Cabrillo Con

Cabrillo Con was a gen Starsky & Hutch fan-run convention that was held every two years in Michigan. It was organized by Cabrillo State Press.
In the flyer for the first convention held in 2005 the organizers stated the focus of their convention: 
Attendees at the convention participate in panels, organize social outings, watch episodes of Starsky & Hutch on a big screen, a vid show, and a Saturday night fan written and produced skit where the convention's tongue in cheek Striped Tomato Awards are announced. In 2009, the "Not Ready for Cabrillo Con" Players presented the "World's Worst Fanfic Skit: Marrying Mary Sue."
In addition to the 3 day event, the convention also publishes a commemorative fanzine Cabrillo Con Zine with fan fiction submitted by attendees and supporters.
In March 2015, the event organizers announced that they would no longer be organizing the convention.
==2005 Convention==
Cabrillo Con 2005 was held on August 4-7, 2005 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Registration included
*Thursday night welcome party
*Friday night pizza party (pizza, breadsticks and soda)
*Welcome packet with special commemorative program and S&H collectibles
*Access to all on-site events (panels, games, door prizes, vendors, episode- viewing parties, etc.)
Con Events:
*Panel discussions for both the writer and the fan:
*Medical and first aid—how real does it need to be?
*Editing and beta reading
*H/C in the fandom. Why we like it, and how much is too much?
*Watching episodes and song vids together, projected on a large screen with theater-style seating S&H games and prizes
*Special theme party - Songs, skits and awards
*Vendors with S&H memorabilia and collectibles, as well as a time and place to "swap, share & sell"
In 2005, Flamingo posted the following convention report which is publicly archived here: 
==2007 Convention==
Video Show Playlist:
Part 1:
* The Rose by Kendra Hunter and Diana Barbour (01)
* Rawhide by Linda Brandt (02)
* Carry On (Sweet Survivor) (03)
* Leaves That Are Green by Mary Van Deusen (04)
* Losing My Religion by Kandy Fong (05)
* Hero by Beth Cambre (06)
* St/IF That's What It Takes by Beth Cambre (07)
* Secure Yourself to Heaven by Megan Kent (08)
* Cup of Life by Flamingo (09)
* I'll Be There For You by LoriG (10)
* Nothing [To] Do About It Now by Beth Cambre (11)
* Come Undone by Kronette (12)
* How Years Go By by LoriG (13)
* Let's Dance by Beth Cambre (14)
* That Was A River by Beth Cambre (15)
* Holding Out for a Hero by LoriG (16)
Part 2:
* Somebody's Knockin (01)
* If Love Remains by Beth Cambre (02)
* Testify by Morgan Dawn (03)
* Steve McQueen by Bliss (04)
* Don't Fear the Reaper by C.A.R. (05)
* Voodoo by Cynatnite (06)
* Drive My Car by Kassidy Rae (07)
* Gillian by Kassidy Rae (08)
* My Immortal by Enednoviel (09)
* What is Hip? by Morgan Logan (10)
* Fragile by Laura McEwan (11)
* Kryptonite by Gianduja Kiss (12)
* You Make Me Feel So Young by Morgan Logan (13)
* Chasing Cars by Laura McEwan (14)
* Hot Dog by Kassidy Rae (15)
* Boys Are Back by Beth Cambre (16)
==2009 Convention==
Photos are here 
Cabrillo Con 2008 was held July 30th through Sunday, August, 2nd 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The theme for the 2009 Cabrillo Con was Starsky & Hutch at the movies.
*The Cabrill Con convention memory book with includes a dedication to Captain Dobey and the man who brought him to life--Bernie Hamilton
*Special limited-edition Starsky and Hutch collectibles created just for Cabrillo Con 2009
*Selected Starsky and Hutch episodes on a full-size movie screen at Grand Rapids own Celebration Cinema, plus popcorn and soda
*Episodes and song vids projected onto a big-screen TV throughout the weekend
*A ticket to the Fredrick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, including a narrated tram ride through their beautiful grounds
*Saturday night Movie-themed party, the Striped Tomato Awards, an dessert, along with a very special presentation by Flamingo, and an exclusive Starsky and Hutch convention gift	
The fan skit that year featured The "Not Ready for Cabrillo Con" Players in "this year's World's Worst Fanfic Skit "Marrying Mary Sue."
The Striped Tomato Awards:
*Judy D was named the "Cabrillo Kid" Award for winning the most heats in the cockroach race.
*Pepper Ckua was acknowledged for her contribution to the S&H fandom for her "Tagging Bay City" project
*The Judges awarded Judy Too a Striped Tomato Award for "The Best Line of the Con" for when she was playing "Taboo" 
*Madison and Flamingo tied in winning the Striped Tomato Award for "Most Likely to 'Go Out' Reading or Writing Fanfiction"
*Krissy and Flamingo were both given a "Do or Die" Striped Tomato Award for overcoming several obstacles in order to even get to the convention			
*Starsky's Strut was voted "Most Enthusiastic Convention Attendee" 		
*The "Best Dressed" award went to The Blintz for her S&H wear and "judicious use of zebra finery"
In 2009, Flamingo posted the following convention report. It is publicly available here. 
Image:Cabrillo Con 2009 Program1.jpg|2009 Program Schedule page 1, click to read
Image:Cabrillo Con 2009 Program2.jpg|2009 Program Schedule page 2, click to read
==2011 Convention==
The 2011 convention was held July 28-31, 2011 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The convention theme this year was a fictional university college party and was based on a quote from the TV series: ""WELCOME TO CABRILLO STATE" ~ Hutch, Murder Ward."
Registration included
*A spiral-bound commemorative convention "Yearbook" with new stories submitted by convention attendees and photos, fun facts etc
*Special limited-edition Starsky and Hutch collectibles created just for Cabrillo Con 2011
*Thursday night Cabrillo State University-themed welcoming party and registration, complete with a "frat mixer" of sub sandwiches and munchies. 
*four hours of selected Starsky and Hutch episodes on a full-size screen in a private movie theater at Celebration Cinema, plus a medium popcorn and soda
*Access to all convention events, games, and presentations. 
*Episodes and song vids projected onto a big-screen TV throughout the weekend. 
*Games. From the convention flyer: "Your ticket to play! Like any college or police academy, you have to complete a "phys ed" credit, right? Friday afternoon we'll carpool to Craig's Cruisers—a local "family fun" park—for two rounds of LASER TAG and a GO-KART ride (great ways to practice your shooting and driving skills, Zebra3!). Plus everyone receives 20 video game credits AND lunch at their unlimited pizza, pasta, salad, soda, and dessert buffet!"
*Photos and rides in Brit's Starsky & Hutch Torino. 
*Saturday night banquet dinner 
*Saturday night themed party, the Striped Tomato Awards, an ice cream creation from Cold Stone Creamery, along with special presentations, and an exclusive Starsky and Hutch banquet gift created just for Cabrillo Con 2011.
==2013 Convention==
Cabrillo Con 2013, July 25th - 28th in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
From its mailing list: 
==References==
Category:2005 Conventions
Category:2007 Conventions
Category:2009 Conventions
Category:2005 Conventions
Category:2011 Conventions
Category:2013 Conventions
Category:Conventions in United States
Category:Starsky & Hutch Conventions