BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 4.7.24//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:IPMS Event Calendar NAME:IPMS Event Calendar BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:High Plains Con XXXIV DTSTAMP:20260522T050039Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1956-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is the annual contest in the Fort Collins-Loveland area ofColorado\, hosted by High Plains Modelers.  It will be held October 10 th\, 2026 at the. Ranch Events complex\, McKee 4H building\, 5280 Area Cir cle\, Loveland Colorado\, 80538. \n\n\n\nWe have 43 categories that cover all areas of plastic modeling.  This year our theme is Route 66. celebra ting the 100th anniversary of the historic highway running through the hea rt of ourcountry.  Any connection to 66 is o.k.\, (1966 model cars\, B-66 bomber aircraft\, etc.). We're very liberal in granting special theme ele gibility to models.\n\n\n\nWe invite everyone to participate\; enter your models or just come to view the work everyone else.\n\n\n\nSee you there! DTSTART:20261010T060000Z DTEND:20261011T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hope it Don't Snow Show 2027 DTSTAMP:20260521T050039Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1955-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A fun show in hopefully non-snowy SE Minnesota.\n\n\n\nBrand NEW venue!  \n\n\n\n10 show categories: Armor\, Aircraft\, Automotive\, Figures\, Ships\, Diorama\, Miscellaneous\, Youth\, SciFii/Gundam and Gam ing Figures!\n\n\n\n$15 unlimited models registration. Free admission. Alm ost 600 models registered at 2026 show!\n\n\n\nGold\, Silver\, Bronze judg ing style. Over 30 special awards.\n\n\n\n$1 pick your prize raffle.\n\n\n \nLarge Vendor space.\n\n\n\nVendors interested in renting tables at show contact Douglas Smith at dysmith4@gmail.com.\n\n\n\nCome waste a perfiectl y good Saturday with us at a great new venue - and hope it don't snow! DTSTART:20270206T150000Z DTEND:20270206T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OrangeCon: IPMS USA Region 8 Model Contest and Vendor Fair a nd First-Time AMPS Regional Meet DTSTAMP:20260518T020040Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1954-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Orangecon is the premier Southern California contest that fe atures over 500 contest entries on average. Many vendors will be there as well.  DTSTART:20261011T160000Z DTEND:20261012T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RTS Annual Model Kit Exhibition Contest & Marketplace DTSTAMP:20260512T050031Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1953-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:50+ vendor tables\n\n 27 Model Contest Classes\n\n FIVE Figu re catagories addded this year!\n\n Additional awards for: \n\n\n\nBest P olice Vehicle\n\n Best TV OR Movie Vehicle\n\n\n\nDoor prizes award all da y! DTSTART:20260517T040000Z DTEND:20260518T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelFest 2026 DTSTAMP:20260507T140045Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1952-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2026 Modelfest will be held on Saturday\, August 29 at Libe rty Christian Fellowship Church\, 1815 W Liberty Dr\, Liberty\, MO 64068.\ n\n\n\nThis year's special theme is 'Prototypes and Experimental'\n\n\n\nR egistration will be open from 9:00am until noon\, with awards at 3:00pm.\n \n\n\nAdmission\n\n\n\n  * Adults (18+): $10.00 for the first 3 entries\, $1.00 for each additional\n\n     entry\n\n   * Juniors (17 and under) : free\n\n   * Walk-in (not competing): $3.00 per person\, kids under 12 are free\n\n\n\nJudging\n\n\n\n  *  All categories (except Juniors) will be judged according to IPMS rules\n\n   *  Awards will be given for 1 st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, and Best Of in each category\n\n   * Junior categories will be judged using the Open System\n\n\n\nRaffle\n\n\n\n  * Model kits from a vairiety of categories and subjects\n\n   * Tickets are $1 each o r 6 for $5\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\n\n  * Vendor tables are available for $20. 00 each. Please contact Bill Blackwood at bblackwood1110@gmail.com for reservations. DTSTART:20260829T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oregon Modelers Society Model Kit Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260506T020437Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1951-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Kit Swap Meet\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026   10 am–1 pm\n\n\n\nAt Oregon Stamp Society   \n\n 4828 NE 33rd Ave\, Portl and\, OR 97211\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join Oregon Modelers Society for ou r annual Model Kit Swap Meet\, where you’ll find hundreds of model kits\ , tools\, and supplies for sale—many at bargain prices. Bring lots of ca sh so you don’t miss out!\n\n\n\n-Free to attend\, and open to the publi c\n\n\n\n-Doors open at 10 am sharp\, no early entry\n\n\n\n-Bring cash!\n \n\n\n-Sellers—tables are $20 each and must be reserved in advance\; con tact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.com to reserve before tables sell out (tables and chairs are provided)\n\n\n\n-Seller setup opens at 8:30 a m (NO EARLY SHOPPERS)\n\n\n\n-We ask all sellers to arrive by 9 am and fin ish setup before 10 am\n\n\n\n-This is a sale only\, no model show or cont est\n\n\n\n-For questions\, contact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.co m\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll meetings and events at:\n\n\n\nOregon Stamp Society \n\n 4828 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97211\n\n (NE 33rd Ave &\; Albert a Ct\n\n  \n\n\n\nOur meetings and events are always free and open to any one interested in buildingmodels.\n\n\n\nOMS is a member chapter of the In ternational Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).\n\n\n\nFree parking in lot an d on the street\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nTriMet Bus 70 DTSTART:20260530T170000Z DTEND:20260530T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Phantom Phlashers Phantom Phurball Annual Show! DTSTAMP:20260504T110029Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1950-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:VENDORS TABLES:\n\n\n\n $20.00 EACH.  RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $20 FOR THE FIRST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADD ITIONAL TABLE.\n\n\n\n VENDOR CONTACT:\n\n\n\n TREY RUSH at:  PHANTOMVEND ORS@GMAIL.COM   \n\n\n\nPHONE: (205) 478-4091\n\n\n\n CONTEST CONTACTS:\ n\n\n\n JOEY RICHARDSON &\; WILL NICHOLS at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM\n\ n\n\n PHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WILL (205) 616-5499\n\n\n\n JOHN CORNET T at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM\n\n\n\n PHONE (205) 283-5881 \n\n\n\n SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\n \n\n Vendor setup starts at 7am. \n\n Doors open to t he public &\; registration begins at 9am. \n\n Noon: Registration clos es\, raffle begins.\n\n Judges meeting is at 12:15 in the lobby. Judging begins promptly upon its conclusion. Pizza lunch for judges!\n\n The cont est area is closed during judging. \n\n 3pm judging closed\, awards place d\, and contest area reopened. Special awards ceremony to follow.\n\n \n\n \n\n SPECIAL AWARDS:\n\n\n\n BEST F-4 PHANTOM\, AIRCRAFT\, ARMOR\, AUTO\, SCIFI\, MISCELLANEOUS\, JUNIOR\, &\;THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWAR D.\n\n\n\n BEST AMERICAN ACE OF THE EUROPEAN &\; MEDITERRANEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. (INCLUDES NORTH AFRICA)\n\n\n\n BEST EUROPEAN MADE RACING C AR\n\n\n\n ENTRY &\; ADMISSION\n\n\n\n ENTRY FEES: $10.00 FOR YOUR 1ST MODEL\, $1.00 PER ADDITIONAL MODEL. $2.00 IPMS DISCOUNT.  JUNIORS (17 &am p\; UNDER) $5.00 UNLIMITED MODELS.  FREE GENERAL ADMISSION\n\n\n\n\n\n \ n\n\n\n\n\n   DTSTART:20270424T120000Z DTEND:20270424T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ValleyCon 2027 DTSTAMP:20260503T002651Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1948-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ValleyCon 2027 in early April will be our 36th edition\, for a club that was founded in 1991 (no show in 2020).  We are an establishe d Region 1 event which kicks off the new year for many/most New England mo delers. As a local-level event\, we average 100 modelers\, 350 models in o ur contest\, and approximately 300 walk-in visitors. In addition\, we now offer a Display Only area (6 eight-foot tables) which were completely fill ed during our 2026 event\, just recently concluded. We have access to a se perate vendor room that holds 55 tables\, in addition to the Club Table (w hereMembers turn Stash-Into-Cash)\, which is to our knowledge the largest such vendor arrangement among the New England chapters. \n\n   DTSTART:20270404T040000Z DTEND:20270405T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MosquitoCon 35 DTSTAMP:20260503T002651Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1949-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MosquitoCon is an annual one day contest with a large turnou t of models (over 500) and modelers.  2027 will be our 35th show.  We ge t a large turnout of vendors as well - generally 80-100 tables.  Modelers and visistors come from many surrounding states and further. DTSTART:20270403T130000Z DTEND:20270404T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelMania 2027 DTSTAMP:20260501T022636Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1945-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelManina is Houston’s largest\, fine-scale model show.   All subjects and all scales are welcome.  We have perhaps the largest vendor room in Texas.  We door prizes and a large raffle during the award s ceremony.  For the youngsters we have a Make 'N Take Section. \n\n\n\n The show is open to the general public and is attended by many from all ov er the state and region. Each year an average of 600 scale models are ente red in the contest. DTSTART:20270501T140000Z DTEND:20270502T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Expo '27 DTSTAMP:20260501T022636Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1946-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale Modelers of The Villages will be hosting it's 3rd Mode l Expo Event on Saturdy April 24\, 2027\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Savanah Center\, The Villages\, FL\n\n Join us for a day celebrating scale modeli ng—displays\, vendors\, demos\, and awards.\n\n • Model showcase &\ ; competitions\n\n • Vendor tables\n\n • Raffles\n\n More details comi ng soon. Save the date and share with fellow builders!\n\n Vendors RSVP: h eninger52@gmail.com | 618-889-5226 | Skip Heninger\n\n General Information : Plasticmodeler@yahoo.com | 618-889-5226 | John Ross\n\n\n\nhttps://www. scalemodelclubofthevillages.com/ DTSTART:20270424T040000Z DTEND:20270425T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Modelzona 2026 DTSTAMP:20260501T022636Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1947-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14th\, 2026\n\n 9am to 5pm\n\n Model Reg istration9am to Noon\n\n\n\nSpecial Awards For:\n\n America's 250th — Be st American Subject\n\n Best F4U Corsair\n\n Raleigh Williams Craftmanship Award\n\n\n\nOpen to all Modelers\n\n\n\nOver 50 Categories\n\n\n\nOn-Sit e Cafe\n\n\n\nRaffle and Make &\; Take DTSTART:20261114T070000Z DTEND:20261115T064500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Dominion Open DTSTAMP:20260427T230219Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1944-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Old Dominion Open has been held for over 30 years growin g to one of the largest single day show in the country. We feature 80 mode l categories for entry in the contest portion of our Show. Over 45 vendors also typically participate. Our venue is in a historical building within theRicmond International Raceway complex with 36\,000 square feet of floor space. DTSTART:20270227T140000Z DTEND:20270228T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cajun Modelfest 38 DTSTAMP:20260424T202650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1943-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Louisiana's oldest scale modeling show\, Ca junModelfest 38\, as presented by Baton Rouge Scale Modelers.  This year' s theme is 'Old Glory' in celebration of our nation's 250th birthday.  To be eligible for the theme award\, your model must incorporate an Amercian flag on it. DTSTART:20261010T050000Z DTEND:20261011T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pelicon'27 DTSTAMP:20260423T170658Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1942-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Peliocn'27\, IPMS Model Show and Contest hosted by the IPMS Pelikan Club in Tampa Florida. DTSTART:20270306T140000Z DTEND:20270307T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid Iowa Modelers Expo 7 NNL DTSTAMP:20260418T144130Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1941-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Car Show &\; Swap Meet\n\n\n\nNNL style model car c ontest\, with BEST OF Awards presented to chosen models. DTSTART:20260822T050000Z DTEND:20260823T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Fayetteville Annual Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260416T160059Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1940-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Event is a Swap Meet where modelers can bring their unwanted kits to seel or trade with other modelers and vendors in attendance.  Sc heduled for 19 September 2026 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 670\, addre ss is 3928 Doc Bennett Road\, Fayetteville NC 28306.  Their will be a dis play are for those who wish to show their latest or past modeling creation .\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVendor set up is 0900-1000\, doors open at 1000.  DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tri-Fecta Model Show DTSTAMP:20260413T044206Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1939-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Tri-Fecta Model Show\n4530 Spikes Way\, Milton\, FL\, 32583 DTSTART:20260516T140000Z DTEND:20260517T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CAN/AM Con '26 DTSTAMP:20260408T161012Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1937-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from April 11th in same venue. DTSTART:20260509T040000Z DTEND:20260510T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Fling Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260408T161012Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1938-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Spring Fling\n\n\n\nPlastic Model and Slot Car Swap Meet\n\n \n\nApril 26\, 2026 9 AM to 3 PM\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nKenosha Moose Lod ge #286\n\n\n\n3003 30th Ave.\n\n\n\nKenosha\, WI 53144\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260426T130000Z DTEND:20260426T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 27 DTSTAMP:20260407T135139Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1936-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Region 12 Local Model Contest DTSTART:20270313T140000Z DTEND:20270313T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BuffCon 42 DTSTAMP:20260401T211716Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1934-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Niagara Frontier invites you to our 42nd annual Model S howand Contest in Cheektowaga\, New York on April 4\, 2027. BuffCon is a o neday show in a Buffalo\, New York suburb with a long history of great mod els to see and great vendors to help increase your collection.\n\n\n\nThe show is in two adjacent halls\, one for the contest and a newly remodeled hall for vendors and refreshments. We typically see around 425 model entri es and 50+ vendor tables so there's plenty to look at.\n\n\n\nWe open at 9 :00 with entry registration until 1:00 and awards starting at 4:00. The co ntest room is open during judging and we have an all day raffle going on.\ n\n\n\nFor our Canadian friends\, Canadian $$ are accepted at par for admi ssion\, modelentries and raffle tickets.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you here in Cheektowaga NY on April 4\, 2027.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20270404T130000Z DTEND:20270404T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fresno Scale Modelers / Castle Air Museum Memorial Day Weeke nd Contest DTSTAMP:20260401T211716Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1935-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model contest hosted by the Fresno Scale Modelers in conjunction with Castle Air Museum Open Cockpit Day Memorial Day weekend.   DTSTART:20260523T160000Z DTEND:20260523T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6th Annual Ad Astra Model Contest DTSTAMP:20260401T185403Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1932-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:As Astra 6th Annual Model Contest\, Saturday\, November 14\ , 2026\n\n Fairlawn Plaza Concourse\, Topeka\, KS\n\n (corner of Fairlawn and 21st St)\n\n Special Theme: “Between the Wars: 1919-1938”\n\n\n\nR egistration\n\n Advance Registration at website:\n\n adastramodelingclub.o rg/2026show\n\n At show: 9:00am to Noon\n\n Awards begin at 3:00pm\n\n\n\n Adult Entry Fees\n\n $10.00 for up to two entries\n\n $1.00 for each addit ional entry\n\n Juniors (17 and under): FREE DTSTART:20261114T150000Z DTEND:20261114T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Las Vegas Best of the West DTSTAMP:20260401T185403Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1933-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is our yearly IPMS Las Vegas event and vendor show at t he Orleans Hotel and Casino (4500 W Tropicana Ave\, Las Vegas\, NV 89103). \n\n\n\n53 contest categories\, IPMS judging criteria\, and lots of vendor s. \n\n\n\nAdult Models entry is $15 first 2 &\; $2 each additional\, Junior models (17 and under) FREE unlimited entries. General admission (no n-contest) Adults &\; Family is $5 each\, Children 12 and under are fre e. Active Duty Military &\; First Responders are Free.  DTSTART:20260502T160000Z DTEND:20260502T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gateway Invitational DTSTAMP:20260330T003646Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1931-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:the Gateway IPMS club will be holding it's annual model invi tational on 19 September 2026.  At the Madison County Fairgournds  2025 Park Hill Dr.\, Highland\, IL 62249. DTSTART:20260919T050000Z DTEND:20260920T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OmaCon 2027 DTSTAMP:20260329T183408Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1929-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing everyone March 20\, 2027 at Hope P resbyterian Church for OmaCon. The church is a beautiful venue with lots o f light and plenty of room. We'll have over 30 categories\, lots of vendor s\,and the best raffle in the Region! Make the trip to Omaha to see for yo urself.\n\n\n\nRegistration will be from 9 AM until Noon. We'll start judg ing at12:30. The  Awards Presentation is at 3:00 and you'll on the road h ome before 4:00. OmaCon is on time and and on schedule. You can depend on it!\n\n\n\nOur $15 Entry Fee includes Unlimited Models and Juniors are fre e.\n\n\n\nJust want to look at great models and shop the vendors. General Admission is free! Just be sure to say hi.\n\n\n\nVisit www.fortcrookipms. com for: Contest Updates ♦ Contest Rules &\; Categories ♦ Registrat ion &\; Model Entry Forms DTSTART:20270320T050000Z DTEND:20270321T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leavenworth Model Show DTSTAMP:20260329T183408Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1930-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The annual model contest and show held in historic downtown Leavenworth\, the first city in Kansas.  Hosted by the IPMS Prison City M odelers\, the contest is held the first weekend in October\, and this year 's date is October 3\, 2026.\n\n\n\nThere will be a raffle\, vendor room\, and thevenue is within walking distance of museums and places to eat. The fort is the third oldest post in continuous operation in the US Army\, an d hoststhe Frontier Army Museum dedicated to the history of the US Army in the west. There are hotels within walking distance of the contest\, and a variety of shops close by. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 9:00 a.m. for registrat ion which runs until noon.  Judging begins at 12:00 p.m. and the awards c eremony is at 3:00 p.m. sharp.  The special theme for the 2026 contest is 'Land of theRising Sun.'  Any vehicle\, person\, or object from Japan is eligible forthis category. \n\n\n\nVendor’s tables are $10 each.  Set -up time begins at 8:00 a.m. on October 3\, and you can pay at the registr ation desk when you arrive.  However\, you must reserve your tables in ad vance.  Send an emailto the contest chairman with the number of tables to reserve as the spacedoes fill up. \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you in Leavenworth in October.  DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Island Showcase 2026 Model Show and Contest DTSTAMP:20260327T233820Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1928-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Island Showcase 2026 Model Show and Competition\n\n\n\nHoste d by IPMS Victoria\n\n Saturday April 18\, 2026\n\n at the Archie Browning Sports Arena\n\n 1151 Esquimalt Road\, Victoria\, BC Canada\, V9A 3N6\n\n Doors open at 0900with judging to start at 1200\n\n Theme (for additional awards) West Coast DTSTART:20260418T160000Z DTEND:20260419T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RiverCon XVI - 2027 DTSTAMP:20260327T163340Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1926-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:North Louisiana’s only Scale Model Competition hosted by t he local IPMS Chapter\, Red River Modelers (RRM).\n\n\n\nThe RRM is proud to announce their 2027 annual plastic scale model contest:  RiverCon XIV on March 13\, 2027.\n\n\n\nOur theme this year is “80th Anniversary of t he U.S. Air Force” Anything USAF from September 1947 to present day (i.e . military vehicles\, aircraft\, boats\, figures\, etc.). \n\n\n\nWe will also have special awards for:\n\n\n\n“The President’s Choice Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen by the RRM Club President.)\n\n\n\n“Wi ngs of the Mighty Eighth: Harold “Buck” Rigg Memorial Award” is anyt hing related to the 8th Air Force from WWII to present and covering all ai rcraft to missiles.\n\n\n\n“Bud Lindemann Car and Track Award” is car theme sponsored by Broadmoor Nails &\; Spa for any past\, present and f uture. (all types\, all scales\, all eras).\n\n\n\n“60th Anniversary of the Chevy Camaro' special car theme sponsored by Hope Contractors.   A ny ’Vette” built from 1953 to present day. (all types\, all scales ).     \n\n\n\n“Patton’s Cup” for any US Army or US made tank re gardless of whose markings are on them\, all sizes/all eras\, except diora mas. \n\n\n\nA People’s Choice Award given to an entry based on general public’s vote.\n\n\n\nTheGrand Master’s Category &\; Award.  We’ ve created a special category for any model that has won the “Best of Cl ass” award at any level whether local\, regional National\, or other mod eling contest venue.  “Best of Class” meaning Best Aircraft\, Best Au to\, Best of Show\, etc.  This category is not for those who won theme aw ards\, special wards\, or the individual category winners (typical 1st\, 2 nd\, or 3rd place winners).  Models in this category are not eligible for any other show or contest awards\; i.e. Theme\, President’s Award\, Bes t of Show\, etc.  Must bring proof\; i.e. trophy accompanying the entry.   \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\n\n\n\n\n 7:30 am: Center opens for Vendo r Setup\n\n 9 am: Show/Contest open to the public\n\n 10 am: Raffles begin s\n\n 11:00 am: Pre-Judges Meeting\n\n 11:55 am: Judges Meeting\n\n 12 pm: Contest Registration ends\n\n ASAP: Judging\n\n 3:30 pm: Award Ceremony\n \n NLT 5 pm: End of Show\n\n\n\n\n\nCheckout our Facebook Contest Page for up-to-date info!\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/RiverConIPMS DTSTART:20270313T060000Z DTEND:20270314T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4M Mayhem DTSTAMP:20260327T163340Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1927-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:42nd Annual Model Show and Contest DTSTART:20270130T050000Z DTEND:20270131T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chattanooga Modelcon 2027 DTSTAMP:20260323T013426Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1925-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:   ModelCon 2027 will be bigger and better than ever! We a re moving to a bigger room and the Convention center and moving to a new d ate not subject to the winter weather! The new dates are April 2nd\, 3rd a nd 4th\, more details tro come on model-con.comChattanooga Scale Modelers Modelcon DTSTART:20270402T040000Z DTEND:20270405T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TRICon 2027 DTSTAMP:20260320T235257Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1923-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show of Three Rivers chapter of IPMS.  