Well, I'm glad I didn't go to the Crystal Beach auction as turned out to be a real dud where everything was terribly over-priced with zero deals to be had. Worst auction ever! I'm sure everyone else who didn't attend would have regretted going too.    

I guess these events are next?

The Michigan Open PINBALL TOURNAMENT -   June 20, 2009
http://www.rearwheeldrive.org/michiganpinball/2009michiganopen.htm

Niagara Falls Pinball Gameroom Show - August 21, 22, 23, 2009
http://www.gamesforamusement.com/

Starburst Playdium Auction - September 12, 2009

There is actually a tourny in Michigan in June.

The Michigan Open
PINBALL TOURNAMENT
  June 20th, 2009

http://www.rearwheeldrive.org/michiganpinball/2009michiganopen.htm

Added!

Got this from Parker

Hey all this is coming up pretty soon.  Just ordered the trophies and
things are coming together.  There will be some door prizes also.
Plenty of good places to eat and sleep in the area.

Last year's A Division pot was $810.

Games likely to be used in the tournament:

A Division
Family Guy, POTC, IJ4, LOTR

B Division
TSPP, LOTR, IJ4, POTC

EM - 1975 Gottlieb El Dorado - backup EM game is Gottlieb Surfer
Youth - Williams FunHouse - backup Youth game is South Park.

Backup games will likely be on Quarter Play during tournament.

This year, higher seeded qualifiers can choose which games finals will
be played on in the finals.

This is a 1 day tournament and it is to your advantage to get there
early to get some good qualifying games in.