Ontario PinFest 2026 — THE SHENANIGANDER CUT (Extended Pinball Madness!)
Ontario PinFest 2026 — THE SHENANIGANDER CUT (Extended Pinball Madness!)
Welcome to Ontario PinFest 2026 — Ontario’s only dedicated pinball festival! Held at the Great Northern Exhibition in Stayner, Ontario, this amazing event brings together pinball and arcade fans from all over for a full weekend of nonstop gameplay, tournaments, vendors, and community fun. With 100+ pinball machines set to FREE PLAY, guests can enjoy everything from classic arcade games to modern pinball tables with no coins needed. Whether you're a casual player or a serious competitor, there's something here for everyone. Over 100 pinball & arcade machines Everything set to FREE PLAY Competitive pinball tournaments (IFPA events) Vendors selling parts, machines, and collectibles Family-friendly atmosphere (kids 12 & under free) Food trucks and on-site amenities 2-day weekend festival experience 📍 Location: Great Northern Exhibition, Stayner, Ontario 📅 Date: May 30–31, 2026 Ontario PinFest is the ultimate destination for pinball lovers in Canada — a perfect mix of nostalgia, competition, and community.
Kineticist’s take
Ontario PinFest 2026 event coverage with tournament results, machine transactions, and homebrew showcases.
Synopsis
Mike Dimas of Pinball Shenanigans documents the 4th annual Ontario PinFest 2026 in Collingwood, Ontario, featuring extensive setup coverage, vendor booths, tournament play, machine sales, and social interactions. The event showcases numerous pinball machines including homebrew projects (Marco's Who Shot Mr. Burns, Mark and City's Amazing Spider-Man 67, Mark and Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity of Natural Hilarity), commercial releases (Winchester Mystery House, Harry Potter, Beetlejuice, Portal on Multimorphic P3), and vintage classics. Key transactions include Julie purchasing a Prospector, Kevin buying a Star Trek, Dutch acquiring a Street Fighter 2, and various other sales and trades throughout the weekend.
Entities
- Ontario PinFest 2026· event
- Beetlejuice· game
- Canada Dry· game
- Harry Potter· game
- Portal· game
- Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity· game
- Who Shot Mr. Burns· game
- Winchester Mystery House· game
- Alex Stager· person
- Craig Walker· person
- Dr. Mario· person
- Dutch· person
- Ian Harrower· person
- Jeff Waters· person
- Julie· person
- Kevin· person
- Marco· person
- Mike Dimas· person
- Rob Edwards· person
- Rob Vieira· person
- Shiny Boy· person
- Multimorphic P3· product