Retro Fans Flock to Rewind Washington Con in Puyallup

The pop culture convention featured stars from 70s, 80s, and 90s TV, movies, and music.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:20am

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A striking abstract composition of jagged geometric shapes and bold silhouettes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the diverse array of pop culture icons and retro media featured at the Rewind Washington Convention.Retro fans revel in a weekend of nostalgia at the Rewind Washington Convention in Puyallup.Puyallup Today

The Rewind Washington Convention in Puyallup, WA brought together a wide array of celebrities from classic TV shows, movies, music, and sports for a weekend of nostalgia. Fans had the chance to meet stars like Ed Begley Jr., Bobcat Goldthwait, Edgar Martinez, Stephanie Tanner, the Pink Power Ranger, and Dora the Explorer, among others. The event featured vendor booths, retro video games, and plenty of opportunities for photos and autographs with the celebrity guests.

Why it matters

Rewind Washington provided a unique opportunity for Gen Xers and Millennials to relive their childhood and teenage pop culture memories by interacting with the stars they grew up watching on TV, in movies, and listening to on the radio. The convention highlighted the enduring appeal of nostalgia and the power of shared cultural experiences, even decades later.

The details

The Rewind Washington Convention took place on March 28th at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup. Attendees could browse over 50 vendor booths selling retro merchandise, play classic video games, and wait in line to meet and take photos with the celebrity guests. While the lineup included many recognizable names, the author admitted to only being familiar with a handful of the stars, such as JC Chasez from NSYNC and Dave Foley from Kids in the Hall.

  • The Rewind Washington Convention was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • FanFest Northwest, another pop culture convention, is scheduled for August 2026 in Yakima, Washington.

The players

Ed Begley Jr.

An actor known for his roles in TV shows and movies from the 1970s through the present day.

Bobcat Goldthwait

A comedian and actor who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s.

Edgar Martinez

A former professional baseball player who spent his entire career with the Seattle Mariners.

JC Chasez

A member of the popular 1990s boy band NSYNC.

Dave Foley

A Canadian comedian and actor known for his work on the sketch comedy show Kids in the Hall.

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What’s next

The next major pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest, FanFest Northwest, is scheduled to take place in Yakima, Washington in August 2026.

The takeaway

Rewind Washington demonstrated the enduring appeal of nostalgia and the power of shared cultural experiences, even decades later. The convention provided a unique opportunity for fans to reconnect with the stars and media they grew up with, highlighting the lasting impact of 70s, 80s, and 90s pop culture.