plus one hour of early shopping before the doors open to the public, giving you first access to the best games and collectibles. VIP admission also includes entry to our exclusive After Party featuring live music, food trucks, a live auction, special guests, content creators, and even more opportunities to connect with fellow fans.

A Weekend You'll Never Forget

Retro Fest Arkansas is more than a convention—it's a place where generations come together over the games, movies, toys, music, and memories they love. Bring your friends, bring your family, wear your favorite retro gear, and spend the weekend celebrating the best decades ever made.

We can't wait to see you in Conway on October 17–18, 2026.