Retropalooza

Retropalooza is a retro-based gaming convention started in 2013. It is a two-day convention that is usually held annually in the Fall in Arlington, Texas and in the Summer in Pasadena, Texas. It is an annual event featuring some of the best YouTube personalities in the universe, free-play console games, contests and competitions, guest panels and over 150 vendor booths.[1][2][3][4]

Retropalooza
StatusActive
GenreRetro-based Gaming
VenueArlington Convention Center
Pasadena Convention Center
Location(s)Arlington, Texas
Pasadena, Texas
CountryUnited States
Years active2013 to present
Inaugurated2013
Websiteretropalooza.com
retropaloozahouston.com

Event History
NameDatesLocationAtten.Guests
RetropaloozaSeptember 28, 2013Bob Duncan Center
Arlington, Texas[5]
Retropalooza IISeptember 20–21, 2014Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[6]
Retropalooza IIISeptember 26–27, 2015Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[7]
Retropalooza Houston 2016April 30–May 1, 2016Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[8]
Retropalooza IVOctober 1–2, 2016Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[9]
Retropalooza Houston 2017April 22–23, 2017Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[10]
Retropalooza VOctober 7–8, 2017Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[11]
Retropalooza Houston 2018July 28–29, 2018NRG Park
Houston, Texas[12]
Retropalooza VISeptember 29–30, 2018Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[13]
Retropalooza Houston 2019June 8–9, 2019Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[14]
Retropalooza VIIOctober 19–20, 2019Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[15][16]
Retropalooza VIIIOctober 16–18, 2020 (subject to cancellation)Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, Texas[17]
Retropalooza Houston 2021March 13–14, 2021Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, Texas[18]

References
  1. "Retropalooza | A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  2. "Retropalooza - About". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  3. Weiss, Brett (2016-09-29). "Retropalooza video game convention hits rewind button in Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Gen Xers, hipsters, moms, dads and even millennials clamor for the days of Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and the original Super Mario Bros...
  4. "Retropalooza @ Arlington Convention Center in Arlington". GuideLive.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  5. "Retropalooza 2013". NerdNinja.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  6. "Retropalooza II". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  7. "Retropalooza III". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  8. "Retropalooza Houston 2016". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  9. "Retropalooza IV". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  10. "Retropalooza Houston 2017". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  11. "Retropalooza V". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  12. "Retropalooza Houston 2018". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  13. "Retropalooza VI". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  14. "Retropalooza Houston 2019". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  15. "Retropalooza VII". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  16. "Retropalooza (Oct 2019), Arlington USA - Conference". 10times.com. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  17. "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro A celebration of all things retro". Retropalooza.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  18. "Retropalooza A celebration of all things retro... in Houston". RetropaloozaHouston.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
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