Louisiana Retro Con 2026 arrives at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana, on August 1-2, 2026, for a weekend celebration of vintage collectibles, retro gaming, classic toys, trading cards, and pop culture nostalgia. This convention has become a beloved annual tradition for collectors throughout the Gulf South who appreciate the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. If you grew up collecting baseball cards, playing the original Game Boy, or watching Saturday morning cartoons, Louisiana Retro Con is your weekend to relive those memories and discover incredible finds at vendor after vendor.
The show floor at Louisiana Retro Con is a collector's paradise. Dozens of vendors specialize in vintage sports cards from the 1950s through the 1990s junk wax era, including Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Upper Deck, and Score. You will find raw vintage rookies, complete sets, unopened wax packs, and graded cards from PSA, BGS, and SGC. Trading card game collectors will discover vendors carrying classic Pokemon cards from the Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil era, early Magic: The Gathering sets, and vintage Yu-Gi-Oh! cards that bring serious nostalgia. Beyond trading cards, the convention features retro video games and consoles from Nintendo, Sega, Atari, and PlayStation, vintage action figures from Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and He-Man, classic comic books, vinyl records, VHS tapes, and an eclectic assortment of vintage toys and memorabilia from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
Show hours are Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, August 2 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission tickets are available at the door at affordable family-friendly pricing. Kids under a certain age are admitted free, making this a great weekend activity for the whole family. Early bird admission options may be available for those who want first access to the vendor floor — check the event's social media pages for the latest announcements.
The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is located at 9039 South St. Landry Avenue in Gonzales, conveniently situated off Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The drive is roughly 45 minutes from the New Orleans metro area and 20 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge. Free parking is plentiful in the expo center's on-site lots, and the venue's large climate-controlled halls provide a comfortable browsing experience even in the Louisiana August heat. Food vendors are typically available on-site.
Louisiana Retro Con is perfect for nostalgia enthusiasts, vintage card collectors, retro gaming fans, and families looking for a unique weekend experience. Whether you are searching for a gem mint 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, a sealed first edition Pokemon booster pack, or a complete-in-box Super Nintendo game, the vendor selection at this show delivers surprises around every corner. Tips for attendees include arriving early on Saturday for the best vintage finds, bringing cash for faster transactions, asking vendors about items stored behind their tables since the best pieces are not always on display, and budgeting across both days to avoid overspending on impulse buys. Follow Louisiana Retro Con on social media for vendor announcements, guest appearances, and giveaway information.