Things To Do

Three days of gaming, vendors, and fun! There are lots of things to do at GGFest.  Check out our lineup of activities! 

Activities

Ready to compete in an epic battle of Pokémon or in a Mario Kart Tournament? Want to sign up for deck building workshops? How about trying out a new tabletop game? Looking to play console games with friends? We have all that and more.  Come spend the weekend with us for a family friendly gaming experience.

Retro Arcade

Do you love PacMan? Pinball? Street Fighter? We’re bringing in retro games by the truck load. This arcade is free for ticket holders all weekend.

Console Tournament

Console tournaments thourgout the weekend that include:

Fortnite

Smash Bros.

Mario Kart

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Open Play Tabletop

Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, we’ll have several tabletop games available! Those who play and win get the chance to take the game home at the end of the festival!

VR Experiences

We have a VR Experience spot for anyone interested in trying out VR and explore the virtual world. GGFest has several experience options for you to try.

Pokémon TCG Deck Building Workshop

This workshop will walk new TCG player through the basics of building a tournament deck.

For all ages new to the game

60 minute workshop

Pokémon Go! PVP Tournament

Join other Pokemon Go! players to battle it out in a PVP Battle League tournament.

 

Vendor Marketplace and Sponsor Displays

Find the perfect tabletop accessory, or that awesome sticker that speaks to you. Pick up an event t-shirt or sticker to take with you. Vendors from all across the region will be selling their products throughout the entire weekend..

Alpha Earl Apps

Unique card games and books

Cozy Candles

Game themed candles and gifts

Boo Doodles

Stickers, prints, pins, Washi tape, notepads, sticky notes, shirts, bags, etc

EXP Noob

Gaming Themed T-Shirts

Cards & Cartridges

Yugioh TCG, Pokemon TCG, Lorcana TCG, Magic the GAthering TCG, Retro video games

Mercury Dice

Artisan resin dice

Carroll County Arts Council

Promoting upcoming Arigato Exhibit. Featuring Anime art.

Nomnivore Games Inc.

Original Tabletop Games (RPG books and Card Games)

Omnihedral

STEM Games and Activities

Retro Knights

Video game merchandise

Boba Studios

Indie Game Studio

Laughing Coffin

TCG's and More

Fyre & Ashe

Wooden dice towers

Wicked Weird Artist

Hand made and one of a kind sculptures

Spilled Coffee Creatives

Interactive storytelling games and experiences