3 Aug
2005
3 Aug
'05
7:24 p.m.
Yes, we've been building up the vintage computer section of the MGC every
year for the past 4 years (and I've also asked list members to partake,
as well as ask to have us host the Midwest VCF). The show is for vintage
to present, and covers computers, pins/em's, video coin-ops, and home
video game consoles. We had 1300 in attendance over the two days last
year, and took this year off to deal with the growth and plan for even
more growth next year.
Consequently, we'll be back in 2006 (June 3rd and 4th) and moving the show
to an actual resort to make it an entire weekend "destination" event
(perfect for those of us with families, etc.) Roughly 20,500 square feet
to work with. Olympia, Wisconsin - about 30-45 minutes outside of
Milwaukee.
Marty
Doh!
From the context I thought we were talking about a
past series
of vintage computer shows, not vintage shows of then current
computers!
Have there ever been any shows of vintage computer hardware
other than the VCF events?
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Interesting, I've never heard of this show before now.
The West Coast Computer Faire is a real part of computer history! It was
the predecessor to Comdex (LOL, which is also now part of computer history
after shutting down a couple of years ago.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Computer_Faire