We're revisiting some of our favorite moments as we look ahead to GeekFest 2026. Thanks to everyone who helps make this community what it is! And if you weren't able to join us last year, we hope you can join us this year! Get your tickets now at geekfest.com!

If you know, you know. That old tv glow. That impossible level. That controller-gripping rage. Come relive it all (ok, maybe not the rage part!). Share your love of retro games and bring those memories to life at GeekFest West 2026. Don’t miss this jump. Buy your badges now at Geekfest.com! GeekFest West is July 17-19, 2026 at Lynnwood Event Center! #geekfestwestgameexpo #geekfest2026 #retrogaming #throwback

Nerdy by day. Naughty by night! Geek Streak takes the Main Stage at 8:00 PM Saturday, July 18! A dazzling, nerdy, after-hours revue featuring six unforgettable performers and one incredible host! 18 After Dark Programming $10 wristband add-on required Get your badges and wristbands at geekfest.com! @rubymimosa @rubymimosapresents

The After Dark Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown team is officially assembled! Meet your hosts and tech crew bringing the energy to GeekFest After Dark! They’ll be guiding the late-night celebration of cosplay while also representing exactly what makes this community shine! If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time to claim your spot on the stage at geekfest.com! GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center @northwest.goodwitch @ShougaNeko @OverzealousImagination #lipsync #cosplay

So many incredible cosplays, friendships, and moments packed into one weekend! We hope you will join us for GeekFest West 2026! July 17-19 at Lynnwood Event Center! Get badges at Geekfest.com! #geekfest2026 #geekfestwestgameexpo

The Slugs are making their move at GeekFest! Lake Stevens Chess will be bringing chess tournaments and open play, with opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to test their strategy and challenge fellow attendees. Tournament sign-ups are now open, so secure your spot before the boards fill up at geekfest.com! And while you're there, stop by their booth for a chance to win a one-month Premium Membership to Chess.com! GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center @lake_stevens_chess

The lights get lower and the performances get bolder! Meet the judges for this year's 18 After Dark Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown! From award-winning cosplay to unforgettable performances, this panel brings serious experience to the stage. If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time to claim your spot on the stage at geekfest.com! GeekFest West 2026 July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center @solaceserenitycosplay @solero.lo @hellosailorcosplay #lipsync #cosplay #afterdark #geekfest2026

Future legends start here! Whether they're a Jedi, Pokémon Trainer, princess, pirate, wizard, superhero, or a character entirely their own, the Kids Cosplay Showcase is a chance for our youngest fans to step into the spotlight and share their creativity with the GeekFest community! Costumes don't need to be elaborate. They don't need to be handmade. They just need imagination! If your young adventurer is ready to take the stage, we can't wait to see who they become! Registration is now open at geekfest.com! GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #cosplay #kidscosplay #explorelynnwood

Be the one posting the weekend everyone else wishes they were at! GeekFest West is coming to your feed. Will you be there? Get your badge now at Geekfest.com! GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfestwestgameexpo #geekfest2026 #lynnwoodeventcenter #explorelynnwood

Ready for the spotlight? Applications for the GeekFest Cosplay Competition are officially open at geekfest.com! Submit your entry today and keep an eye out for our upcoming judge reveal! GeekFest West July 17-19 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #geekfestwestgameexpo #cosplay

Meet the judges that will crown this year’s All Ages Cosplay Lip Sync Champions! From creativity and character embodiment to stage presence and performance, these judges know what it takes to command an audience and put on a show! If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time to claim your spot on the stage at geekfest.com! @artistsavenue_cosplay @sage.kura.cos @thestellarfoxcosplay Image credits: Artists Avenue: @vpa_creation Stellar Fox: @allthingslaurenstudios Sage Kura: @datsu_wota #lipsync #cosplay #everythinggeek #geekfest2026

What's your GeekFest Cosplan? Download a frame, add your planned cosplays, and share your lineup with the community. From first-time cosplayers to convention veterans, we're excited to see what everyone is creating for this year's show! Our team loves seeing the ideas, builds, and fandoms that come together each year, and we can't wait to see what you're putting together! Post your cosplan and tag GeekFest so we can follow along! GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #cosplay #cosplan #lipsync

Every great campaign starts with a seat at the table. Registration is NOW OPEN for GeekFest badge holders! Tabletop RPGs Magic: The Gathering events Video game tournaments Arcade and pinball competitions Chess matches LARP experiences Secure your badge, claim your spot, and start building your GeekFest West story at geekfest.com! GeekFest West 2026 July 17-19,2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #geekfestwestgameexpo #ttrpg #tcg #magicthegathering #tournaments

Make it official! Grab badges for the whole crew at Geekfest.com Games, cosplay, and big smiles. Make GeekFest West your next family memory. Everything Geek™ Under One Roof GeekFest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #pto #familyreunion

We hope you’ll join us for at GeekFest West July 17-19 at @Lynnwood_EC ! We’ve Got Everything Geek! Get your badges at geekfest.com! @thedistrict425 #geekfest2026 #geekfestwestgameexpo #thedistrict425 #lynnwoodeventcenter #everythinggeek

We’re not in Everett anymore, Toto! GeekFest West has moved to the @lynnwoodeventcenter! Join us July 17 -19. Everything Geek™ under one roof! Get your badges at geekfest.com @northwest.goodwitch @cityoflynnwood @explorelynnwood @thedistrict425 #geekfest2026 #everythinggeek #lynnwood #explorelynnwood #thedistrict425

Want first access to event sign-ups? Step 1: Get your badge at geekfest.com Step 2: Check your email on June 1 Step 3: Sign up for games and events Step 4: Show up and have the “time of your life” DND, tabletop and trading card games, videogame tournaments, LARPing, cosplay competitions, and more! Don’t miss out, get your badges early. Geekfest West July 17-19, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfestwestgameexpo #geekfest2026 #signup Music Credit: DJ Monster

It's time to choose your character, 18 After Dark fans! Awlknight Entertainment presents: DRAG ME TO GEEKFEST (After Dark!) This late-night quest features drag, burlesque, comedy, camp, charisma buffs, and enough chaotic energy to unlock a secret level. Select your character. Prepare for revelry. Roll for the absolute audacity! Your mission begins After Dark. Get your badges and After Dark wristbands at Geekfest.com! Drag Me to GeekFest July 18, 2026 9PM-11PM Lynnwood Event Center

Free play arcade. All weekend. No quarters. No limits. Just games. Thanks to our partners at 100 Yen Life and Crave 80s Arcade Bar, GeekFest attendees will have access to free play arcade games all weekend! Tag someone you want to challenge, and grab yourselves badges at GeekFest.com GeekFest West 2026 July 17-19 Lynnwood Event Center #geekfest2026 #freeplayarcade #arcade #pinball #joinus

Meet Nathan, GeekFest West’s Showrunner! For Nathan, GeekFest West is all about community - and the incredible volunteers who help bring the event to life each year. He’s especially excited about the many hours of programming planned for this year’s event, creating even more opportunities for attendees to connect, explore new interests, and have fun together. Whether you’re into cosplay, gaming, fandoms, art, comedy, or just looking for a welcoming place to belong, GeekFest West is a place for everyone! Come play with us at GeekFest West! Get your badges today at Geekfest.com! #geekfest2026 #everythinggeek