Marietta the Gathering brings together enthusiasts of geek community, pop, culture, and the arts in a vibrant festival at the Historic Marietta Square on March 7, 2026. The annual festival is a showcase and celebration of the multifaceted nature of geek pop culture.
The Guild Show: 10 am to 8 pm
The Guild Show spans the entire day and features artists, makers, and merchandisers displaying items ranging from art to crafts and unique merchandise.
Tourney Alley: 10 am to 7 pm
Tourney Alley includes a lineup of tabletop games, card tournaments, and a selection of gaming vendors. The alley will be a hub for strategy, competition, and fun.
Panels, Performances, and Contests
The Main Stage will host a variety of panels and performances throughout the day. Highlights include the Ultimate Showdown, and a Cosplay Costume Contest with pre-judging at the Glover Park Gazebo. Each panel and performance offers a unique glimpse into geek culture, from trivia and safety spells to stand-up comedy and special effects makeup demonstrations.
Premier Music Acts
The festival will feature musical performances on the main stage. Headlining the festival again in 2026 is Raspberry Pie Band (city pop, funk, disco, and contemporary pop) from 7 pm to 8 pm on the Glover Park Stage.
Culinary Delights
Boxwood Social Hall will recreate an indoor gaming tavern atmosphere, offering space for gaming and socializing. To cater to the universal love for food, the festival is inviting unique, exotic, and geek-themed food and beverage vendors like Dano’s Dogs, Delicious Belgian, Silly Little Lemons, Three Ladies Baking, and Williamson Bros BBQ to serve the attendees.
Cubing Competition
New for 2026, Southeast Cubing is hosting a speed cubing tournament running throughout the day at its tent on East Park Square. The event includes 72 competitors, with a mix of first-time World Cube Association participants and solvers visiting from around the world. Expect a steady stream of rapid solves and personal-best attempts, then catch the finals at 4 pm on the East Park Stage.
With a rich program that spans gaming, art, music, and more, Marietta the Gathering celebrates the city’s community and its passion for pop culture and the arts.
2026 Main Stage Schedule:
12:30 pm – Cosplay Contest Presentation
2 pm – Viking Alchemist presents “Fools with Drinking Rules”
5 pm – Azazus Concert
7 pm – Raspberry Pie Concert
2026 Second Stage (East Park Square) Schedule:
12 pm – Trivia with Sean Hagler
3 pm – Box of Doom!
4 pm – Southeast Cubing Tournament Final
5 pm – Geek Jeopardy
6 pm – Comedy Showcase
Date:
March 7, 2026
Time:
10 am to 8 pm
You should put the date at the top, I know I’m just a doofus but it took me 3 times to find the date in the middle of the article.
Looks cool!
Thanks for the letting us know. We’ll add the date to the top and bold it so it’s easier to spot. And don’t worry, you’re likely not the only one who went looking for it. Appreciate you pointing it out.
Cubing is so 2024. Let’s bring back the pyraminx!
The Pyraminx making a comeback would definitely turn some heads.
How do we sign up to be a vendor?
How can I sign up as a food truck for this event/;
T-shirt vendor located in downtown Marietta
When will you be accepting vendors for Marietta the gathering?