Incomplete Guide to Gaming Events

[digitalpress]

OK. I've tried doing this once before but now that we've got an entire forum about it, and most every organizer visiting here regularly, seems like a good time to pull this together.

I'll ask you to simply cut-and-paste this bit here, start a new post and fill in what you know - then I'll organize everything into this list here, ultimately creating a complete "guide". Sounds easy, right? OK.

EVENT NAME: Austin Gaming Expo (AGE)
LOCATION: Austin, TX
LAST DATE: July 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 2300
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.austingamingexpo.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Large number of exhibitors and dealers, tournaments, video game console and classic computer museum, classic and modern video game developers, tournaments, workshops, massive video game and pinball arcade, and more.

EVENT NAME: California Extreme (CAX)
LOCATION: San Jose, CA (Bay Area)
YEAR BEGAN: 1997
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 800+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.caextreme.org/
HIGHLIGHTS: California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show". In a nutshell, it's an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. It's two days that celebrate this exceptional entertainment medium, featuring tournaments, speakers, parts vendors, and an opportunity to play games you may have not seen for years. All the games on display are set for free play

EVENT NAME: CCAG - Cleveland's Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show
LOCATION: Fairview Park, OH 44126-3119
LAST DATE: October 24, 2009
NEXT DATE: May 8, 2010
YEAR BEGAN: 2000
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 250-500
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ccagshow.com
HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FGkD9rIPKg - BUY - SELL - TRADE - PLAY - WIN - Past to Present with an emphasis on the Classics - FREE PLAY Mini Arcade - Console Tournament Events - Chinese Auction

EVENT NAME: CCJVQ
LOCATION: Montreal, Canada
YEAR BEGAN: 1999
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ccjvq.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Now held in a videogame store "L'Enjeux" that one of our member bought this summer. "Games and beer" :) type event.

EVENT NAME: Classic Gaming Expo (CGE)
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
YEAR BEGAN: 1998
NEXT DATE: July 31/Aug 1, 2010
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1500
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.cgexpo.com
HIGHLIGHTS: keynotes by industry icons (past events have featured Nolan Bushnell, David Crane, Steve Wozniak, Ralph Baer, Tim Skelly and many others); 40+ vendors and exhibitors; a classic gaming museum of over 1000 items; 50+ coin-ops free to play; a live auction; swap meet; live entertainment.

EVENT NAME: Cowlitz Gamers for Kids
LOCATION: Kelso, WA
LAST DATE: May 15th 2010
YEAR BEGAN: 2010
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100
WEBSITE or CONTACT: John Hancock/oneswfan@hotmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Local fundraiser retrogaming show that is planned to be put on annually to support Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center. The show includes classic gaming consoles to play, several local videogame vendors from the surrounding areas of Washington and Oregon. The event was sponsored by the Portland Retrogaming Expo.

EVENT NAME: DCAGE Gaming, Recreation, and Collectibles Expo
LOCATION: Clearfield Co. Fairgrounds, Expo II Building - Clearfield, PA
YEAR BEGAN: 2011
NEXT DATE: June 11, 2011
PRICE: $10, under 10 is free
VENDOR CHARGE: See website for details
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.dcage.net/
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game contests, freeplay consoles and arcades, industry speakers, charity auction, classic and modern gaming vendors, collectibles and more.

EVENT NAME: First Dutch Retrodag
LOCATION: Maarsen, The Netherlands (Europe)
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
APPROX ATTENDANCE: n/a
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://commodore-gg.hobby.nl/juni19.htm
HIGHLIGHTS : It's not much, but probably the first classic-gaming related event ever to be held in the Netherlands. Hopefully many will show!

EVENT NAME: Game On NY
LOCATION: NYC, NY
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 2000+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.gameonny.com/
HIGHLIGHTS: Primarily cell phones, PDAs, personal robots, etc. Very little actual game stuff, even for PC. The 2004 event had plenty of Xbox kiosks set up playing games that were going to be released soon or were recently released.

