The Game & Geek Expo 2026 is coming to North Carolina on September 5–6, 2026, and it’s one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing gaming and geek culture conventions. If you’re a tabletop gamer, TCG player, or hobby enthusiast in NC, this is the fall event to put on your calendar.
What Is Game & Geek Expo?
Game & Geek Expo is produced by RRG LLC, presented by Hidden Block Games — the same team behind some of North Carolina’s largest gaming community events. The expo features a mega marketplace packed with gaming and geek-related vendors, free-play gaming, exhibits, cosplay, gaming tournaments, and panels.
RRG reports 20,000+ fans attending their events annually, making GGE one of the most well-attended gaming events in the region. This year’s expo aims to be the best yet.
What to Expect
- Mega Marketplace — vendors selling TCGs, board games, collectibles, hobby products, and geek merchandise
- Free-Play Gaming — play a wide variety of games on the floor throughout the weekend
- Gaming Tournaments — competitive events across multiple game types
- Cosplay — contests and community cosplay throughout the weekend
- Panels & Exhibits — creator panels and interactive exhibits
- Video Games — indie and mainstream titles playable on-site
Dates & Location
- Dates: September 5–6, 2026
- Presented by: Hidden Block Games & RRG LLC
- Tickets: Check eventeny.com/events/game-geek-expo-2026 for current pricing and registration
NC Game Stores Attending or Near the Expo
Game & Geek Expo is a strong opportunity to connect with NC game store owners and staff in person. Many local stores send representatives to vendor halls or attend as part of the gaming community. If you want to find stores before or after the event, the GHF NC directory has you covered statewide.
Browse NC game stores and hobby shops in the GHF NC directory →
Why This Convention Matters for NC Gamers
GGE has grown year over year into one of the premier gaming events in the Southeast. Unlike larger national conventions, it stays rooted in the NC gaming community — the vendors, the players, and the organizers are largely local. That makes it a genuinely community-driven event rather than a corporate convention, which shows in the atmosphere.
For NC tabletop players and TCG collectors, the marketplace alone is worth the trip. Finding rare cards, out-of-print games, and local game store deals in one place on a September weekend is hard to beat.
We’ll post more details — including confirmed vendors and tournament schedules — as the September date approaches. Bookmark this page or follow GHF NC on Facebook for updates.
Find NC game stores near you →
