Louisville Arcade Expo

Louisville Arcade Expo Your source for reliving all things retro and arcade gaming.

3 Days of retro gaming goodness featuring 100s of arcade, pinball, and consoles from the golden age of video gaming.

Make sure to stop by and see The 8-Bit Guy, David Murray! He’s got a table full of goodies as soon as you walk onto the ...
03/27/2026

Make sure to stop by and see The 8-Bit Guy, David Murray! He’s got a table full of goodies as soon as you walk onto the show floor. Also, catch his panel tonight at 7pm on the main stage. His content a must-watch for fans of retro computing and classic gaming!

Arcade! Pinball! Consoles! That’s what we’re all about! We can’t wait to share all the retro treasures with you at Louis...
03/27/2026

Arcade! Pinball! Consoles! That’s what we’re all about! We can’t wait to share all the retro treasures with you at Louisville Arcade Expo 2026. Doors are now open… come on down to the Triple Crown Pavilion today from 2pm to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. See you soon!

🟡 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Pepper II (ColecoVision) 🟡Step into a true retro classic! We’re running a 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 tourname...
03/25/2026

🟡 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Pepper II (ColecoVision) 🟡

Step into a true retro classic! We’re running a 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 tournament on the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — and it’s all about fast moves and high scores.

🗓 Sunday @ 2:00 PM
📍 Main Stage

💲 $2 Entry
🎟 Purchase your tournament ticket at the Info Desk

This will be a time-based high score challenge — you’ll have a limited window to rack up as many points as possible. Smart routes and quick decisions will separate the winners from the rest!

📅 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
March 27–29
📍 Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟 https://louisvillearcade.com

🎭 Event Announcement – Costume Contest 🎭Get ready to suit up and take the stage! The Louisville Arcade Expo Costume Cont...
03/25/2026

🎭 Event Announcement – Costume Contest 🎭

Get ready to suit up and take the stage! The Louisville Arcade Expo Costume Contest is back for 2026 — and we can’t wait to see what you bring.

🗓 Saturday, March 28th @ 6:00 PM
📍 Main Stage (Main Room)

Open to ages 15 and up

Whether you're repping classic arcade, anime, sci-fi, or gaming icons — this is your moment to show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and stage presence. Bring the energy and wow the crowd!

A panel of mystery judges will be picking the winners across multiple categories:

🏆 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 – $250
🎤 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 – $100
👥 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 – $50
🛠 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣 – $50
🎨 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 – $50
🕹 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 – $50

👉 Planning to compete? Be at the Main Stage by 5:45 PM for sign-in and lineup.

📅 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
March 27–29
📍 Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟 Tickets & info: https://louisvillearcade.com

🚨 Pinball players, this one’s for you… 🚨Stern Pinball Insider Connected is back at the Louisville Arcade Expo — and yes,...
03/25/2026

🚨 Pinball players, this one’s for you… 🚨

Stern Pinball Insider Connected is back at the Louisville Arcade Expo — and yes, there’s a brand new badge to earn! 🎉

🏆 Play Stern machines at the show and unlock an exclusive LAX 2026 Insider Connected badge! 🏆

Here’s how to grab it:
🔹 Log into your Insider Connected account
🔹 Find the Stern machines at the Tilt Amusements booth
🔹 Play and unlock your limited-edition event badge

And while you’re there… don’t miss Pokémon Pinball on the floor this year — whether you’re chasing badges or chasing high scores, we’ve got you covered. ⚡🎯

📅 Louisville Arcade Expo 2026
📍 March 27–29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟️ Tickets & info: https://louisvillearcade.com

Don’t miss it — once the show’s over, this badge is gone for good.

⚠️ TICKET SCAM WARNING ⚠️We see this every single year — scammers posing as fans with "extra tickets for sale" in our co...
03/24/2026

⚠️ TICKET SCAM WARNING ⚠️

We see this every single year — scammers posing as fans with "extra tickets for sale" in our comments. They are FAKE. Do not send anyone money for tickets through comments, Messenger, or anywhere other than our official site.

