Convention Schedule

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List of 2018 USA Video Gaming Conventions

Convention Dates Location
MAGFest 2018 January 4-7, 2018 Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
Newcon PDX 2018 Cancelled January 5-7, 2018 Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
Portland, OR
PAX South 2018 January 12-14, 2018 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
SwampCon 2018 January 13-14, 2018 J. Wayne Reitz Union at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational 2018 January 13-14, 2018 The Rotunda
Philadelphia, PA
Genesis 2018 January 19-21, 2018 Oakland Convention Center / Paramount Theater
Oakland, CA
PokeFest SA 2018 January 20-21, 2018 Wonderland of The Americas
San Antonio, TX
Retro City Festival 2018 January 20-21, 2018 Fairplex Exposition Complex, Hall 9
Pomona, CA
Maynard Comic Con 2018 January 27, 2018 Maynard Public Library
Maynard, MA
Minefaire San Francisco 2018 February 10-11, 2018 San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA
IndieCade East 2018 February 16-18, 2018 Museum of the Moving Image
Queens, NY
ETSU-Con 2018 February 17-18, 2018 East Tennessee State University, Culp Center
Johnson City, TN
Playthrough 2018 February 17-18, 2018 Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC
Con Nooga 2018 February 23-25, 2018 Chattanooga Convention Center
Chattanooga, TN
Pensacon 2018 February 23-25, 2018 Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
Louisville Arcade Expo 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Triple Crown Pavilion
Louisville, KY
VGM Con 2018 March 2-4, 2018 Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
Minnetonka, MN
Genericon 2018 March 3-4, 2018 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
Cleveland ConCoction 2018 March 9-11, 2018 The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
Aurora, OH
Omni Fandom Expo 2018 March 9-11, 2018 The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Orlando, FL
Blazing Desert ComicCon 2018 March 10, 2018 Southwest Junior High School
San Luis, AZ
All-Con Dallas 2018 March 15-18, 2018 InterContinental Dallas
Addison, TX
Animatic Con 2018 March 16-18, 2018 Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash
Cincinnati, OH
Arcade Expo 2018 March 16-18, 2018 Museum of Pinball
Banning, CA
Aselia Con 2018 March 16-18, 2018 Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
Irving, TX
Texas Pinball Festival 2018 March 16-18, 2018 Embassy Suites Dallas -Frisco/Hotel, Convention Center & Spa
Frisco, TX
Queen City Kamikaze 2018 March 17, 2018 Manchester Memorial High School
Manchester, NH
Ani-Me Con 2018 March 17-18, 2018 Big Fresno Fairgrounds
Fresno, CA
Minefaire Saint Paul 2018 March 17-18, 2018 Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, MN
FreeCon 2018 March 23-25, 2018 Florida State University Oglesby Union
Tallahassee, FL
Ring of Fire 2018 March 23-25, 2018 Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk
Virginia Beach, VA
Shuto Con 2018 March 23-25, 2018 Lansing Convention Center / Radisson Hotel Lansing
Lansing, MI
CT Gamer Con 2018 March 24-25, 2018 Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, CT
YumiCon 2018 March 24-25, 2018 Wonderland of The Americas
San Antonio, TX
HavenCon 2018 March 29 - April 1, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
Austin, TX
PAX East 2018 April 5-8, 2018 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
Artemis Armada 2018 April 6-8, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland East Beachwood
Beachwood, OH
CyPhaCon 2018 April 6-8, 2018 Lake Charles Civic Center
Lake Charles, LA
Fan Expo Dallas 2018 April 6-8, 2018 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
FLPolyCon 2018 April 7, 2018 Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
Tupelo TitanCon 2018 April 7, 2018 Summit Center
Tupelo, MS
USF Game Con 2018 April 7-8, 2018 USF Marshall Student Center
Tampa, FL
South Campus Anime Convention 2018 April 13-14, 2018 Tarrant County College South Campus
Fort Worth, TX
Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 April 13-15, 2018 Wisconsin Center
Milwaukee, WI
Cecil Con 2018 April 14, 2018 Cecil College
North East, MD
Beachcon 2018 April 14-15, 2018 Thunder Digital Media
Long Beach, CA
Game-On-Icon 2018 April 14-15, 2018 Plymouth State University, Centre Lodge
Plymouth, NH
Minefaire Los Angeles 2018 April 14-15, 2018 Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
New Paltz Convention 2018 April 14-15, 2018 SUNY New Paltz, Student Union Building
New Paltz, NY
Kamecon 2018 April 15, 2018 University of Maryland, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
College Park, MD
JAMPcon 2018 April 20-22, 2018 The Chattanoogan Hotel
Chattanooga, TN
Placer Fan Fest 2018 Cancelled April 20-22, 2018 Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
Auburn, CA
