June 20 - 21, 2025

  • Black background with gold letters that say "Bringing Pop Culture to Eastern Idaho. Idaho Falls Retro X. Retro is in white and the "X" is larger than the other letters. Under the larger letters are the words "toys, comics, video games, pop culture."
  • Image shows eight participants in comic con event. They're dressed in costumes and are posing for the camera.
  • From Retro X, this is the "Snake River Ghostbusters" booth. Three men are dressed up as Ghostbusters in khaki suits, black boots, and black backpacks.
  • Picture from the game room at Retro X. Gamers are sitting on a brown couch in front of a console. Others are in chairs. Some people are looking on. The room has cream-colored carpet and walls.
  • Cosplay participant dressed as snow white standing in front of a sign that says "Once upon a time. A castle cut out is behind her and a table with storybook trinkets is next to her.

Cosplay Contest

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Toys & Comics

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Over 60 Vendors

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Artist Alley

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Food Vendors

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Special Guests

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Video Games

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Kid Con

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Retro X participant dressed up in a costume. He carries a walking stick and has a tall hat with the top bent. His clothes are brown, loose-fitting and covered by a cape.

WIN A SONY PLAYSTATION 5

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$1600 COSPLAY CASH

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ARTIST ALLEY

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60+ VENDORS

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KID CON

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WIN A SONY PLAYSTATION 5 ✰ $1600 COSPLAY CASH ✰ ARTIST ALLEY ✰ 60+ VENDORS ✰ KID CON ✰

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You asked.

We answered!

CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING GUESTS!

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Ticket graphic for Retro X in Idaho Falls. Ticket is gold, purple, white, and black.

COSPLAY

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Cosplay information and rules are coming soon. Stay tuned!

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The words, "Thank you," in a graphic that reflects comic book style. This graphic points to a special thanks for the sponsors of the Idaho Falls Retro X.

We’re grateful for our sponsors.

Event Schedule & Pricing

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SCHEDULE

TWO DAYS:
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH & SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
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THE ELKS LODGE
640 E. ELVA STREET
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83401
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EARLY BIRD ADMISSION: FRI 12 PM or SAT 9 AM
GENERAL ADMISSION: FRI 1 PM-8 PM or SAT 10 AM-6 PM

*Attendees are responsible for entering the Sony Play Station Drawing by filling out an entry ticket available at the Event Booth.

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Image is a gold background with orange dots overlayed. It's the background for the Idaho Falls Retro X pricing information.

PRICING

$15 - GENERAL ADMISSION

$25 - TWO DAY GENERAL ADMISSION

$12 - STUDENT, SENIOR, MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDER (WITH ID)

$20 - EARLY BIRD (FRI 12 PM or SAT 9 AM) ADMISSION

$3.00 off per ticket if you bring a can of food to support the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls. Discount applies to regular admission tickets only and may not be combined with discounted tickets.

*Discount applies only to tickets purchased at the door. (Please no expired food.)

 
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—FAQs—

  • Yes, we enforce mild PG-13 dress and conduct.

  • Retro X is on two floors inside the Elks Lodge, there are only stairs inside but it does have a paved walkway/ramp outside of building. If you need assistance we have staff that can help.

  • Parking is free and we have ample parking on both sides of building.

  • Please send us your feedback and content to idahofallsretrox@gmail.com .

Have questions? Want to share some cool event pictures? Send them our way! Just click this link to drop us an email.

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Collage of images from the 2024 Retro X event. Images show participants dressed up in costumes from movies, TV, comic books, and video games.
R2D2 from Star Wars is with a volunteer from Retro X and two participants in costumes. One persona has a snake wrapped around his neck.

We appreciate our hosts!

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