Waco's Ultimate Fan Weekend Returns
Attendees can compete in esports tournaments like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Street Fighter 6, or try their luck at the new 254 Baggerz Bowl Cornhole Tournament with cash prizes! Other highlights include cosplay contests, tabletop games, vendors, and a HOT Pro Wrestling showcase.
This year, the Expo is introducing some exciting new additions to its lineup of events.
'More content than ever before,' Co-Founder Hal Hawkins said. 'We haven't had wrestling before, [or] Cornhole or Legos. We're trying to bring it all.'
ATG Expo 2025 will also showcase popular voice actors and offer Q&A panels where attendees can engage directly with the guests.
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