Pittsburgh Retro Gaming Convention 2018 April 21-22, 2018 Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
F2 Con 2018 April 27-28, 2018 Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Clarksville, TN
Causeacon 2018 April 27-29, 2018 Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center
Beckley, WV
iMagicon 2018 April 27-29, 2018 Holiday Inn Minot (Riverside)
Minot, ND
South Texas Comic Con 2018 April 27-29, 2018 McAllen Convention Center
McAllen, TX
Universal FanCon 2018 Cancelled April 27-29, 2018 Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
NRV Con 2018 April 28, 2018 University Mall Shopping Center
Blacksburg, VA
Gojotekicon 2018 May 4-6, 2018 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ashland
Ashland, OH
Lvl Up Expo 2018 May 4-6, 2018 Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
ColumCon 2018 May 6, 2018 Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
Mini Con 2018 May 19, 2018 South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL
GoTE 4TheKids 2018 May 19-20, 2018 Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
Minefaire Houston 2018 May 19-20, 2018 NRG Center
Houston, TX
MegaCon Orlando 2018 May 24-27, 2018 Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
MomoCon 2018 May 24-27, 2018 Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
Comicpalooza 2018 May 25-27, 2018 George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX
Mobicon 2018 May 25-27, 2018 Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
Mobile, AL
Hashtag Con 2018 Cancelled May 26-27, 2018 Cajundome
Lafayette, LA
Fandom PDX 2018 June 2-3, 2018 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Portland, OR
Geek Out 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Hannon's Camp America
College Corner, OH
Indy PopCon 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
Magic City Con 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
Birmingham, AL
Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Tacoma, WA
OMG!con 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Owensboro Convention Center
Owensboro, KY
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2018 June 8-10, 2018 Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
Atlanta, GA
E3 2018 June 12-14, 2018 Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
Cosplacon 2018 June 14-17, 2018 Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
All Star Comic Con 2018 June 15-17, 2018 Sheraton Tysons Hotel
Tysons, VA
BoroughCon 2018 June 15-17, 2018 Brooklyn Expo Center
Brooklyn, NY
CampiCon 2018 June 15-18, 2018 Oak Mountain State Park Campground
Birmingham, AL
WausaubiCon 2018 June 16, 2018 Merrill Enrichment Center
Weston, WI
GaCuCon 2018 June 20-25, 2018 Carnival Conquest
Departing from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
PortConMaine 2018 June 21-24, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME
South Portland, ME
Planet Funk Con 2018 June 22-23, 2018 TaxSlayer Center
Moline, IL
TooManyGames 2018 June 22-24, 2018 The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA
Pintastic Pinball & Game Room Expo 2018 June 28 - July 1, 2018 Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
Sturbridge, MA
Arkansas Anime Festival 2018 June 29 - July 1, 2018 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Bentonville / Four Points by Sheraton Bentonville
Bentonville, AR
Lil-Con 2018 June 30, 2018 American Legion Stephen Sikora Post
North Tonawanda, NY
Dexcon 2018 July 4-8, 2018 Hyatt Regency Morristown
Morristown, NJ
Salt Lake Gaming Con 2018 July 6-7, 2018 Mountain America Credit Union Exposition Center
Sandy, UT
Fan World 2018 July 6-8, 2018 The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, NY
Hypericon 2018 July 6-8, 2018 Nashville Airport Marriott
Nashville, TN
Sausomecon 2018 July 6-8, 2018 KCI Expo Center
Kansas CIty, MO
New Jersey Gamer Con 2018 July 7-8, 2018 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
ConnectiCon 2018 July 12-15, 2018 Connecticut Convention Center / Hartford Marriott Downtown / Hilton Hartford
Hartford, CT
Florida Supercon 2018 July 12-15, 2018 Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Delta H Con 2018 July 13-15, 2018 Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, TX
Hazard Con 2018 July 13-15, 2018 Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center
Erie, PA
Glass City Con X Midwest Media Expo 2018 July 14-15, 2018 SeaGate Convention Centre
Toledo, OH
Pokémon GO Fest 2018 July 14-15, 2018 Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
Metrocon 2018 July 19-22, 2018 Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL
GeekFest 2018 July 21, 2018 Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria, IL
Imagi-Con 2018 July 21, 2018 ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Charlotte, NC
Blerdcon 2018 July 27-29, 2018 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, VA
