Umm...duh.

This time bring the funnel

Yes but how many hours???

Nevermind, that might just depress me.

Open up the RV reservations!!!! Haha...joking....kind of

Out of curiosity, when the RV reservations do open up, will specific sitess be able to be chosen and reserved, or will it be like a general admission ticket, and you pick the spot when you roll into the campground?

We are still recovering from this year's show and will need a little time to plot out some of these great questions. We will pass along details as soon as we know.

NEVER!!!! No rest allowed. Pump that Mountain Dew through an IV into your veins, and get back to it!

I get the feeling the RV park will become very popular. If the show organizers are handling the reservations, then I would hope they would give higher priority for spots to volunteers and folks who bring games. You could do something like open reservations earlier to those who commit to volunteering and/or bring a certain number of games.

Done. But you get to go first!

Need to get to the keg earlier next year so it's sturdier for my Keg Stand!!

Will the pinball hall be able to be open later at night too? Not sure what is around Lodi but it's nice when we can play later than midnight/11pm

I wouldn't mind the hall staying open later as long as the next day's opening time is also pushed back. There needs to be, at bare minimum, a solid 9 hours between a closing and opening. The people who work the show, i.e. coordinators, volunteers, techs, etc., need a full night's rest because they don't necessarily have the same luxuries as an attendee who can come and go as they please. Nine hours gives time enough for a good night's sleep, showering, eating breakfast, and having at least a little bit of down-time before heading back into the fray.

Bump,Miguel351!!

Slack

Any chance on a different name? Just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Not likely
I don"t think a name change is necessary, we will get used to it.
Like said before ,Its not the name. It's the people that make a show great.
I am sure the current board members did there best to create a new name that represents the new venue,and includes all the pinheads of California ,The Golden State.
I agree it doesn't roll of the tongue the same, but look at all the other upgrades the new location will provide.
PAGG 2017 was the best yet, but GSPF will blow it away.
I cant wait!!!

Flip Out @ Lodi!!!

FO@L!!!

Being in charge of their social media I for one will be thrilled to no longer have to watch all of the hyphens and capital letters when typing Pin-a-Go-Go because some people are *very* particular about you getting it right

Anyone who owns 311 games gets to call it whatever they want
pinwiztom see you at FO@L 2017
I cant wait to meet you
That is quite a collection you have Sir

And he has a Frontier!

Sparky has it right.We have been at PAGG for 20 years, (missed the first one I believe) at times it was very lean. A huge tick up since Brad,Steve,Greg took over. Thumbs up to Eric,Seth,Chris.
As to Sparky...did anyone get a picture of Susi's cake this year? She is considering not doing that anymore since people are afraid to cut into it, so a lot of it goes wasted. Either way, Susi cookies next year for sure....

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Suzi's desserts are one of the highlights of Sparkys BBQ. That cake was unbelievable
Looking forward to her cookies next year

Most of that collection is now located at
and under the care of the Pacific Pinball Museum.

We're planning the trip now. Bigger, closer and the same cool vibe. Keep the great PR coming.
Great job this year all around. The hotel, the parking, the relaxed atmosphere, raffles, vendors, flea market - everything.

The Museum of Pinball (Arcade Expo and Pinball Madness) crew will be there in force.

It's a work of art and people should be afraid to cut into it, but it deserves to be eaten. Next year designate a cake cutter to start it off and people will totally eat it.

I'm usually not there at the time but I would be honored to cut the first slice out of Susi's cake!

The only thing better that the look of her cakes is the flavor.

I helped load up that collection on the Bakersfield end.....amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing it.

Will hawkmoon be at GSPF?

He better!

(Cross posting from the PAGG '17 thread)

Hello you sexy beasts, you! We just posted a whole slew of pictures featuring YOU (maybe) and PINBALL (definitely!!) at Pin A Go Go's Last Dance in Dixon 2017.

Enjoy!!

Amanda's Pics:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/80566079@N04/albums/72157684252844186

My pics:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/80585364@N07/albums/72157684598539435

And, as always, if you don't want your mug on the Flickrsphere, let us know and we'll pull ya off the webs.

Cheers!
Art & Amanda

Greetings all,
I'm really looking forward to the new venue.

I grew up around Lodi and think the Grape Festival Grounds are a good choice for growing the show.

Those of you who have visited Timathie's garage/man cave have probably met me.

Tell us more about Timathie's!

These are amazing as always Art and Amanda! I look forward to seeing your awesome photos every year. Any objection to me sharing the links on the Golden State Pinball Festival Facebook page?

Great pics art. Made me a little sad that I missed the final Pin a go go.

But I love change. I have experienced a great deal of it.

Never been to Lodi. Looking forward to seeing the strange sights around there too, and playing some pinball! And meeting new friends. Rock and roll!

Of course, Steve, share on and spread the Pin-A-Lo-Di Love!

And, Mike, let's make sure we see you there next year!

Thanks! Will do!

Big thanks to PinWillie for the pics. Also Art and Amanda for following through with an amazing collection of photos.

I'm sure there are many people who knew AL and Steve (blownfuse) Charland.

We also lost Casey Davis. We would have never known if not for Art.

Casey was a great pin guy. Susi got her beloved MM from him way back in the day. He even shipped it to her from Hawaii free of charge. We later picked up a very nice Lucky Seven when we were down in LA to visit our daughters. He was packing up to go back to Hawaii and had no room to even fit it.

Pin people are the best !

No Sleep til Lodi!

I met Casey Davis through pinball a few years ago. He is missed in the pinball community.

I went to his funeral sadly. But there was a band playing live rock and roll. Some of Caseys favorite songs. I remember thinking, I had never seen such loud rock and roll in a church. Later we closed the mancave. Caseys Mancave.

It was a good night.

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Thanks to Rob Anthony, Jurassic Park The Lost World is 100% Healthy now and will make an appearance in Lodi in 343 days!