EVENT NAME: MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival) 7
LOCATION: Hilton Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria VA. DC Metro access.
(airport preference: DCA, then IAD, then BWI)
DATES: 31 Dec 2008-4 Jan 2009, that's a Wednesday-Sunday block. NEW YEARS PARTY
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1250~1500
PRICE: $45 at door, $40 prereg. Single-day passes at door. Group discount on website.
VENDOR CHARGE: $75 first table, $50 thereafter, $25/badge

EVENT NAME: Midwest Gaming Classic
LOCATION: Brookfield, WI (Suburb of Milwaukee)
YEAR BEGAN: 2001 as Jagfest 2K1, 2002 as Midwest Classic
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 3,500+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com
HIGHLIGHTS: The Midwest Gaming Classic is the largest all-encompassing electronic gaming trade show in the Midwest. The Midwest Gaming Classic features everything from home consoles to pinball and arcade machines to computers. The MGC is a two-day event.

EVENT NAME: NAVA (North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados)
LOCATION: Clifton, NJ
LAST DATE: Frequent (monthly to bi-monthly)
YEAR BEGAN: 1995 (originally Howell, NJ)
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 30-50
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.digitpress.com/nava.htm
HIGHLIGHTS: Great trading and playing sessions! Held for many years at the Video Game Connections store in Howell, NJ and has been running in Clifton, NJ since January 2006.

EVENT NAME: New England Classic Gaming (NECG)
LOCATION: Boston, MA
YEAR BEGAN: 2001
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-25
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://necg.cjb.net/
HIGHLIGHTS: More games and beer than could ever be desired in one place. Gaming, trading, and stories galore. Even the occasional blockbuster game release. It's the cool place to be. You do want to be cool, don't you?

EVENT NAME: NorthWest Classic Games Enthusiasts (NWCGE)
LOCATION: Kirkland, WA
YEAR BEGAN: 1997
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.nwcge.org
HIGHLIGHTS: See website for highlights.

EVENT NAME: Oklahoma Video Gaming Exhibition (OVGE)
LOCATION: Tulsa, OK
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 200+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ovge.com
HIGHLIGHTS: A gathering of classic gaming collectors, enthusiasts, and vendors showing, playing, buying, selling, and trading. Tables of exhibitors and vendors showing their collections and wares. Systems on display for show and play. Gaming tournaments with prize drawings.

EVENT NAME: PhillyClassic
LOCATION: Valley Forge, PA
YEAR BEGAN: 1999
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1000+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.phillyclassic.com
HIGHLIGHTS: a gigantic amount of dealers and exhibitors; coin-ops set to free play; game consoles from all eras set up for play.

EVENT NAME: Pinball & Game Room Auction
LOCATION: Lapeer, Michigan
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.rowleyauctions.com/
ADDITIONAL INFO: National Guard Armory, 2140 W. Genesee St., Lapeer, MI, Auction starts at 10:00 am, doors open at 8:00 am.
HIGHLIGHTS: Wide range of items and possible to get some good deals.

EVENT NAME: Reunión Fin de año Arqueología Digital (a.k.a. Reunión AD de coleccionistas # 13)
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 15
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar, http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar/foro/ (Forums)
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!!...of course...lots of food...

EVENT NAME: South Jersey Classic
LOCATION: Blackwood, NJ
YEAR BEGAN: 2006
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-30
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.nlvideogames.coml
HIGHLIGHTS: Gaming, trading, tournaments!

EVENT NAME: SuFu Halo Spring Slaughter
LOCATION: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
YEAR BEGAN: 2001
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://dom.redz31.com/halo.html
HIGHLIGHTS: Over $400 in winnings. Come for fun or for serious competition. $10 a person per competition. Classic Halo 1 2vs2, followed by a Halo 2 2vs2.

EVENT NAME: Too Many Games (formerly East Coast Gaming Expo)
LOCATION: Reading, Pennsylvania
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 200+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.ecgx.com
HIGHLIGHTS: 100% FREE!

EVENT NAME: Video Game Expo (VGXPO)
LOCATION: Dallas, Washington DC, Philadelphia
YEAR BEGAN: 2005
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 85,000
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.vgxpo.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Exhibitors, arcade, contests, etc.

EVENT NAME: Video Games History (VGH)
LOCATION: Monza, Italy (Europe)
YEAR BEGAN: 2006
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1500
PRICE: free
VENDOR CHARGE: no vendors allowed
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.gamescollection.it
HIGHLIGHTS: A unique event in Italy with various home and arcade systems in free play, a museum with common and hardcore stuff, meetings with insiders, bit music, more.

