Why don’t I get invited to fests?

Please no "who do you main" meme comments.

I'm genuinely wondering why I don't get invited to fests.

I realized that like many gaming communities there will be not the most social or outgoing people, including myself.

But over the past year and a half I've made alot of effort to go to locals and be friendly with everyone. I'm never salty about losses and like to play friendlies no matter who it is.

I try to hype people up, especially people I've met and played with and cheer them on during tournaments.

Regards to my own skill, (if it even matters in this context) I'm not half bad. Just within the past year I've started making top 8 a few times and had people recognize me as an "rising player".

Despite all this and doing my best to fit in, I don't get invited to fests or hangouts where the players are playing outside of the locals.

I overheard two guys playing on another setup during my last tournament talking about how "last weekends fest was awesome" and how many of the people I personally know now were there.

Frankly its weighed on me and I find myself less motivated to go in the upcoming year. If I’m just going to play melee and go home without people inviting me, I might as well go back to grinding slippi (although even thats kind of depressing at times, I enjoy the people and experience alot better at locals).

Idk maybe I’m just not cool enough. One reason I wanted to join the community was because I’d be joining…a community. Of people who I can hang out with more closely than just tournament settings.

Please give some advice.

One thing I have realized is, like many socially awkward people, I need to not wait for people to invite me, and I need to become the initiator in these kinds of settings. Maybe I need to try that.

Edit: Since it appears to be relevant, I play Falco.