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July 6, 2023

Palmer Events Center to Host Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, and More in July

Palmer Events Center

AUSTIN, Texas - The Palmer Events Center will host eight events during the month of July, including Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, one private event, and more.

July 7-10, Jurassic Quest will take place at the Palmer Events Center, featuring detailed and true-to-size dinosaur exhibits, interactive dinosaur experiences, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, and other dinosaur-themed entertainment.

On July 15, the Texas Roller Derby returns to the Palmer Events Center for a bout of banked track roller derby, “the most entertaining sport in the world.”

July 15-16, the City-Wide Vintage Sale also makes its return to the Palmer Events Center for Austin’s iconic vintage shopping experience.

July 22-23, the Classic Game Fest will take place at the Palmer Events Center. Named the biggest retro gaming event in Texas, Classic Game Fest features free-to-play arcade games and consoles, gaming tournaments, video game vendors, costume contests, special industry guests, and more.

July 25-28, the Texas Bar Examinations will take place at the Palmer Events Center.

On July 29, the NPC Show of Champions Fitness Expo will bring bodybuilders and weightlifting competitors to the Palmer Events Center for an NPC national qualifier that features bodybuilding, physique, and weightlifting competitions, among others.

July 29-30, the Body Mind Spirit Celebration will take place at the Palmer Events Center, maintaining an emphasis on natural health, personal growth, metaphysics, and entertainment.

The monthly event calendar for the Palmer Events Center can be found at www.palmereventscenter.com and more information about the Austin Convention Center Department’s safety procedures can be found here.

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