DTSTART:20270403T130000Z DTEND:20270403T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:43rd Annual Butch O'Hare Model Contest DTSTAMP:20260320T235257Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1924-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual Butch O'Hare Region 5 Model Contest and Show\n\n \n\nClub Tables\n\n\n\n75+ Vendor Tables\n\n\n\nRaffle\n\n\n\nAll region 5 IPMS Clubs are welcome to display their club banner.\n\n\n\nEarly bird ac cess begins at 8 am cost $10\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission begins at 9 am for $ 5\n\n\n\nVendor coordinator - Nick Digrindakis nicos.digrindakis@gmail.com DTSTART:20261114T150000Z DTEND:20261114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Modelpalooza DTSTAMP:20260320T045648Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1922-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Florida's Largest 3 Day Scale Model Show!\n\n\n\n\n\n 12\,00 0 Sq ft everything scale models!\n\n Over 100 tables of vendors!\n\n Once- a-year deals!\n\n Seminars &\; Demos!\n\n Win big at the raffle\, $1 t ickets!​\n\n Over 500 models ondisplay in all genres!\n\n Enter your mod els into the juried contest!\n\n Shootout Contest!​ Who's the best club ?\n\n Contest only $25 online for 10 entries($30 at door\, Inc. admis sion)\n\n ​Only $8 general admission online! ($10 at door)\n\n Near Dis ney\, Universal and all Theme Parks\n\n Free Theme Park Shuttle For Hotel Guests DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261011T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TigerCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260310T163500Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1921-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:TigerCon is held the first Saturday in November every year. Centrally located in Columbia\, modelers from all parts of Region14 attend this contest and vendor show.\n\n\n\nTigerCon awards 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place for each model category\, with judging following the IPMS rules and 'no sweeps' per category. There are five additional awards for 'Best in Cl ass' groups\, which are topped off with trophies for 'Best of Show'\, 'Peo ple's Choice'\, and the coveted 'Truman Award'.\n\n\n\nTigerCon is open to all modelers. You do not need to be an IPMS member to enter. There is als o a popularNon-Competition (presentation only) area available.\n\n\n\nThro ughout the event an ongoing raffle will award kits to attendees!\n\n\n\nTh e event also features a growing number of vendors\, so in addition to winn ing awards\, you can stock up for your Winter modeling projects!\n\n\n\nTh e event starts at 9:00am and ends approximately 4:30pm. DTSTART:20261107T060000Z DTEND:20261108T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U.S.S.M.A SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2026 DTSTAMP:20260310T012652Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1920-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:National Scale Model Event   Held In Fortwayne\, Indiana\n\ n\n\nApril 19th\n\n\n\nCLASSIC CAFE &\; EVENT CENTER.   \n\n\n\n4832 HILLEGAS ROAD \n\n\n\nFORTWAYNE M INDIANA\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOVER 750+ Entr ies in 2025*.  LOTS OF CLASSES !  AWARDS !!   DOOR PRIZES !\n\n  \n\n\ n\nSPECIAL GUESTS..JUDGED SHOW.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:  8:00am to noon\n\n\ n\nAWARDS:  4:00pm DTSTART:20260419T040000Z DTEND:20260420T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trail Con 2026 DTSTAMP:20260306T201011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1918-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Chisholm Trail Scale Modelers\n\n Saturday\, 17 October 2026\, 9AM to 5PM at Midway Baptist Church\, 5135 S Broadway\, Wichita\, KS\n\n Contest Fees: $15 (IPMS Members $10) for adults\, juniors are free\ , for 5 model entries. $1 Each additional entry.\n\n General Admission: FR EE\n\n Event schedule: 7am to 9am show/contest/vendor setup\n\n 9am to 12p m contest registration &\; tickets for “Raffles”\n\n 12pm to 12:30p m lunch\, judges\n\n 12:30pm to 3pm judging (contest area to be closed) &a mp\; “Raffles”\n\n 3pm to 4pm awards ceremony\n\n 4pm to 5pm show/cont est/vendor closes\n\n Raffles for kits: $1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 ticket s\n\n Vendor Tables: $20 for each\n\n Make checks payableto: Jeff Cadenhea d\n\n Send to: TrailCon 2021\, 2113 W 46th St S\, Wichita\,KS 67217\n\n Co ntact Info: Jeff Cadenhead\, President\, 316-299-8996 DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261018T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Desert Classic XXVIII DTSTAMP:20260306T201011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1919-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Desert Classic XXVIII is the annual Antelope Valley Group (A VG)IPMS model contest\, October 17th\, 2026. Antelope Valley College\, Lan caster\, CA. Contest will feature 36 standard award categories\, plus 13 s pecial award categories. For general information\, contact Bill Kelly v1ro tate@verizon.net. Vendors\, contact Curtis Stidham cbstidham@sbcglobal.net . Website www.avg-ipms.org DTSTART:20261017T070000Z DTEND:20261018T064500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OKCMetroCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260303T180119Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1917-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Local IPMS Show Region 6 DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PAMSCON DTSTAMP:20260226T212333Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1916-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Central Florida's premier model show and contest held at the Plant city Strawberry festival grounds. This is a one day show and contes t. DTSTART:20260627T040000Z DTEND:20260628T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SuperCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260219T021613Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1914-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\n7 am: Center opens for vendor setu p\n\n\n\n9 am: Contest/Show opens to public\n\n\n\n11 am: Contest registra tion ends\n\n\n\n1 pm: Judging begins\n\n\n\n(Contest area closed\, reopen s at 3:30 pm)\n\n\n\n3:30 pm: Awards ceremony (Tentative)\n\n\n\n9 am to 5 pm:  Vendor areas open\n\n\n\n5 pm: End of show\, center closes\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nADMISSION\n\n\n\nAdults and over 6: $10.00\n\n\n\nChildren: Free (6 and under)\n\n\n\nAll fees for admission\, registration and trade tabl es include one door prize ticket.\n\n\n\nSave your ticket stuband match nu mbers to win!\n\n\n\nAdditional tickets are $1.00 each\, or 6 for$5.00\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nMODEL REGISTRATION FEES\n\n\n\nAdults: $5.00 per model\, up to three models\n\n\n\nJuniors (7 to 17): $4.00 for up to three models\n\n \n\nChildren (up to 6): Free for up to three models\n\n\n\nAdditional mode ls (beyond the first three) are $2.00 each to register\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTH EME AWARD — Vietnam: 1946 to 1975\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWANT TO BE A VENDOR?\ n\n\n\nTables are $40 each for an 8’ table.  Contact John Kiser at 817- 994-2720 for vendor table(s). DTSTART:20260912T050000Z DTEND:20260913T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Model Swap and Build Day DTSTAMP:20260219T021613Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1915-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model swap.  Rent a table to sell or swap models fro m your stash and or sit and build while sharing some good comraderie and p izza.  Contact Chris Ekstrom at cekstrome@netscape.net to reserve a table or to ask for more details DTSTART:20260321T130000Z DTEND:20260321T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunker Mania 2026 DTSTAMP:20260217T180434Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1913-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Bunker Mania 2026\n1545 Wayne Avenue\, Indiana\, PA\, 15701 DTSTART:20261107T140000Z DTEND:20261107T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Fiesta 45 DTSTAMP:20260217T054207Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1912-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Fiesta 45\n375 S Castell Ave\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78 130 DTSTART:20270220T150000Z DTEND:20270220T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patcon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260216T190426Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1911-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model expo/contest. Display-only tables available: ki ds' make-n-take\; raffles\; seminars DTSTART:20260927T130000Z DTEND:20260927T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TriCity Classic 18 ' TOP GUN ' DTSTAMP:20260216T180653Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1909-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our 18th TriCity Classic sees Free Hornets enjoying hosting event for a FIFTH consecutive time at our newest venue. We found way our t raditional “Movie/Geography pairing” Contest theme would mesh in with 250th Anniversary of USA and 40th Anniversary of our chosen movie\, which just happens to be getting a brand new theater screening ahead of our show ! Entry Subjects “geographically on theme” will be from USA (any peri od) or fromVietnam Conflict years 1964 to 1975\, as our movie is the 1986 classic “ TOP GUN “ This is not a “hard deck” of course\, as ALL M ODELS are encouraged and welcomed to enter. This is only again\, our theme to give the eventsome uniqueness. We have already set 67 categories (10 J unior\, 57 Senior) for standard 1-2-3 place competition\, w/well received “challenge coin” trophies for award. Several one time as Theme related Special Awards\, plus perennial favorite Specials and “Best Of ”.stan dards \n\n\n\nALWAYS LOTS OF FUN\, VENDORS\, TWO RAFFLES\, a good number o f eating places within short distance of venue. Our last show “The Sum O f All Fears”\, set new records for us in attendance &\; entries. So t ruly please\, COME ON DOWN\, help us celebrate\, and rejoin old friends\, make new ones at our “small but mighty” club annual event DTSTART:20261114T170000Z DTEND:20261115T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capitol Classic DTSTAMP:20260216T180653Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1910-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Capitol Classic\n5350 Bill Pickett Trail\, Taylor\, TX\, 765 74 DTSTART:20261114T060000Z DTEND:20261115T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Cars & Coffee DTSTAMP:20260210T033208Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1908-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Cars &\; Coffee presented by Janel Hartjes KW Realt or©\n\n\n\n\n\n Please join us for an unique event combining our love of full size cars as well as their miniature counterparts. Stop out with your 1:1 car\, scale model car(s) or both for complimentary coffee to view\, s hare and meet fellow enthusiasts.\n\n\n\n\n\n No cost\, no awards\, no pre ssure. Swing by with any automotive subject\, finished or in progress\, bi g or small to share.\n\n\n\n\n\n Windsor Community Park (Small shelter)\n\ n 6570 Pederson Crossing Blvd. Windsor\, WI 53532\n\n 10am-12pm Rain or Sh ine DTSTART:20260531T150000Z DTEND:20260531T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MOSS CON 2026 DTSTAMP:20260208T205116Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1907-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MOSS CON 2026\n\n\n\nModel Contest and Vendor Fair\n\n\n\nSp ringfield\,MO\n\n\n\nSaturday May 16\, 2026\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVendor Setup 7:00am to 8:30am.  Doors open to the public at 8:30am.\n\n\n\nRegistratio n 8:30am to noon.  Noon to 3:00pm judging.\n\n\n\nAwards ceremony to foll ow.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCategories: Aircraft\, Military Vehicles\, Automotive \, Dioramas/Vignettes\, Ships/Boats\, SciFi/Gundam\, and many more.\n\n\n\ n \n\n\n\nGold  -  Silver  -  Bronze  judging rules apply.  Plus\ , People’s Choice\, RC Memorial\, Best of Category\, and Best of Show Aw ards.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation  -  Arc of the Ozarks Center  -  1501 East Pythian Street\, Springfield\, MO 65802.\n\n\n\nSpectator Admission $ 2 per person.  Accompanied children under age 12 are free.\n\n\n\nRaffle Prizes  -  Vendors  -  Free Parking  -  Ground Level  -  Handicap Accessible.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information  -  email ipmsmoss@gma il.com  -  website https://www.ipmsmoss.com/\n\n\n\nFacebook Group  -  IPMS / MOSS Missouri Ozarks Scale Specialists Group DTSTART:20260516T050000Z DTEND:20260517T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WonderCon IV DTSTAMP:20260208T033549Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1906-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Wonder-Con IV hosted by the Ventura County' s 'One-Oh-Wonders' IPMS Region 8 Chapter on 30 August 2026!  This will be a Local IPMS show with Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze Awards with open judgin g. Special Awards theme will be 'Anything Desert\,' commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Desert Storm or any other desert related model and The Peo plesChoice Award.The event will be located at The Oxnard Performing Arts C enter located at 800 Hobson Way\, Oxnard\, CA from 9am - 4pm.  Parking is free and food vendors will be on hand.  8' vendor tables are available f or $60.00\; contact Louis Franco at: c130jlou@yahoo.com if interested!!  Admission is $10.00\, model contest fee is $3.00 per model\, three entries per person per class maximum.  Visit us on Facebook: IPMS-101 Wonders or contact Joe Osborne at: Joss1952@gmail.com or Scott Eyler at: Sjeyler4@ve rizon.net.  Hope to see you there!! DTSTART:20260830T160000Z DTEND:20260830T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Swap Meet hosted by Erie Scale Modelers DTSTAMP:20260205T020126Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1905-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:40 tables of vendors of model kits.\n\n\n\n9am until 3pm\n\n \n\nVendor table information call: Tony @ 814-881-7724\n\n\n\nVendor set-u p at 7:30 am\n\n\n\n$3 door admission DTSTART:20260425T130000Z DTEND:20260425T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Model Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260203T162229Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1904-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Doors open 9:00 am\n\n\n\nJudging 12:30 - 2:30\n\n\n\nAwards approximately 3:30\n\n\n\nShow Theme - The 90's\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission $5.00\n\n\n\nAdult Entry Fee: $15.00 (unlimited entries)\n\n\n\nJuniors 12 and Under: Free\n\n\n\nMoose Members: Free DTSTART:20261010T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:30th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & Con test DTSTAMP:20260203T032650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1903-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale Model Show &\; Contest\n\n\n\nRegistration 9am to N oon\, AwardsPresentation: 1:30pm\n\n\n\nFree Addmission\, Unlimited Model Entries: $10 (16 and under): Free\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes\, Raffle DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Summer NNL DTSTAMP:20260202T210147Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1902-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The theme is 'Road Racing \, Thru the Ages. Featuring Formul a One\, Can-Am\, Indy Car\, SCCA\, NASCAR and more\n\n\n\nOutside vendor a rea (inside available in case of rain) and no pre-registration\n\n\n\n13 c lasses withtrophies\n\n\n\nDoor prizes\n\n\n\n$5.00 entry fee and vendor r egistration DTSTART:20260802T133000Z DTEND:20260802T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Erie Scale Modelers Model Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260201T211520Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1901-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Over 30 categories. Awards are 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd. \n\n\n\nThe mes for 2026: Best America 250 subject and best Halloween Subject.\n\n\n\n Special awards including Best GM Muscle Car\, Best Aircraft\, Best Ship\, Best First Responder and more!\n\n\n\n3108 Sterrettania Rd\n\n\n\nErie\, P ennsylvania 16506\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nErie Scale Modelers on Facebook for mor e Information  DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2026 DTSTAMP:20260127T201732Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1899-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nBayCon is a model show and competition hosted by t he Bay Colony Modelers Club. It is held each year in early November and is the last IPMS Region 1 model show of the year. The show has 37 categories which are judged under the traditional first\, second\, and third system\ , as well as 11 categories judged under the open system awarding gold\, si lver andbronze for the best subjects\, allowing the level of work on displ ay to determine the type of award given. Additionally\, there are 15 speci al awards and challenges for individuals to compete in.\n\n\n\nThe show pr ovides a separate vendor room\, offering a variety of model kits\, tools\, &\; productsfor sale. Each hour between 11:00am and 3:00pm there is a raffle drawing of both traditional and special prizes. Of interest\, Hank Gilbert from the Brews &\; Sprues modeling podcast is present to intera ct with patrons and share his modeling experiences.  For Show Flyer and R egistration Forms visit www.bayconmodelshow.com DTSTART:20261101T040000Z DTEND:20261102T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Military Modelers Club of Louisville DTSTAMP:20260127T201732Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1900-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual invitational at the Paroquet S prings Convention Center\, in Shepardsville\, KY. DTSTART:20260926T040000Z DTEND:20260927T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Fur Rondy Model Contest DTSTAMP:20260127T013916Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1898-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 2026 Fur Rondy Scale Model Contest hoseted by the Anchorage Scale Model Club.\n\n\n\nAll types of models welcome\, from aircraft to tanks\, hot rod cars to ships and everything in between. Come join in the fun and fellowship of your fellow modelers.\n\n\n\nModel Entr y: Saturday2/28 10am-5pm\n\n\n\nJudging: Sunday 3/1\n\n\n\nOpen from 10am- 7pm daily.\n\n\n\nThe contest is open to anyone. Contestants may enter an y model that they've built\, even prize-winning models from any other loca l or national contest\,with the exception of award winners from the 2025 o r prior Anchorage Scale Model Club contests. However\, prior award winning kits may be included in a diorama for a new entry. Check out the rules bo ok on the costest webpage for all the details. DTSTART:20260227T180000Z DTEND:20260309T074500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Con ‘26 DTSTAMP:20260121T055907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1896-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our annual swap meet and contest with many vendors and newly expanded categories to be published soon.  DTSTART:20260926T130000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Head for the Highlands DTSTAMP:20260121T055907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1897-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:All Types\, All Scales \n\n\n\nGold\, Silver\, Bronze Award s\n\n\n\nBest in Category Trophies\n\n\n\nThemes:\n\n\n\nBox Art\n\n\n\nRe d\, White\, &\; Blue/250thCelebration DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:49th Annual HPMS Model Show DTSTAMP:20260119T191405Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1895-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come to Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society's 49th Annual Mo delContest\, and the start of our countdown to hosting the 2027 IPMS Natio nals in Huntsville!\n\n\n\nWe're looking forward to hosting you at our con test\,and providing you a sneak peek at our plans for the 2027 Nationals!  \n\n\n\nSpecial Category - To Boldy Go...Celebrating 60 Years of Star Tr ek!\n\n\n\nSee out Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/huntsvilleplast icmodelers) forupdates and further details!\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n 8 :00 AM - Vendor Set-up\n\n 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Contest Registration opens\ n\n 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Judging/Registration Closes\n\n 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Awards Presentation\n\n 5:00 PM - Show Closes\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing:\n\n\n\ n\n\n Contest Entry - $10 for the first 5 models\n\n\n\n $1 for each add itional model more than 5\n\n \n\n \n\n Junior Entry Fee - $1 Per Model\, Up to $3 (for any number of models)\n\n Vendor Tables - $25 (6 foot table s\, includes 2 chairs\; outlets available along wall positions)\n\n Raffle Tickets - $1 Each / $5 for 6\n\n Special Raffle Tickets - $5 Each / $25 f or6\n\n\n\n\n\nContact:\n\n\n\n\n\n Show Information: Tom Clark\, hpmswebm aster@gmail.com\, 256-258-9442\n\n Vendor Information: Chuck Seegars\, hpm svendorcoord@yahoo.com\, 256-509-6642\n\n\n\n\n\nOther:\n\n\n\n\n\n HPMS A ccepts All Major Credit Cards and Phone-Based Payment Methods with Square* \n\n No dogs allowed except service animals! Please leave your four-legged friends at home!\n\n Food will be provided onsite by Fast Frankies Wicked Eats and Golden Years Ice Cream truck.\n\n\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260822T050000Z DTEND:20260823T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Virginia ShootOut DTSTAMP:20260119T141011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1894-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The ShootOut is an annual event hosted by the Roanoke Valley IPMS and is held at the Salem Civic Center in Salem\, Virginia. The show' s Theme is Celebrating 250 Years of Red\, White and Glue! The show has ove r 80 class's\, four theme awards and two special class's. The Theme awards will be Best Patriotic Subject\, Best Britis Subject\, Best Regia Aeronau tica Italian Aircraft and Best American Motorcycle manufactured in the USA . As well there will two speical class's for Best American Factory Muscle Carand Best Tom Daniels Custom Car. Class 82 is a special class to showcas e two models being reproduced and made here in the USA by Atlantis Models. The two kits are the 1/25 1955 Chevrolet and 1/48 fOKKER Tri-Plane DR.1. Along with the show there will be numerous vendors with all kinds of great items for sale in all areas\, tools\, models\, refernce material\, paints \,decals\, supplies and much\, much more. General Admission will be $5\, C ontest Registration is $10 for first 5 models\, $1 each there after. Vendo rtables are $35 DTSTART:20260822T130000Z DTEND:20260823T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cincinnati Scale Modelers Contest & Swap Meet 2026 DTSTAMP:20260113T173412Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1893-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Scale Modelers will be holding their annual m odel show and contest Saturday\, October 17th at the Tri-State Warbird Mus eum. There will be over 50 tables of vendors selling plastic model kits\, supplies\, books\, and aviation/military related items. The show will also showcase a completed model contest with 100's of entries. This will all t akeplace within the museum’s airplane hangars\, allowing guests to exper ience the models and vendors next to the fully restored WWII aircraft. A s pecial admission price for the day gives visitors full access to the museu m\, vendors\, and contest area. Come out to see professionally finished pl astic models as well as shop an amazing variety of model kits and supplies \, all under the wings of the aircraft! DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summercon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260112T221258Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1891-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: Summercon 2026   Theme : America Celebrating 250 Years! Anything Made by\, used by\, oarticioated in\, or accomplished by America or Americans DTSTART:20260620T140000Z DTEND:20260620T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scalefest 2026 DTSTAMP:20260112T221258Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1892-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\n6 am: Hall opens for vendor setup\ n\n\n\n9 am: Contest/Show opens to public\n\n\n\n12 pm: Contest registrati on ends\n\n\n\n1 pm: Judging begins\n\n\n\n(Contest area remains open)\n\n \n\n3:30 pm: Awards ceremony (Tentative)\n\n\n\n5 pm: End of show\, hall c loses\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADMISSION\n\n\n\nAdults: $10.00*\n\n\n\nJuniors: $1 .00 (ages 6-17)\n\n\n\n*See reverse for discount coupon\n\n\n\nMODEL REGIS TRATION FEES\n\n\n\nAdults: $3.00 per model\n\n\n\nJuniors: $1.00 per mode l\n\n\n\nCONTACT INFO\n\n\n\nEmail: scalefest@gmail.com\n\n\n\nWeb: ipmsnc t.net\n\n\n\nFacebook: facebook.com/ipmsnct\n\n\n\nP.O. Box 795082\n\n\n\n Dallas\, TX 75379\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHEME AWARD — BACK in BLACK\n\n\n\n Any model entry where the subject is at\n\n\n\nleast 50% is BLACK. This co uld\n\n\n\nbe aircraft\, armor\, ships\, science fiction\,\n\n\n\nautos\, figures or Gunpla.