Retro Expo

According to the organiser, Retro Expo runs on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2027 at the Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074, about 20 miles north of Dallas. Hours are 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. TradeShowBuzz lists the same dates and venue. The organiser says the show was formerly held at the North Dallas Marriott.

The organiser sells tickets online through TicketSpice, and all purchases are non-refundable. When we read the ticket page, General Admission for one day was priced at $22.95, a Deluxe weekend wristband for both days with early entry was priced at $44.95, and Deluxe Plus was priced at $94.95. A Kids ticket for ages 9 to 12 was priced at $12.00, and kids aged 8 and under enter free with a paying adult (limit 2 per paying adult). The organiser says the lowest prices end 15 November, and the Deluxe price rises again on site.

The organiser lists WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter and a G.I. Joe, Transformers and Voltron voice cast reunion. Voice guests include Bill Ratner, B.J. Ward, Michael Bell, Dan Gilvezan, Gregg Berger, Mary McDonald-Lewis and Neil Ross. Guest artists include Terry Parr, Scott Harben, Edward Kraatz II, Lawrence Reynolds and Joe Corroney, plus the 501st Star Legion. More guests are to be announced.

The organiser describes a toy show and comic con in one. Collectors and vendors sell retro and modern toys, comic books, retro video games, records, collectibles, original art and cosplay items. The organiser's banner also lists Funko Pops, Pokemon, Star Wars, anime, horror and sci-fi, with photo ops and special guests. Deluxe ticket holders get early entry at 9:00 AM on Saturday and 9:30 AM on Sunday.

The organiser says parking is free at the Plano Event Center. It has set aside discounted rooms at three nearby hotels, with group rates from $99 per night: Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Plano North, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano/Richardson and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Plano North. The organiser lists group-rate nights from Thursday 15 April to Sunday 18 April, with booking deadlines of 1 April at the Courtyard and 31 March at the Holiday Inn Express.

The organiser says vendor booths for 2027 are open. Booth registration was shown from $197.50 as a half deposit, with the remaining balance due by 15 March 2027, and a ghost booth was shown from $245.00 as the full price. Vendor setup is Friday 16 April 2027. For questions, email heritageeventco@gmail.com.