There is interest from both forums and has been in the local papers and radio stations, but hard to tell numbers.
The goal is a good turn up over the whole weekend but not too many that you can't move or get a game. What really determines the success as well is the venue getting business from drinks and meals from the visitors as they are supplying the venue for free. If the owner is happy there is a good opportunity to get 2 function rooms next year for nothing allowing 100 to 120 machines. I have had the good camera cleaned and will document the show on the Saturday so others can get a feel of it and try and make it to the Sunday session if not to the next one - 2013 if the owner is happy.
The machines are starting to be moved today as Luke has kindly loaned his truck with a tail lift for machine pickups. If we are lucky enough to do another show next year we will have more time next year.
In addition most money generated from entry etc is going to the local SIDS Kids as they nearly had to shut down due to lack of government funding so we are helping others as well.
For any one traveling up on the Saturday and staying the night you are welcome to come on the Saturday night for a further $10 entry for the real pinheads so another opportunity to play pins, drink and there will ba a afpa rated comp being played as well - just ask the guys during the day about it. The start time is 6.30pm till late, plus this should look awesome all lit up at night with 50 to 60 machines running. Probably be a experience with the noise as well as this is my first time going to a place with more than 10 machines.
If you see a guy with a sky blue Pinfest shirt on - say g'day, see you there.
