1st ANNUAL CENTRAL ONTARIO ARCADE & PINBALL FEST

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1st ANNUAL CENTRAL ONTARIO ARCADE & PINBALL FEST!!
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
10am - 8pm
Wasaga Sports Park - Fernbrook Hall
1888 Klondike Park Road
Wasaga Beach, Ontario
*$10 Admission - kids 12 and under free
*Games set to free play all day!
*Bring the family and play some new and old games!
*Pinball, Arcade Games, Gameroom Stuff
*Vendor area - Games/Parts for sale - Swap and Sell
*Free Seminar on Pinball LED lighting by pinballrom. com's Dave Astill
*Come meet old friends in the hobby...and make new ones!
*Looking for more vendors!! Bring your arcade and pinball games for sale! Bring your parts for sale! Other game room related stuff too!
*Pinball Tournament run by Shane from Maple Pinball! $40 entry fee for tournament (50% of tournament fee total to prize pool)
*For more information and to enter the 1st Annual Central Ontario Arcade & Pinball Fest pinball tournament please contact Shane at maplepinballleague@outlook.com
*VENDORS
OR
*ANYONE BRINGING A GAME FOR FREE PLAY
OR
*ANYONE PAID AND ENTERED INTO THE PINBALL TOURNAMENT
ARE ADMITTED FREE TO THE FEST!!!!
*List of vendors and free play games will be updated here and in the FB groups
*We have a vibrant Pinball and Arcade game community here in Ontario and Quebec...yet most of us travel to the U.S. for related trade shows...Let's celebrate our hobby together here in Central Ontario! (And deal in our own currency!)
*This is an indoor location with nearly 2500 sq' of floor space for our first year! Show goes rain or shine!
*It has a 400 amp service and lots of outlets (power bars also provided on site)
*Tables and chairs provided for vendors
*Smoking area direct outside access
*Bathrooms onsite
*Lots of free parking
*BEST OF ALL - Drive right up to the door for vendors with ground level, direct access into the hall! No stairs - No long haul of your games or parts!
*Building will be open Friday, June 2nd from 4pm till 9pm for vendors and game drop off /set up...and also Saturday morning at 8am till the show starts at 10am
*Central Ontario Arcade & Pinball Fest open to everyone Saturday, June 3rd 10am till 8pm
*Also looking for all those wonderful hobbyists out there to commit to bringing some arcade and pinball games for the free play area! Give everyone a chance to check out something different!
*Yes, you can have a game in the free play area and for sale at the same time! (Cards provided for each free play game with the year and title, person who generously provided it, and whether the game is available for sale or not with price/contact info if desired)
FOR MORE INFO - TO CONFIRM A FREE VENDOR SPOT - OR LET US KNOW WHAT GAMES YOU CAN BRING!
Please contact:
Dave Astill at astillentertainment@rogers.com
OR
Rob Edwards at robbie29@live.com
*We hope to see lots of you there - Let's have some fun and make this a success together!!

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UPDATE ON SEMINARS:
In addition to Dave Astill from pinballrom.com offering a talk on pinball game LED lighting...and showcasing some new and exciting products...
We're happy to announce:
Alan Amon - chatting on EM repair - come and hear some tips and ideas - all to do with electromechanical games!
AND
Mike Hall - chatting specifically about EM schematics and how to figure them out - bring your schematics and questions for Mike!
Stay tuned for some more very exciting updates!!

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UPDATE ON THE PINBALL GAMES THAT ARE COMING TO THE SHOW (SO FAR!)
2017 Stern Star Wars Pro
2014 Stern Iron Man Vault Edition
1975 Bally Hokus Pokus (EM)
1993 DE Last Action Hero
1993 Bally Judge Dredd
1992 DE Lethal Weapon 3
1979 Atari Superman
1981 Bally Centaur
1980 Stern Stargazer
1980 Bally Rolling Stones
1977 Bally Eight Ball
1980 Stern Seawitch
1978 Bally Bobby Orr's Power Play
1980 Williams Black Knight
1981 Stern Freefall
1979 Gottlieb Genie
1981 Gottlieb Black Hole
1980 Bally Frontier
1980 Gottlieb Roller Disco
1976 Gottlieb Royal Flush (EM)
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado OR 1989 Bally Atlantis
AND UNDER THE CATEGORY OF UNIQUE, RARE and INTERESTING!
We are thrilled to have these coming to the show!!!
*Custom built Rush pinball by Brent Butler! - long before Stern came out with Rush, Brent produced this incredibly cool game!
*1985 Clash! - Re-theme from a Gottlieb Rock.
*1983 Williams Joust! - The iconic and rare two player head to head...only 402 made!
*1980 Gottlieb Asteroid Annie and the Aliens! - unique and extremely rare with only 211 produced!
WE ARE EXTREMELY THANKFUL TO THOSE OWNERS AND HOBBYISTS THAT HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED TO BRINGING GAMES AND LOOK FORWARD TO ADDING MORE TO OUR LIST!

[R.A.B.]

Looking good Bruce - way to go !!

Summer is on its way, and that is a great location for a laid back pinball show.

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I'm not organizing it....Rob Edward's and Dave Astill are the brains.
As per normal, I'm just the muscle...

[R.A.B.]

I'm not organizing it....Rob Edward's and Dave Astill are the brains.
As per normal, I'm just the muscle...

Well, nice going for posting it here, and kudos to the gang and the muscle.

[cait001]

Wow, this is awesome! Have a blast everyone, I don't think I can make it out that way but I hope it's a crackling good time!

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Grab a cottage and crash....


