Event Schedule AVGE 2026

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the upcoming Augusta Video Gaming Exposition! This year, we are proud to present a diverse lineup of dynamic panels featuring revered guests who are prominent figures in the gaming industry. In addition, you can look forward to spectacular live music performances, test your skills in our entertaining trivia contests, and enjoy free play on a variety of consoles and classic arcade games. Plus, we have even more exciting surprises waiting for you! Don't let the chance to dive deep into our events and connect with fellow gaming fans slip away!

Schedule

11am - VIP Entry
12pm - General Admission Entry
12:30pm - Panel with John Anderson and Scott Allen Warren - Movies
1:30pm - Panel with Nikole McDonald Jones and Paul E Niemeyer - Video Game Art and Everything Mortal Kombat
2:30pm - Panel with Derrick Moore and Owazrim - Video Game Art and Everything SEGA
3pm - Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Tournament (playing on arcades)
3:30pm - Cosplay Panel with Strange BooksOther Tournaments and Challenges TBA

All Day Activities

Music and Trivia courtesy of Dr. Factenstein's Trivia (with prizes)
Free Console Play (courtesy of Adi's Treasure Chest)
Free Arcade Play (courtesy of Radioactive Pinball Arcade)
Free TCG Play Area (courtesy of Tactile Technologies)
Free Panel Attendance (provided by Southeast Game Exchange)

AVGE Presents: Ultimate Mortal Kombat III Tournament

Time: 3pm (signups end at 2:45pm)
Minimum players needed: 16
Maximum players: 64
Price: $15 cash ($10 supports prizes, $5 supports convention)
Top Prize: Mortal Kombat Arcade 1up Cabinet (or vendor credit considerations)

16-24 players will pay out top prize only
25-32 players will pay finalists
33-64 players will pay top 4 or top 8

How it works:
Brackets will be random and matches announced
Players will play a best of 3 match format (a match is best of 3 games). Semis are best of 5 matches, finals are best of 7 matches
All matches are “RANDOM SELECT” unless otherwise voted upon by participants.
Matches will take place on two MK cabinets with Ultimate MK III on them.

We will run other tournaments as guests want, with minimum of 8 players. We will be able to run tournaments and high score challenges on a variety of retro consoles.

Tournaments this year are courtesy of our sponsor Radioactive Pinball Arcade, offering pinball and arcade games in Aiken, SC and the surrounding area! Machines are all free play and you can play for around $20 on an all day pass.