Classic Game Fest – The BIGGEST Retro Gaming Event in Texas – returns to the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX on July 25th-27st, 2025.
Classic Game Fest – EVENT HOURS:
Friday from 1:00pm-7:00pm (VIP passes get in early at 12:00pm!)
Saturday from 10:00am – 7:00pm (VIP passes get in early at 9:00am!)
Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00pm (VIP passes get in early at 10:00am!)
Where:
The event will be hosted at the Palmer Events Center near downtown in Austin, Texas.
Please note: Enter the building parking garage headed from westbound Barton Springs Rd.
LIMITED Paid parking in the Palmer Events Center garage is available for $10 per day in the parking garage located next to the venue. Entrances can be found on Riverside Drive near South 1st Street and Barton Springs Road between Bouldin and Dawson Streets. This garage fills up FAST, so please arrive EARLY to get a spot!
Additional parking is available in the garage at One Texas Center (and office building nearby). This is just about a block away on Barton springs rd.
Local buses make frequent stops nearby and bicycle parking is available at bike racks located outside the entrances to the parking garage. Plus, UBER and LYFT are great options too!
Tickets:
VIP – THREE-DAY wristbands – grants you access to the convention early EVERY day, include special gifts/access/discounts/etc, and these can be used to get into CGF all weekend.
THREE DAY wristbands – gets you access to the convention all three days during normal hours all weekend.
ONE DAY wristbands – Available for one day access on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only.
KIDS 10 & UNDER – FREE! – As always, kids under 10 get in FREE anytime during CGF, however, ALL KIDS must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Thank you!
We are working diligently with the Palmer Events Center to make sure this event is as safe as possible. We encourage all attendees/staff/volunteers to get vaccinated. Full safety precautions, procedures, and rules for Classic Game Fest will be announced at the end of May.
Get more information and BUY TICKETS NOW at www.classicgamefest.com
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