Dokidokon 2018 July 27-29, 2018 Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Let's Play Gaming Expo 2018 July 27-29, 2018 Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
Irving, TX
Radiant Northwest 2018 July 27-29, 2018 Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Raleigh Supercon 2018 July 27-29, 2018 Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC
True Gamerz Expo 2018 July 27-29, 2018 University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center
Jacksonville, FL
Classic Game Fest 2018 July 28-29, 2018 Palmer Events Center
Austin, TX
Retropalooza Houston 2018 July 28-29, 2018 NRG Center
Houston, TX
2D Con 2018 August 3-5, 2018 DoubleTree By Hilton - Bloomington Minneapolis South
Minneapolis, MN
RTX Austin 2018 August 3-5, 2018 Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX
Texas Anime and Gaming Expo 2018 Cancelled August 3-5, 2018 Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, TX
Wakandacon 2018 August 3-5, 2018 Hilton Chicago
Chicago, IL
Out Con 2018 August 4, 2018 Miami Airport Convention Center
Miami, FL
Ama-Con 2018 August 4-5, 2018 Amarillo Civic Center
Amarillo, TX
Minefaire Edison, NJ 2018 August 4-5, 2018 New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
QuakeCon 2018 August 9-12, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
Super Smash Con 2018 August 9-12, 2018 Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Dream Con 2018 August 10-12, 2018 Waco Convention Center
Waco, TX
Fandomfest 2018 Cancelled August 10-12, 2018 Omni Louisville Hotel
Louisville, KY
Game On Expo 2018 August 10-12, 2018 Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
GlitchCon 2018 August 10-12, 2018 Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area
Springdale, AR
MAGWest 2018 August 10-12, 2018 Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Kid Kon 2018 Cancelled August 11, 2018 Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, CA
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2018 August 11-12, 2018 Cradle of Aviation Museum
Garden City, NY
Minefaire Denver 2018 August 11-12, 2018 Denver Mart
Denver, CO
Anime California 2018 August 17-19, 2018 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport
Burbank, CA
Kentokyocon 2018 August 17-19, 2018 Lexington Center
Lexington, KY
Shine Con 2018 August 17-19, 2018 Tuscany Suites & Casinos
Las Vegas, NV
Fandemicon 2018 August 18, 2018 Utica Public Library
Utica, NY
Southeast Game Exchange 2018 August 18-19, 2018 Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center
Greenville, SC
StocktonCon 2018 August 18-19, 2018 Stockton Arena
Stockton, CA
Kin-Yoobi Con 2018 August 19, 2018 Newark Pavilion
Newark, CA
Coulee Con 2018 August 24-26, 2018 La Crosse Center
La Crosse, WI
Geek.Kon 2018 August 24-26, 2018 Madison Marriott West
Middleton, WI
Matsuricon 2018 August 24-26, 2018 Hyatt Regency Columbus / Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Neon Retrofuturism Festival 2018 August 24-26, 2018 Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
Warwick, RI
MeggaXP 2018 August 25, 2018 Commonwealth Commerce Center
Jackson, MI
A.g.S Con 2018 August 25-26, 2018 Ashbury Hotel & Suites
Mobile, AL
WV Pop Culture Con 2018 August 25-26, 2018 Mylan Park Expo Center
Morgantown, WV
GEXCon 2018 August 31 - September 2, 2018 Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
PAX West 2018 August 31 - September 3, 2018 Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, WA
Ark-La-Tex Comic Con 2018 September 1-2, 2018 Texarkana Convention Center
Texarkana, TX
Ancient City Con 2018 September 7-9, 2018 World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
St. Augustine, FL
Fandom Dakota Convention 2018 September 8, 2018 Northern State University Student Center
Aberdeen, SD
Minefaire Chicago 2018 September 8-9, 2018 Schaumburg Convention Center
Schaumburg, IL
RetroWorld Expo 2018 September 8-9, 2018 Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT
Roc-Con 2018 September 8-9, 2018 Kodak Center for Performing Arts
Rochester, NY
Columbus Toy & Game Show 2018 September 9, 2018 Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, OH
Anime Sekai 2018 September 14-16, 2018 Abilene Convention Center
Abilene, TX
J1-Con 2018 September 14-16, 2018 Showboat Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
JABEcon! 2018 September 15, 2018 Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Mount Juliet
Mt Juliet, TN
A Video Game Con 2018 September 15-16, 2018 Meadowlands Exposition Center
Secaucus, NJ
IGD Expo 2018 September 15-16, 2018 West Monroe Convention Center
West Monroe, LA
Minefaire Austin 2018 September 15-16, 2018 Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX
MegaCon Tampa Bay 2018 September 21-23, 2018 Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL
Random Fandom Con 2018 Cancelled September 21-23, 2018 Holiday Inn Big Rapids
Big Rapids, MI
Senshi Con 2018 September 21-23, 2018 Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, AK
