Get Involved

Become a Volunteer

Do you have a passion for video game history and want to help create an experience for people to enjoy? Come join our team! All volunteers receive:

Be a Vendor

Vendor registration is now open! If you’d like to be put on the mailing list please email us at [email protected]. LI Retro’s Marketplace provides gamers an endless amount of take-home gaming experiences from both local and national vendors.  Curated to ensure the best possible experience for attendees, LI Retro’s Marketplace will host a plethora of sellers across a variety of products ranging from retro resellers, modders, authors, artists, hobby enthusiasts, and more – all in the realm of the gaming culture.

Bring an Arcade or Pinball Machine

Thank you for wanting to contribute to our yearly celebration of classic gaming! Everyone who brings an arcade machine is eligible for up to two weekend passes per machine. Pinball machines are eligible for a payment of $350/per machine.  You can also label your machine as for sale and it can be removed by a buyer at the end of one of the days.

3rd Party Tournament Organizer

Are you a member of a community and want to run a tournament for your game at LI Retro? 

Apply here!  Equipment is not provided, but in some cases can be supplemented.

Press Application

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo welcomes press from the local area and around the world.  Press badges have the same rules as attendee badges and are for legitimate outlets and journalists only.