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSPECIAL AWARDS\n\n\n\n• The Red\, W hite &\; Blue Award: Celebrating\n\n\n\n250 Years of US Independence (U S Subject\n\n\n\nwhere 10% of the model is Red\, White &\; Blue\n\n\n\n • Best Dynamic Gundam Pose Award\n\n\n\n• Best Modified Gundam Award \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWANT TO BE A VENDOR?\n\n\n\nTables are $50 each for a 30” X 8’ table. Extra for\n\n\n\nelectricity. DUE TO HIGHER FEES FROM THE\n\n\n\nVENUE IT WAS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE\n\n\n\nCOST OF THE TABLE S.\n\n\n\nEmail scalefest@gmail.com to obtain a vendor a\n\n\n\napplicatio n.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditonal details and information to be updated in 202 6!\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260530T140000Z DTEND:20260530T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Model and Vendor Show DTSTAMP:20260111T185649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1887-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Eastern Iowa Model and Vendor Show\n111 E.2nd Street\, Daven port\, IA\, 52801 DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scottcon 2026 DTSTAMP:20260111T185649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1888-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Gen Robert L. Scott Chapter IPMS/USA presents Scottcon 2 026on June 6\, 2026 at the Century of Flight Hanger of the Museum of Aviat ion. Hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. DTSTART:20260606T130000Z DTEND:20260606T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wrightreat 2026 DTSTAMP:20260111T185649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1889-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Wrightreat is a retreat hosted by the Wright Field Scale Mod elers each January on or around MLK holiday weekend. Its purpose is to pro vide a venue for members to gather\, relax and share stories and technique s related to model building.  Not to mention enjoying a break from the dr earywinter weather.  Space is limited to 24 people\, and advance registra tionis required. If individuals would like to stop by to see what scale mo delbuilding is all about\, we would welcome them to visit the event and as k questions.  Registration fees are $25 for the weekend or $10 per day.  (Registration in advance is required to participate. Please get in touch w ith the chairperson.) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260116T131500Z DTEND:20260118T131500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260111T185649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1890-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:January 17\, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm.\n\n\n\nDoors open for venbdors at 9 am.\n\n\n\nDurand United Methodist Church\, 102 East Main St reet\, Durand\, Illinois.\n\n\n\nVendor tables $15.00.\n\n\n\nTable reserv ations due by January 10\, 2026.\n\n\n\nFor any questions and for table re servations\, find us onFacebook at Stateline Area Modelers\, or email stat elineareamodelers@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260106T160000Z DTEND:20260106T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reno High Rollers 25th Annual Model Contest DTSTAMP:20260109T114235Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1886-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our contest is held at the National Automobile Museum just b locks away from gaming\, shopping\, great food and super hotels. What more could a modeler (or modeler's wife) ask for?We hope you take this opportu nity to attend this years event as we have had many very positive comments onour contest. Reno offers so many diverse and interesting things to do t hat this is easily a family outing and not just a modelers weekend. DTSTART:20260926T160000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CoMMiESFest 2026 DTSTAMP:20260109T051121Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1885-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CoMMiESFest is coming to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds ag ain. Bring the best you have\, or the worst you have\, to:\n\n\n\nJefferso n County Fairgrounds\n\n\n\n15200 W. 6th Ave\n\n\n\nGolden\, Colorado\n\n\ n\nOn April 4th\, 2026. Model entry begins at 9:00am and runs until noon. Entries are the usual $5.00 each for the first four models\, and free ther eafter. IPMS members will receive a $1.00 discount per entry. Vendors may begin loading at 8:00am. \n\n\n\nThe theme this year is Sparkles! That's right\, Sparkles! If your model sparkles\, it's eligible for the theme awa rd. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. DTSTART:20260404T060000Z DTEND:20260405T054559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAMCon DTSTAMP:20260109T015926Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1884-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual Model Show.   DTSTART:20261003T050000Z DTEND:20261004T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NordicCon DTSTAMP:20260107T182651Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1882-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Midwest’s Largest Scale Model Contest NordicCon DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indy Invitational Model Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260107T182651Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1883-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Largest Show in the Midwest.  See our website for entrance\ , contest registration\, and vendor tables. DTSTART:20260404T130000Z DTEND:20260404T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Region 8 Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20260106T015615Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1881-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Region 8 model contest with over 35 categories\, 1\,2\, 3rdplace\, best of class\, best of show awards. Dual theme awards for 'Fro m a Picture' (model build referencing a photo or film cell) &\; 'Musica l Cars'(cars that have songs written about them). Kit\, model &\; aviat ion collectable swap meet with over 60 vendor tables. Located at the San D iego Air &\; Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field featuring historic a ircraft\, displays and restoration projects. Details can be found on the I PMS San Diego website. DTSTART:20260613T160000Z DTEND:20260613T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS/USA 2026 National Convention DTSTAMP:20260104T172654Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1880-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fort Wayne and the 2026 IPMS/USA National Convent ion.\n\n\n\nOn behalf of the International Plastic Modelers' Society/USA\, it is a distinct honor and genuine pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 Na tional Convention to be held in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, August 5-8.\n\n\n\n Whether youare a first-time attendee\, a rising young modeler\, or a long- time champion of our craft\, we thank you for joining us in this remarkabl e gathering\; a celebration of the ingenuity\, camaraderie\, and passion t hat defineour modeling community.\n\n\n\nWe are a team of eleven IPMS/USA Region 4 Chapters dedicated to give you the best convention experience we possibly can. \n\n\n\nThe three rings of the circus -- the National Conte st\, our esteemed vendors\, and the raffle -- will all be in place along w ith other side shows such as the Tiger Meet\, family make and take\, tours \, and seminars tosharpen your skills and learn more about our craft.\n\n\ n\nAs a group\, we wrestled with the five Theme Awards for the convention. This iswhat we came up with:\n\n\n\n1. Happy Birthday America - The Ameri can Revolution - Any figure of American Revolutionary War soldiers\, (Amer ican of British)\, or a Founding Father (e.g.\, George Washington\, Thomas Jefferson\, Benjamin Franklin\, etc.) or any diorama or vignette depictin g an event representativeof the American Revolution (Washington crossing t he Delaware\, The BostonTea Party\, the shot heard ‘round the world\, et c).\n\n\n\n2. Gundam RX-78 - Back to the Beginning - Any variant of RX-78\ , from any manufacturer\, or any diorama or vignette featuring an RX-78 va riant.\n\n\n\n3. Truck Town USA –International Harvester - Any vehicle m anufactured by International Harvester (e.g.\, Semi\, Cement mixer\, Farm Machinery\, Scout\, etc.) or any diorama or vignette with International Ha rvester as a main component.\n\n\n\n4.The 60th Anniversary of Star Trek - Any vehicle or figure from the entireStar Trek Franchise or any diorama or vignette containing such vehicles or figures.\n\n\n\n5. The 110th Anniver sary of the Battle of Jutland - Any British or German WWI ship or any dior ama or vignette containing such ships.\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, Adam-David St ephenson is sponsoring:\n\n\n\nThe All-American Red\, White\, &\; Blue Award - Any aircraft or helicopter sporting an American-themed red\, whit e and blue motif (e.g.\, bicentennial\, flag scheme\, US Thunderbirds\, et c.) including aircraft in a diorama or vignette.\n\n\n\nMost of your quest ions are addressed on our webpage:\n\n\n\nhttps://ipmsnationals.org/\n\n\n \nor on our Fcebook page at:\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsus anationals\n\n\n\nIf you need help\, please contact Jogn Figueroa at: \n\ n\n\n2026_chair@ipmsusa.org\n\n\n\nWe will be posting frequently on the Co nvention Facebook page to give you all the information you need in a timel y manner\, and to answer questions you might have.\n\n\n\nWe’d also like to be kept abreast of what it is you are planning to bring to the convent ion\, be it forthe contest or for the Tiger Meet (display only\, more on t hat later). Show us your work and share updates on your builds with us.\n\ n\n\nWe are very excited to have been chosen to host you in Fort Wayne. We will be posting opportunities for family outings\, short trips\, and item s of interest for modelers and their families. There is so much that we wa nt to share with you\, so check back often.\n\n\n\nGracias amigos…\n\n\n \nJohn Figueroa\n\n IPMS/USA\n\n 2026 National Convention Chairperson DTSTART:20260805T140000Z DTEND:20260809T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smoky Mtn Model-Con DTSTAMP:20260103T201320Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1879-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mtn Model-Con\n9245 Fox Lonas Rd. NW\, Knoxville\, TN\ , 37923 DTSTART:20260530T130000Z DTEND:20260530T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunkermania 2026 DTSTAMP:20251217T182652Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1877-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Club's next plastic model show is Bunkermania 202 6! This year's show will be at the Quality Inn and Suites in Indiana\, Pa. Wehad the biggest show ever last year! We look forward to seeing all of y ou. We will crown our champion for best overall armor\, automobile\, and a ircraft. Championship belts are on the line. Best overall in show will win achampionship Bunkerclub Ring. We also will have special awards as well a sBest of in all of the categories. See this years poster for categories an d awards. We have 2 new categories this year\, Gundam and Warhammer. We al so added a new special award\, best 1/16 scale model. We will have lots of vendors and raffle items as well. Vendor tables are only $30 if you are in terested in having a table to sell some of your stash. Contact Troy Fritzb efore they are sold out. Vendor tables sell out quickly. Complimentary don uts and coffee will be available. Also\, a concession stand will be availa ble with various items. If you are interested in helping judge\, please le t me know at the show. We will have a judges meeting prior to starting. Di scounted rooms will be available if you call Quality Inn and mention 'Bunk ermania'. If you have any questions\, please call or text me 724-599-4885. DTSTART:20261107T140000Z DTEND:20261107T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space City Shootout Model Car Content DTSTAMP:20251213T202650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1876-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Stafford Centre - August 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\n10505 Cash Rd. S tafford Texas\n\n\n\n6:00 AM Vendor and Contest Setup\n\n\n\n9:00 AM Doors Open to the public and Registration Begins\n\n\n\n12:30 PM Registration C loses - Judging Begins\n\n\n\n4:00 PM  Awards\n\n\n\nShow Theme:  Route 66\n\n\n\nFeatured Marque Theme: Dodge Charger\n\n\n\nMaster Craftsman Awa rds for: Best of Show\, Best Paint\, Best Engine\, Best Interior\, Best Co mpetition\n\n\n\n24 Classes\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $5 (16 and older)  $1 (15 and younger)\n\n\n\nEntry Fees: 16 and older- $10 (first two entrie s) then $2 for each additional entry\n\n\n\nEntrants 15 &\; younger - $ 2 for all you care to enter\n\n\n\nFor Vendor Tables contact Bernard Corte z - bernard.cortez@transwestern.com\n\n\n\nFor Contest info and Trophy Spo nsorship contact David Green - davidgreen1514@gmail.com DTSTART:20260822T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Angel Modelfest DTSTAMP:20251210T220826Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1875-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Blue Angel Modelfest\n4530 Spikes Way\, Milton\, FL\, 32583 DTSTART:20260912T050000Z DTEND:20260913T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Northern Virginia Model Classic DTSTAMP:20251209T065224Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1874-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale model contest and show.  Our sponser is the Farifax H igh School PTSA All Night Grad Commitee.  We have 179 vendor tables reser ved for the show. We will use IPMS rules for judging.  Contest and vendor registration forms\, categories\, directions\, and rules are downloadable from our website.  Start time on 18 April 2026. If all goes well (for ex ample if we have enough judges - hint-hint) the awards ceremoney should be gin at around 3:30-4:00.  Food will be available during the show courtesy of the PTSA All Night Grads\, to include roving carts all and especially for you vendors who naturally get a bit nervous leaving their tables to ge t food.\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20260418T130000Z DTEND:20260418T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hudson Valley Scale Model Show 2026 DTSTAMP:20251209T022841Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1872-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model show features scale model military vehicles\, aircraft \, ships\, cars\, trucks\, and figures. Vendors offering new and vintage k its\, aftermarket items\, paints\, and tools.  Kitchen will be open for b reakfast and lunch items. \n\n\n\n7:00 AM     Vendor Setup begi ns.\n\n\n\n9:00 AM     Contestant Registration begins.\n \n\n\n10:00 AM    Show opens to the public.\n\n\n\n11:45 P M    Judges Meeting.\n\n\n\n12:00 PM    Contestant Registr ation closes.\n\n\n\n12:15 PM    Judging begins.\n\n\n\n 2:45 PM     Judging ends.\n\n\n\n3:00 PM     Awards Ce remony.\n\n\n\n4:00 PM     Show ends DTSTART:20261024T130000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NNL Buffalo Model Car Show DTSTAMP:20251209T022841Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1873-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NNL Buffalo 2026 Model Car Show September 20\, 2026\n\n\n\nN orth Tonawanda\, NY – September 20\, 2026 – The 4th Annual NNL Buffalo Model Car Show is revving up for another exciting year! Taking place at M adonna Council #2535\, Knights of Columbus\, 755 Erie Ave\, North Tonawand a\, NY 14120\, the event opens its doors at 9:00 AM for a full day of auto motive excitement for modelers and car enthusiasts alike.\n\n\n\n\n\n Even t Schedule:\n\n 7:30 AM – Vendor Setup (Coffee &\; Doughnuts Availabl e)\n\n 9:00 AM – Model Show Registration &\; General Admission Open\n \n 11:00 AM – Model Registration Closes &\;Voting Begins. Snack Bar O pens for Lunch\n\n 2:00 PM – Voting Closes\n\n 3:30 PM – Snack Bar Clo ses &\; Award Ceremony Begins\n\n 4:30 PM – Show Closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Admission Details:\n\n Adults: $10 (Unlimited Model Entries &\; Gene ral Admission)\n\n Adult Spectators: $5 Pre-Sale / $7 at the Door\n\n Juni ors (16 &\; Under): Free Admission\n\n\n\n\n\nModel Show Categories (Al l Scales – Display Only):\n\n The event will feature 17 categories\, inc luding Factory Stock\, Competition\, Street Rods\, Pickups\, Commercial Ve hicles\, Automotive Dioramas\,Nostalgia Drag Cars\, and a special Juniors Division for enthusiasts 16 and younger.\n\n\n\n2026 Special Awards Includ e:\n\n\n\n\n\n Best Paint \n\n Best Engine \n\n Best Custom \n\n Best Moto rcycle \n\n Best Automotive Diorama Best Primer (Work in Progress) \n\n Be st Military Non-Tracked (Including Dioramas) \n\n Best Commercial \n\n Bes t Junior (16 &\; Younger) \n\n Best Theme: “Hot Wheels Creation” \n \n Best Sub-Theme:“Anything in the year ending in 6” Best Classic Crui ser: \n\n Best in Show \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVendor &\; Sponsorship Opp ortunities:\n\n\n\nVendor Tables: $25 for the first table\, $20 for each a dditional (plus a kit raffledonation).\n\n\n\nSponsorships Available: \n\n \n\n$25 – Display Category Sponsor (Name featured on website)\n\n\n\n$ 50 – Website ad\, special award plaques\, and printed promotional materi als\n\n\n\n$75 – Sponsor the Best in Show Award\n\n\n\nGet Involved!\n\n Join us for a day filled with incredible model cars\, classic vehicles\, and community fun! Register your model car\, reserve a vendor table\, or b ecome a sponsor today.!\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Frank Blonsk i at (716) 867-2244 or via email at nnlbuffalo@gmail.com.\n\n\n\nVisit www .nnlbuffalo.com for complete event details and sponsorship opportunities.\ n\n\n\nThank You to all our 2025 Sponsors:\n\n\n\nNiagara Regional Credit Union\; Niagara Frontier Chapter of I.P.M.S.\; Richard Schulenburg\; Ron M ikol\; BC Automotive\; Jayes Model Garage\; Wicked Ways Airbrushing\; Mary land Automotive\; Modelers Association\; PEEL SCALE MODELERS TORCAN\; Grou p 25 Model Car Builders\;  Tony Martin Awards Inc.\; Dave Bailey Peel Sca le Modelers\; Atlantis Models\; Canuck 3D\, VCG Resins\; U.S.C.P.\; New Da yCoffee\; Section 8 Hobbies and FAB Resinworks. DTSTART:20260920T130000Z DTEND:20260920T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Swap-n-Bull 2026 DTSTAMP:20251204T235523Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1870-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Local vendor show to sell\, buy\, trade models. DTSTART:20261011T040000Z DTEND:20261012T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASM Free Addmission Winter Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20251204T235523Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1871-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION DTSTART:20260117T130000Z DTEND:20260117T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Swap-n-Bull 2026 DTSTAMP:20251204T174013Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1869-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Local vendor show. Buy\, sell\, trade and get your model fix DTSTART:20260412T040000Z DTEND:20260413T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASM Free Admission Spring Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20251203T135118Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1868-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:FREE  ADMISSION DTSTART:20260516T120000Z DTEND:20260516T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KCCON 2026 DTSTAMP:20251201T062652Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1867-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please see the attached flyer. DTSTART:20260314T140000Z DTEND:20260314T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RavenCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251123T184206Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1866-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RavenCon 2026 is Shenandoah Valley Modeler's (SVM) innagural show.  The show will be on 07 November 2026 at the Eukarya Christian Aca demyat 901 Aylor Road\, Stephens City Virginia.  The location is right of f I-81.  Registration is from 8am to 1130am and awards will\n\n\n\nstart at 2pm.  Vendors will be on site and SVM will be working to get a food tr uck from afamous loal restaurant to also be on site.  Come help our club with its first show and get us off to a great start.  Details and forms a re on our club website of www.shenvalleymodelers.com.\n\n\n\nThe theme of the show will in keeping with the fact that this is our first show - proto types!  Bring your best prototype depiction DTSTART:20261107T130000Z DTEND:20261107T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20251121T054128Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1865-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet\n1311 N. Railroad St.\, Eagle River\, WI\, 54521 DTSTART:20260516T140000Z DTEND:20260516T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Country Model Expo DTSTAMP:20251119T211011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1864-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Highlights of our Expo will be:\n\n\n\nExhibition-Style Disp lay\n\n\n\nModels are displayed by modeler\, not by category--similar to a n art exhibition. Each participant's work is grouped together with a name plaque and badges\, emphasizing the modeler and encouraging conversation\, interaction\, and community building.\n\n\n\nJuried Exhibition (Open Syst em) \n\n\n\nA pre-qualified team of experienced jurors evaluates models u tilizing an Open/Gold-Silver-Bronze system. Models are judged on their ow n merit against a standard of excellence--not against other competitors. J urors will be available after evaluations to provide respectful feedback a nd critiques upon request.\n\n\n\nSeminars and Presentations (Free with A dmission)\n\n\n\nPresentationsby accomplished modelers covering:\n\n\n\n-- Figure painting\n\n\n\n--Diorama design\n\n\n\n--Scratch-building techniqu es\n\n\n\nPlus a historical presentatiuon by an author/historian on P-40 aces.\n\n\n\nSilent Auction (Charity Benefit)\n\n\n\nAsilent auction featu ring quality modeling items\, wiith all proceeds benefitting the Redwood E mpire Foster Parents Association.\n\n\n\nRaffle &\; Grand Prizes\n\n\n\ n--Two raffle tiers with multiple prize drawings\n\n\n\n--Separate drawing for multiple Grand Prizes\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\n\nA decicated vendor room offering kits\, tools\, and supplies--many at show-special pricing.\n\n\n \nSpecial Awards\n\n\n\n--People's Choice Award (voted by participants)\n\ n\n\n--Additional juror-selected special awards recognizing outstanding wo rk\n\n\n\nAdmission\n\n\n\n$20 entry fee -- unlimited models DTSTART:20260411T160000Z DTEND:20260411T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Middle Tennessee ModelCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251116T230506Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1863-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Middle Tenness Model Club is hosting the Middle Tennesse e ModelCon 2026 on Saturday November 14\, 2026. This is a annual event fro m 9am - 4pm Central Time. Doors will open to the public at 9am. This event will be held at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro\, TN. There will be mo dels judged and the club uses Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze methodology. Each model is judged on its own merit. There will be a large number of vendors selling model kits\, tools\, prints\, publications etc for sale. There wi ll be a raffle which will start at Noon while model judging is being held. A food truck will be on site for the public. DTSTART:20261114T150000Z DTEND:20261114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NIMCON 14 DTSTAMP:20251113T114645Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1862-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NIMCON 14\n3002 IL-120\, McHenry\, IL\, 60051 DTSTART:20260613T140000Z DTEND:20260613T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AtlantaCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251112T125219Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1861-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:AtlantaCon 2026\n1032 S. Marietta Pkwy\, Marietta\, GA\, 300 60 DTSTART:20260321T130000Z DTEND:20260321T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RepLIcon 33 DTSTAMP:20251111T125446Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1860-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RepLIcon 33\n130 E. Merrick Road\, Freeport\, NY\, 11520 DTSTART:20260328T130000Z DTEND:20260328T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PennCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251110T144414Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1859-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mechanicsburg\, PA  Eisenhower Campus Center\, Messiah Univ ersity\, 1 University Ave.\, Mechaincsburg PA 17055 Dana Sadarananda 717-3 95-7489  PennCon2026@gmail.com  DTSTART:20260912T130000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Armorcon 2026 (Non IPMS) DTSTAMP:20251110T051052Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1858-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RMORCON is the largest armor model show in the Northeast now covering two days\, featuring 80 vendor tables\, multiple seminars\, and ourfamous monster raffle along with the ARMORCON model show and contest!  