Ranker Revives VHS Nostalgia & Album Art at OC and Indiana State Fairs 2025

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranker is turning back the clock and cranking up the volume this summer with two activations at the OC Fair and Indiana State Fair. For the third consecutive year, Ranker is captivating fairgoers with immersive tributes to the visual art that shaped pop culture, inviting fans to dive into the nostalgia of the VHS era and the artistry of album covers.

At the OC Fair, Ranker presents REWIND: A VHS Revival, a vibrant celebration of the bold, unforgettable movie poster art that defined the '80s and '90s. Over 400,000 visitors have already stepped into this immersive exhibit, taking in the large-scale, hand-painted artwork from Art & Sign Productions' collection, originally showcased in video stores through the early 2000s. From cult classics to blockbuster hits, the exhibit brings the iconic visuals of the VHS era back to life. Fairgoers can vote for their top 10 favorite movie posters, with results updating in real-time on Ranker's massive leaderboard.

Meanwhile, at the Indiana State Fair, Ranker is participating in The Art of Music Experience, a fan-favorite from last summer's OC Fair, which is stealing the show. This dynamic exhibit shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked art of album covers, featuring large-scale, hand-painted pieces, neon displays from The Art of Music Collection, themed educational exhibits, live painting, and a record store pop-up. Fans are invited to vote for their top 10 album covers, with rankings updated on Ranker's leaderboard. As event creators note, "Album cover art is a cornerstone of music culture, yet it rarely gets its moment to shine." Ranker is changing that, bringing the stories and creators behind these iconic visuals to the forefront.

Ranker's interactive polls at both fairs, which are rooted in their popular online rankings like The Most Unforgettable Movie Posters of All Time and The Greatest Album Covers of All Time, bring the spirit of pop culture to life. Whether you're reliving the VHS glory days in Orange County or celebrating music's visual legacy in Indiana, Ranker's exhibits are a must-see for fans of all ages. Join the fun, cast your votes, and see where your favorites land on the leaderboard.

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Ranker is the premier destination for fan-powered rankings on a wide variety of topics, attracting tens of millions of monthly visitors. Covering everything from TV and movies to video games, sports, and food, Ranker empowers millions of users to shape rankings, rather than relying on a select few critics. The site's 1.5 billion votes also fuel Ranker Insights, a B2B platform focused on streaming. Ranker Insights provides psychographic correlation data for personalized consumer recommendations (e.g., "If you like X, you'll also like Y, Z") and audience insights for journalists, marketers, studios, and advertisers. Ranker Insights also powers Watchworthy, the only statistically relevant, crowdsourced TV recommendation app offering personalized streaming suggestions. Ranker is headquartered in Los Angeles.

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