APE 2026 Schedule
Draft working schedule (subject to change). Suggestions are appreciated as planning continues.
Venue
Appalachian Pinball Expo (APE) will be held in October at Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV.
This section will host venue guidance, parking notes, entry information, and event floor details as they are finalized.
Need help planning your visit? Reach out through our contact page.
Thursday - October 1st
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 PM - 10 PM | Vendor and machine setup |
| 7 PM - 9 PM | VIP Appreciation Dinner at The Peddler |
Friday - October 2nd
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 AM - 3:30 PM | Final setup and testing |
| 4 PM - 5 PM | Early access |
| 5 PM | Public doors open |
| 6:30 PM - 10 PM | Friday Night Tournament |
| 10 PM | Show closes |
Saturday - October 3rd
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Staff and volunteer arrival |
| 10 AM | Public doors open |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Seminar Session 1
Pinball Repair 101: cleaning, switches, flippers, rubbers, bulbs, basics. |
| 12 PM - 1 PM | Kids Tournament |
| 1 PM - 2 PM | Seminar Session 2
Pinball History (possible Museum of Radio & Technology collaboration). |
| 2 PM - 3:30 PM | Cosplay check-in and photos |
| 3 PM - 4 PM | Seminar Session 3
Soldering/Electronics Basics (pending insurance approval). |
| 4 PM - 5 PM | Cosplay Contest |
| 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Main Saturday Tournament |
| 6 PM - 9 PM | DJ and evening social |
| 9 PM | Main awards ceremony |
| 9:30 PM - 10 PM | Final free play and farewell social |
| 10 PM | Show closes |
Sunday - October 4th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | Load-out begins |
| 12 PM - 1:30 PM | Board debrief meeting |
This is a planning draft and may change. For updates and participation questions, please visit the contact page.