Eastcoaster

Name: Eastcoaster
Start: 2026-02-07T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center | Harrisburg, PA

Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania for Eastcoaster on Saturday, February 7, 2026! The event will take place at the Best Western Premier – The Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and will feature presentations from your favorite amusement parks, legendary manufacturers, a delicious lunch, meet friends old and new, surprises, door prizes, silent auctions and more!
This event is only for ACE members and their guests! Event registration is required to participate in all of the activities organized and hosted by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Admission to Eastcoaster
- A catered lunch

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
- 9:00-10:00 AM - Event check-in and social hour
- 10:00 AM-12:30 PM - Presentations
- 12:30-2:00 PM - Lunch
- 2:00-6:00 PM - Presentations
* Finalized event details will be emailed to all registered attendees the week of the event.

PRESENTER LINE UP (Subject to change)
Attendees will get to enjoy presentations from Deno's Wonder Wheel, Dollywood, Hersheypark, Holiday World, Knoebels, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. and more!

PRICING
- ACE Member - $54.00
- Guest - $64.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

LUNCH MENU
All-you-care-to-eat - Vegetable soup (GF, V), tossed salad greens with assorted dressings (VEG, GF, V), pot roast of beef (GF), grilled chicken breast with herb cream sauce, roasted red bliss potatoes (GF, V), seasonal fresh vegetables (GF, V), fresh baked rolls and butter, assorted cakes and pies.
(VEG) = Vegetarian, (GF) = Gluten Free, (V) = Vegan
Vegan Meal Option
Must select option when registering for the event.
- Vegan option - Vegetable Stir-Fry (VEG, V)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
Thank you to Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. for their generous donation! Their contribution helped reduce the overall cost of the event and therefore the ticket price for both ACE members and their guests. Thank you PTCI!

NEW ACE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL T-SHIRT
Don't forget to check out our region's newest t-shirt featuring the ACE Eastern PA logo and Twister at Knoebels.
Buy yours here! Shirt sales end on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
https://www.universe.com/events/ace-eastern-pennsylvania-merchandise-2026-tickets-4ZD9HQ

HOTEL INFORMATION
Best Western Premier – The Central Hotel & Conference Center Harrisburg
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.39125.html?groupId=7X3BJ1Y6
The Best Western Premier is located 15 minutes from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), 15 minutes from downtown Harrisburg and 25 minutes from Hershey. The hotel is also the site of Eastcoaster.
Amenities include free parking, free wifi, indoor pool, fitness center, on site restaurant and bar and more. A free airport shuttle to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is available and is based upon availability during the times of 5am to 11pm. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $162.95 per room per night (plus taxes and hotel fees). Rate is valid for the nights of February 6-8, 2026. This rate is valid for a standard room with one king bed and sofa or two queen beds. To make a reservation, follow the link to the booking website: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.39125.html?groupId=7X3BJ1Y6
DEADLINE: Room must be reserved by January 7, 2026. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date so reserve your room today. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All no shows and individual room cancellations received within 72 hours of the scheduled arrival will be billed at the contracted room rate.

EASTCOASTER BAKE SALE
The bake sale will be open throughout Eastcoaster. If you would like to donate baked goods or a matching monetary donation, contact Chris Smilek by email at: [email protected]. All proceeds go to the ACE Preservation Fund.

SALES TABLES
Table reservations are available to registered attendees at a cost of $20 per table. (Limit of 2 tables per vendor) Power is available upon request. Sorry, no shared tables. Sales tables must be reserved by Thursday, January 22, 2026. Contact Carl Merson at 717.515.7542 or [email protected] to make your reservation.