EVENT NAME: The Video Game Show!
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.thevideogameshow.com
HIGHLIGHTS: A Whole Lotta Buying, Selling & Trading!

EVENT NAME: Video Game Summit
LOCATION: Lombard, IL
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-25
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
HIGHLIGHTS: Video games and computers; live music.

Got one to add? Cut and paste the area below this line in a EVENT NAME:
LOCATION:
YEAR BEGAN:
NEXT DATE:
APPROX ATTENDANCE:
PRICE:
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WEBSITE or CONTACT:
HIGHLIGHTS: reply to this thread.

[ClubNinja]

EVENT NAME: New England Classic Gaming
LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts
LAST DATE: July 19, 2003
YEAR BEGAN: June 3, 2001
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-25
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://necg.cjb.net/
HIGHLIGHTS: More games and beer than could ever be desired in one place. Gaming, trading, and stories galore. Even the occasional blockbuster game release. It's the cool place to be. You do want to be cool, don't you?

[rolenta]

EVENT NAME: NAVA
LOCATION: T.B.D.
LAST DATE: February 15 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 1995
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 30- - 50
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.videogameconnections.com/meeting/nava.html
HIGHLIGHTS:

[Dan Iacovelli]

EVENT NAME: Video Game Summit
LOCATION: Lombard,IL
LAST DATE: July 12th, 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-25
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://avc.atari-users.net/Events/FestVGS.html
HIGHLIGHTS: Video games and computers, live music

[sniperCCJVQ]

EVENT NAME: CCJVQ
LOCATION: Montreal
LAST DATE: July 19 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 1999
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ccjvq.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Now held in a videogame store "L'Enjeux" that one of our member bought this summer. "Games and beer" :) type event.

[Anonymous]

All the MAGFest info looks good. To fill in the approximate attendance, I'd put like 400.

[goatdan]

EVENT NAME: Midwest Gaming Classic
LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
LAST DATE: June 7, 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 2001 as Jagfest 2K1, 2002 as Midwest Classic
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 225+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: loosen@goatstore.com, Web site being redone currently.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Midwest's largest gaming event, the Midwest Gaming Classic features everything from home consoles to pinball and arcade machines to computers. The event will expand to be two days long in 2004.

[Arqueologia_Digital]

EVENT NAME: Reunión de Coleccionistas "Arqueología Digital" en Baires
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAST DATE: 11/07/03
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 15
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://arquedigi.8m.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!!

[Slipdeath]

does anyone know of any near l.a??

[digitalpress]

does anyone know of any near l.a??

Well, Los Angeles has E3 and nearly maybe had "Ultimate Gamers Expo", though it appears that was a total sham. I don't know of a classic or local gathering in that area, however. Looks like it's up to you to get the ball rolling!

[Slipdeath]

does anyone know of any near l.a??

Well, Los Angeles has E3 and nearly maybe had "Ultimate Gamers Expo", though it appears that was a total sham. I don't know of a classic or local gathering in that area, however. Looks like it's up to you to get the ball rolling!
there's not much i can do

[Anonymous]

Well, Los Angeles has E3 and nearly maybe had "Ultimate Gamers Expo", though it appears that was a total sham. I don't know of a classic or local gathering in that area, however. Looks like it's up to you to get the ball rolling!
Speaking of UGE, Is it just me or are all of these "video game convention" type things popping up all of a sudden? I mean, yes, videogames are awesome. And yes, I'm glad there are more things revolving around videogames going on.

But UGE seems like a ripoff. Take this for example:

"Ultimate Gamers Expo is the first-ever massive gaming festival for the general public where attendees can "test drive" the hottest upcoming and current games, participate in competitions and experience the action that, until now, only game industry insiders have been exposed to."I mean, MAGFest is coming up on year 3, and we've been doing tourneys and showcasing new games and stuff at every con. It kinda bothers me.

[Sauron2k3]

EVENT NAME: Austin Gaming Expo (AGE)
LOCATION: Austin, TX
LAST DATE: July 2003
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 2,300
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.austingamingexpo.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Large number of exhibitors and dealers, tournaments, video game console and classic computer museum, classic and modern video game developers, tournaments, workshops, massive video game and pinball arcade, and more.

[§ Gideon §]

I'm curious as to why pricing isn't listed as a criterion; these can't all be free, right?