The 2026 show theme is Gun-trucks.  The 2026 show will be held on Oct 2 - 3\,2026 at the Wyndham Southbury\, 1284 Strongtown Rd\, Southbury\, CT 0 6488\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20261002T150000Z DTEND:20261003T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Show DTSTAMP:20251102T204026Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1857-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: Save the date March 21st\, 2026 For the South Central Mode lersShow in Fairmont\, Mn. at the Five Lakes Center. Registration from 9:0 0 to Noon\, Awards at 3:00. For more info\, contact Dave at (507) 381-1555 orthe other Dave at eckhardt@bevcomm.net (507) 526-4021 DTSTART:20260320T170000Z DTEND:20260321T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Granitecon 33 DTSTAMP:20251102T160250Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1856-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Yearly model display and contest put on by IPMS/Granite Stat e Modelers Club. Model contest with vendors selling models and related ite ms.Food truck available for lunch. DTSTART:20261018T130000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tigerfest XXXI R6 Regional Model Contest DTSTAMP:20251022T150706Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1855-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Regional Model Contest\n\n\n\nThis is a traditional IPMS mod el contest \n\n\n\nThe contest starts at 9:00 am and ends aprox 4:00 to 4 :30\n\n\n\nIPMS judging rules with modified sweeps. A modeler can win no m ore than 2 places in any single category unless they are the only entrant. \n\n\n\nFood and beverages will be available for purchase on site.\n\n\n\n Discounts available for IPMS members with a membership card.\n\n\n\nVendor tables are available for $25.\n\n\n\nThe theme is red white and blue. Its the 250 year anniversary  of our nation\, any model in those colors or f eaturiing them in markings are eligible. DTSTART:20260411T140000Z DTEND:20260411T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OmaCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251018T113250Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1854-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:OmaCon 2026\, hosted by IPMS/Fort Crook\, will be held on Sa turday\, March 21\, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM at Hope Presbyterian Church\, 5 220S 159th Ave\, Omaha\, NE 68135 (new location this year).\n\n\n\nDoors o pen at9 AM and contest registration runs until Noon.  The show will concl ude with an awards presentation starting at 3 PM.  General admission is F REE!\n\n\n\nThe contest will have over 30 categories covering aircraft\, m ilitary vehicles\, cars\, sci-fi and more!   We are also introducing a n ew award forbest gunpla/mecha model.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is “N eed for Speed” - show off your models of record breakers\, fast flyers\, rapid racers\, and swift ships as we celebrate the never-ending quest for speed!   Special Award for the best theme model entered in the contest. \n\n\n\nContest entry fee (including unlimited models) is $15.00 for adul ts and free for juniors (17 and under).  \n\n\n\nOmaCon will also feature an expanded vendor’s area full of deals and our famous Fort Crook raffl e with lots of great modeling prizes!  \n\n\n\nContest forms\, categories \, and other information can be found onour website at http://fortcrookipm s.com  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Shaun Landry at shaunjlandry@yahoo.com DTSTART:20260321T140000Z DTEND:20260321T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NOREASTCON 53 / IPMS Region 1 Scale Model Show & Contest DTSTAMP:20251017T082650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1852-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Over 100 tables for models\, in 90 Judged categories\, with 1st\, 2nd &\; 3rd place awards and a Display Only area\n\n\n\n'Best of' awards for all major categories and special awards including Triathlon an d 50th Anniversary of the Last Convertible\n\n\n\n25\,000 Square feet of s how and vendor space\n\n\n\nGreat Vendors\n\n\n\nAwesome raffle\n\n\n\nEas y access from major highwaysand many hotels available within a short drive of the venue\n\n\n\nFood available on site and surrounding areas DTSTART:20260613T140000Z DTEND:20260613T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NewFlight - Gundam Model Show & Competition\, South Florida DTSTAMP:20251017T082650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1853-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is a free to the public event\, hosted by Flight 19 Int ernational Plastic Modelers Society to celebrate\, educate\, and showcase Gundam model builders from all across South Florida.  Come compete with y our very own builds\, learn new tips and techniques\, see builds from adva ncedhobbyists\, check out merch from our vendors\, and enter our raffle fo r achance to win some great Gundam prizes from our sponsors!  \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nOur raffle is open to all in attendance\, and our contest covers s everal scale categories including specialized youth categories. Each categ ory is open for awards\, and special award prizes will be given out by Tat e's for Best In Show\, as well as our President's Award to Best Spirited K its from all our main categories\, as well as Best In Show from our youth categories. DTSTART:20260426T150000Z DTEND:20260426T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maraudercon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251016T113953Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1850-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Maraudercon 2026\n3633 Level Village Rd\, Havre De Grace\, M D\, 21078 DTSTART:20261003T040000Z DTEND:20261004T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SilverCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20251016T113953Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1851-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Northern California's largest scale model contest on May 16th\, 2026 in Sacramento (Town &\; Country Lutheran Ch urch\, 4049 Marconi Ave. - Enter via Norris Ave.). In 2025 there were over 400 models entered into the contest.\n\n\n\nThe contest theme for 2026 is 'Heavy Metal: Best Use of Natural Metal Finish'. In addition to the conte st theme\, we will also have a special category dedicated to the 250th Ann iversary of the founding of the United States of America. 50+ total catego ries\, including dedicated categories for modelers under 18 years of age.\ n\n\n\nAircraft\, Gundam\, Cars\, Figures\, Ships\, AFV's\, Fantasy\, Pape r\, Dioramas\, Space...If you built/created a smaller version of a bigger thing\, then bring it!\n\n\n\nThere will be wall to wall vendors\, plus mu ltiple raffles!\n\n\n\nContest registration is from 9 AM until Noon (we ar e working on an expedited registration process for the 2026 contest\, to s peed that task along). Judging is from Noon until roughly 2 PM. We hope to have the awards presentation completed by 4 PM.\n\n\n\n\n\n Adults (18+) - $12 entry fee for the first 2models\, then $3 for each additional model. \n\n Juniors (7 - 17) - $4 entry fee for the first 2 models\, then $1 for each additional model.\n\n 6 and under - NO ENTRY FEE  (please fill out the entry forms for as many models as you'd like).\n\n Not entering any m odels in the contest...then there is no cost to attend the event! Come on in and see what others have built\, and get inspired.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo secure your vendor table(s)\, contact Jerald Clements at bigjer009@gmail.com. La st year we sold out of vendor tables\, so get inon this early.\n\n\n\nNOTE - Parking in the church lot is limited\, so be prepared to park in the su rrounding neighborhoods if you arrive later in the morning. DTSTART:20260516T160000Z DTEND:20260516T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Mad City Modelers' Annual Contest DTSTAMP:20251014T122650Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1849-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mad City Modelers would like to invite all modelers to 2026 IPMS Mad City Modeler's Annual Show and Contest on March 7th\, at the Mono na Terrace\, Madison\, WI. Lots of vendors\, excellent raffle and the plet hora of categories. DTSTART:20260307T060000Z DTEND:20260308T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flight 19 ModelFest '26 DTSTAMP:20251007T120109Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1848-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelFest returns for 2026 as South Florida’s premier regi onal scale modeling event\, bringing together builders\, enthusiasts\, and collectors from across the state and beyond. This free-to-the-public show \, hosted by Flight 19 International Plastic Modelers Society\, celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of the scale modeling hobby.\n\n\n\nCome c ompete with your own builds\, learn new tips and techniques\, explore incr edible displays from talented hobbyists\, shop unique finds from our vendo rs\, and take part in our exciting raffle for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors.\n\n\n\nOur contest spans a wide range of scale modeling cate gories\, including dedicated youth divisions\, and awards will be presente d for Best inShow\, People’s Choice\, and the President’s Award\, amon g others.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned modeler or simply curious abo ut the hobby\, ModelFest 2026 is the place to experience the passion\, cre ativity\, and community that make scale modeling thrive in South Florida. DTSTART:20260822T140000Z DTEND:20260822T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heartland Model Car Nationals DTSTAMP:20250927T232413Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1847-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Heartland Model Car Nationals will be the 34th show put on by the KC Slammers Model Car Club based in Kansas City\, KS. Our 2025show had 40 display tables of models with over 70 entrants and 87 ve ndor tables with tons of model car kits\, aftermarket parts\, tools\, etc . for sale. We have 28 separate classes and 15 Master Awards\, including the Heartland Champion award. The Overland Park Convention Center\, Overl and Park\, KS is a great venue with plenty of parking\, nearby restaurant s and lodging. We create a PowerPoint-based awards show with photos of th e Class winning and Master Award winning models along with the entrant's name and class sponsor. It is simply a great show put on by fellow car mo delers and we even have a class called 'Military (automotive related)…a ny non-track\, automotive-style vehicle used by any military force from a ny nation.' for our fellow military modelers. Our 2026 theme is 'TRUCKS' Here’s the scoop on this theme. All kinds of trucks from mini-pickups t o Dump Trucks\, Monster Trucks\, Semis\, all kinds of Pickups\, Kustom Tru cks\, Show Trucks and  YOU NAME IT! If it’s a truck\, build it and brin g it to our 34th Heartland Show and bring it to the BEST Model Car Show i n the Midwest\, almost dead center in the middle of the U.S. If you have n’t been to a Heartland Model Car Nationals you just haven’t been to the best model car show in the U.S. We work very hard to put this show on and it’s an “all-hands-on-deck”operation. We hope you’ll join us . YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! DTSTART:20260530T050000Z DTEND:20260601T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Route 66 Model Expo DTSTAMP:20250921T134124Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1846-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Rt. 66 Expo serves as our annual celebration of our shar ed hobby\, we like to think of it as our clubs’ annual holiday. Every ye ar\, we look forward to inviting modelers to share their work\, make new f riends\, and find inspiration for new builds. \n\n\n\n\n\n An Exhibitor E xperience\n\n\n\nModels will be displayed by modeler\, not category. Addit ionally\, modelers’ names will be displayed with their works. All attend ees will be given aname tag to make connecting with your favorite builders even easier.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHigher Quality Evaluations\n\n\n\nWe believ e that modelers should receive both positive and constructive feedback fro m our judges as a tool to help them achieve their personal goals in the ho bby. For 2026\, the fixed entryfee will include four evaluations per model er. Limiting each entrants’ evaluations will allow judges to focus on pr oviding a better evaluation experience for attendees.  Additionally\, ent rants are encouraged to showcase additional models in their display\, prov iding attendees with a comprehensive overview of their work. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nThree Award Tiers\n\n\n\nThe Rt. 66 Expo will feature 3 levels of aw ards for modelers to earn.\n\n\n\n\n\n GSB: All evaluated entries will be eligible to earn a Gold\, Silver\, or Bronze Challengecoin\, commensurate with the level of work presented.\n\n Master Awards: Thetraditional “Bes t of Awards” will recognize the most outstanding evaluated  entries in their respective classes and present the Best of Show award to the most ex ceptional winner.\n\n Special Awards: These awards will recognize “Outst anding” builds that incorporate unique themes\, regardless of whether th ey are evaluated or displayed. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEasy Online Registra tion\n\n\n\nEntrants can skip the registration desk and quickly get their models on the display tables by completing their forms online before the s how. Registration will open in late March!  DTSTART:20260418T140000Z DTEND:20260418T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Hope it Don't Snow Show DTSTAMP:20250916T114629Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1843-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A fun show in hopefully non-snowy SE Minnesota.\n\n\n\n10 sh ow categories: Armor\, Aircraft\, Automotive\, Figures\, Ships\, Diorama\, Miscellaneous\, Youth\, SciFii/Gundam and NEW for 2025: Gaming Figures!\n \n\n\n$15 unlimited models registration. Free admission. Over 400 models r egistered at 2024 show!\n\n\n\nGold\, Silver\, Bronze judging style. Over 30 special awards.\n\n\n\nVendors and $1 raffle.\n\n\n\nVendors interested in renting tables at show contact Douglas Smith at dysmith4@gmail.com.\n\ n\n\nCome waste a perfiectly good Saturday with us - and hope it don't sno w! DTSTART:20260207T060000Z DTEND:20260208T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JAXCON 2026 DTSTAMP:20250916T114629Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1844-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: Jaxcon 2026 will be a Local Invitational show and contest withGSB judging. DTSTART:20260206T050000Z DTEND:20260208T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kit Con DTSTAMP:20250916T114629Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1845-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Kit Con is a new model show and contest to be held in Raleig h\,NC on Nov. 22\, 2025. It will be held in the Hilton North Raleigh at 34 15Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh\, NC. Therre will be a vendor room\, model co ntest and demos. There are currently 17 categories for model entries spann ing a wide variety of genres. Judging will be an 'open' judging system giv ing multiple Gold\, Silver or Bronze awards in each category. The show wil lrun from 10:00am until 5:00pm.  DTSTART:20251122T050000Z DTEND:20251123T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fleacon 22 DTSTAMP:20250909T120348Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1842-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale model exhibition and competition under Open Judging Sy stem\, all categories\, vendors and raffle. Open to the public. DTSTART:20260418T140000Z DTEND:20260418T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riverside Modelers Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20250908T115649Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1841-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The second annual Riverside Scale Modelers Swap meet will be held on Saturday October 25 from 9am to 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Ch urch. Vendors from throughout the area will be featuring plastic models bo th new and vintage along with collectibles of all kinds. Vendor tables are limited so reserve yours today. Contact riversidemodelers@gmail.com to re serve your table or for more information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20251025T050000Z DTEND:20251026T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valleycon 35 DTSTAMP:20250908T025606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1840-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 35th annual Valleycon presented by Wings &\; Wheel Mo delers/IPMS of Western Mass and Northern Connecticu will be on 29 March 20 26 at the Knights of Coluimbus\, 460 Granby Road Chicopee MA. \n\n\n\nWe continue to feature hybrid judging with 30 categories. Automotive and Airc raft catergories remain traditional IPMS style 1-2-3\, while the other cat egories are evaluated using the open system (juried exibiton). We have adj suted our Gundam lasses based on input from our Gundam building guests wit h Out of Box\, Advanced 1/144 and Advanced 1/200. We will separate our fig ures into Historical or Fantasy and Vignette/Diorama. We open to the publi c at 9:00 AM sharp. No early birds\, please. We have over 50 vendor tables available. Our raffle features primarily newly released kits with a total retail valuein tne $1000 range. \n\n\n\nRegistration is $10 for the firs t 5 models and $1.00 for each additional entry to a maximun cost of $15 fo r unlimited entruies but we requets each entrant bring no more tha 3 kits per category to reduce the worlk or the judgess. Junior entrant have no en try fee. General admission if $5.00 for adults with no charge for peoipoe under 17 with an acompanying adult. \n\n\n\nWe have plenty of free parkin g and food is availblle on site. \n\n\n\nEntrants are strongly encouraged to prefill their entry forms found at www.wwmodelclub.org/show_pages/form s.htm. DTSTART:20260329T130000Z DTEND:20260329T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CAN-AM Con 2026 DTSTAMP:20250903T172933Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1838-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS/Champlain Valey is partnering with Mount Mansfield Scal e Modelers to once again present our annual show and contest. DTSTART:20260411T130000Z DTEND:20260411T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ad Astra Model Contest DTSTAMP:20250903T172933Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1839-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Ad Astra 5th Annual Model Contest\,  theme is the nifty fif ties.  Registration 9AM to Noon.  Awards at 3pm. Entry fees 10 dollars f or adults for first model and each additional 1 dollar each.  Modelers 17 and under FREE.  Contest will be held at Fairlawn Plaza Concourse\, 21s t and Fairlawn Rd. 2114 SW Chelsea Drive Topeka\, Kansas 66614.  Judging System: modified IPMS Rules DTSTART:20251108T060000Z DTEND:20251109T054559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9th model expo 2025 DTSTAMP:20250825T101556Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1837-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nThis is the annual show of Ipms in Puerto Rico. DTSTART:20251026T040000Z DTEND:20251027T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SEMMEX 2026 DTSTAMP:20250822T012035Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1836-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model contest and show with a vendor area in a well lighted VFWhall. Awards issued to category winners. Ample parking on location. DTSTART:20260425T040000Z DTEND:20260426T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Americana\, R12 Regional Con DTSTAMP:20250820T164908Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1834-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2026's R-12 Regional Con will be produced and hosted by East ernCarolina Plastic Modelers to celebrate America's Inspiration and innova tion. The theme will be iconic American developments\, such as the Model T and the USS Nautilus\, SSN-571. This con will happen at the Havelock Tour ist and Event Center\, also home of the Museum of Marine Aviation\, arguab lyone of the premier event locations in the state. This year we will also feature expanded Gundam and Meccha classes as well as our ever popular raf fle and a grand line up of vendors. The Center will also provide onsite li ght fare for lunch at fair prices and there are two first class motels an easy stroll from the front door. Our past two events have also had active duty Marines on hand to aid vendors unload and pack back up at show's end. Our events have consistantly receive excellent reviews and we are strivin gto make this one the best yet. DTSTART:20260718T130000Z DTEND:20260718T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long Island Miniature Model Show 2025 DTSTAMP:20250820T164908Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1835-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Long Island club's annual event in Freeport Long Island\ , which features a full display and competition area as well as a large an d well attended vendor area.   Categories covering everying from Fantasy and Historical figures\, to plastics covering armor\, vehicles\, aircraft \, ships\, etc as well as Gundams\, gaming figures\, dioramas and displays .  Exhibitors as well as the general public are welcome and children unde r 12 are free admission.    DTSTART:20251114T230000Z DTEND:20251115T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Expo '26 DTSTAMP:20250819T131011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1833-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Contest\, Raffle\, Vendors and more...  Come to The V illages for a great event.  Admission is $5\, Registration is TBD but wil l include Admission.  Special Awards.  This year we will be at a new ven ue! DTSTART:20260411T040000Z DTEND:20260412T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FloTown Model ShowDown DTSTAMP:20250818T011011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1831-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:FloTown Model ShowDown\n236 S. Greer Rd\, Florence\, SC\, 29 506 DTSTART:20260627T130000Z DTEND:20260627T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Con ‘25 DTSTAMP:20250818T011011Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1832-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:'It came from Hollywood' theme. Model show and swap meet. Sp ecial theme award for any subject matter seen in film or TV. Show will be at the Charles Mack Center in Mooresville\, NC. Address to parking lot is 202N. Church Street Mooresville\, NC 28115. Registration closes at Noon. $ 10for first model and $1 for each additional with no entry limits. Free Ju nior show entries.  Admission is $5 for general public. Under 16 is free admission with paying adult. Military free with ID (Active Duty or Retired ).  DTSTART:20250927T130000Z DTEND:20250927T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Showdown 2026 DTSTAMP:20250806T121950Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1830-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Car Contest  22 Classes  1st thru 3rd awards plus 6 master awards.  20 vendor table available.  Pizza and drinks available o n site DTSTART:20260321T130000Z DTEND:20260321T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trail Con 2025 DTSTAMP:20250803T174300Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1829-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Chisholm Trail Scale Modelers\n\n Saturday\, 18 October 2025\, 9AM to 5PM at Midway Baptist Church\, 5135 S Broadway\, Wichita\, KS\n\n Contest Fees: $15 (IPMS Members $10) for adults\, juniors are free\ , for 5 model entries. $1 Each additional entry.\n\n General Admission: FR EE\n\n Event schedule: 7am to 9am show/contest/vendor setup\n\n 9am to 12p m contest registration &\; tickets for “Raffles”\n\n 12pm to 12:30p m lunch\, judges\n\n 12:30pm to 3pm judging (contest area to be closed) &a mp\; “Raffles”\n\n 3pm to 4pm awards ceremony\n\n 4pm to 5pm show/cont est/vendor closes\n\n Raffles for kits: $1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 ticket s\n\n Vendor Tables: $20 for each\n\n Make checks payableto: Jeff Cadenhea d\n\n Send to: TrailCon 2021\, 2113 W 46th St S\, Wichita\,KS 67217\n\n Co ntact Info: Jeff Cadenhead\, President\, 316-299-8996 DTSTART:20251018T140000Z DTEND:20251019T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Show DTSTAMP:20250802T162034Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1828-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model and Figure exhibition and competition under Open Judgi ng System\, all categories (Historical\, Fantasy/Sci Fi\, Ordnance\, Vehic les\, Aircraft\, Ships\, Gundam\, Dioramas).\n\n\n\nHobby Vendors. DTSTART:20250906T040000Z DTEND:20250907T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:42nd Annual Butch O'Hare Model Contest DTSTAMP:20250723T005542Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1827-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:42nd Annual Butch O'Hare Model Contest\n\n\n\nThis year's th eme is the Groovy Seventies. So put on your bel bottoms and come join us.