34th Annual “Last” CoCoFEST Update

We are now less than 30 days away from the 34th annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST. I want to provide some last-minute updates for the fest. Like always, I am always open to suggestions to make this the best CoCoFEST. Remember, we are doing this for you, the CoCo community.

VENDOR TABLES

As of writing this update, we still have a few tables in the ballroom. We have five 8-foot tables, and three 6-foot tables left in the ballroom. We also have several tables in hallway. If you have been thinking about getting a table, now is the time to get one. The last day to get a table will be April 6th.

HOTEL

The hotel has added additional rooms to our room block. They’ve also extended the deadline to book the rooms at discounted rates to April 13th. Now is the time to book your hotel room for CoCoFEST before time runs out. Remember to use the group code G22 when you book your hotel room online, or you can call the hotel directly.

SPEAKERS

I still have a couple of slots available if someone wants to give a presentation at this years CoCoFEST. If you are interested, please contact me at cocofest@glensideccc.com. I will be releasing the final schedule soon. This year’s headliners will be Jim Brain, and

DINNER

We are asking everyone to pre-register on Tandylist. This will allow us to have your name pre-printed on the badges, and your name will be entered for a cash prize to be used at vendor at CoCoFEST. Plus, if you want to join us for the Saturday dinner, this is where you can purchase it. The dinner is $42 a person, and we will have a limited number of extra tickets to sell on the day of the dinner, so make sure to purchase now to secure your dinner.

Menu:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Meat Lasagna
  • Pasta Alfredo
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Tiramisu
  • Rolls and Butter
  • Soda, Tea, and Coffee

AUCTION

We are still looking for items for the BIG auction. If you want to donate items for the auctions contact myself at cocofest@glensideccc.com and I will arrange to have the items shipped. Remember, we will reimburse shipping fees. We will find a good home for your old Color Computers and we will keep them out of the landfills. This also helps fund future CoCoFEST.  

If anyone has any questions or concerns, you may reach out to me at cocofest@glensideccc.com. I am looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks in Chicago at CoCoFEST!!!!!

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Glenside Club Meeting: Thursday March 12, 2025 @ 7:30PM Central

11 Main Hall tables left at the 34rd Annual “Last” CoCoFEST!

Time is growing short! If you have not reserved a table for our upcoming show, and/or not reserved your hotel room, what are you waiting for? It’s the 40th Anniversary of the Color Computer 3, and you don’t want to miss the festivities! CocoFEST Coordinator Grant Leighty is hard at work putting finishing touches on the show and lining up the slate of presenters. If you’re exhibiting, you’ve got a bit over a month to finish your project, no pressure!

Please join us this Thursday. As is standard, we will open the call a bit early at 7PM for some discussion and to help anyone with “technical difficulties”.

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For those unable to join us on Zoom or have prior commitments, we will livestream and have a replay available on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk2dMxcjJcX2qbSqFHQMbA).

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