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2003 SHOWS

Pinball shows are the celebrations of all things pinball. Not only do you get to play games that you'd never normally see, but you get to meet fellow fanatics, buy parts, flyers or even entire games and soak up the atmosphere.

There are some regular shows in the UK; the main Jukebox Madness show west of London, another in the north of England, and the Copthorne show near Gatwick. These aren't mainly about pinball, but they do usually have about a dozen games.

Throughout Europe there is a range of national pinball shows, particularly the Dutch, German and Belgian.

The United States has a number of shows ranging from pure competitions to complete pinball experiences, the main one being held in Chicago.

Here are the shows we know about - if you know of any others then please tell us about them here. The shows are in chronological order. Those shows which have already happened are shown in light grey for your reference. Their websites may contain information about their next show.

2003

	Texas Pinball Festival November 7th - 9th 2003, Holiday Inn, 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, Texas. 76006. USA
	6th Annual White Rose Gameroom Show October 31st & November 1st 2003, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
	Pinball Expo October 16th - 19th 2003, Ramada O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Chicago IL, USA.
	HairyGoose Party (Where Geese play pinball and men run scared) October 4th 2003, SS Billiards, 732 11th Avenue South, Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. 55343
	Ascot Jukebox Festival & Collector's Fair September 20th & 21st 2003, Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK.
	Pinburgh 2003 September 12th - 14th 2003, Best Western Parkway Center Inn, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
	Norwegian Pinball Convention September 6th 2003, Bærum Bowling in Sandvika, nr Oslo.
	California Extreme July 26th & 27th 2003, San Jose Convention Center, Parkside Hall, San Jose, California, USA.
	Twin Galaxies Show 2003 July 11th - 13th 2003, Mall of America, Fairfield, IA, USA.
	Pinball Odyssey Show June 28th & 29th 2003, Medford Armory, Armory Drive, Medford, Oregon. 97501 USA.
	Pin-A-Go-Go 2003 May 17th & 18th 2003, Dixon Fairgrounds, South First Street, Dixon, California. USA. $5 each day or $10 for all three.
	Dutch Pinball Open May 10th & 11th 2003, Leusden, Nr. Amersfoort, Holland.
	Pinball Wizards Convention May 2nd - 4th 2003, Merchant's Square, S. 12th & Vultee Streets, Allentown, PA. USA. Adults $15, Children (6-12) $6.
	German Pinball Association Show May 26th & 27th 2003, Feierwerk, München, Germany.
	Jukebox Extravaganza & Collectors Fair April 26th & 27th 2003, Effingham Park Hotel, Copthorne, Nr. Gatwick Airport, UK. 10am-5pm, early-bird tickets from 9:30am
	Pinball At The `Zoo April 18th & 19th 2003, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. 10am-6pm on Friday and 9am-6pm on Saturday. $5 per day for adults, $2.50 for 5-13yr olds, under 5s free.
	MegaGoose Party (To fly where Geese have flown before) April 5th 2003, SS Billiards, 732 11th Avenue South, Hopkins, Minnesota, USA. 55343
	Bumper Auction March 28th - 30th 2003, Bumper Action, 566 City Road, South Melbourne, Australia.
	Amusement Showcase International March 25th - 27th 2003, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
	Tim Arnold Party March 25th 2003, Las Vegas, USA.
	Belgian Open Pinball Championship March 15th & 16th 2003, Nekkerhallen, Mechelen, Belgium.
	ATEI / ICE January 21st - 23rd 2003, Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, Earl's Court, London, UK. Register online for free tickets or pay £50 at the door.
	IMA January 14th - 17th 2003, Nürnberg Exhibition Centre, Langwasser, Nürnberg, Germany.Tue-Thu: 10am-7pm, Fri: 10am-5pm

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