R2V2 2026

Schedule

Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection | Rockford, IL

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About this Event

This year The Gaming Outsider is proud to announce we will have the cast of Mortal Kombat as special guests! So, come join us as we throw R2V2 2026. With vendors selling video games, a Cosplay contest, Free Play arcades, and more. Stay with us after hours to enjoy a cash bar and live music from bands playing video game tunes. The Concert and Con are an all ages event and kids 6 and under get in for free. Need more info? Please visit our website thegamingoutsider.com . Hope to see you there!

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Where is it happening?

Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection, 700 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, United States

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