Striking Gold at California's Great America!

Location

California's Great America
4701 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
When:  Sat, Aug 29, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 10:00 PM (PT)
Associated with  Northern California Region
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Join us for a celebration of

California's Great America!

 

 Attendees will receive a CGA Tote Bag!

 

Tentative Schedule:
  • 8:30 - 8:45 a.m.: just outside of the main entrance, after security.
    Please be on time. Attendees who arrive too late for the 9 a.m. start of the event can meet the group at Gold Striker at 10 a.m.
  • 9 a.m.: Q&A session in front of Gold Striker with a member of our Maintenance team.
  • 9:30 a.m.: ERT on Gold Striker (30 minutes before park opening).
  • 10 a.m.: Park opens.
  • 11 a.m.: Lunch in the Pavilion with the Park Manager.

 

The formal portion of this event ends after our catered lunch in the Pavilion. The park is open until 10 p.m. that day, feel free to enjoy all that the park has to offer!!

Pricing:

Early Bird (before 8/7):

  • ACE Members w/out season pass: $82.60
  • ACE Members with season pass: $40.78
  • ACE Guest w/out season pass: $84.64
  • ACE Guest with season pass: $46.90

This ticket includes park admission (if the non-passholder option is chosen), a catered lunch, ERT on Gold Striker, and a Q&A session with a member of the Maintenance team.

Contacts:

Liz Tan
ltan@aceonline.org

and

Jordan Bishop
jbishop@aceonline.org

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SCHEDULE ADVISORY

Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.

ACCESSIBILITY

Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability.

REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES

Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.

The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION

Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.

Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.

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