APE 2026 Vendor and Machine Owner Schedule
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
Need help planning your visit? Reach out through our contact page.
Looking for public hours? View the public schedule.
Thursday - October 1st (Vendor/Machine Setup)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 PM - 10 PM | Vendor and machine owner setup |
| 7 PM - 9 PM | VIP Appreciation Dinner at The Peddler |
Friday - October 2nd (Public Show)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 AM - 3:30 PM | Final setup and testing (vendors and machine owners) |
| 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 (Public Show)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Staff/volunteer arrival and final vendor/machine owner setup |
| 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.
