Courtesy Nerdist IndustriesThe SXSW Gaming Expo is free and open to the public – and so are the parties!

Check out the Bonus Round Party presented by Video Game Voters Network Saturday, March 9th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm with Driver Friendly and Frank Turner brought to you by Alternative Press.

The SXSW Gaming Cosplay Competition will be Sunday, March 10th from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm and hosted by Seth Herzog. Competitors will come dressed in costumes from video games, sci-fi, anime and more! Be a part of the fun and sign up to participate, or just come and watch the entrants show off their costumes. The competition is presented by Evil Pastry Studios.

Join Nerdist Industries and comiXology as they finish the weekend with a bang with Social Underground: The Official SXSW Gaming Closing Party on Sunday, March 10th from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, featuring Youngblood Hawke and Ra Ra Riot!

Remember that there is ample parking for anyone wishing to attend the Gaming Expo and official parties at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd). See you there!