The Pacific Pinball Exposition 2011
The World’s largest Pinball show returns to San Rafael, California in 2011!
Dates: Friday September 23rd through Sunday September 25th, 2011
A sampling of the floor at the 4th annual PPE Photo: www.pinballnews.com
The Pacific Pinball Museum of Alameda, CA is sponsoring our 5th annual Pacific Pinball Exposition (PPE) at the Marin County Civic Center Exhibition Hall in San Rafael, CA. We will have a huge variety of Pinball and other games spanning the last 80 years from our museum's collection as well as historic displays, unique artwork and science exhibits from other pinball collectors and enthusiasts. All machines will be set to free play so you can step back in time and play a game on a historic "woodrail" from the 1950's or try to beat the high score on one of the many newer games produced in the last decade. Our show is family friendly and will delight all kids from 3 to 103.
Venue: Marin Civic Center Exhibition Hall : 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903 (Directions)
Admission: Daily ~ Child under 12/$15 Daily Adult/$25
2 Day Pass ~ Child/$25 Adult/$45 3 Day Pass (Fri-Sat-Sun) ~ Child/$30 Adult/$60
Tickets available at the door only. Cash or Credit Card only - Sorry - NO TICKET SALES before the first day of the event.
Dates: Friday September 23rd through Sunday September 25th, 2011
Hours:
Friday: 10:00 am - Midnight
Saturday: 10:00 am - Midnight
Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Volunteers: if you would like to Volunteer to help us put on the biggest show featuring Pinball please go to our volunteer page for more details: PPE Volunteer page
Highlights:
The Science of Pinball with special exhibits from the Pacific Pinball Museum and the Exploratorium
Exploratorium Exhibits demonstrating Electricity and Magnetism Photo: www.pinballnews.com
The Visible Pinball Machine Photo: www.pinballnews.com
- Come see over 400 Pinball Machines in one room. In addition, we will have other arcade novelty games of various genres
- Seminars on various topics of Pinball and Technology : General Repair, History, New Tech and Restoration
- Pinball Tournaments for all ages and skill levels with prizes awarded for top players
- "How to" clinics - have a game at home and need some pointers on how to maintain? Come see our wide variety of speakers teach you the basiscs
- Contests - bring your own personal pinball and enter to see if your restoration, customization or best original condition has what it takes to win an award
- Raffle : Great Daily Raffle items and Special Pinball Raffle - we have donations from all over the north bay as well as from companies and private parties across the US.
- Displays on the History of Pinball
- Rare Historical games available for play
- Vendors: a variety of Pinball parts, apparel, books, backglasses, and other pinball realated items to purchase.
Proceeds from this event go to the Pacific Pinball Museum a 501 c 3 non-profit dedicated to the promotion and preservation of one of America’s great pastimes.
Location and Accomodations
Show Location:
Address: Marin Civic Center Exhibition Hall - 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903 (Directions)
Preferred Accomodations:
Rooms are available to out of town attendees at the Embassy Suites Hotel which is located within walking distance directly next to the Exhibiton Hall. For more information about this hotel visit : Embassy Suites San Rafael
Accommodations in a 2-room suite with a living room area attached to a bedroom area (includes fridge & microwave)
- A 2-hour evening reception featuring complimentary premium brand beverages & light snacks (5:30-7:30pm nightly)
- A full, cooked-to-order breakfast in the morning with omelets made to order & all breakfast items (6:30- 9:30 am Monday through Friday and 7:30-10:30am Saturday and Sunday)
- Use of 24-hour indoor heated pool, spa and fitness center
- Complimentary Parking
Other hotels near by:
Four Points Sheraton, San Rafael
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