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John Kistner, Agent, State Farm Insurance
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Show Location
Marin County Civic Center
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
Nearby Hotels
Below are listed a few of the hotels recommended by the Pacific Pinball Expo. Click here for a complete list of hotels in the area.
Special rate for show guests! Book your reservation before September 12.
1400 North Hamilton Parkway
Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 415-883-8950
Embassy Suites San Rafael-Marin County (Across the street from show)
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-499-9222
Fax: 415-499-9268
Four Points By Sheraton (1 mile from show)
1010 Northgate Dr
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-479-8800
Days Inn San Rafael/San Francisco (4 miles from show)
737 East Francisco Boulevard
Bellam Ave & Francisco Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901 US
Phone: 415-453-3450
Fax: 415-459-0955
Best Western Novato Oaks (5 miles from show)
215 Alameda Del Prado
Novato, CA 94949-6657
Phone: 415-883-4400
Overnight Parking Permits
Free overnight recreational vehicle parking is available to vendors who are participating in the PPE. Festival attendees may park their recreational vehicles (sorry, no car or truck camping) for $30 per unit, per night. Only electrical hook-ups are available. There are no water or sewage hook-ups.
Parking is on the east end of the Fairgrounds from the evening prior to the event (Tuesday) until midnight on the last day of the event (Sunday). Permits need to be displayed in the vehicle's windshield.
Please mail your request for a permit with the following information:
Please include either your vendor application or a $30/night check made out to Pacific Pinball Expo.
Mail your information to Pacific Pinball Expo c/o Michael Schiess, 1029 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501.
Have a Room/Need a Room?
Do you need a place to stay when coming to the show? Do you have a room for a fellow pinball fan? Post on rec.games.pinball stating what you're looking for, or what you have available!
craigslist is another option. (Note: according to craigslist, postings only stay active for seven days; after that, you may have to re-post.)