Albert Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 If you're in Texas this weekend and can find your way to Irving (just west of Dallas), you'll want to check out the 2005 Texas Pinball Festival. This annual event features over 100 pinball machines and classic video games all set on free play for the entire weekend. Given how uncommon it is to find working pinball machines in the wild these days, events like the Texas Pinball Festival are one of the few venues to enjoy pinball machines and classic arcade games in good, working order. The event also features tournaments, an outdoor flea market/swap meet on Friday, and a Monster Bash Party on Saturday to coincide with Halloween. You can learn more about the event by visiting the Texas Pinball Festival web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimefighter Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hmmm...wonder why this got more attention than the big pinball thing in southern Illinois a month ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hmmm...wonder why this got more attention than the big pinball thing in southern Illinois a month ago? 955240[/snapback] Albert's location would be your best clue. Now I have to seriously think about taking a road trip this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hmmm...wonder why this got more attention than the big pinball thing in southern Illinois a month ago? 955240[/snapback] I wasn't aware of a big pinball thing in southern Illinois. I live here in Texas and went to the Texas Pinball Festival last year and had a blast. I am subscribed to two Texas arcade mailing lists, so see quite a bit of traffic with regards to this show every year. I did also post news two months ago about California Extreme, which is a very large arcade show that takes place annually in California. And sadly I have not been to one of them yet. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bcombee Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Thanks for the notice! A friend and I are going to roadtrip up to the fest on Saturday morning from Austin. I hope it will be worth the seven hours of driving (counting both ways). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayP Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I am subscribed to two Texas arcade mailing lists, so see quite a bit of traffic with regards to this show every year. Could you PM info for those mailing lists? The boy and I are going to make the show- midday Saturday prolly. Last year was terrific, this should be better! Sorry for you guys driving... we just have to drive up the airport, 10 minutes away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh! Yet again, I only find out about this event after it's taken place. Man, I would have loved to have gone, and I live just south of Irving. It would have taken me all of ten minutes to get there. Of course, my work hours might have made it hard to get there, but I could have stopped by for a while. Dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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