[SNWB]

Does anyone know if there'll be an even anytime soon on the WEST COAST?? Or in the Washington/Oregon/Idaho NW region??

--sAm

[digitalpress]

Does anyone know if there'll be an even anytime soon on the WEST COAST?? Or in the Washington/Oregon/Idaho NW region??

--sAm

There is!

NWCGE has been around for awhile, I was hoping one of their guys would supply the stats so I can add it to the list above, but you can get to them from their site: http://www.nwcge.org

Also note that CGE might... just might be in California this year. Doesn't get any more west coast than that. Details to follow!

[SNWB]

Right on!! Thanks man, I'll check it out.

--sAm

[goatdan]

heh, I just looked at this thread for the first time in a long time... We reopened the Midwest Gaming Classic home page in early December, so the Web site should be http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

Thanks!

[TokenGamer]

EVENT NAME: The Video Game Show!
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NEXT DATE: Sunday, March 28, 2004
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.thevideogameshow.com
HIGHLIGHTS: A Whole Lotta Buying, Selling & Trading!

[intvsama]

EVENT NAME: East Coast Gaming Expo - 2004
LOCATION: Reading, Pennsylvania
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 3+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://ecgx.com
HIGHLIGHTS: 100% FREE!

[y-bot]

Here is some info about the NWCGE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
NWCGE Staff
NWCGE_Staff@Earthlink.net

Seattle-Based Classic Video Gaming Show Announces Event Dates and
Location

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - February 16, 2004 - Northwest Classic Gaming
Enthusiasts (NWCGE) is pleased to announce their annual show, NWCGE 2K4,
will be held Saturday, May 8, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Come see the
beginnings of the video game industry and how it has evolved from the
early days of Pong and Atari to today's offerings from Nintendo, Sony,
and Microsoft. In its seventh year, the Northwest Classic Gaming
Enthusiasts Expo is a show dedicated to bringing together video game
fans of all ages to play classic and modern games, meet historical
leaders of the video game industry, and see the latest offerings from
various exhibitors and vendors. Organized by gamers for gamers, NWCGE
2K4 should be on every video game fan's calendar.

The highlight of past NWCGE expos has been the Annual Northwest Atari
Championships, and this year will be no different. More than a simple
high-score contest, the Northwest Atari 2600 Championship has become an
annual tradition among local gaming enthusiasts, covering varied skills
from joysticks to paddles, high-score contests to direct head-to-head
combat, all through several rounds of play. Prizes are given away
throughout the competition and the winner will be declared the Atari
World Champion. As if that wasn't enough, additional contests and prizes
are slated to be conducted throughout the event on various classic
systems. Everyone has a chance to win.

The Seattle area is home to many leaders of the video game industry,
both past and present. Several of these celebrities have already agreed
to appear at the show and share their views regarding their
contributions to the video game industry. The show is a wonderful
opportunity to rub shoulders with the very people that have shaped how
we view and play video games today.

The show is also an excellent opportunity to purchase hard-to-find games
from reputable dealers and trade and sell games with fellow gaming
enthusiasts. In addition, several new games for classic systems will be
released at the show. Rarities and never-before-seen games have
surfaced at the show in the past.

The show has traditionally been held in small venues with limited
sponsorship. This year the organizers have decided to host a much
larger event backed by well-known leaders of classic gaming including
AtariAge, Digital Press, Packrat Video Games, the Atari History Museum,
and many more. This year's event will be held at the Seatac
International Airport Holiday Inn, a modern hotel with many amenities
for attendees and those that wish to stay overnight.

There's no other show like NWCGE 2K4 in the Northwest, and it's sure to
be a must-attend event for gamers of all ages. For more information,
please visit the NWCGE website at:

http://nwcge.org



About NWCGE
NWCGE and the Annual NorthWest Atari Championship is a non-profit
organization that has been around since 1996. It is the oldest event of
its kind nationwide. It remains the NorthWest gaming industry's only
annual event dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of
video game entertainment, open to industry pioneers, gaming enthusiasts,
the media and anyone else interested in providing a unique gaming
experience. The NWCGE Expo provides an opportunity to learn, network and
play videogames.

For more information, please visit the NorthWest Classic Gaming
Enthusiasts website http://NWCGE.org

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[icarwngs55]

Someone please tell me what is going on with the east coast gaming expo..postponed or not?

