The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo features an indie gaming area, more than 400 arcade & pinball machines, dozens of new and retro console systems, a massive tabletop library, RPGs, wrestling, music, tournaments, a vendor expo, exciting panel sessions, guest speakers, and so much more.

If you want to be part of the indie gaming area, apply HERE

From SFGE:

“Independent video games or “indie” games are video games that are often created without the financial support of a publisher. Many of these wonderful and unique titles just need some love to be found and cherished as the great pieces of gaming they deserve. Many great games got their start as indie. SFGE has supported our local indie gaming community and continues to welcome indies developers to apply to be part of our “Indie Game Showcase”. We supply the tables, chairs, power and audience and YOU supply your great game. We also have a special award for our BEST IN SHOW indie game for the event. All accepted games will receive an official selection email that includes your official wings and details about the event. Apply for the SFGE indie showcase below.

• SFGE will supply location, table, power, and a weekend membership for the developer but INTERNET is not included. SFGE does not provide internet, we are working with the convention center to see if this may be available through them.

Our 2026 Indie Showcase Winner will receive a full 10X10 booth for SFGE2027”