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Join us at Vintage Computer Festival SoCal in Orange, CA February 14th & 15th 2026! Website - Tickets: https://VCFSoCal.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@VCFSoCal Facebook: https://facebook.com/VCFSoCal Instagram: https://instagram.com/VCFSoCal

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 6d

Awesome! More Retro, More Fun! 😎

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 6d

Looking Good! Exhibitor sign-ups start the weekend of November 16th 😎 www.vcfsocal.com

VCF SoCal | Vintage Computer Festival in Southern California

VCF SoCal is the premier Vintage Computer Festival in Southern California. Come see amazing vintage computers and retro tech, share your passion, and connect with other enthusiasts. Stroll the exhibit...

www.vcfsocal.com

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 13d

Awesome! See You There 😎

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 13d

I now suspect you will be 🎶🎤🎸🥁 ... and Amy on the banjo 🪕 - It could happen! lol -Steve

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for sharing, John! DEFINITELY See You There! 😎 -Steve

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 13d

Fun! Looking forward to attend, or.. Jumping into Exhibiting? :) -Steve

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 14d

Tix & Hotel Rooms are available for VCF SoCal 2026!
vcfsocal.com/so/bdPcBQ2JH

#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 28d

Would be great to have @actionretro.bsky.social back to #VCFSoCal, and awesome if @jeffgeerling.com could make it, too! 😎 -Steve

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · 29d

Argh! Bummer. Def put it on your calendar for next year!

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Sep 12

Exhibiting at the local Maker Faire OC this weekend, but the T-Shirt stand had a broken foot. 3D printing to the rescue! 😎

#MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #MFOC #OCMakerFaire #OrangeCounty #OrangeCountyCA

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's a fun retro article that Micki (VCF SoCal) & I (The VintNerd) are mentioned 🗞️ -Steve

www.theregister.com/2025/08/25/s...

Why the UK is falling back in love with retro 90s tech

: It was a simpler time

www.theregister.com

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Aug 25

You can catch our Compute's Gazette ad in this nice review video 😎

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5XG...

Compute's Gazette revival issue 1

YouTube video by Andrew Fisher

www.youtube.com

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Aug 23

Stop by the VCF SoCal booth if you're at Maker Faire OC (Orange County) and say Hi! It is Sep 13th & 14th, 2025 at the OC Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, California. Catch ya there!

Maker Faire Orange County @makerfaireoc.com · Aug 22

#MeetTheMaker : Meet @vcfsocal.bsky.social , one of the spark sponsors of Maker Faire OC 2025! Explore the world of retro computing with rare machines, games, live demos, and hands-on fun. See how makers use modern tools to bring vintage tech back to life!

www.vcfsocal.com

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Aug 23

Looking forward to it! 😎

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Jun 12

Excited for the reboot of COMPUTE!'s Gazette magazine next month. Physical Copies (and digital) and going to be available!

www.computesgazette.com/the-gazette-...

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! 😎

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 😎

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Us, too! :)

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Apr 7

📢 The Word Is Out 📢 The next VCF SoCal is Feb 14-15, 2026!

#VCFSoCal #VCF #VCFed #VCFederation #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Apr 5

Thanks, Raymond! -Steve

VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Mar 6

😎

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Mar 6

Great. Next Year's Theme: Beige 😜 -Steve

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Mar 5

Here's a link to our Re-Cap message for VCF SoCal 2025, if anyone missed getting it in their email. Thanks!
www.vcfsocal.com/so/b8PL9YI0J

#VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Feb 27

If you missed getting a VCF SoCal 2025 T-Shirt, now's your chance!
www.vcfsocal.com/category/swag

#TShirts #VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN

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VCF SoCal @vcfsocal.bsky.social · Feb 27

The VCF SoCal Learn to Solder Badge is back in-stock over at FVResearch - Thanks, Brian!
www.fvresearch.com/product/vcfs...

#LearnToSolder #ElectronicBadge #VCFSoCal #VCF #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN

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