The ACE T-Shirt Gala
A member-exclusive, fun-filled weekend
dedicated to preservation
with
an auction, speakers, trivia, giveaways and more.
All ACE member are invited to join the fun.
No cost to participate, but pre-registration is required.
Featured speakers to include:
Daryl Kirby of Kirby Family Farm (Florida):
Daryl will share the incredible work his 501(c)(3) organization does, providing children with terminal illnesses and special needs the chance to enjoy their train and agricultural educational museum. The farm also hosts seasonal events like the
Christmas Train and Scary Train. Of special interest to ACE, they recently acquired a Flitzer coaster from New Jersey.
Jack Boylin of Camden Park (West Virginia):
Jack will discuss this charming park, home to two wooden coasters, a Visa spinner, a gravity dark ride, and standout flat rides like a log flume and a classic Whip. ACE recently contributed preservation funds to restore the Big Dipper, and the
progress photos shared on Facebook highlight the results. If you haven’t visited Camden Park, it’s well worth the trip!
Lenny Adams, former rides manager at Conneaut Lake Park and current PA ride inspector for the Department of Agriculture:
Lenny brings deep expertise in wooden coasters and many other attractions, having rebuilt numerous rides during his tenure at CLP. His role as an inspector spans everything from amusement parks to escape rooms, inflatables, and county fairs. Lenny’s
vast knowledge and dedication make him a true asset to Pennsylvania.
Event Exclusive Merchandise
- Click on the "ACE Preservation T-shirt" tab, above.
Event Background and Official Beverage
- Check out the "ERTini and Background" tab for an event background image and ERTini recipe.
Fun and Games
- Trivia and more.
- See the "Fun and Games" tab for downloadable fun.
Classic Ride Quiz
- Take the quiz to see what classic ride category you fall under!
Photo Contest
- Go to the "Photos Contest" tab for rules and procedures.
Gifts and Giveaways
- All attendees will receive an event exclusive digital background and a recipe to concoct an ACE custom mocktail, the ERTini.
Attire
- Your favorite vintage or defunct coaster related t-shirt.
Questions may be directed to gala@aceonline.org.
Thank you to Jes Niemiec, digital events coordinator, Josh Brown, history and preservation director, Xander Lee, merchandise manager, Derek Perry, communications director, the fundraising committee, digital events committee, history committee
and preservation committee for their contributions to design and execute this new and unique event.
No cost to participate. Pre-registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Please note - All times are Eastern Standard Time
Friday, February 14, 2025
- 8:00 pm ACE is a 501c3 - What that means and how your member dollars are put out work.
- 8:10 pm Cheers to the New Year and toast to ACE preservation.
- 8:15 pm Q & A with Jack Boylin, General Manager, Camden Park.
- 8:45 pm Presentation from Brody Rose, roller coaster artist.
- 9:00 pm Fundraising updates.
- 9:15 pm Trivia to end the night.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- 1:30 pm Welcome and auction update.
- 1:40 pm Q & A with Daryl Kirby, Founder, Kirby Farms.
- 2:30 pm Q & A with Lenny Adams, former General Manager Conneaut Lake Park.
- 11:59 pm Photo contest voting ends.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- 4:00 pm Preservation auction update.
- 4:10 pm T-shirt Show Off.
- 4:40 pm Preservation Photo Contest winner revealed.
- 4:45 pm Preservation Trivia Contest winner revealed.
- 4:50 pm Discussion of current Gravity Group Preservation Projects.
- 9:00 pm Auction Bidding ends.
Here's your event background image to download and use during the event!
Download Background Image
And for a refreshment to enjoy during the event, may we suggest ...
an ERTini!
Click the recipe to download it.
And here's how to make it ...
Preservation Word Search
- See if you can find all of the preservation themed prompts in this ACE T-shirt Gala word search.
Coloring Pages
View entered photos here
Click here to vote for your favorites
Photo Contest Rules and Procedures
PLEASE NOTE: On ride photos will NOT be accepted.
- The Preservation T-Shirt Gala photo contest is open to current members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE).
- A member may enter up to three (3) photographs.
- Each photograph must include ...
- Each photograph must be submitted as a digital photograph via email to gala@aceonline.org by 11:59 pm EST Friday, February 7, 2025.
- Each photo must be an original and must have been taken by the entrant.
- The email submission must include ...
- full name
- ACE membership number
- telephone number
- email address
- total number of photographs being submitted
- name of the coaster(s) and park(s) featured in each photograph entered
- Entrants are requested to submit an up-to-date photograph of themselves with their submission, to be used when awarding the winners of the photo contest. Please submit a digital photo to gala@aceonline.org.
- All entries will be displayed for public viewing via a Pinterest board on ACE’s account. A link will be distributed to all ACE members via email, at a minimum. As with all event activities, this information is subject to change, and in such
an instance, due notice will be given through various announcements.
- Winning photographs are chosen by popular vote. Each ACE member may cast one vote via a Google form. ACE members may indicate on their Google form ballot their choices for first, second and third place. Each first-place vote will earn three
points; each second-place vote will earn two points; each third-place vote will earn one point. No photograph may be voted for more than once on any single ballot; any such action will render the ballot invalid. The three entries with
the greatest number of points will be awarded first, second and third place, respectively.
- Winning photographs and entrants will be announced during the closing event on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
- The contest director reserves the right to revise the schedule that is described or implied herein. The interpretation of these rules by the gala committee is final.
ACE will host its first virtual auction utilizing the Give Butter platform used during the 2024 Preservation Con.
Items will be shipped directly to the winning bidder. Shipping cost will be in addition to the winning bids.
Preview auction items here!
click here to place your bids
Celebrate ACE Roller Coaster preservation with a limited edition t-shirt!
Only available to order through
March 17, 2025!
This special t-shirt honors the sadly gone-but-not-forgotten Rocky Point Amusement Park (Warwick, Rhode Island) with it's front graphic inspired by the park's iconic entrance. The back of the shirt sports the new Preservation ACE logo.
Click here to order yours while you still can!