[Arqueologia_Digital]

EVENT NAME: Reunión de Coleccionistas "Arqueología Digital" en Baires # 3
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAST DATE: 10/04/04
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 20-25
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://arquedigi.8m.com, http://www.elforo.de/arquedigi (Forums)
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!!

[Arqueologia_Digital]

Correction: The meeting will be this saturday (17th)

[Superogue]

EVENT NAME: First dutch retrodag
LOCATION: Maarsen, The Netherlands (europe)
LAST DATE: 19th june
YEAR BEGAN: 2004
APPROX ATTENDANCE: ?
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://commodore-gg.hobby.nl/juni19.htm
HIGHLIGHTS : It's not much, but i think it is the first classic-gaming related event ever to be held in the netherlands. Hopefully a lot of people will show (even though the webpage of the event is horrific!)

Martijn

[Arqueologia_Digital]

EVENT NAME: Reunión de Coleccionistas "Arqueología Digital" en Baires # 4
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAST DATE: 08/05/04
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 15
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://arquedigi.8m.com, http://www.elforo.de/arquedigi (Forums)
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!! and now...FOOD!!!!!!!!!!

[Chainsaw_Charlie]

are there any events in Ny state?
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[Arqueologia_Digital]

EVENT NAME: Reunión de Coleccionistas "Arqueología Digital" en Buenos Airess # 11
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAST DATE: 16/10/04
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 15
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar, http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar/foro/ (Forums)
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!! :D

[NESJumpman]

EVENT NAME: Annual Pinball & Game Room Auction
LOCATION: Lapeer, Michigan
LAST DATE: ?
THIS YEARS DATE: 11-DEC-2004
YEAR BEGAN: ?
APPROX ATTENDANCE: ?
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.rowleyauctions.com/
ADDITIONAL INFO:
National Guard Armory
2140 W. Genesee St., Lapeer, Mich.
Auction starts at 10:00 am
Doors open at 8:00 am

HIGHLIGHTS:
Wide range of items and possible to get some deals (to my knowledge not many collectors in the area, I might be wrong)

[Arqueologia_Digital]

EVENT NAME: Reunión Fin de año Arqueología Digital (a.k.a. Reunión AD de coleccionistas # 13)
LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina
LAST DATE: 17/12/04
YEAR BEGAN: 2003
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 15
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar, http://www.arqueologiadigital.com.ar/foro/ (Forums)
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game trade/buy, some cofee, some sweets, some beer, some smoke and more video games!!!!...of course...lots of food... :D

[GrandAmChandler]

EVENT NAME: Vgxpo 2005
LOCATION: Dallas, TX & Fort Washington, PA
LAST DATE: N/A
NEXT DATE: August 20, 21 & November 12 & 13
YEAR BEGAN: 2005
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 25,000 per show
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.vgxpo.com
HIGHLIGHTS: a gigantic amount of dealers and exhibitors; coin-ops set to free play; game consoles from all eras set up for play. Free Admssion starting in 2005! Paired with the NBC technology exhibit!

[Doku_san]

Are there no Australian ones? Send me a PM if any EVER Get announced. Seriously. I mean it.

[shertz]

EVENT NAME: California Extreme (CAX)
LOCATION: San Jose, CA (Bay Area)
LAST DATE: August 11-12 , 2007
YEAR BEGAN: 1997
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 800+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.caextreme.org/
HIGHLIGHTS: California Extreme is the "Classic Arcade Games Show". In a nutshell, it's an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. It's two days that celebrate this exceptional entertainment medium, featuring tournaments, speakers, parts vendors, and an opportunity to play games you may have not seen for years. All the games on display are set for free play

[Streetball 21]

Is the VGXPO 2005 in Dallas? I looked on the website and it just shows PA??? Or am I just missing it?

[pumpyps]

EVENT NAME: SuFu Halo Spring Slaughter
LOCATION: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
LAST DATE: 6/10/06
YEAR BEGAN: 2001
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://dom.redz31.com/halo.html
HIGHLIGHTS: Over $400 in winnings. Come for fun or for serious competition. $10 a person per competition. Classic Halo 1 2vs2, followed by a Halo 2 2vs2.