Minefaire Sacramento 2018 September 22-23, 2018 Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
GDEX 2018 September 28-30, 2018 Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Konsplosion! 2018 September 28-30, 2018 Fort Smith Convention Center
Fort Smith, AR
Realms Con 2018 September 28-30, 2018 Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Corpus Christi, TX
SiouxperCon 2018 September 28-30, 2018 Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Minecon Earth Party 2018 September 29, 2018 Phoenixville Area Middle School
Phoenixville, PA
Cave Con 2018 September 29-30, 2018 University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Springfield, MO
Retropalooza 2018 September 29-30, 2018 Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, TX
Gaming Arts Media Expo 2018 October 5-7, 2018 Springfield Expo
Springfield, MO
Great Falls Gaming Rendezvous 2018 October 5-7, 2018 Holiday Inn Great Falls
Great Falls, MT
RowdyCon 2018 October 6, 2018 California State University Bakersfield Student Union
Bakersfield, CA
Minefaire Washington DC 2018 October 6-7, 2018 Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Vincon 2018 October 6-7, 2018 The Ranch Complex
Loveland, CO
Glitchcon 2018 October 8-9, 2018 Twin Cities PBS
Minneapolis, MN
BlurrieCon 2018 October 12-14, 2018 Gannon University, Waldron Campus Center
Erie, PA
Conapalooza 2018 October 12-14, 2018 MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Kingsport, TN
Kogata Daycon 2018 October 13, 2018 Mitchell Fairgrounds
Mitchell, SD
Nomikai Dallas 2018 October 13, 2018 Premier Event Center
Lewisville, TX
Yushi-Con 2018 October 13, 2018 East Stroudsburg University, Science and Technology Building
East Stroudsburg, PA
Minefaire Philadelphia 2018 October 13-14, 2018 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA
Retro Con 2018 October 13-14, 2018 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA
Gameacon Atlantic City 2018 October 19-21, 2018 Ocean Resort Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018 October 19-21, 2018 Oregon Convention Center
Portland, OR
Parkersburg Pop Con 2018 October 20, 2018 West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
WasabiCon 2018 October 20-21, 2018 Lexington Hotel & Conference Center - Jacksonville Riverwalk
Jacksonville, FL
TwitchCon 2018 October 26-28, 2018 San Jose McEnery Convention Center
San Jose, CA
Epic ACG Fest 2018 October 27-28, 2018 Albany Community Center
Albany, CA
GeekGirlCon 2018 October 27-28, 2018 The Conference Center
Seattle, WA
Shikkaricon 2018 Postponed October 27-28, 2018 SPIN Community & Fitness
Philadelphia, PA
BlizzCon 2018 November 2-3, 2018 Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
ShadoCon 2018 Cancelled November 2-4, 2018 The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
Tampa, FL
Thy Geekdom Con 2018 November 2-4, 2018 The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA
Emerald Coast Con 2018 November 3-4, 2018 Ramada Plaza Fort Walton Beach Resort/Destin
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Minefaire Charleston, SC 2018 November 3-4, 2018 Charleston Area Convention Center
Charleston, SC
Retro Game Con 2018 November 3-4, 2018 The Oncenter
Syracuse, NY
Daku Con 2018 November 9-11, 2018 Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast
Aurora, CO
DerpyCon 2018 November 9-11, 2018 Hyatt Regency Morristown New Jersey at Headquarters Plaza
Morristown, NJ
EXP Con 2018 November 9-11, 2018 St. Johns County Convention Center / Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
St. Augustine, FL
Grand Ole Gameroom Expo 2018 November 9-11, 2018 Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville
Nashville, TN
Gamer Comic Expo 2018 November 9-12, 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center
Miami, FL
Hamacon Minicon 2018 November 10, 2018 Von Braun Center
Huntsville, AL
GaoKon 2018 November 10-11, 2018 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Erie, PA
Daisho Con 2018 November 16-18, 2018 Kalahari Resorts Dells
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Sabakon 2018 November 16-18, 2018 Alexis Park All Suite Resort
Las Vegas, NV
Hero Hype Gaming Expo 2018 November 17, 2018 North Miami Beach Library
Miami, FL
PokeFest SA 2018 November 17, 2018 Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Con-Jikan 2018 November 17-18, 2018 Ramada by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown
Albuquerque, NM
Chicago Pop Culture Con 2018 November 24-25, 2018 Pheasant Run Resort - Mega Center
St. Charles, IL
PAX Unplugged 2018 November 30 - December 2, 2018 Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
Sac Gamers Expo 2018 December 9, 2018 Scottish Rite Center
Sacramento, CA
Holiday Matsuri 2018 December 14-16, 2018 Orlando World Marriott Center
Orlando, FL
PopCon Fort Wayne 2018 December 29-30, 2018 Grand Wayne Center
Fort Wayne, IN
Convention Dates Location