UPDATE ON ACCOMMODATIONS:
For those out of towners looking for a friendly, clean and close by location right in the Beach minutes from the venue.
We are happy to announce SagaResort.com is offering a discounted room rate for any attendees that weekend!!
They are offering a Group Code for the discount!
Enter COAP as the code for savings on any of their accommodations!
They have a variety of rooms and cottages available.
With that code you will receive
20% off the standard rates!
Savings would be anywhere between $41 - $75 per night (depending on the
room type)
Example - Standard room with 2 queen beds full kitchen - regular room rate is $219 - with the
discount - $175.20
If guests book both Friday & Saturday then they will save 30%! (standard room would be
$153.30 per night)
Here is a list of what type of accommodations they have.
MAIN BUILDING
Standard Room – (350 sq ft) – Sleeps 4
Features 2 queen beds, full kitchen, 4-piece bathroom, cable TV and AC
2 Bedroom Suite - (750 sq ft) – Sleeps 6
Features a king size bed in the first bedroom, 2 double beds in the
second bedroom, living room, dining area, full kitchen with dishwasher,
4-piece bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, cable TV and AC
Jacuzzi Suite – Sleeps 2
Features a king size bed, 2 person Jacuzzi tub, full kitchen, 4-piece
bathroom, cable TV and AC
COTTAGES
#28 – 1 bedroom Executive Chalet (540 sq ft) – Sleeps 4
Features a king size bed in main room, 2 person Jacuzzi tub, 2 single
beds in the bedroom, full kitchen with dishwasher, 4-piece bathroom,
cable TV, AC and a covered porch with BBQ. Very private and set back on
property.
#30 – 2 bedroom Cottage (500 sq ft) – Sleeps 4
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, 2 x three quarter beds in
the second bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the oven (cooktop
burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC and own picnic area with BBQ
#31 – 4 Bedroom Cottage (700 sq ft) – Sleeps 8 - 9
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a queen size bed in the
second bedroom, a three quarter and a single bed in the third bedroom, a
double in the fourth bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the oven
(cooktop burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and a large covered
porch with BBQ
#32 – Deluxe 3 bedroom Cottage (550 sq ft) – Sleeps 6
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a queen size bed in the
second bedroom, 2 single beds in the third bedroom, almost full kitchen
minus the oven (cooktop burners), 4-piece bathroom with Jacuzzi tub,
cable TV, AC
#33 – 3 bedroom Cottage (650 sq ft) – Sleeps 7
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a double bed in the second
bedroom, 2 queen size beds in the third bedroom, almost full kitchen
minus the oven (cooktop burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC
#34 – 1 bedroom Cottage (300 sq ft) – Sleeps 2
Features queen size bed , almost full kitchen minus the oven (cooktop
burners), 3-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and a small covered porch
#35 – 2 bedroom Cottage (400 Sq ft) – Sleeps 4
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a double bed and a single
bed in the second bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the oven (cooktop
burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and covered porch
#36 – 2 bedroom Cottage (375 Sq ft) – Sleeps 4 - 5
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a three quarter bed a
single bed in the second bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the oven
(cooktop burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV and AC
#37 – 2 bedroom Cottage (450 Sq ft) - Sleeps 4 - 5
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a queen bed a
three-quarter bed in the second bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the
oven (cooktop burners), 3-piece bathroom, cable TV and AC
#38 - 1 bedroom Cottage (325 Sq ft) – Sleeps 4
Features queen size bed in the main room, a single bed with room for a
cot in the bedroom, almost full kitchen minus the oven (cooktop
burners), 3-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and a small covered porch
#39 – 3 bedroom Cottage (480 Sq ft) – Sleeps 6
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a double bed in the second
bedroom, 2 single in the third bedroom, , almost full kitchen minus the
oven (cooktop burners), 4 piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and a large
covered porch
#40 – 3 bedroom Cottage (480 Sq ft) - Sleeps 6
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a queen bed in the second
bedroom, 2 single beds in the third bedroom, almost full kitchen minus
the oven (cooktop burners), 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC and a large
covered porch
#41 – 4 bedroom Cottage (875 Sq ft) - Sleeps 10
Features queen size bed in the first bedroom, a queen size bed in the
second bedroom, 2 single beds in the third bedroom, 2 queen beds in the
fourth bedroom, full kitchen, 4-piece bathroom, cable TV, AC, and a
private patio with BBQ
#42 – 2 Bedroom Deluxe Chalet (600 Sq ft) - Sleeps 5
Features a queen size bed in the first bedroom, a single and double in
the second bedroom, living room with couch, a full kitchen, 4-piece
bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, cable TV, AC, and covered porch with BBQ
Included in your stay is parking and wifi (limited service)
On site they have a seasonal outdoor heated pool (open June-Sept),
volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, large playground,
bocce ball, ping pong, fire pits with wood provided and BBQs with
propane provided. (Weather permitting)
They aren't sure yet if they will be able to get the pool open by the first
weekend of June, but they're hoping!
PLEASE CHECK SAGARESORT.COM FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY AND DONT FORGET TO USE THE CODE 'COAP' FOR SOME SAVINGS!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

[WARLOCK]

I have friends "violently" making me trying to attend.

It will be a great event...

[R.A.B.]

Sincerely would have liked to attend, - especially since there seems to be no freakin' seriously competitive tournament.

Cool that the location is off the beaten path, imo that can be pretty amazing sometimes.

Best of the summer to all.

Rab

[Hammerhead]

Will be brining Jack*Bot and Breakshot for free play. Breakshot will be for sale.

[Hammerhead]

I can bring the following if sold in advance:

- partial Qbert's Quest plastics set $50
- partial World Cup Soccer plastics set $70
- World Cup Soccer apron $70
- World Cup Soccer mini playfield $70
- partial Jack*Bot plastics set $75
- Jack*Bot ramp $50
- Jack-Bot lift ramp $50
- Smash TV manual $25
- Rottendog WPC MPU $200