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaturday November 15\, 2025. Doors open at 0800.\n\n\n \nLarge Raffle!!!\n\n\n\n60+ Vendor Tables\n\n\n\nTheme and Special Awards . All models judged on the Chicago Rules of Gold\, Silver and Bronze. \n\ n\n\nGeneral Admission - $5 for adults and kids under 12 Free iwth a payin g adult. \n\n\n\nContest Entry:\n\n\n\nAdult - $10 for the first 2 models \; Each additional model for $4 each.\n\n\n\nJuniors (16 and under) $3 per model. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContest information - John Novak - j.novak@comc ast.net\n\n\n\nVendor Information - Hector Colón - hdcolon@yahoo.com DTSTART:20251115T140000Z DTEND:20251115T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:High Plains Con XXXIV DTSTAMP:20250713T184601Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1826-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is our 34th contest\, covering 43 categories from the e ntire scope of scale modeling.   DTSTART:20251004T070000Z DTEND:20251005T064559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CALMEX 39 DTSTAMP:20250710T121012Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1825-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: This is our 39th show.  Last year we had 389 models on di splayand 70 contestants.\n\n\n\nThis is a free event to view the models an d vendorarea.  There is a fee of $10.00 for the first model and $1.00 for each aditional model\n\n\n\nThere will only be snacks and drinks on site. DTSTART:20260516T050000Z DTEND:20260517T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scale Model Expo of The Villages '26 DTSTAMP:20250706T234207Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1824-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy our 2nd Model Expo event!\n\n\n\nWe will be h osting the 2026 Event at a different larger facilty.  \n\n\n\nModel Cont est/Show\, Vendor tables\, Raffles and more...\n\n\n\nShow times are 9am - 4pm\n\n\n\nVendors check-in begins at 7am\n\n\n\nRegistration is from 9am - Noon\n\n\n\nAwards Show at 3:30pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome check it out Apr il 11th 2026\n\n\n\nScale Model Expo of The Villages\n\n\n\n1545 North Bue na Vista Blvd\n\n\n\nThe Villages\, FL 32162 DTSTART:20260411T130000Z DTEND:20260411T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chattanooga ModelCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20250706T150811Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1822-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Chattanooga Scale Modelers are hosting Chattanooga Model Con2026 on January 9th and 10th 2026. This annual half day followed by a w hole day event will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center. No theme this year\, just “Bring What You Like”. Contest models are judged usi ng theGold-Silver-Bronze methodology where each model is judged on its own merit. There’s also a “display only” area where modelers can displa y their models without being judged. There will be a large number of vendo rs bringingmodel kits\, tools\, paints\, publications\, etc. for sale to t he public.A raffle will be held on Saturday. DTSTART:20260109T180000Z DTEND:20260110T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 ModelFest DTSTAMP:20250706T150811Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1823-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2025 Modelfest will be held on Saturday\, August 23 at Libe rty Christian Fellowship Church\, 1815 W Liberty Dr\, Liberty\, MO 64068.\ n\n \n\n This year's special theme is Olive Drab\n\n \n\n Registration wil l be open from 9:00am until noon\, with awards at 3:00pm.\n\n \n\n Admissi on\n\n \n\n   * Adults (18+): $10.00 for the first 3 entries\, $1.00 for each additional\n\n     entry\n\n  * Juniors (17 and under): free\n\n   * Walk-in (not competing): $3.00 per person\, kids under 12 are free\n\ n \n\n Judging\n\n \n\n   *  All categories (except Juniors) will be jud ged according to IPMS rules\n\n   *  Awards will be given for 1st\, 2n d\, 3rd\, and Best Of in each category\n\n   *  Junior categories will b e judged using the Open System\n\n \n\n Raffle\n\n \n\n   * Model kits f rom a vairiety of categories and subjects\n\n   * Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5\n\n \n\nVendors\n\n \n\n   * Vendor tables are available for $20 .00 each. Please contactBill Blackwood at bblackwood1110@gmail.com for reservations. DTSTART:20250823T140000Z DTEND:20250823T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LIARS Challenge DTSTAMP:20250701T115309Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1820-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:LIARS Challenge is an automotive themed Model show. With ove r 20 categories and some miscellaneous categories for non-automotive. Hope tosee you there! DTSTART:20251108T050000Z DTEND:20251109T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rock-Con 2025 DTSTAMP:20250701T115309Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1821-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Central Arkansas Scale Modelers present\n\n\n\nROCK-CON 2025 \n\n\n\nIPMS Region VI Regional Convention\n\n\n\n\n\n Jacksonville Commun ity Center\, 5 Municipal Dr. Jacksonville\, Arkansas 72076\n\n Friday\, S eptember 26 – ModelingClasses &\; Model Drop-Off\n\n Saturday\, Sept ember 27 – Model Contest &\; Show\n\n\n\n\n\nCome out on Friday to t ake part in hands-on classes taught by award-winning modelers or just hang out and talk shop with fellow enthusiasts. Class registrations can be fou nd on the website. We encourage you to drop of your models on Friday eveni ng. Then on Saturday\, the competition kicks off with a wide variety of ca tegories and a Gold\, Silver\, Bronze judgingformat that recognizes skill and craftsmanship across all experience levels.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started\, there’ssomething for everyone at ROCK-CON.\n\n We hope to see you there! DTSTART:20250925T050000Z DTEND:20250928T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BLACK HILLS SCALE MODELERS - Scale Model Contest and Exhibit DTSTAMP:20250627T084207Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1819-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nBLACK HILLS SCALE MODELERS\n\n\n\n2025 Scale Model Contest andExhibit\n\n\n\nAt the\n\n\n\nCENTRAL STATES FAIR\n\n\n\nin Rap id City\, South Dakota\,  August 14 – 24\n\n\n\nAll Modelers Are Welco me!\n\n\n\nMEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE!\n\n\n\nEnter Models: AUG 14 (1 – 7 pm)  and  AUG 15 (7 – 9:45 am)\n\n\n\nLocation: ‘Ne rdy Nuts’ bldg. at the fairgrounds\n\n\n\nJudging: AUG 15 (10:00 am)\n\n \n\nExhibit: FRI\, AUG 15 – SAT\, AUG 23*\n\n\n\nBRING AND BUILD:Join th e Black Hills Scale Modelers at the Exhibit!\n\n\n\n(Gate admission fee is $5.00 for non-exhibitors)\n\n\n\n* See the Central States Fair website fo r: Entry Deadlines\, Exhibit Hours\, Judging Categories and Rules:\n\n\n\n        https://www.centralstatesfairinc.com/p/central-states-fair/open -class\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250814T190000Z DTEND:20250824T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tri-State Scale Model Expo\, Huntington\, WV DTSTAMP:20250617T103354Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1818-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:1rst Annual Tri-State Scale Model Expo\, Huntington\, WV at Double Tree by Hilton\, 1001 3rd Avenue\, Huntington WV 25701\n\n\n\nJune 28th\, 2025\n\n\n\n9am-4pm\n\n\n\nOpen Judginjg System\n\n\n\nGold\, Silve r\, Bronze\n\n\n\nRegistration 9am-2pm\n\n\n\nVendor Setup 7am\n\n\n\nAwar ds begin at 3:30pm\n\n\n\n$10 for first two entries ($1 for each additiona l)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpen to all modelers! DTSTART:20250628T040000Z DTEND:20250629T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WrightCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20250617T012942Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1817-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:WrightCon 2026\n965 Miamisburg - Centerville Rd.\, Centervil le\, OH\, 45459 DTSTART:20260425T130000Z DTEND:20260426T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DowneastCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20250614T053024Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1814-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is our annual model contest and display in Sanford\, wi th a Make-and-Take event (free for kids 17 and under). DTSTART:20260412T040000Z DTEND:20260413T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MMCL Model Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20250614T053024Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1815-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 27th\, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Location: Pa roquet Springs Convention Center\, 395 Paroquet Springs Drive\, Shepardsvi lle\, KY. 40156. Show theme: 'The Great War'\, '1914-1918'.\n\n\n\nLargest Raffle in Region 4!\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission - $5\n\n\n\nContest Entry Fe e - $10 (Firsttwo models}\, $8 for IPMS members.\n\n\n\nJuniors (under 18) - $5 unlimited entries.\n\n\n\nSee MMCL.org for catagories and entry form s.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShow Contact- Joe Betz Jbetz2970@gmail.com. Vendor con tact- Dave Crouch dcrou@bellsouth.net. DTSTART:20250927T040000Z DTEND:20250928T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Head For The Highlands DTSTAMP:20250614T053024Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1816-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale model: contest\, show\, and swap meet.  DTSTART:20250906T130000Z DTEND:20250906T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pelicon 2026 DTSTAMP:20250613T104340Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1812-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, the Pelikan Model Club will be hosting P elicon 2026 on March 14th\, 2026\, at the same venue\, Higgins Hall\, 5225 N Himes Ave\, Tampa\, FL 33614. It will be a one-day show featuring over 60 plus vendor tables. Fun was had by all. Stay tuned for further details .  DTSTART:20260314T130000Z DTEND:20260314T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 26 DTSTAMP:20250613T104340Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1813-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Local Contest oin Myrtle Beach. Come on Down! DTSTART:20260313T183000Z DTEND:20260314T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TigerCon 2025\, 15th Annual DTSTAMP:20250613T011538Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1811-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION::: 15th Annual TigerCon ::\n\n\n\nTigerCon is held each year in early November. Centrally located in Columbia\, Missouri\, modelers fr om all parts of Region14 attend this contest and vendor show.\n\n\n\nTiger Con awards 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place for each model category\, with judgin g followingthe IPMS rules and 'no sweeps' per category. There are five add itional awards for 'Best in Class' groups\, which are topped off with trop hies for 'Best of Show'\, 'People's Choice'\, and the coveted 'Truman Awar d'.\n\n\n\nTigerCon is open to all modelers. You do not need to be an IPMS member to enter. There is also a popular Non-Competition (presentation on ly) area available.\n\n\n\nThroughout the event an ongoing raffle will awa rd kits to attendees!\n\n\n\nThe event also features a growing number of v endors\, so in addition to winning awards\, you can stock up for your Wint er modeling projects!\n\n\n\nThe event starts at 9:00am and ends approxima tely 4:30pm. DTSTART:20251101T140000Z DTEND:20251101T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space Coast Modelfest 2026 DTSTAMP:20250609T012651Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1810-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Space Coast Modelfest 2026\n1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd\, Melbou rne\, FL\, 32935 DTSTART:20260502T040000Z DTEND:20260504T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Desert Classic XXVII DTSTAMP:20250605T124034Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1809-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:AVG IPMS\, Region 8\, will host 27th annual Desert Classic m odel contest\, October 25\, 2025. Flyer and entry forms are attached here. Also\, see www.avg-ipms.org. DTSTART:20251025T160000Z DTEND:20251025T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Joy of Modeling Memorial Day Display DTSTAMP:20250522T115736Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1808-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Dragon Lady Scale Modelers present 'the Joy of Modeling' Mem orial Day display'. The display will be held at the Yuba Sutter Marketplac e Mall\, 1215 Colusa Avenue Yuba City CA. 95991 from 9:00am to 6:00pm on S aturday the 24th  and 10:00am to 5:00 pm on Sunday the 25th. There will b e a huge variety of models on display and we will have tables set up for t he club members to build models and show the public various building techn iques.  DTSTART:20250523T233000Z DTEND:20250525T153000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MosquitoCon DTSTAMP:20250522T015204Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1807-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MosquitoCon is a one-day show with a large model and vendor turnout.  2026 will mark our 34th consecutive year for the show.  Typica lly\,500 or more models are entered and over 100 vendor tables are filled. DTSTART:20260404T130000Z DTEND:20260404T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Gateway to the West Invitational DTSTAMP:20250514T152224Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1805-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Gateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2025 Regional Model Contest\n\ n\n\n            ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the Inter national Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 19th annual m odel contest and swap meet on Saturday\, September 13\, 2025. The event wi ll be held at the Affton Elks Lodge\, 6330 Heege Road\, St. Louis\, MO 631 23. This year's event will also serve as the IPMS/USA Region 14 (Mid Centr al Region) Contest.\n\n\n\nThe show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and r uns to approximately 3:00p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free to ch ildren ages 14 and under. Admission plus unlimited model registrations is $10 for adults and free for children ages 14 and under. Model registration and viewing are from 9:00 am to noon. The contest has 40 categories\, inc luding juniors and out of the box\, and there will be 10 “Best of” awa rds. A special contest category celebrates “Golden Age: 1975” (Any kit or dewtail parts available up to and including kits prior to 1975).  Add itionally\, there will be hobby vendors and a raffle of model kits and sup plies\, with proceeds benefittingthe club.\n\n\n\n            S how chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314.951.4936 or at startechb ill@gmail.com. For more information\, please visit the Gateway Chapter IPM S Contest website: http://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/contest \n\n\n\nGateway Chapter IPMS is a scale modeling club which is open to all persons interested in this hobby. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Affton Elks Lodge 2635\,located at 6330 Heege R oad\, St. Louis\, MO 63123.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250913T140000Z DTEND:20250913T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NACIONAL 2025 – Scale Model Show & Contest DTSTAMP:20250514T152224Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1806-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Warm greetings from IPMS Ecuador.\n\n\n\nWe are honored to i nvite you to NACIONAL 2025\, our National Scale Modeling Contest\, which w ill take place on August 16–17\, 2025\, in the city of Samborondón\, Ec uador.\n\n\n\nThis event has become the most important scale modeling comp etition in ourcountry\, and this year it's coming back bigger than ever\, with new sponsors\, more participants\, and several surprises for all atte ndees.\n\n\n\nWe will feature a wide range of categories:\n\n\n\n\n\n Airc raft\n\n Cars\n\n Military vehicles\n\n Ships\n\n Figures and Sci-Fi\n\n . ..and much more.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will soon be sharing the official rules\, c ategory details\, recommended lodging\, and registration process.\n\n We w ould love to count on your presence and participation—or if possible\, y our support in spreading the word among your members.\n\n\n\nIf you’d li ke to get a glimpse of what last year’s edition was like\, you can view the official NACIONAL 2024 photo album here: Facebook Album – Nacional 2 024: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.498383252883063&\;type=3 \n\n\n\nFor official updates and more information:\n\n Instagram: @ipmsecu ador\n\n Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/NacionalModelismoPlastic o/\n\n Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsecuador/\n\n Als o listed in the IPMS UK Overseas Shows Calendar: https://ipmsuk.org/calend ar/ipms-ecuador-nacional-2025/\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or need fu rther information\, feel free to contact\n\n us directly at: ipmsecuador@g mail.com\n\n\n\nWelook forward to seeing you in Ecuador! DTSTART:20250816T130000Z DTEND:20250817T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NordicCon DTSTAMP:20250511T133859Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1803-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Midwest's Largest Scale Model Contest &\; Exhibition. This year's highlights will include:\n\n\n\nHundreds of the be st built models in the region\n\n\n\nFree Online Pre-registration...avoid the check-in line\n\n\n\nParticipants can enter the Contest (judged)\, th e Exhibition (not judged) or both\n\n\n\nVendor area featuring 100's of k its and supplies\n\n\n\nRaffles throughout the day \n\n\n\nFree Make-n-Ta ke for Kids\n\n\n\nA visit and coverageby FineScale Modeler\n\n\n\nOnly $2 0 for unlimited entries\; Only $5 for spectators DTSTART:20250927T140000Z DTEND:20250927T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 24th Annual Show & Contest DTSTAMP:20250511T133859Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1804-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our Contest is held at the National Automobile Museum\, just blocks away from gaming\, shopping\, great food and super hotels. What mo re could a Modeler (or Modelers Wife) ask for.\n\n\n\nWe hope you will tak e the opportunity to attend this Years event as we have had many very posi tive comments on our new contest venue.  Reno offers so many things to do that this is easily a family outing and not just a Modelers weekend.\n\n\ n\nIf you have any questions regarding our show or any of the other events in the RenoArea\, or you would like suggestions for a hotel or restaurant \, please email or call our Chapter Contact. DTSTART:20250927T160000Z DTEND:20250927T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCON 43 Scale Model Show and Contest DTSTAMP:20250507T122541Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1802-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:73 Judged categories with Masters\, Out of the Box and Junio rs\n\n\n\n8 Best of Awards and 5 Specialty Awrads\n\n\n\nSpectator Admissi on $10 / Families $15\n\n\n\nSenior Entries $15 (1 - 3 entries) $20 Unlimi ted\n\n\n\nJunior Entries $2 each entry\n\n\n\nThere will be vendors and r affle prizes!\n\n\n\nVendor setup 08:30 AM. Doors open to the public at 10 :00 AM\n\n\n\nRegistration from 10:00 AM to 01:30 PM \n\n\n\nJudging 01:3 0 PM to 04:00 PM / Awards ceremony to follow\n\n\n\nFREE PARKING\n\n\n\nGr ound floor entry with easy access\n\n\n\nVendortables available\, refer to website for details DTSTART:20250921T140000Z DTEND:20250921T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelMania 2026 DTSTAMP:20250503T115109Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1801-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelMania 2026\n10505 Cash Rd\, Stafford\, TX\, 77477 DTSTART:20260502T140000Z DTEND:20260502T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelZona 2025 DTSTAMP:20250430T132732Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1800-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Craig Hewitt Chapter of the IPMS/USA invites you for a d ay of fun and a little model contest at -  El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium  552 North 40th Street - Phoenix\, AZ 85008 Saturday\, November 1st\, 20 25   9am - 5pm\n\n ModelZona 2025   OPEN TO ALL MODELERS - Public Welco me\n\n\n\n-RAFFLE-MAKE &\; TAKE\n\n\n\n *** Expanded Categories *** Over 50 Categories  Plus Special Awards for       \n\n Best F4U Corsa ir\n\n\n\nRaleigh Williams Craftsmanship Award\n\n\n\n80 Years Ago – Bes t 1945 Subject\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission - $5  -  Kids under 13 - FREE\n \n\n\nModel Registration - 9am to Noon\n\n\n\nAdult - $5 which includes yo ur first 5 models (additional models $1 each) with pre-filled registration form from our website.\n\n\n\nHope to see you there!\n\n Visit our websit e for more info: www.ipms-phoenix.com.  Follow us on Facebook: Craig Hewi tt Chapter-IPMS Phoenix DTSTART:20251101T160000Z DTEND:20251102T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BuffCon 41 DTSTAMP:20250426T145335Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1799-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Niagara Frontier Chapter presents BuffCon 41\, our annu al model show and contest on Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 in Cheektowaga (Buff alo) NY. We welcome modelers and interested visitors from Western New York and Pennsylvania\, Northern Ohio and Western Ontario. Typically we have a round 400 model entries and 55-60 vendor tables in two halls. There's lots tosee (and buy!). We open to the public at 9:00 AM  with model registrat ionuntil 1:00 PM and awards at 4:00. Join us for a fun event in Western Ne w York. DTSTART:20260412T130000Z DTEND:20260412T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelFiesta 2026 DTSTAMP:20250421T042337Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1798-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Contest and Vendor Event\n\n\n\nGold Silver Bronze Jud ging\, Every Model is Judged\n\n\n\nTheme: Cold War 1946 to 1991\, Democra cy vs Communism DTSTART:20260103T150000Z DTEND:20260103T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RiverCon XV – 2026 DTSTAMP:20250418T112849Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1796-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RiverCon XV – 2026 \n\n\n\nNorth Louisiana’s only Scale Model Competition hosted by the local IPMS Chapter\, Red River Modelers (R RM).\n\n\n\nTheRRM are proud to announce their 2026 annual plastic scale m odel contest: RiverCon XV on March 14\, 2026.\n\n\n\nOur theme this year is “The British Invasion.”  Anything British whether British made kits like AirFix to a modelwith British markings (i.e. tank\, aircraft\, s hip\, etc).\n\n\n\nHere are some details about the event – RiverCon X V – 2026:\n\n\n\nFirst\, we are locatedat LSUS University Center.  We ’ve partnered with the LSUS campus in Shreveport\, LA to use their stude nt union building for our show.\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\n\n\n7:30 am: Center opens for Vendor Setup\n\n\n\n9 am: Show/Contest open to the publi c\n\n\n\n10 am: Raffles begin\n\n\n\n11:00 am: Pre-Judges Meeting\n\n\n\n1 1:55 am: Judges Meeting\n\n\n\n12 pm: Contest Registration ends\n\n\n\nASA P: Judging\n\n\n\n3:30 pm: Award Ceremony\n\n\n\nNLT 5 pm: End of Show\n\n \n\nAdmission &\;Entry Fees:\n\n\n\nAdult Modelers – basic entry fee $10\; models 1-5 are $2 each\; model 6 and more $1 each.\n\n\n\nYoung Mode lers (6-17) – $5 for entry offirst model and $1 for each additional entr y.\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission – $5 for all non-entrants\, children 12 and under will be admitted free. Cub Scouts\, Scouts BSA\, and Girl Scouts are free if they wear their uniform.\n\n\n\nAwards:\n\n\n\nBesides our theme award for “The British Invasion”\, we have\n\n\n\n“The Preside nt’s Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen by the RRM Club Preside nt)\n\n\n\n“Wings of the Mighty Eighth: Jack Crumbliss Memorial Award ” is anything related to the 8th Air Force from WWII to present and cov ering all aircraft to missiles.  With the passing of Jack on January 27\, 2025\, we wanted to honor his memory with the award he loved and sponsore d as his dad flew B-26s during WWI with 8th Air Force.\n\n\n\n“Bud Linde mann Trophy” recognizes a model the represents a car built between 1967 and 1975 (the time frame that the show Car and Track ran).  This Americ an car can bea production/factory auto. As well as cars that raced on a t rack\; NASCAR\, USAC\, Drag racing\, and road racing.\n\n\n\n“75th Anniv ersary of NHRA ( National Hot Rod Association)” is car theme sponsored by Broadmoor Nails &\; Spa for any funny car\, dragsters\, pro stock (1 /4 mile track) &\; pro stock motorcycles. (all types\, all scales\, all eras). \n\n\n\n“Patton’s Mug” for any US Army or US made tank reg ardless of whose markings are on them\, all sizes/all eras\, except dioram as.\n\n\n\n“People’s Choice Award” voted on by you…The People’s Choice award was always sponsored by Robert “Bob” Hiatt.  Since Mr. Hiatt passed away in April 2025 &\; Mona in March this year\, we’dlik e to honor their memory by making the People’s Choice: Robert &\; Mo na Hiatt Memorial Award.  \n\n\n\nThe Grand Master’s Category and Awa rd.  We’ve created a special category for any model that has won the “Best of Class” award at any level whether local\, regional National\, or other modeling contest venue.  “Best of Class” meaning Best Aircr aft\, Best Auto\, Best of Show\, etc.  This category is not for those who won theme awards\, special wards\, or the individual category winners (ty pical 1st\, 2nd\, or 3rd place winners).  Models in this category are not eligible for any other show or contest awards\; i.e. Theme\, President’ s Award\, Best of Show\, etc.  Must bring proof\; i.e. trophy accompanyin g the entry.  \n\n\n\n“Best of ClassTrophies” – For each category and Best of Show plus the David Quick Memorial for Best Young Modeler.\n\n \n\nWe also have our unique Challenge Coins for1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place A wards.\n\n\n\nCheckout our Facebook Contest Page for up-to-date info!\n\n\ n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/RiverConIPMS/ DTSTART:20260314T050000Z DTEND:20260315T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Dominion Open DTSTAMP:20250418T112849Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1797-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Old Dominion Open is an annual model Show and Contest th at has been hosted by IPMS Richmond for over 20 years. Our Show is held in a historical 36\,000 square foot building within the Richmond Raceway Com plex.  Our Show is one of the largest local single day shows in the Count ry and features a model contest\, extensive vendor area with over 40 vendo rs\,kit drawings\, food and drink vendor on site\, and numerous modeling d isplay exhibits. DTSTART:20260228T050000Z DTEND:20260301T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 IPMS Phantom Phlashers Phantom Phurball DTSTAMP:20250413T201909Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1795-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 11\, 2026. \n\n\n\n build a model! bring it! have fun!\n\n\n\n ENTRY FEES: $10.00 FOR YOUR 1ST MODEL\, $1.00 PER ADDITI ONAL MODEL. $2.00 IPMS DISCOUNT.  JUNIORS (17 &\; UNDER) $5.00 UNLIMIT ED MODELS.  FREE GENERAL ADMISSION\n\n\n\n VENUE: THE ANNISTON CITY MEETI NG CENTER 1615 NOBLE ST ANNISTON\, AL 36201\n\n\n\n DIRECTIONS: THE ANNIST ON MEETING CENTER IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK OFF QUINTARD AVE. (US HWY 21) BETWE EN WILMER AVE &\; NOBLE STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HOTEL FINIAL. TRAVEL ING SOUTH\, TURN RIGHT ONTO 17TH ST.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVENDORS TABLES:\ n\n\n\n$20.00 EACH.  RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $ 20 FOR THE FIRST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE.\n\n\n\nVENDOR CO NTACT:\n\n\n\nTREY RUSH at:  PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM   \n\n\n\nPHONE: (205) 478-4091\n\n\n\nCONTEST CONTACTS:\n\n\n\nJOEY RICHARDSON &\; WILL NICHOLS at:PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM\n\n\n\nPHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WI LL (205)616-5499\n\n\n\nJOHN CORNETT at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM\n\n\n\nPHONE (205) 283-5881\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\n\n\n Vendor setup starts at 7am. \n\n Doors open to the public and registration begins at 9am. \n\ n Noon: Registration closes\, raffle begins Judges meeting. Judging begins promptly upon its conclusion. \n\n The contest area is closed during judg ing. \n\n 3pm judging closed\, awardsplaced\, and contest area reopened. S pecial awards ceremony to follow.\n\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL AWARDS:\n\n\n\n\n\n B EST DOUGLAS AVIATION SUBJECT: ANY DOUGLAS DESIGNED AIRCRAFT PRODUCED BETWE EN 1921 AND 1967. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY AIRCRAFT FROM MCDONNEL-DOUGLAS\, ET C. SEE LIST ON OUR WEBSIGHT FOR ELLIGIBLE AIRCRAFT.\n\n BEST F-4 PHANTOM A WARD!\n\n 10OTH ANNIVERSARY OF ROUTE 66 BEST HOTROD (1948 &\; EARLIER)\ n\n BEST AIRCRAFT\, ARMOR\, AUTOMOTIVE\, SCIFI\, MISCELLANEOUS\, JUNIOR\, AND THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWARD. DTSTART:20260411T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4M Mayhem DTSTAMP:20250410T033550Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1794-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Contest and Show\n\n\n\nRegistration 8am-noon\n\n\n\nJ udging is noon-3pm\n\n\n\nAwards at 4pm DTSTART:20260207T050000Z DTEND:20260208T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TRICon DTSTAMP:20250406T014543Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1792-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show of Three Rivers chapter of IPMS.  DTSTART:20260321T040000Z DTEND:20260322T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Duneland Model Contest and Swap DTSTAMP:20250406T014543Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1793-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Duneland located in Northwest Indiana is back again thi s year. This years contest will be held on Saturday October 11th at the Ho bart Moose Lodge 783\, located at 143 S Hobart Rd\, Hobart In. 46342.\n\n\ n\nThisyear we will have over 50 vendor tables available to satisfy your m odel shopping needs\n\n\n\nOur contest has over 50 categories.\n\n\n\nLast year we had 14 special awards.\n\n\n\n(4) $50 gift certificates to Andy ’s HHQ or Squadron will be awarded for the Best Armor\, Best Aircraft\, Best Automotive and Best of the remaining categories (Duneland Members are not eligible for  thegift certificates)\n\n\n\nThe Hobart Moose Lodge ha s ample parking and easy access from of 80/94\, food will be available on- site \n\n\n\nDoors open at 9amCentral time DTSTART:20251011T050000Z DTEND:20251012T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SuperCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20250405T195423Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1790-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Theme of SuperCon 2025: The Pacific War: 1941 - 1945\n\n\n\n Any model - aircraft\, armor\, automotive\, ship or figure of a subject th at was used in the Pacific Theater of World War II is eligible for the the me award.\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes!\n\nVendors Galore!\n\n\n\nALL FEES FOR ADMIS SION\, REGISTRATION AND TRADE TABLES INCLUDE ONE DOOR PRIZE TICKET.\n\nSAV E YOUR TICKET STUB AND MATCH NUMBERS TO WIN!\n\nADDITIONAL TICKETS ARE $1. 00 EACH\, OR 6 FOR $5.00\n\n\n\nADMISSION: $10.00 per person over age 6. Children 6 years of age and younger are admitted free.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION : ADULTS: $5.00 for up to three models\n\n JUNIORS (7-17 years old): $4.00 for up to three models\n\n CHILDREN (up to 6 years old): FREE for up to three models \n\n\n\n Additional models (beyond the first three) are $2.00 each to regi ster DTSTART:20250913T140000Z DTEND:20250913T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NNL Buffalo 2025 Model Car Show & Classic Car Event DTSTAMP:20250405T195423Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1791-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:North Tonawanda\, NY – September 6\, 2025 – The 3rd Annu al NNL Buffalo Model Car Show &\; Classic Car Event is revving up for a nother exciting year! Taking place at Madonna Council #2535\, Knights of C olumbus\, 755 Erie Ave\, North Tonawanda\, NY 14120\, the event opens its doors at 9:00 AM for a full day of automotive excitement for modelers and car enthusiasts alike.\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Battle of the Pony Cars: General Motorsvs. Ford/Mercury”\, will bring high-octane competiti on to the showcase\, along with the sub-theme “Nostalgia Drag Cars” fo r fans of vintage racing machines.\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n 7:30 AM – Vendor Setup (Coffee &\; Doughnuts Available)\n\n 9:00 AM – M odel Show Registration &\; General Admission Opens\n\n 11:00 AM – Mod el Registration Closes &\; Voting Begins. Snack Bar Opens for Lunch\n\n 2:00 PM – Voting Closes\n\n 3:30 PM – Snack Bar Closes &\; Award C eremony Begins\n\n 4:30 PM – Show Closes\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission Details:\n \n\n\n\n\n Adults: $15(Unlimited Model Entries &\; General Admission)\n \n Adult Spectators: $5 Pre-Sale / $7 at the Door\n\n Juniors (16 &\; U nder): Free Admission\n\n\n\n\n\nClassic Car Showcase – FREE Registratio n!\n\n Car enthusiasts are invited to register their classic car for FREE and display their prized vehicles in the Car Corral. Limited to 30 spots\, each registered car owner will receive one freegeneral admission ticket t o the model car show.\n\n\n\n\n\n Registration Deadline: August 25\, 2025\ n\n Registration Fee: FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nModel Show Categories (All Scales – Display Only):\n\n The event will feature 17 categories\, including Fa ctory Stock\, Competition\, Street Rods\, Pickups\, Commercial Vehicles\, Automotive Dioramas\, Nostalgia Drag Cars\, and a special Juniors Division for enthusiasts 16 and younger.\n\n\n\nSpecial Awards Include:\n\n\n\n\n\ n Best Paint\n\n Best Engine\n\n Best Interior\n\n Best Custom\n\n Best Mo torcycle\n\n Best Automotive Diorama\n\n Best Primer (Work in Progress)\n\ n Best Military Non-Tracked (Including Dioramas)\n\n Best Commercial\n\n B est Junior (16 &\; Younger)\n\n Best Theme: “Battle of the Pony Car s”\n\n Best Sub-Theme: “Nostalgia Drag Cars”\n\n Best in Show\n\n\n\ n\n\nVendor &\; Sponsorship Opportunities:\n\n\n\n\n\n Vendor Tables: $ 25for the first table\, $20 for each additional (plus a kit raffle donatio n).\n\n Sponsorships Available:\n\n \n\n $25 – Display Category Spons or (Name featured on website)\n\n $50 – Website ad\, special award pla ques\, and printed promotional materials\n\n $75 – Sponsor the Best in Show Award\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved!\n\n Join us for a day fill ed with incredible model cars\, classic vehicles\, and community fun! Regi ster your classic car\, reserve a vendor table\, or become a sponsor today .\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Frank Blonski at (716) 867-2244 or via email at nnlbuffalo@gmail.com .\n\n\n\nVisit www.nnlbuffalo.com for c omplete event details and sponsorship opportunities. DTSTART:20250906T130000Z DTEND:20250906T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Surgicon 30 DTSTAMP:20250403T080616Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1788-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Let's all come together to celebrate 30 years of Surgicon. DTSTART:20260404T130000Z DTEND:20260404T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OKCMetroCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20250403T080616Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1789-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Local IPMS show  DTSTART:20250621T140000Z DTEND:20250621T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RC Fest DTSTAMP:20250403T005816Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1787-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RC Fest is a new annual event hosted by Fast Track Hobbies o f Rocklin California\,This is a two day event that will be held at Folsom Lake in Folsom California. Working in association with Fast Track Hobbies theIPMS / Dragon Lady Scale Modelers with be putting on a display to promo tethe art of scale modeling\, Dragon Lady Scale Modelers and the Internati onal Plastic Modelers Society. For more information please visit the us at dragonladyscalemdelers.org or fasttrackhobbies.com DTSTART:20250405T070000Z DTEND:20250407T064559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oregon Modelers' Jamboree 2025 DTSTAMP:20250325T052143Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1785-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:OREGON MODELERS' JAMBOREE\n\n\n\nMODEL CONTEST AND EXHIBITIO N \n\n\n\nTHEME:  ANYTHING OREGON \n\n\n\nSpectator Entry: $5\n\n\n\nMo del Registration: $10 - includes 5 models - additional models at $1 each  \n\n Juniors under 18 - Free \n\n\n\nVendor Tables: $30 each \n\n\n\nClu b Tables: $20 each - up to 3 tables \n\n\n\nCOME CELEBRATE THE CRAFT!  DTSTART:20250920T160000Z DTEND:20250920T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPRING SWAP-N-BULL DTSTAMP:20250325T052143Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1786-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:VENDOR EVENT TO BUY\, SELL MODELS AND TOYS DTSTART:20250413T040000Z DTEND:20250414T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAM Con DTSTAMP:20250324T033541Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1784-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Oct. 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nDurand United Methodist Church\n\n\n\n1 02 E. Main St.\n\n\n\nDurand\, IL\n\n\n\nDoors open at 9 am Awards 4 PM DTSTART:20251004T050000Z DTEND:20251005T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trekfest 40 DTSTAMP:20250322T204345Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1783-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:You will be amazed!!! This is not your typical model show\, nothere! The Trekfest show is one of the only Science Fiction and Fantasy shows in the Midwest! Our show is part of Trekfest\, the celebration of th e future birthplace of James T. Kirk. Theres food\, a parade\, games \,act ivities and celebrity guests. Yes celebrity guests! This years guests incl ude Trip and Malcom from Star Trek Enterprise. They will be on hand to sel ect the Celebrity Choice Award and hand out trophies. Make sure you join u s! DTSTART:20250628T140000Z DTEND:20250628T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonder-Con 2025 DTSTAMP:20250320T122950Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1782-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come join us at WonderCon 2025 hosted by the One-Oh-Wonders Ventura County IPMS on 7 September 2025!  This will be a Regional IPMS sh ow\,open judging with Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze Awards.  Special Awards Categories for: Best of Battle of Britain\, Best Korean War Subject\, Best Shelby Mustang\, People's Choice Award\, and a new category...Crappiest B uiltKit Award!!  The even will be located at the Oxnard Civic Arts Center located at 800 Hobson Way\, Oxnard\, CA. from 9am - 4pm.  Parking is fre e\, model vendors\, and food vendors will be on hand\, and hopefully some Shelby Mustangs on display!!  Vendor tables are available\, 6' for $50.00 \, 8' for $60.00\, and 12' for $75.00\; contact Lou Franco at c130jlou@yah oo.comif interested!  Admission is $10.00\, model cost entry fee is $3.00 per model\, 3 entries per person per class maximum.  Visit us on Faceboo k: IPMS-101 Wonders or at https://101wondersorg.wordpress.com/.  Hope to see you there!!  WE ARE HIP...'History in Plastic.'\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n   DTSTART:20250907T160000Z DTEND:20250907T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best of the West DTSTAMP:20250318T115617Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1781-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Las Vegas annual Best of the West Model Show and Vendor s.  DTSTART:20250524T160000Z DTEND:20250525T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cleveland Model Show 28 DTSTAMP:20250316T193510Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1779-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The John H Glenn and Western Reserve IPMS Chapters will prou dlyhost their annual model show and contest Sunday\, November 2nd\, 2025\, at the Kirtland School Complex in Kirtland Ohio. Open to all modelers\, t his year’s show features the following: An Expanded Contest Area\, FREE LUNCH for Contest Judges\, Judges' Best of Show Award\, People’s Choice Awards\, 'Best Of' Category Awards\, Nine Special Theme Awards\, 61 Contes t Categories\, A Huge Day-Long Raffle with a Special FREE Kids' Raffle\, D ozens of Hobby Vendors\, and On-site Food Services. Please check out our w ebsitefor updates and further details: www.clevelandmodelshow.org. Hope t o see you there! DTSTART:20251102T140000Z DTEND:20251102T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Boise Fall Show DTSTAMP:20250316T193510Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1780-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled day of model enjoyment.  All subje cts are welcome.  We will have special sponsored award categories\, vendo r tables\, and raffle prizes.  Please visit our website for contest detai ls\, downloadable entry forms\, as well as photo galleries of our previous contests. DTSTART:20251018T140000Z DTEND:20251018T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:29th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & Con test DTSTAMP:20250301T215253Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1778-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale Model Show &\; Contest\n\n\n\nRegistration 9 to Noo n\, Awards Presentation: 1:30\n\n\n\nFree Admission\, Unlimited Entries: $ 10\, 16 and under Free\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes\, Raffle\, Silent Auction\n\n\n\ nOpen Judging with Gold\, Silver &\; Bronze Ribbons\, Best of Class and Sponsored Awards DTSTART:20251004T160000Z DTEND:20251004T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cajun Modelfest 37 DTSTAMP:20250225T064614Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1775-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year's show will be 'C'est la Vie' - anyt hing French or French-related.  The show will also sponsor an award for t he 'Best Atlantis' model. DTSTART:20251101T050000Z DTEND:20251102T044559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Summer NNL DTSTAMP:20250225T064614Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1776-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Summer NNL is a auto model contest and outdoor swap meet . This year's theme is Drag Racing\, featuring rails\, Funny Cars\, Gasser s\,Street Stock\, Pro Stock and more.\n\n\n\nWinners are determined by pop ular vote with 13 different classes. Enter as many models as you wish with one entry fee of $5.00. \n\n\n\nNo pre-registration required. Vendor fee is $5.00 \n\n\n\nThe event is held rain or shine. Indoor space made avil able in case ofrain. \n\n\n\nDoor prizes. DTSTART:20250803T140000Z DTEND:20250803T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PAMSCON DTSTAMP:20250225T064614Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1777-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Central Florida's premier model show and contest. PAMSCON is located in Plant City at the grounds of the famed Strawberry festival. Th is is our 4th annual one day show. This year we have been named the region al show for chapter 11. We use Gold Silver Bronze standard for judging. We average 600 models with 100 modelers. We always sell out of vender space. Come and join us. Everyone is welcome.  DTSTART:20250621T130000Z DTEND:20250621T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid Iowa Modelers Expo (MIME) 6 NNL DTSTAMP:20250222T125026Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1774-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is an NNL style (model cars) show with a swap meet/vend or setup.\n\n\n\nWe have participant voting for the TOP FIVE models and PE OPLES CHOICE\, and club member judging for the 6 Best Of Awards.\n\n\n\nOu r THEME AWARD is for Pickup Trucks.\n\n\n\nWe are also offering an award f or the best Build-Off model from our project on our facebook page.\n\n\n\n Awards offered are unique and custom made trophies. DTSTART:20250816T140000Z DTEND:20250816T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TriCity Seventeen 'The Sum Of All Fears' DTSTAMP:20250130T023808Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1772-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host our 17th TriCity Classic for a third consecutive time at our newest venue\, with another traditional “Movie/G eography pairing” Contest theme. This time out we are giving special att ention to subjects from the USA\, Egypt\, Israel\, Syria\,Germany and anyt hing tied into the 1973 Yom Kippor War\, as our movie is the 2002 classic “The Sum Of All Fears”\, based on 1991 novel by Tom Clancy of same tit le. OF COURSE this is not a limiter on entry subjects\, ALL MODELS are enc ouraged andwelcomed to enter\, this is again\, our theme to give the event some uniqueness. We will have already set up 67 categories (10 Junior\, 5 7 Senior) for standard 1-2-3 place competition\, with well received “cha llenge coin”trophies for them\n\n\n\nThere will be several theme based o ne time Special Awards of course\, a few perennial favorite Specials (Twin Engine Lightningor Best US Fighter Aircraft for two examples) along with the fourth time offering the Juniors Only eligible Lester Tockerman Memori al Awards series“It Figures” which gives up to 3 cash awards for most entries by an entrant\, most Armor and/or Figure entries by an entrant (mu st be present to win). We set a new record for entries last year with big help from 1st placewinner of the Lester Award\, she had 37 entries on her own behalf which won her 50 dollars to go with her two first place and 1 s weep.\n\n\n\nLOTS OF FUN\, VENDORS\, TWO RAFFLES\, a good number of eating places within short distance of venue\, COME ON DOWN\, help us build up a new record and rejoinold friends\, make new ones at our “small but migh ty” club annual event DTSTART:20251108T170000Z DTEND:20251109T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SyrCon 37 DTSTAMP:20250130T023808Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1773-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\, IPMS Syracuse presents our 3 7thAnnual Model Show and Contest\, SyrCon 37\n\n\n\nWe welcome all modeler s of all ages form all over the Northeast USA and Canada.  We have 64 cat egoriesplus special awards covering all model building genres.\n\n\n\nLast year we had our all-time high in model entries and we can break that reco rd this year!  We will have over 30 vendor tables and a huge raffle table \, in addition to special raffle prizes.\n\n\n\nPlease see our attached fl yer for categories\, show\, dealer and sponsor info or visit our website a t www.ipmssyracuse.com\n\n\n\nWe open at 8:30AM with model registration c losing at noon.  We begin judging at noon and awards follow as soon as ju dging is completed.\n\n\n\nBreakfast and lunch is available on site.\n\n\n \nWe're looking forward to seeing you at SyrCon 37. See you all October 19 !\n\n\n\nOur Vendor Table Contactis John Rusho.  Phone (315) 532-1564 or email john.rusho@oswego.edu\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20251019T123000Z DTEND:20251019T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MOSS CON 2025 DTSTAMP:20250128T060945Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1771-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS / Missouri Ozarks Scale Specialists (IPMS / MOSS) is ho sting MOSS CON 2025 on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 in Springfield\, Missouri! \n\n\n\nLocation: Arc of the Ozarks at 1501 E. Pythian Street\, Springfiel d\, MO65802\n\n\n\nSpectator Admission is $2 PER PERSON\n\n\n\nAccompanied children under age 12 are FREE\n\n\n\nThere will be raffle prizes and ven dors! \n\n\n\nVendor setup will start at 7am.  Doors open to the public at 8:30 am.\n\n\n\nRegistration from 8:30 am to noon.  \n\n\n\nJudging n oon to 3 pm\n\n\n\nAwards ceremony tofollow! \n\n\n\nNEW JUDGING FORMAT t his year: Gold - Silver - Bronze!  See website for more details (www.ipms moss.com).\n\n\n\nOther awards include Best ofShow\, People's Choice\, and the Richard Carroll Memorial Award.\n\n\n\nFREE PARKING! \n\n\n\nGround floor entry with easy handicap access. \n\n\n\nVendor tables available! S ee website for details. \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250517T133000Z DTEND:20250517T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Diego Model Expo\, Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20250127T031555Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1770-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Cellebrating 25 years of San Diego model contest &\; swap meet! Model contest with over 35 categories\, 1\,2\,3 place trophies. Mod el kit &\;aviation collectible swap meet with over 60 Vendor tables. Lo cated at theSan Diego Air &\; Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field fea turing historic aircraft\, displays and restoration projects. Details can be found on the IPMS San Diego website.  DTSTART:20250607T160000Z DTEND:20250607T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Modelaplooza DTSTAMP:20250125T144139Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1767-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Florida's Largest 3 Day Scale Model Show!\n\n\n\nKissimmee F L.\n\n\n\nWyndham Resort\n\n\n\n\n\n 12\,000 Sq ft everything scale models !\n\n Over 100 tablesof vendors!\n\n Once-a-year deals!\n\n Seminars &\ ; Demos!\n\n Win big at the raffle\, $1 tickets!\n\n Over 500 models on d isplay in all genres!\n\n Enter your models into the juried contest!\n\n Shootout Contest!​ Who's the best club?\n\n Contest only $25 online fo r 10 entries ($30 at door\, Inc. admission)\n\n ​Only $8 general adm ission online! ($10 at door)\n\n Near Disney and all Theme Parks DTSTART:20251010T230000Z DTEND:20251012T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leavenworth Model Show DTSTAMP:20250125T144139Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1768-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The annual model contest and show held in historic downtown Leavenworth\, the first city in Kansas.  