Level up your fall plans — two days of arcade games, cosplay, and retro fun right on the Gulf.
November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026
10:00 – 17:00
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Really Rad Weekend returns to The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on November 14–15, 2026, bringing two days of nostalgic gaming and pop-culture fun to the shores of Okaloosa Island. This beloved annual convention runs 10 AM to 5 PM both days and packs the beachfront venue with rows of retro consoles, glowing arcade machines, competitive tournaments, and a parade of creative cosplay.
Whether you grew up on Atari, NES, Sega, or the early PlayStation era, Really Rad Weekend is a love letter to gaming's golden age. Special YouTube guest appearances, cosplay contests, and fan-favorite tournaments give attendees endless reasons to stay all weekend. Kids 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult, making this a top family pick for the holiday lead-up season.
Fort Walton Beach's Okaloosa Island setting adds a uniquely laid-back vibe — step outside between rounds for a quick Gulf breeze before heading back in for more high scores. Tickets are available in advance at reallyradweekend.com; day-of tickets also available at the door while supplies last.
Families, gamers, cosplay fans, nostalgic adults, kids
Two days of retro gaming on consoles and arcades, cosplay contest, tournaments, YouTube guest appearances, 10 AM–5 PM both days at The Island Resort on Okaloosa Island
Buy tickets in advance at reallyradweekend.com. Kids 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Arrive early for the best parking and first pick of gaming stations.
Paid admission; kids 12 and under free with ticketed adult; check reallyradweekend.com for current pricing