🎟️ Official tickets → louisvillearcade.com/tickets

Anyone offering tickets in the comments will be removed and reported. Don't let a scammer ruin your LAX weekend — buy only from us directly.

March 27–29 is almost here — we can't wait to see you! 🕹️

⚡🎯 Pokémon Pinball Raffle – Gotta Win ’Em All! 🎯⚡Take part in our Pokémon Pinball Raffle and you could win a brand new S...
03/20/2026

⚡🎯 Pokémon Pinball Raffle – Gotta Win ’Em All! 🎯⚡

Take part in our Pokémon Pinball Raffle and you could win a brand new Stern Pokémon Pro Pinball Machine!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Saturday morning at the show
🕗 Drawing Saturday, March 28th at 8PM at the Main Stage
👉 Must be present to win!
💲 $10 per entry — Cash only
💰 Not ready to take it home? A $2500 cash option is available instead of the machine
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society

Don’t miss your chance to catch the ultimate prize!

🍄 Happy MAR10 Day! 🎮March 10 means one thing: it's Mario's day. And we're already in full Mushroom Kingdom mode over her...
03/10/2026

🍄 Happy MAR10 Day! 🎮

March 10 means one thing: it's Mario's day. And we're already in full Mushroom Kingdom mode over here — because Louisville Arcade Expo is just 17 days away! 🎉

Join us 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳-𝟮𝟵 to play Mario classics on original hardware, challenge friends to Kart races, and celebrate everything that makes gaming great. See you at the finish line! 🏁🔴

💬 What's your all-time favorite Mario game? Tell us below! ⬇️

The Louisville Arcade Expo is coming March 27-29, 2026!Tickets available online or at the door!🎟️ Louisville Arcade Expo...
03/06/2026

The Louisville Arcade Expo is coming March 27-29, 2026!

Tickets available online or at the door!

🎟️ Louisville Arcade Expo 2026 🏆
📍 March 27-29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🌐 More info, tickets, & lodging: https://louisvillearcade.com

🎉 Guest Announcement – 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 🎉The Louisville Arcade Expo is proud to announce that the legendary voice actor of...
02/27/2026

🎉 Guest Announcement – 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 🎉

The Louisville Arcade Expo is proud to announce that the legendary voice actor of 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗮𝗱, Samantha Kelly, will be joining us for our 15th Expo!

She’s been falling into boiling lava and dodging shells for the last decade. Samantha Kelly is a voice actor and radio personality who has voiced Princess Peach and Toad since 2007. She has been bringing characters to life in video games since 2003, including Sunny Day, the sports announcer in the Backyard Sports series for kids.

✨ Meet Samantha at the Show
Be sure to stop by and meet Samantha in person for autographs, photos, and a chance to get your Peach and Toad games signed. It’s a perfect opportunity for Nintendo fans and collectors to meet one of the most iconic voices in gaming history.

🎟️ Louisville Arcade Expo 2026 🏆
📍 March 27-29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🌐 More info, tickets, & lodging: https://louisvillearcade.com

Guest Announcement - Kenny JamesLouisville is excited to announce that Kenny James will be appearing at LAX 2026!Kenny i...
02/27/2026

Guest Announcement - Kenny James

Louisville is excited to announce that Kenny James will be appearing at LAX 2026!

Kenny is best known as the voice of Bowser in the Nintendo Super Mario Bros franchise with over 35 title credits. He has been providing the voice and personality of Bowser since Super Mario Strikers in 2005. Other voice work includes Zingo, a story telling dragon for a children’s program, narration and audiobooks.

✨ Catch Kenny at LAX
Swing by Kenny’s booth to say hello, grab an autograph, snap a photo, and have your Bowser titles signed. Whether you’re a longtime Mario fan or adding to your collection, this is your chance to meet the voice behind the King of the Koopas in person.

🎟️ Louisville Arcade Expo 2026 🏆
📍 March 27-29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🌐 More info, tickets, & lodging: https://louisvillearcade.com
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