Incomplete Guide to Gaming Events

[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/showt...4028#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.