Hosted by the IPMS Prison City M odelers\, the contest is held the first weekend in Ocotber\, and this year 's date is October 4\, 2025.\n\n\n\nThere will be a raffle\, vendor room\, and thevenue is within walking distance of museums and places to eat. The fort is the third oldest post in continous operation in the US Army\, and hosts the Frontier Army Museum dedicated to the history of the US Army in the west.There are hotels within walking distance of the contest\, and a varietyof shops close by. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 9:00 a.m. for registratio n which runs until noon.  Judging begins at 12:00 p.m. and the awards cer emony is at 3:00 p.m. sharp.  The special theme for the 2025 contest is ' As seen on the small screen.'  Any vehicle\, person\, or object as seen i n a TV show iseliigible for this category. \n\n\n\nVendors\, tables are $ 10 each.  Set-up time begins at 8:00 a.m. on October 4\, and you can pay at the registrationdesk when you arrive.  Howver\, you must reserve your tables in advance. Send an email to the contest chairman with the number of tables to reserve as the space does fill up. \n\n\n\nLooking forward t o seeing you in Leavenworth in October.  DTSTART:20251004T140000Z DTEND:20251004T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Non-IPMS) Armorcon DTSTAMP:20250125T144139Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1769-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:WINNING MODELS FROM AMPS CAN BE ENTERED AT ARMORCON!\n\n\n\n 80 VENDOR TABLES!\n\n\n\nAMPS OPEN JUDGING SYSTEM!\n\n\n\nHUGE RAFFLE WITH GREAT PRIZES!\n\n\n\nRESEARCH\, MODELING\, AND WORKSHOP SEMINARS!\n\n\n\n 18 ENTRY CATEGORIES! 20 SPECIAL AWARDS!\n\n\n\nFriday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nCheck our website for registration \, s chedule times\, seminar times\, and other information.\n\n\n\nBrought to y ou by the Northeast Military Modelers Association\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20251003T150000Z DTEND:20251004T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Austin Capitol Classic DTSTAMP:20250125T010625Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1765-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Austin Capitol Classic\n5350 Bill Picket Trail\, Taylor\, TX \, 76574 DTSTART:20251108T143000Z DTEND:20251108T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chattanooga ModelCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20250125T010625Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1766-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A day and a half where good friends\, acquaintances and thos e with an interest in scale modeling can get together and enjoy the hobby. The venue\, the Chattanooga Convention Center\, is located downtown Chatt anooga and offers everything needed for a great show. \n\n\n\nA model cont est is held where each model is judged on its own merits with Gold-Silver- Bronze awards given. Also\, there are “Best of” awards. In addition to contest models\, there are tables for non-judged\, “Display Only”\, m odels.\n\n\n\nTherewill be a large number of vendors with model kits\, too ls\, paints\, books\, etc. for sale. A large raffle will be held on Saturd ay. DTSTART:20250613T170000Z DTEND:20250614T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cincinnati Scale Modelers Contest & Swap Meet 2025 DTSTAMP:20250124T202855Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1764-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Scale Modelers will be holding their annual m odel show and contest Saturday\, October 18th at the Tri-State Warbird Mus eum. There will be over 50 tables of vendors selling plastic model kits\, supplies\, books\, and aviation/military related items. The show will also showcase a completed model contest with 100's of entries. This will all t akeplace within the museum’s airplane hangars\, allowing guests to exper ience the models and vendors next to the fully restored WWII aircraft. A s pecial admission price for the day gives visitors full access to the museu m\, vendors\, and contest area. Come on out to see professionally finished plastic models as well as shop an amazing variety of model kits and suppl ies\, all under the wings of the aircraft! DTSTART:20251018T130000Z DTEND:20251018T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summercon 2025 Beast in Show DTSTAMP:20250124T115903Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1763-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the beauty\, ferocity and inspiration that anima ls evoke in your subject. Any subject depicting a beast\, real or fantasti c\,or named after an animal is eligible.\n\n\n\nIf you have any other ques tions\, I can be reached immediately by cell\, 504-250-7717 or claudez3@o utlook.com\n\n\n\nClaude Zeringue\, President\, IPMS Northshore Scale mode lers\, Covington\, LA DTSTART:20250621T140000Z DTEND:20250621T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Angel Modelfest 2025 DTSTAMP:20250124T014221Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1762-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Blue Angel Modelfest 2025\n4530 Spikes Way\, Milton\, FL\, 3 2583 DTSTART:20250830T130000Z DTEND:20250830T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patcon 2025 DTSTAMP:20250122T201556Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1761-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show/contest. Display-only tables. Kids' Make-n-Take. Raffles DTSTART:20250928T130000Z DTEND:20250928T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Midwest Scale Madness #5 DTSTAMP:20250121T071406Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1760-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Midwest Scale madness #5\n\n\n\nModel contest and swap meet. DTSTART:20250913T130000Z DTEND:20250913T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Island Showcase 2025 Scale Model Contest & Show DTSTAMP:20250120T064625Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1759-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 12\, 2025\n\n\n\nIsland Showcase\n\n\n\nhoste d by Victoria IPMS\n\n\n\nat the Archie Browning Sports Centre\n\n\n\n1151 Esquimalt Road\, Victoria\, BC\n\n\n\nV9A 3N6\, Canada\n\n\n\nDoors open at 0900 with Judging to start at 1200\;\n\n\n\nTheme (for additional award s) '50 plus years of IPMS in Victoria' DTSTART:20250412T160000Z DTEND:20250413T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pensacola Modeleers Annual Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20250119T194434Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1757-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual chance to exchange your stuff for another modelers st uff\, enjoy fellowship and just relax with your fellow modelers. This is n ot a competition. Setup starts at 8 AM and goes until the last deal is mad e. Last year\, over 20 people set up to buy. sell or trade. DTSTART:20251115T060000Z DTEND:20251116T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Model Contest and Vendor Show DTSTAMP:20250119T194434Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1758-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This model contest and vendor show is a collaboration of 3 m odel clubs. Will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church 803 E Mapleleaf Dr. Mount Pleasant\, Iowa. This show will have multiple categories\, special awards\, raffle\, and vendors. DTSTART:20250906T130000Z DTEND:20250906T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelMania 2025 DTSTAMP:20250118T012100Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1756-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelMania 2025\n10505 Cash Rd\, Stafford\, TX\, 77477 DTSTART:20250503T140000Z DTEND:20250503T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BlizzCon 2026 DTSTAMP:20250113T223606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1752-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Contest will be held at the Makoy Center\, Hilliard OH on Fe bruary 21\, 2026 DTSTART:20260221T130000Z DTEND:20260221T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Middle Tennessee Model Con 2025 DTSTAMP:20250113T223606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1753-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Middle Tennessee Model Con 2025 where vendors and model judg ingwill take place. Food truck will be available for all. DTSTART:20251115T140000Z DTEND:20251116T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Swap-n-Bull DTSTAMP:20250113T223606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1754-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:1000's of models\, die cast\, automotive literature and toys for your purchesing DTSTART:20251026T040000Z DTEND:20251027T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Anchorage Model Contest DTSTAMP:20250113T223606Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1755-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Plastic model contest based on basic modeling craftsmanship such as construction and painting.  Junior\, Teen and Adult age groups.  Categories (planes\, cars\, tanks\, figures\, ships\, Sci-fi\, dioramas\, Gundams\, etc) and rules at www.ipmsanchorage.com.  Open to the public\ , any age\, skill level or plastic modeling interest is welcome.  Entry f ee is $5.00 per model for adults and $1.00 per model for juniors. DTSTART:20250222T190000Z DTEND:20250303T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Phantom Phlashers Phantom Phurball DTSTAMP:20250113T004913Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1751-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Phantom Phlasher Phurball\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 5 th at the Anniston City Meeting Center\n\n\n\nVENDOR TABLES:\n\n\n\n$20.00 EACH.  RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $20 FOR THE FI RST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE. \n\n\n\nVENDOR CONTACT: \n\ n\n\nTREY RUSH at:  PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM    \n\n\n\nPHONE: (205) 478-4091 CONTEST CONTACTS: JOEY RICHARDSON &\; WILL NICHOLS at:PHANTOMP HOCUS@GMAIL.COM  PHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WILL (205) 616-5499 \n\n\n \nJOHN CORNETT at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM\n\n\n\nPHONE (205) 283-5881  SPEC IAL AWARDS:\n\n\n\n•             BEST LOCKHEED AVIATION SUBJECT: ANY LOCKHEED DESIGNED AIRCRAFT PRODUCED BETWEEN 1912 AND 1992. DOES NOT IN CLUDE ANY AIRCRAFT FROM GENERAL DYNAMICS\, ETC. SEE LIST ON OURWEBSITE FOR ELIGIBLE AIRCRAFT. \n\n\n\n•             BEST F-4 PHANTOM AWAR D \n\n\n\n•           BEST STRAIGHTLINE RACING SUBJECT\n\n\n\n\n\ n BEST AIRCRAFT\, ARMOR\, AUTOMOTIVE\, SCIFI\, MISCELLANEOUS\, JUNIOR\, AN D THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWARD. DTSTART:20250405T120000Z DTEND:20250405T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Wrightreat DTSTAMP:20250107T215634Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1750-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Wrightreat is the Wright Field Scale Modelers annual model- building retreat. The event is a relaxed environment where modelers can co me together to build\, learn\, and/or teach skills and techniques associat ed with model building. Questions and enjoyment are encouraged.  Registra tion fees are $25 for the weekend or $10 per day. (Registration in advanc e is required to participate.)  DTSTART:20250110T140000Z DTEND:20250112T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2025 DTSTAMP:20250103T231656Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1749-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BayCon is a model show and competition hosted by the Bay Col onyModelers Club. It is held each year in early November and is the last I PMS Region 1 model show of the year. The show has 37 categories which are judged under the traditional first\, second\, and third system\, as well a s 11 categories judged under the open system awarding gold\, silver and br onze for the best subjects\, allowing the level of work on display to dete rmine the type of award given. Additionally\, there are 15 special awards and challenges for individuals to compete in.\n\n\n\nThe show provides a s eparate vendor room\, offering a variety of model kits\, tools\, &\; pr oducts for sale. Each hour between 11:00am and 3:00pm there is a raffle dr awing of both traditional and special prizes. Of interest\, Hank Gilbert f rom the Brews &\; Sprues modeling podcast is present to interact with p atrons and sharehis modeling experiences.  For more information visit ww w.bayconmodelshow.com DTSTART:20251102T140000Z DTEND:20251102T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ACME Southern Nationals - 2025 DTSTAMP:20250101T005952Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1747-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ACME Southern Nationals - 2025\n5450 State Route 20\, Carter sville\, GA\, 30120 DTSTART:20251025T113000Z DTEND:20251025T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:48th Annual Model Show DTSTAMP:20250101T005952Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1748-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:JUST BUILD IT!\n\n\n\nBring your models and yourself!\n\n\n\ nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n 8:00 AM - Vendor Set-up\n\n 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Cont est Registration\n\n 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Judging\n\n 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - R esults Announced\n\n 5:00 PM -Show Closes\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n\n\n G eneral Admission - Free\n\n Contest Entry - $10 for the first five models\ , $1 for each additional Junior Entry Fee - $1 per model\, up to $3\n\n Ve ndor Tables (6 foot) - $25 each DTSTART:20250823T140000Z DTEND:20250823T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 ScaleFest DTSTAMP:20241231T172729Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1746-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Welcome to 2025 ScaleFest.  Sponsored by IPMS NCT - the Bir thplace of IPMS USA. The home chapter of Jim Sage the founder of IPMS in t he United States.\n\n\n\nTHEME AWARD for 2025 is  FELINE  Any model entr y where the subject name\, or markings represent a member of the feline ge nre.  Thiscould be aircraft\, armor\, ships\, science fiction\, autos\, f igures or Gunpla.  \n\n\n\nSPECIAL AWARDS\n\n\n\n· Best Gundam Award\n\ n\n\nSponsored by Hobbytown Lewisville\n\n\n\n· Marine Corps 250th Anniv ersary Award\n\n\n\n· Most Realistic Hellcat aircraft\n\n\n\n· Best Di vine Scale (1/72) Model\n\n\n\nMike Quan Memorial Award\n\n\n\n· Kit Col lection Exhibition (Details Coming)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250524T140000Z DTEND:20250524T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 IPMS/USA National Convention DTSTAMP:20241230T212410Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1745-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The IPMS/USA National Convention returns to Hampton Roads\, Virginia in 2025. This is the 5th time IPMS-Tidewater has hosted the natio nalconvention\, and I'm happy to say we're rested up from 2014\, and ready to do it again.\n\n\n\nIf you attended our show in 2014\, you'll hopefull y be happy to learn that we're returning to the same venue\, the Hampton R oads Convention Center in downtown Hampton Va. Hampton and the region\, (k nown collectively as 'Tidewater') is a rich and diverse community steeped in history! If you have never visited\, you're in for a treat! DTSTART:20250806T120000Z DTEND:20250810T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPRUE BOWL II DTSTAMP:20241229T230530Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1744-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SPRUE BOWL II\n172 West Jefferson Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 93706 DTSTART:20250201T170000Z DTEND:20250202T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space City Shootout DTSTAMP:20241221T140901Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1743-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Space City Shootout Model Car Contest presented by HAMS (Hou ston Automotive Modelers Society)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 12\, @ Stafford Centre.  10505 Cash Road\, Stafford\, Texas\n\n\n\nVendor setup: 6:00 AM\n\n\n\nDoorsopen to public 9:00 AM\n\n\n\nRegistration 9:00 - 12: 30 PM\n\n\n\nAwards 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n21 Contest Categories\n\n\n\n Theme:  Roadsters  \n\n\n\nFeatured Marque: Camaro\n\n\n\n5 Master Craf tsman Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n Best of Show\n\n Best Paint\n\n Best Engine\n\n B est Interior\n\n Best Competition\n\n\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250712T140000Z DTEND:20250712T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NIMCON 13 Region 5 Regional Show and Contest DTSTAMP:20241210T162058Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1740-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Lakes Region Scale Modelers are proud to be hosting 202 5'sRegion 5 Contest\, NIMCON 13. Show and contest will be held on Saturday June 14th\, 2025 at VFW Post 4600   3002 IL-120 McHenry\,  Illinois\,  60051. The show theme is Pacific War 1941-1945. Judging will be Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and there will be best of and special awards. Wewill have 40 to 50 vendor tables to satisfy all of you shopping needs and one of the best raffles in Region 5.\n\n\n\nWe secured an addtional room at the VFW to expand the contest and vendor area and the they have a resturant for yo u dining convenience. DTSTART:20250614T140000Z DTEND:20250614T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Show DTSTAMP:20241210T162058Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1741-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our 23rd annual IPMS show held at the Five Lakes Center in Fairmont MN. Entries are a cheap 2 bucks a model. Registration s tarts at 9:00\, Awards start 3:00 DTSTART:20250315T140000Z DTEND:20250315T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KCCON 2025 DTSTAMP:20241210T162058Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1742-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:KC CON 2025\n\n Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\n\n First Church o f the Nazarene\n\n 11811 State Line Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO 64114\n\n Regis tration 9:00am-noon\, Hall closes at 5:00pm\n\n\n\nArmor categories will b e judged by KC AMPSusing AMPS rules.\n\n All other categories will be judg ed by IPMS Great Plains using IPMS rules.\n\n\n\nEntry Fees: $10 total for 1-3 models $2 for each additional model Juniors (under 16): FREE\n\n\n\nW alk-ins: Adults - $2 per person Children under 12 - FREE\n\n\n\nKit Raffle Tickets $1 each Vendor Tables $20 each\n\n\n\nPLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING YOU R MODEL ON A BASE IN CASE IT NEEDS TOBE MOVED.\n\n\n\nFor more info see ou r contest page on our club website:  www.ipmsgreatplains.org DTSTART:20250308T150000Z DTEND:20250308T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Warbirds Wings & Wheels 16 DTSTAMP:20241205T224148Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1739-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Warbirds Wings &\; Wheels 16\n4251 Dry Creek Road\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93466 DTSTART:20251108T180000Z DTEND:20251109T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Charlotte Scale Modelers Region 12 Contest DTSTAMP:20241203T145544Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1737-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This year's Region 12 contest will take place in Charlotte\, NC.  With over 10000 square feet of display space/vendor area\, lots of parking\, and restaurants in the immediate area\, this should prove to be a fantastic show.  Our theme is Victory as we prepare to celebrate Vetera ns Day and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.  Details on hours for registration and vendors will be published in the upcoming Co ntest Flyer. DTSTART:20251108T140000Z DTEND:20251108T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seattle Spring Show 2025 - Region 7 Convention DTSTAMP:20241203T145544Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1738-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2025 Sping Show by IPMS Seattle.  Th is is the IPMS/USA Pacific Northwest Region 7 show.  \n\n\n\nThe Spring Show is one of the largest model contests in the US with 1\,000 to 1\,200 contest entries.  \n\n\n\nDoors open at 09:00am\n\n\n\nContest registrat ion closes at 12:00 noon\n\n\n\nAwards at 3:30pm\n\n\n\nSee the website fo r contest entry forms\, categories\, and rules.\n\n\n\nThere will be 90 ve ndor tables stacked high with kits\, tools\, paints\, books\, and accessor ies. Our raffle will be bigger than ever with hundreds of kits. DTSTART:20250426T160000Z DTEND:20250426T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scottcon 2025 DTSTAMP:20241124T185222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1735-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scottcon 2025 will be held on June 7\, 2025 at the Century o f Flight Hangar at the Museum of Aviation. The hours are from 0900-1600. I t will be a model contest with a vendors area and door prizes. DTSTART:20250607T130000Z DTEND:20250607T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Showdown 2025 DTSTAMP:20241124T185222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1736-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Showdown Model Car Contest\n\n\n\nSame Location as last year . \n\n\n\nAfew vendor tables still available. \n\n\n\nCome and join the fun. DTSTART:20250322T140000Z DTEND:20250322T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Sale and Swap/Build Day DTSTAMP:20241122T134724Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1734-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our club will host our annual model sale and swap meet\, and a build day. Swing on by to browse the sale tables - or contact us to ren t atable for yourself - or just bring a kit to work on and come hang out a ndspend the day building and socializing with fellow modelers.\n\n\n\nThe swap meet and sale will go from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on 15 March 2025.\n\ n\n\n  DTSTART:20250315T130000Z DTEND:20250315T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Help Heal Vets - Monthly Meeting DTSTAMP:20241120T152710Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1733-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Local veterans referred by the Rapid City Vet Center (VA) ar e welcome to bring\, brag and build scale models\, monthly in Rapid City. Meetings occur on the first Saturday of the month from 1000 - 1200 Mountai n Time. First-timers may select a free model kit and takeaway toolset from donated supplies. \n\n\n\nSponsors include Help Heal Vets <\; healvets .org >\;\, theBlack Hills Scale Modelers\, IPMS-USA 05-52 \, Who's Hobby House <\; www.whoshobby.com >\; and Love INC of the Black Hills <\; loveinconline.com >\;\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250104T170000Z DTEND:20250104T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Granitecon 32 DTSTAMP:20241113T225933Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1732-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model show and contest hosted by the IPMS/Granite Sta te Modelers Club. Besides an IPMS style model contest\, the event features vendors selling models and modeling supplies and reference materials. A f oodtruck will be on site. DTSTART:20251019T130000Z DTEND:20251019T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smoky Mtn. Model-Con DTSTAMP:20241112T152927Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1730-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mtn. Model-Con\n9245 Fox Lonas Rd. NW\, Knoxville\, TN \, 37923 DTSTART:20250531T130000Z DTEND:20250531T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ACME Southern Nationals 2024 DTSTAMP:20241112T152927Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1731-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 29th ACME Southern Nationals DTSTART:20241025T080000Z DTEND:20241026T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunkermania 2025 DTSTAMP:20241111T234353Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1729-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Club's annual plastic model show is Bunkermania 2 025! It will be held November 8th\, 2025 at Quality Inn and Suites in Indi ana\, Pa. We look forward to seeing all of you. We will crown our champion for best overall armor\, automobile\, and aircraft. Championship belts ar e on the line. We also crown Best in Show with the champion going home wit h their own Championship Ring. We also will have several special awards (s ee attached flyer) as well as Best of in all of the categories listed on t he poster. We will have lots of vendors and raffle items as well. Vendor t ables are only $25. Please contact Troy Fritz (frankcastle31@yahoo.com or 724-599-4885) to reserve your vendor table because they go fast! Vendors c an start setting up at 7am the day of the show. Doors open and registratio n starts at 9am. