Hello classic computing fans! We're entering the final weeks before the big event, and here is an update. If you're subscribed to the mailing list, you've already seen most of this (for review/sharing: https://mailchi.mp/e060dcbd1bfd/vcf-midwest-13-one-month-to-go). - Exhibits: Our exhibitor list has been posted, showing most (but not all!) of the displays you'll see this year. We're happy to once again have a great variety of platforms and eras represented, as well as some new faces alongside our veteran exhibitors. Check it out at: http://vcfmw.org/ex.html - Table space: We are full! Until, that is, we're not. All of the past shows have included several last-minute changes, so space does open up. There is a stand-by list forming; please email me directly if you'd like to be on it. - Presentations: Once again this year we have a full weekend of interesting talks and demos. The schedule (as it stands now) has been posted. All talks are filmed and will be posted online - but they're always much better in person! http://vcfmw.org/pres.html - Hotel: Due to other parties pre-booking a large block of rooms, Friday night (14th) at the Holiday Inn is sold out. If you have not yet reserved a room, please check back with the hotel after 8/27, as any remaining unbooked rooms will be added back to our block on that date. Our block still has rooms for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights. - Donations: VCFMW is a community-supported exhibition, free and open to all. Most of our funding comes from either cash donations (online or at the show) or donations of equipment for our community auction. Please consider one or both methods of support. Auction items can be given to VCFMW staff before Saturday afternoon. Purchasing items at the auction also helps - and it's always an event not to be missed! - Free pile: The tradition of the Free Pile continues this year. This is a great way to unload that "junk" (but not too junky) hardware and software and contribute to the classic computing community. Our only request is that you make sure that whatever you leave is gone by 4pm Sunday. We thank you once again for your interest in and support of VCF Midwest and the whole classic computing hobby. We'll see you in a month! -j