Retro expos planned in Arkansas, Oregon

Retro-themed events are drawing fans with vintage games, pop-culture memorabilia and family-friendly activities. In Conway, Arkansas, the third annual Retro Fest Arkansas plans a recreated Blockbuster-style video store, about 200 vendors and voice actors, with organizers expecting thousands of attendees, many from outside the state. Portland’s Retro Gaming Expo returns to the Oregon Convention Center for a three-day event featuring arcade games, competitions, panels, merchants and special guests. The 2026 expo is a major expansion from its early gatherings, with more than 250,000 square feet of space, over 100 scheduled guests and a free-play arcade featuring vintage cabinets and pinball machines.