[pumpyps]

EVENT NAME: SuFu Halo Spring Slaughter
LOCATION: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
LAST DATE: 6/10/06
YEAR BEGAN: 2001
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://dom.redz31.com/halo.html
HIGHLIGHTS: Over $400 in winnings. Come for fun or for serious competition. $10 a person per competition. Classic Halo 1 2vs2, followed by a Halo 2 2vs2.

[MrMAGFest]

Greetings! If I may revise our event information:

EVENT NAME: MAGfest (Music and Gaming Festival)
LOCATION: Vienna (Tyson's Corner), VA
LAST HELD: 13-15 Jan 2006
NEXT HELD: 4-7 Jan 2007
YEAR BEGAN: 2002
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1000+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.magfest.org
HIGHLIGHTS: Nonstop 72-hour Console/Arcade/LAN/Tabletop Gaming, Videogame Music Concert with the Minibosses, Tournaments, Special Guests, Discussion Panels, Video Watching, Costume Contest, Vendors.

[shertz]

EVENT NAME: SC3 (Southern California Classic Collectors)
LOCATION: SoCal (usually Claremont)
LAST HELD: Sept 15th, 2007
NEXT HELD: April 2008
YEAR BEGAN: 2000
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 80+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://sc3.classicgaming.gamespy.com/
HIGHLIGHTS: We are SC3, "Southern California Classic Collectors", your local Classic game collector's group serving the Metropolitan Los Angeles, San Diego and Inland Empire areas. We invite all those who can come to our meetings for play, trade, showing off your precious rares to an appreciative audience, or just to be amongst those who beat you to that Vectrex at one of the local Flea Markets a few months back. Whether you're looking for your first 2600, or an Intellivision Computer Module, or to play 30+ arcade games, we'd like to see you there!

[MrMAGFest]

er, looks like the head of this thread doesn't necessarily get updated much, but if anyone notices this, please edit our stuff again.. =]

EVENT NAME: MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival) 6
LOCATION: Hilton Mark Center, Alexandria, VA *note new location*
LAST HELD: 4-7 Jan 2007
NEXT HELD: 3-6 Jan 2008
YEAR BEGAN: 2002
LAST ATTENDANCE: right at/near 1000
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE THIS YEAR: 1250~1500
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://magfest.org/
HIGHLIGHTS: Console/Arcade/LAN/Tabletop gaming for 72 hours, videogame music concert with 10 bands, tournaments, special guests, discussion panels, video room with game movies/cartoons, costume contest, vendors.

[DragonBomber]

So waiting to see a Colorado Extreme event just so there is a photo of a big COX poster with some hot dogs on it from Burgertime.

Yeah. I know you are all waiting too.

[Nicola]

EVENT NAME: VGH - Video Games History
LOCATION: Monza, Italy (Europe)
YEAR BEGAN: 2006
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1500
PRICE: free
VENDOR CHARGE: no vendors allowed
WEBSITE or CONTACT: www.gamescollection.it
HIGHLIGHTS: an unique event in Italy, with various home and arcade systems in free play, a museum with common and hard core stuff, meetings with insiders, bit music,

[MrMAGFest]

EVENT NAME: MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival) 7
LOCATION: Hilton Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria VA. DC Metro access.
(airport preference: DCA, then IAD, then BWI)
DATES: 31 Dec 2008-4 Jan 2009, that's a Wednesday-Sunday block. NEW YEARS PARTY
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 1250~1500
PRICE: $45 at door, $40 prereg. Single-day passes at door. Group discount on website.
VENDOR CHARGE: $75 first table, $50 thereafter, $25/badge

UPDATES: Same as last year, JUST MORE AWESOME.

[M. Shroomed]

Wow what a list. Are there any in Ohio? I tried looking at each one listed but there's too many. Closest ones to me that I saw were Michigan and (I think) Pennsylvaina. BTW I live about 45 minutes north of Cincinnati.

[vgc]

EVENT NAME: CCAG - Cleveland's Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show
LOCATION: Fairview Park, OH 44126-3119
LAST DATE: October 24, 2009
THIS YEARS DATE: May 8, 2010
YEAR BEGAN: 2000
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 250-500
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ccagshow.com
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CCAGShow 2010 is Saturday May 8, 2010
at the American Legion Hall--Clifton Post
22001 Brookpark Rd. Fairview Park, OH
Noon - 8:00 PM

HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FGkD9rIPKg
BUY - SELL - TRADE - PLAY - WIN

Here at Cleveland's Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show you will find all Games from Past to Present with an emphasis on the Classics, when gaming was at its best. Explore a wide variety of Vendors and Collectors Games, Systems & Accessories in the large main hall.

