VCF East is in the books! Congratulations to everyone involved in this great event!
With that show put to bed, it’s time for us to turn our attention to the next big show, 3,000 miles to the West.
There will be a few notable changes to VCF West this year, including the following:
First, like last year, we’re still a Friday and Saturday show, with load in on Thursday.
This year we are partnering with the Computer History Museum to put on the show, so there will be some new opportunities opened up for everyone.
Primarily, there is now only one admission charge for the event, managed by the CHM front desk. We will be setting up ticket pre-sales and our VC Federation member discounts in the coming weeks. This admission will be for both VCF West and the Museum attractions so VCF attendees will be able to tour Revolution, Make Software and the like and Museum attendees will have full access to VCF Exhibits, Speakers, Consignment and the rest of the show.
Beyond that, we will be able to use more of the Museum. Once we have an idea as to what our exhibits will look like I will try to place some select exhibits in one or more of the downstairs spaces to highlight the show and to encourage visitors to spend time in the rest.
On that note, exhibit registration is now open for VCF West. We were just about at capacity last year so please bear in mind that I might have to limit tables and or exhibits this year. Maybe. Get your applications in early just to be sure!
We will also be hosting a Friday night meet and greet in the CHM Courtyard and in other parts of the open space downstairs. There will be food and drinks for purchase and an opportunity for everyone to relax after the first day of VCF while getting to know each other or just catching up.
The rest of the event will be as we know and love. Exhibits, speakers, consignment and tons of vintage fun!
We’re still signing up speakers, classroom instructors and volunteers. If you are interested please contact me! If you already have then hopefully I have gotten back to you. I am a bit behind, but feel free to remind me.