even notification list - only 2 emails a year

Click here to read Mark Birsching's article about Pin-a-Go-Go in the PinGame Journal, 2009.

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Show Organizers Past & Present

 

EZ to read 2012 schedule for your smartPhone:

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.  When is the next Pin-a-Go-Go?

Pin-A-Go-Go always occurs in the month of May on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following Mother's Day.

2.  How do I get tickets?

There are no pre-pay tickets for Pin-a-Go-Go. Please pay with cash at the door.

3.  Do you accept credit cards?

We apologize, but we currently cannot accept credit cards. There is however a conveniently located ATM at the fairgrounds office nearby.

4.  I own a business or I am an individual that would like to donate a raffle or auction item, how do I do that?

That's great, thanks! Contact us here.

5.  I want to bring my pinball machine, what do I do?

We like that! Read this.

6.  Where does all the money go?

This annual event is put on by pinball enthusiasts from all over Northern California and benefits local charities including the Dixon Teen Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento. Unpaid volunteers run the show and the games belong to local collectors who generously share their toys. Read more about it on the home page. 

Click here to see a thank you letter from the Boys and Girls Clubs.

7.  What can I do to help?

Bring a pinball machine to share or donate something nifty to the auction or raffle (see above)!  Tell your friends about the show, too and send them a link to this website! Pinball is really fun and helping out a charity like this one gives you excellent Pinball Karma. 

8.  Why is pinball coming back?

It's cool. Always has been. If we have to explain it, you just won't get it. Come check it out, man...the ball is wild.

9.  Where can I stay nearby?

First choice: PIN-a-GO-GO ViLLAGE!

other choices:

For special rate of $68 a night, call and ask for Marie, book by May 2, tell them it's for Pin-a-Go-Go.

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Microtel Inn and Suites 
1480 Ary Lane
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-0606
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Super 8 Dixon UC Davis
2500 Plaza Ct
Dixon, CA
Phone: (707) 678-3399
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Pinball Links:

Tutorials to help you Play Better 

Superb Local Pinball News Blog 

Sacramento Pinball Group

Timathie Eisenga game repair in the Central Valley area, (209) 598-7490

Sacramento Area Pinball Map

Capitol Corridor Pinball League 

Eastbay Pinball League

Bay Area Pinball Association (League)

Internet Pinball Database

Mr. Pinball Classifieds

California Extreme Arcade & Pinball Celebration

Pacific Pinball Museum & Exposition

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Pingame Journal 

Pinside - Collector & Information Site

Pinball News 

International Flipper Pinball Association

PinRepair.com

More great pin restoration how-to info

PinWiki Info & Repair Guides

 

Early show organizers show off their talent to promote Pin-a-Go-Go: