Renton Technical College will host “Gamer Fest” Feb. 8 on campus.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and put on by the Administrative Office Management program, RTC Gamers Club and the RTC Foundation.

There will be workshops, comic and game vendors, food trucks, guided tours, demonstrations, exhibits, a costume contest and a zombie photo booth. There will also be a Magic the Gathering tournament hosted by Uncle’s Games.

It’s the college’s hope that the event become an annual experience for the gamer community and a chance for visitors to explore the campus and its programs.

“We’re planning this as a large-scale outreach and social event, and intend to grow it to a signature event with our Puget Sound gaming and sci-fi communities over time,” said Heather Winfrey, foundation president.

Proceeds from the event benefit the college’s Basic Studies Fund, which helps low-income students obtain their GED.

Speakers include representatives from the Bigfoot Research Field Organization, Northwest Paranormal Investigation Agency, Microsoft and Zaklabs.

Zombies will be on hand, courtesy of Seattle Thrillers and Rely on Renton will host the zombie photo booth.

Tickets to the festival are $5; the tournament is $25. For tickets and more information, visit www.RTC.edu.