Play some Awesome Vintage Arcade Games in the FREE PLAY Mini Arcade. Challenge yourself in one of the Console Tournament Events for a chance at some Amazing Prizes.

Our Legendary Chinese Auction offers many Rare, Valuable & Unique Prizes not to be missed. Be There!

[DHG Hunter]

I've got an update for the Midwest Gaming Classic:

EVENT NAME: Midwest Gaming Classic
LOCATION: Brookfield, WI (Suburb of Milwaukee)
YEAR BEGAN: 2001 as Jagfest 2K1, 2002 as Midwest Classic
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 3,500+
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com
HIGHLIGHTS: The Midwest Gaming Classic is the largest all-encompassing electronic gaming trade show in the Midwest. The Midwest Gaming Classic features everything from home consoles to pinball and arcade machines to computers. The MGC is a two-day event.

Thanks! :)

Later.

[swlovinist]

EVENT NAME: Cowlitz Gamers for Kids
LOCATION: Kelso, WA
LAST DATE: May 15th 2010
YEAR BEGAN: 2010
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 100
WEBSITE or CONTACT: John Hancock oneswfan@hotmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS: Local fundraiser retrogaming show that is planned to be put on annually to support Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center. The show includes classic gaming consoles to play, several local videogame vendors from the surrounding areas of Washington and Oregon. The event was sponsored by the Portland Retrogaming Expo.

[cfriedel]

EVENT NAME: DCAGE Gaming, Recreation, and Collectibles Expo 2011
LOCATION: Clearfield Co. Fairgrounds, Expo II Building - Clearfield, PA
YEAR BEGAN: 2010
NEXT DATE: First Year
APPROX ATTENDANCE: N/A
PRICE: $10, under 10 is free
VENDOR CHARGE: See website for details
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.dcage.net/
HIGHLIGHTS: Video game contests, freeplay consoles and arcades, industry speakers, charity auction, classic and modern gaming vendors, collectibles and more.

[RetroGaming Roundup]

EVENT NAME: EMERGENCY GAMING CONVENTION (EGC)
LOCATION: Fabulous Las Vegas
LAST DATE: NONE
YEAR BEGAN: 2011
APPROX ATTENDANCE: ?
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4408&p=24028#post24028
HIGHLIGHTS: Those 3 Ft tall frozen drinks at the Luxor, tons of gaming, and Insert Coins Barcade sponsoring a broadcast from their bar.

[vgc]

EVENT NAME: CCAG - Cleveland's Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show
LOCATION: Fairview Park, OH 44126-3119
LAST DATE: May 8, 2010
THIS YEARS DATE: June 18, 2011
YEAR BEGAN: 2000
APPROX ATTENDANCE: 400-600
WEBSITE or CONTACT: http://www.ccagshow.com
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CCAGShow 2010 is Saturday June 18, 2011
at the American Legion Hall--Clifton Post
22001 Brookpark Rd. Fairview Park, OH
Noon - 8:00 PM
Cost Just 3.00 and Kids 12 & Under are FREE

HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FGkD9rIPKg
BUY - SELL - TRADE - PLAY - WIN

Here at Cleveland's Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show you will find all Games from Past to Present with an emphasis on the Classics, when gaming was at its best. Explore a wide variety of Vendors and Collectors Games, Systems & Accessories in the large main hall.

Play some Awesome Vintage Arcade Games in the FREE PLAY Mini Arcade. Challenge yourself in one of the Console Tournament Events for a chance at some Amazing Prizes.

Our Legendary Chinese Auction offers many Rare, Valuable & Unique Prizes not to be missed. Be There!

[swlovinist]

Update for Cowlitz Gamers for Kids. We have really expanded in the last five years. Last year, our show had over 600 different attendees. We now will post future updates on our website http://www.cowlitzgamers.moonfruit.com./

We had about 40 vendors last year and so far have raised $24,500 for a local non profit(Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center)

Next show will be March 28th 2015.