CLICK THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE TO SUBMIT A VENDOR APPLICATION. We will review and respond with approval, providing a purchase link in an email. We are looking for vendors selling the following items: Video Games, Collectibles & Toys, Pokemon, Magic, YuGiOh, VHS, Artists & Handmade Pop Culture Related Items, Anime, Indie Video Games & Tabletop Developers, Vintage T-Shirts & Clothing, Cosplay, Authors of material related to the show, Arcade Machines and other Pop Culture related items.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY AN APPLICATION. YOUR BOOTH IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL WE RECEIVE PAYMENT
Vendor Floor Hours open to the public:
Friday 1 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm (we do have early access to some attendees an hour before the show starts)
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm (we do have early access to some attendees an hour before the show starts)
Load in Hours:
Thursday before the show: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday morning: 7 am - 12 pm
Saturday / Sunday (day of the show): 7 am - 10 am
SoCal Gaming Expo continues to be the premiere gaming event in Southern California. It has grown year over year, with approximately 10,000+ attendees. Attendees come from all over the country to experience a remarkable weekend of fun and gaming. The show has been a staple for the gaming community in SoCal since 2015.
One of the main reasons attendees love SoCal Gaming Expo is for the vendor marketplace. Our marketplace comprises over 200+ vendor spaces with video games, tabletop, toys, collectibles, pop culture, indie developers, artists and handmade crafts.Â
We use a third-party event company for all set-up, including pipe and drape, chairs, and tables. They are on-site during the event's load-in for additional needs, such as extra tables and chairs or other items that may need to be rented.
After your purchase, you will receive an email confirming your space options. Several weeks before the show, we send all vendors a detailed packet with information on parking, space assignments, load-in/load-out, and other pertinent information to make your weekend a success.
Each booth has one (1) 8' skirted table, two chairs, and two weekend passes to the show. If you purchase multiple booths, you will receive two passes per booth, up to a maximum of four weekend passes per vendor. Vendors can buy additional discounted vendor passes once they receive a purchase link or at the show during load-in times at the vendor check-in area.
Some spaces may be pipe and draped, and others may be open. We lay out the floor at our discretion to present the best look for the show.Â
VENDOR FLOOR SPACES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If you later realize you cannot attend, we will do our best to backfill your space and offer a refund, but we make no guarantees.
HOTEL INFO
We negotiate special rates each year at local Pasadena downtown area hotels. Limited rooms are available through www.socalretrogamingexpo.com hotels to get our special hotel rates. We suggest you book your rooms early, as discounted room blocks sell out. There are also other hotel options on our website throughout Pasadena that are available.
We strive to make each vendor's experience great and work with each vendor to ensure they have a great weekend. If you have any questions regarding being a vendor or sponsorship please contact Ricky Avila at [email protected].
SoCal Gaming Expo is known for its massive vendor marketplace, Tetris World Championships, skate ramps, esports competitions, free-play arcade, gaming area, cosplay, YouTubers, voice actors, and industry guests. Our marketplace has vendors selling video games, pop culture, artwork, and more!
SoCal Gaming Expo is a convention that everyone who loves gaming can attend. We welcome people of all ages, races, and nationalities to come together and share their passion for gaming. We want your experience at the show to be an amazing one!
Children ages five and under are FREE with a paid ticket purchase
Paid parking is available at the garage attached to the Pasadena Convention Center, or on-street parking is available downtown
All tickets are non-refundable
T-shirts & Merchandise purchased as part of a bundle package can be picked up on the day of the show at the Will Call area under the registrant's name.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
https://socalretrogamingexpo.com/
socalgamingexpo
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA