Well guys its a go!
2016 Hawkesbury Flea Fair June 3-5, 2016 (TBD)
Address: Olympia Bowl 1431 Lansdowne, Hawkesbury, ON K6A 1J5
The only question now is how long do you guys want it? I've been offered the facility and the grounds for the entire weekend. We can casually unload Friday, enjoy a full no stress Saturday and clear out at whatever comfortable hour on the Sunday and its all free. There are a couple hotels in the area along with a few campgrounds and we've been offered to park a few campers in the parking lot over night. The only thing the bowling alley and associated bar ask of us is to contribute by buying food and drinks (beers
). The owners said they'd bring a bbq and do corn on the cob as well. If most of you prefer a one day event it will be June 4th. If the Toronto boys want to make a productive trip I'll pencil us down for the 3 days. House of Targ and North Star are both 1 hour drive away in opposite directions. I need feedback on what you guys want. This event is about us not the general public.
What it is: Simply, its a buy/sell/trade coin operated machines and parts flea market (bar and man cave related items welcome). Outside under 3 tents (10'x20') supplied by myself will be tables. If you have items to sell reserve some space (free). Inside the bar is a controlled entry section that can comfortably hold 20 pinball machines. A couple more machines can be placed in the main bar and however many you want to bring can be placed outside. If you just want to roll open the back of a truck and sit on the bumper by all means have at it.
Why it is: I just want us all to get together and socialize in regards to our collective passion. Canada needs more pinball and arcade game related events. Think about it. We are the people in Canada with these items and if we don't do these gatherings nobody will. There is interest amongst forum members of Pinball Revolution, MAACA, local operators, vendors and repair technicians. Its an opportunity to put a name to the face or see some old ones again. A lot of us have extra parts we don't need and don't want to throw out. Some people fabricate custom mods for their games and want a common ground to sell. Eventually all of us have a machine to sell or trade and what better way than to bring it to an event designed to do so.
A couple guys mentioned they'd bring a couple games for freeplay. I will bring Haunted House or Embryon. More freeplay games are welcomed and encouraged. The possibility of a tournament of some sort has been brought up.
The first year was held at my home and was quite successful. Fantastic people and good times. This year I'm planning bigger. If the turnout and participation is positive I'll aim even bigger next year. We choose what we want from our hobby.
Below are pictures of the controlled space in the bar overlooking the licensed patio.
So what do you guys think and what do you want?
2016 Hawkesbury Flea Fair June 3-5, 2016 (TBD)
Address: Olympia Bowl 1431 Lansdowne, Hawkesbury, ON K6A 1J5
The only question now is how long do you guys want it? I've been offered the facility and the grounds for the entire weekend. We can casually unload Friday, enjoy a full no stress Saturday and clear out at whatever comfortable hour on the Sunday and its all free. There are a couple hotels in the area along with a few campgrounds and we've been offered to park a few campers in the parking lot over night. The only thing the bowling alley and associated bar ask of us is to contribute by buying food and drinks (beers
What it is: Simply, its a buy/sell/trade coin operated machines and parts flea market (bar and man cave related items welcome). Outside under 3 tents (10'x20') supplied by myself will be tables. If you have items to sell reserve some space (free). Inside the bar is a controlled entry section that can comfortably hold 20 pinball machines. A couple more machines can be placed in the main bar and however many you want to bring can be placed outside. If you just want to roll open the back of a truck and sit on the bumper by all means have at it.
Why it is: I just want us all to get together and socialize in regards to our collective passion. Canada needs more pinball and arcade game related events. Think about it. We are the people in Canada with these items and if we don't do these gatherings nobody will. There is interest amongst forum members of Pinball Revolution, MAACA, local operators, vendors and repair technicians. Its an opportunity to put a name to the face or see some old ones again. A lot of us have extra parts we don't need and don't want to throw out. Some people fabricate custom mods for their games and want a common ground to sell. Eventually all of us have a machine to sell or trade and what better way than to bring it to an event designed to do so.
A couple guys mentioned they'd bring a couple games for freeplay. I will bring Haunted House or Embryon. More freeplay games are welcomed and encouraged. The possibility of a tournament of some sort has been brought up.
The first year was held at my home and was quite successful. Fantastic people and good times. This year I'm planning bigger. If the turnout and participation is positive I'll aim even bigger next year. We choose what we want from our hobby.
Below are pictures of the controlled space in the bar overlooking the licensed patio.
So what do you guys think and what do you want?
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