2024 Edition Now Being Routed
Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, WI
April 5 to 7th – Baird Center in Milwaukee
Our favorite show of the year because it’s awesome and it’s only a drive for the Old School Gamer crew based in Iowa!
CoMo Retro Game Con in Columbia, MO
April 20th – Stony Creek Conference Cente
A fun smaller show for lots of trading and networking. We love it! …and it’s only a drive for the Old School Gamer crew based in Iowa!
Des Moines Con in Des Moines, IA
May 31st to June 2nd – Hyvee Hall Iowa Events Center – $10 – $40 Admission
Featuring Old School Gamer and Others in Attendance. The event debuted in 2022 and is already the largest con. We are working on bringing Retro Gaming Olympics to be in full force at this event – No cost to participate, you just have to pay to get in!
Illinois Game Con in Bloomington, IL
June 1st – Interstate Center – $15 Admission – $45 VIP
Featuring Todd Friedman and friends holding down the fort! This show keeps on growing and is now the largest retro game con in Illinois (hence the name change)..
CORGS in Columbus, OH
June 1st – Ohio Expo Center – $15 Admission – $45 VIP
Awesome show run by some awesome people. OSG is still working on it’s plans for this show!
SoCal Retro Gaming Expo in Pasadena CA
June 8th-9th – Pasadena Convention Center
OSG is still working on it’s plans for this show!
Classic Game Fest in Austin, TX
July 19-21 – Palmer Events Center
Featuring Old School Gamer, and Others in Attendance. One of the big three of retro gaming conventions nationally (Midwest Gaming, Portland Retro Gaming, and Classic Game Fest), we enjoy this show immensely and often have a bunch of our staff there for the show! Expanding to a 3rd day in 2024!
Long Island Retro in Garden City, NY
August 9-11 – Cradle of Aviation in Garden City, NY
Featuring Old School Gamer, and Others in Attendance. Ryan Burger, the publisher of Old School Gamer will be attending for the first time ever. Looking forward to seeing you for this awesome 3 dayt show!
Video Game Summit / Pinball Expo in Schaumburg, IL
October 17-19, 2024 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Video Game Summit has partnered with the Pinball Expo’s 40th Anniversary – If retro games, arcade or pinball are your thing, this year’s event will feature all for the largest gaming conference in Chicagoland..
VCF Midwest in Chicago, IL
September 7-8 – Renaissance Schaumberg Covnention Center
Featuring Old School Gamer, and Others in Attendance.
Cleveland Gaming Classic in Cleveland, OH
September 20-22 – IX Center – Cleveland
Featuring Old School Gamer, and Others in Attendance.
Portland Retro Gaming Expo in Portland, OR
September 27-29 – Oregon Convention Center
Featuring Old School Gamer, and Others in Attendance. One of the big three of retro gaming conventions nationally (Midwest Gaming, Portland Retro Gaming, and Classic Game Fest), we enjoy this show immensely and often have a bunch of our staff there for the show!
