APE 2026 Schedule
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington using the Appalachian Pinball Expo group rate, available October 1-5, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton lodging discount
Need help planning your visit? Reach out through our contact page.
For setup and operations details, please view the vendor/machine owner schedule.
Friday - October 2nd
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 PM | Public doors open |
| 6:30 PM - 10 PM | Friday Night Tournament |
| 10 PM | Show closes |
Saturday - October 3rd
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 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 (Ages 12-16 and Age 11 and Under) |
| 1 PM - 2 PM | Seminar Session 2
Pinball History |
| 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 |
This is a planning draft and may change. For updates and participation questions, please visit the contact page.