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be available. Also\, a small concession stand will be available with various items. If you are interested in helping judge\, please let me know at the show. We also lov e to teach those interested in judging to follow the judges at the show so they can learn. Rooms will be available at a discounted rate for any out- of-town travelers at the Quality Inn for the night before and the night of the show. Booking will start in 2025\, just mention Bunkermania when you call to reserve a room. If you have any questions\, please call or text Tr oy Fritz 724-599-4885. Join the Bunker Club on Facebook for updates throug hout the year for the show. DTSTART:20251108T140000Z DTEND:20251108T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hudson Valley Scale Model Show 2025 DTSTAMP:20241110T215307Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1728-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A long running scale model show located along the Hudson Riv er during the beautiful Fall foliage season. Models on display and in comp etition categories include Gundam\, military vehicles\, aircraft\, ships\, cars\, trucks\, science fiction and figures. Vendors attending offer new andvintage model kits\, aftermarket items\, paints and tools. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch items.  DTSTART:20251011T140000Z DTEND:20251011T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DowneastCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20241106T010724Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1727-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our annual local contest and display event DTSTART:20250406T130000Z DTEND:20250406T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mad City Modelers Annual Contest DTSTAMP:20241024T135324Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1726-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mad City Modelers would like to invite you to our annual sho w and contest. We offer huge raffle\, good selection of vendors and good t imes around friends and more than 500 models.\n\n\n\nWhen:SATURDAY\, MARCH 15th\,2025 \n\n\n\nWhere:Monona Terrace Convention Center\, 1 John Nolen Dr\, Madison\, WI 53703 \n\n\n\nTimetable/Program:\n\n\n\nRegistration 9 -Noon\, Judging Noon-3\, Awards 4pm DTSTART:20250315T140000Z DTEND:20250316T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SEMMEX 2025 DTSTAMP:20241008T163110Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1725-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Warren will host the SEMMEX 2025 Model Contest and Vend or show at the Bruce Post VFW 1146 Hall in St Cl.air Shores\, Michigan. Th e event features a large model contest with awards in several categories a nd a vendor area to include new and used model kits and supplies\, books\, and other hobby related items. Please join us on February 15\, 2025 for o ur event.  DTSTART:20250215T133000Z DTEND:20250215T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Northern Virginia Model Classic 2025 DTSTAMP:20241005T175534Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1724-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale model contest and show.  180 vendor tables. Exhibits by other hobby organizations are invited (Lego club\, N gage train layout\ , doll house club\, paper modeers display and vendor)\, Close proximitry t o Washington DC major tourist attractions. Make and Take area will be free forthe kids.\n\n\n\nTheme: 80th Anniversary of the War in Southeast Asia 1955-1975.\n\n\n\nGeneral admission: $10.00 single adult 18 and older.\n\n \n\nFamily: $15.00\n\n\n\nContestants: $15.00 unlimited number of enries\n \n\n\nJuniors 17 and under\, and active duty military (with ID): Free.\n\n \n\nVendor Tables: $30.00 /table\n\n\n\nOn-site food concession DTSTART:20250412T130000Z DTEND:20250412T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CAN-AM Con 2025 DTSTAMP:20240930T213732Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1723-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CAN-AM Con 2025 is once again hosted by IPMS/Champlain Valle y and the Mount Mansfield Modelers Association.  We'll be adding categori es for Vignettes and Real Space to our show this year in the same venue as last.  A poster will be available as planning progresses. DTSTART:20250412T130000Z DTEND:20250412T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240927T122920Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1722-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet\n1311 N. Railroad St.\, Eagle River\, WI\, 54521 DTSTART:20250517T140000Z DTEND:20250517T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Classic 2025 DTSTAMP:20240925T172247Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1721-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running contest in Northern Californ ia.This year's theme\, commemorating the 80th Anniversaries of VE-Day and VJ-Day\, is 'V for Victory.' We'll have special awards for Victory in Euro peand Victory in the Pacific\, but also foir best V-8 car\, best Vietnam s ubject\, best 'V' subject\, and more As always\, a big turnout of vendors and a huge raffle make for a full day\, and the location in Fremont is eas yto get to and close to a variety of restaurants.  DTSTART:20250614T160000Z DTEND:20250614T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PennCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240921T033540Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1720-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show and contest featuring vendors and raffle as well ascontest. DTSTART:20250913T130000Z DTEND:20250913T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LONG ISLAND AUTO REPLICA SOCIETY MODEL CAR CHALLENGE DTSTAMP:20240918T165811Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1719-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MODEL CAR SHOW AND CONTEST DTSTART:20241109T140000Z DTEND:20241109T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RepLIcon 32 DTSTAMP:20240918T022007Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1718-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The club is celebrating our 53rd anniversary and our 32 RepL Icon show. We have 50 model categories along with special awards which wil l be posted to our website. There'll be lots of vendors along with our sho w raffle. \n\n\n\nPlease check out our website for entry forms\, category listings\, rules and any updates regarding our upcoming show. DTSTART:20250322T130000Z DTEND:20250322T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASM FREE Spring Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240914T150436Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1716-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASM FREE Spring Swap Meet\n4201 Lamor Road\, Hermiage\, PA \, 16148 DTSTART:20250517T120000Z DTEND:20250517T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OrangeCon 2024 Regional Model Contest and Vendor Fair DTSTAMP:20240914T150436Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1717-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:OrangeCon 2024 Regional Model Contest and Vendor Fair\n7000 Beach Blvd\, Buena Park\, CA\, 90620 DTSTART:20241006T160000Z DTEND:20241007T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASM FREE Winter Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240912T142803Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1714-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Same Place\,  Same Time\,  Same Rules\n\n\n\nFree Admissio n DTSTART:20250118T130000Z DTEND:20250118T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riverside Modelers Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240912T142803Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1715-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The swap meet is free and open to the public and includes mo dels and collectibles of all kinds. The meet begins at 9am and runs to 4pm .  DTSTART:20241019T050000Z DTEND:20241020T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chattanooga ModelCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240908T210711Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1713-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model contest and display with a large number of vend ors.  DTSTART:20250110T180000Z DTEND:20250111T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Hope It Don't Snow Show DTSTAMP:20240904T170203Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1712-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A fun show in hopefully non-snowy SE Minnesota.\n\n\n\n10 sh ow categories: Armor\, Aircraft\, Automotive\, Figures\, Ships\, Diorama\, Miscellaneous\, Youth\, SciFii/Gundam and NEW for 2025: Gaming Figures!\n \n\n\n$15 unlimited models registration. Free admission. Over 400 models r egistered at 2024 show!\n\n\n\nGold\, Silver\, Bronze judging style. Over 30 special awards.\n\n\n\nVendors and $1 raffle.\n\n\n\nCome waste a perfi ectly good Saturday with us - and hope it don't snow! DTSTART:20250201T150000Z DTEND:20250201T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tigerfest XXX DTSTAMP:20240831T194004Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1711-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Tigerfest XXX\n\n\n\nModel Contest w/ vendors\, raffle\, foo d and drinks.\n\n\n\nSaturday April 12\,2025\n\n\n\nSt. Christopher School Gym\n\n\n\n3939 Johnson St.Metairie LA 70001\n\n\n\n8:00 am for vendor se t up\n\n\n\n9:00 AM to 4:00pm contest or sooner depending on judging.\n\n\ n\nContest and Vendor contact\n\n\n\nJay Andry\n\n\n\nC=504-495-8814\n\n\n \njayandry42@gmai.com\n\n\n\nwww.facebook.com/IPMSFlyingTigers DTSTART:20250412T140000Z DTEND:20250412T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JAXCON 2025 DTSTAMP:20240830T145423Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1710-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: JAXCON 2025 IS LOCAL INVITATIONAL SHOW WITH A G-S-B 'OPEN' STYLE OF CONTEST DTSTART:20250207T230000Z DTEND:20250208T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest DTSTAMP:20240823T042923Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1709-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is a model car show\, contest and swap meet. DTSTART:20250315T130000Z DTEND:20250316T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SilverCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240814T183748Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1707-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Sacramento SilverWings will host SilverCon 2025 on May 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nDoors will open at 9:00 am\n\n\n\nVendor set up 7:30 am\n \n\n\nRegistration will begin at 9:00 am and end at 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nRegist ration fee:\n\n\n\nAdults: $10.00 for the first 2 models and $2.00 for eac h additional entry\n\n\n\nJunior (7-17): $4.00 first 2 models &\; $1.00 for each additional entry\n\n\n\nChildren 6 &\; Under Free entry to t he contest \n\n\n\nCONTEST THEME: TBD\n\n\n\nAdditional information will be posted to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPMSSACRA MENTO and website: https://www.sacramento-model-club.org/ \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250517T160000Z DTEND:20250517T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scale Model Expo of The Villages DTSTAMP:20240814T183748Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1708-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our inaugural Model Expo.  Scale Modelers of The VIllages welcomes everyone to a fun and eventful Contest and show.  This yearwe just happen to be on Easter Saturday\, and we will a number of oth er events int the area.  Restarants are very close by as well as other sh opping.  Vnedors\, Raffle and lots of conversations about modleing.  Com e and see us!  More details to follow on our Facebook page. DTSTART:20250419T130000Z DTEND:20250419T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2025 Heartland Model Car Nationals DTSTAMP:20240727T225026Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1706-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Heartland Model Car Nationals will be the 33rd show put on by the KC Slammers Model Car Club based in Kansas City\, KS. Our 2 024show had 637 models entered with over 95 entrants and 87 vendor tables with tons of model car kits\, aftermarket parts\, tools\, etc. for sale. W e have 28 separate classes and 15 Master Awards\, including the Heartland Champion award. The Overland Park Convention Center\, Overland Park\, KS i s a great venue with plenty of parking\, nearby restaurants and lodging. W e create a PowerPoint-based awards show with photos of the Class winning a ndMaster Awards winning models along with the entrant's name and class spo nsor. It is simply a great show put on by fellow car modelers and we even have a class called 'Military (automotive related)…any non-track\, autom otive-style vehicle used by any military force from any nation.' for our f ellow military modelers. We're almost dead center in the middle of the U.S . Our 2025 theme is 'Dad said “Noooooo!' Here’s the deal…Do you reme mber thatfirst car that lit your fire that you could purchase with lawn mo wing money? You had the money and you just needed Dad’s blessing…but D AD SAID NO! Build the model\, tell us your sad story in a few sentences\, place it by your model and bring it to the BEST Model Car Show in the Midw est. If you haven’t been to a Heartland Model Car Nationals you just hav en’t been to the best model car show in the U.S. We work very hard to pu t this show on and it’s an “all-hands-on-deck” operation. We hope you’ll join us. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!\n\n\n\nThe show format is:\ n\n\n\nDay 1 (7 June) is for model registration only. The registration tim e is from 2:00pm until 7:00pm. Outside of those times only club members ar e permitted to stay as we judge the models from 7:00pm until judging is co mplete.\n\n\n\nDay 2 (8 June) is the actual show with doors open at 9:00am with awards at 3:00pm. The show usuallyfinishes ~ 4:00pm. DTSTART:20250607T190000Z DTEND:20250608T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Con 419 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1656-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 18\, MODEL CON 419 will take place in th e Quality Inn Perrysburg.  Two hobby clubs have organized a hobby event t hat will bring plastic modelers from all over the Midwest to compete in a judged competition\, and shop with a wide array of vendors.  The doors wi ll open to the public at 9:00 am.\n\n\n\nThe judged model contest will be divided into more than 50 categories\, with subjects ranging from Aircraft and Military Vehicles to Spacecraft and Dinosaurs.  There are Juniors an d Teens categories to allow younger modelers to compete.  Trophies will b e awarded for First\, Second\, and Third Places\, along with “Best Ofs ” in each category.  Over 30 vendor tables will be loaded with a variet y of model kits\, books\, tools and supplies at prices well below those of brick-and-mortar stores.  In addition\, there will be an all-day raffle with even more kitsand modeling supplies up for grabs.  The show will clo se at about 5:00 pm. DTSTART:20260418T130000Z DTEND:20260418T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunkermania 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1657-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Club's annual plastic model show is Bunkermania 2 025! This year's show will be at the Quality Inn and Suites in Indiana\, P a. We look forward to seeing all of you. We will crown our champion for be st overall armor\, automobile\, and aircraft. Championship belts are on th e line. We also will have special awards for Best Russian Armor\, Best Jag dtiger\, Best Korean Armor\, Best Marine Corp model\, and Best Luftwaffe a s well as Best of in all of the categories listed on the poster. We will h avelots of vendors and raffle items as well. Vendor tables are only $15 if you are interested in having a table to sell some of your stash. Complime ntary donuts and coffee will be available. Also\, concession stand will be available with various items. If you are interested in helping judge\, pl ease let me know at the show. We will have a judges meeting prior to start ing. Rooms will be available at a discounted rate for any out-of-town trav elers. Booking will start in 2025. If you have any questions\, please call or text me 724-599-4885. DTSTART:20251108T140000Z DTEND:20251108T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Con 419 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1659-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\, Model Con 419 will take place in the Quality Inn Perrysburg.  The hobby event will bring plastic modele rs from all over the Midwest to compete in a judged competition\, and shop with a wide array of vendors.  The doors will open to the public at 9:00 am.\n\n\n\nThe judged model contest will be divided into 55 categories\, with subjects ranging from Aircraft and Military Vehicles to Spacecraft an d Dinosaurs.  There are Juniors and Teens categories to allow younger mod elers to compete.  Trophies will be awarded for First\, Second\, and Thir d Places\,along with “Best Ofs” in each category\; also\, Special Awar ds will be given for particular subjects.  Over 30 vendor tables will be loaded with a variety of model kits\, books\, tools and supplies at prices well below those of brick-and-mortar stores.  In addition\, there will b e an all-day raffle with even more kits and modeling supplies up for grabs .  The show will close at about 5:00 pm. DTSTART:20250524T130000Z DTEND:20250524T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C.A.L.M.E.X. 38 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1660-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nPlease use our new forms on\n\n\n\nour website:\n\ n\n\nwebsite:      www.ipmsswamp.org\n\n\n\ne-mail:         swamp club@yahoo.com\n\n\n\nFacebook: ipms/s.w.a.m.p.\n\n\n\nThere will be snac ks and drinks on site.\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250517T140000Z DTEND:20250517T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelMania 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1661-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelMania 2025\n10505 Cash Rd\, Stafford\, TX\, 77477 DTSTART:20250503T140000Z DTEND:20250503T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pelicon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1662-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Pelikan Model Club is hosting our bi-yearly model show a nd contest Pelicon 2025 being held next year on April 26\, 2025. We have a brand new venue with well over 7000 sq. ft. in the Grande Ballroom Higgin s Hall at St. Lawrence Church in Tampa\, Florida right next to Tampa Inter national Airport. This show will be our biggest and best yet since we host ed the 2012 IPMS Nationals. Florida is known to put on some of the best sh owsin the country. Judging will be Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze. The theme\, special awards\, and itinerary are yet to be determined. Since we are a y ear out\, details will follow.     DTSTART:20250426T130000Z DTEND:20250426T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fleacon 21 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1663-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fleacon is the annual scale model show and contest hosted by the Alexander Lippisch Chapter\, IPMS/USA. It will be held at the Montice lloBerndes Center\, Monticello\, Iowa on Saturday April 12\, 2025. Gold\, silver and bronze awards\, along with Best ofs in 10 different categories\ , as well as Best of Show and Best Theme awards. Awards will also be given for 'Best Japanese Subject\,' 'Best Vietnam\,' and 'Best 1:72 scale Armor .'\n\n\n\nThe show will include a raffle\, vendors\, food will be availabl e on site\, and free parking.\n\n\n\nDoors open at 8 a.m.\, registration 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Awards presented at 3 p.m. DTSTART:20250412T130000Z DTEND:20250412T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BuffCon 40 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1664-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Niagara Frontier presents BuffCon 40\, our 40th annual model show and contest\, on April 6\, 2025 at the Knights Event Center\, 2 735Union Road\, Cheektowaga (a suburb of Buffalo) NY\, 14227. The Knights isthe same great place we've held BuffCon for many years\, just with a new name. We have over 75 categories covering the whole model building spectr um and a large\, separate vendor room. Typically we have 400+ entries and over 50 vendor tables\, so there's plenty to see. We also have ample parki ng and good food on site. We're looking forward to seeing you on April 6\, 2025. DTSTART:20250406T130000Z DTEND:20250406T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MosquitoCon 33 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1665-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MosquitoCon is a one day event that typically see well over 500model entries and 100 vendor tables.  One of the largest one day model ingevents in the Northeast. DTSTART:20250405T130000Z DTEND:20250405T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Route 66 Model Expo DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1666-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Route 66 Model Expo is hosted Tulsa Modelers' Forum and Tulsa Miniature Motorworks.\n\n\n\nThe Expo is GSB show with traditional  'Best of Awards' including some some unique one-offs each year. \n\n\n\ nThe Theme for2025 is Cold War Icons: Nato vs. Eastern Block with a best o f award for each side. DTSTART:20250405T140000Z DTEND:20250405T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CoMMiESFest 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1667-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CoMMiESFest 2025 will be held on April 5th\, 2025\, from 9:0 0am'til 5:00pm. We are returning to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 152 00West 6th Ave\, Golden\, Colorado\, 80401. The theme has not been chosen yet. Follow us on Facebook for further developments.  DTSTART:20250405T150000Z DTEND:20250405T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Surgicon 29 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1668-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual Contest of the IPMS Plastic Surgeons. DTSTART:20250405T130000Z DTEND:20250405T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valleycon 34 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1669-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event with Automotive and Aircraft classes being judged in the traditional IPMS style and the rest being judged using the Open Sysyem.  Our raffle features several big ticket new (current) r eleases as well as a large selection of other new items. Food is available andthere is plenty of parking. All display tables are raised. While we li mitentries to 3 models per category per modeller\, there is space to displ aymodels not in competition. Entry fee for the contest is $5.00 for the fi rst three models and $2.00 for each addition model to a maximium of $15.00 (8 models)Additional entries are free. We strongly recommend modesl be on a base to reduce the reduce the need to touch a model durong judging. We will alos have bases for your use\, if you need them. General admission is $5.00 with children under 16 admitted free. There is no entry fee for ent rants under 16. Our forms are available at our website and we encourage en trants to download them and fill them out on their computers.  DTSTART:20250330T130000Z DTEND:20250330T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 25 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1670-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BeachCon 25\n800 Gabreski Lane\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29577 DTSTART:20250329T130000Z DTEND:20250329T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OmaCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1671-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for OmaCon 2025\, IPMS/Fort Crook's annual model sho w and contest\, on Saturday\, March 22nd\, 2025 at the Omaha Police Office rs Association Hall\, 13445 Cryer Avenue\, Omaha\, NE 68144.  \n\n\n\nWe will have over 30 contest categories\, a vendors room full of deals\, and our great Fort Crook raffle!\n\n\n\nDoors open at 9 AM and contest registr ation runs until Noon.  The show will conclude with an awards presentatio n starting at3 PM. \n\n\n\nThe contest entry fee (including unlimited mode ls) is $15.00 for adults and free for juniors.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission is FREE!\n\n\n\nFor moreinformation\, including contest forms and categor ies\, please visit our website at https://fortcrookipms.com DTSTART:20250322T140000Z DTEND:20250322T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AtlantaCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1672-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model show in the Atlanta area sponsored by IPMS Atla ntaand IPMS Marietta.  At last year's show we had 34 vendors with 90 tabl es. DTSTART:20250315T130000Z DTEND:20250315T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RiverCon XIV—2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1673-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The RRM are proud to announce their 2025 annual plastic scal e model contest:  RiverCon XIV on March 15\, 2025.\n\n\n\nOur theme this year is “Call of the Wild.”  Any model with an animal name\; Airc raft: F2A Buffalo\, C-2 Greyhound\; Armor: German Tigers\, Panthers\; Fi gures:  sorry no demon thingies\; Ships: Sea Wolf\, HMS Seal\, USS Dolph in\; Auto: Jaguar\, Hellcat\, Mustang\, Impala\; Sci-Fy: Klingon Bird o f Prey\, Colonial Raptor\; Miscellaneous: T-Rex\, Spinosaurus\n\n\n\nYes\ , painted on or has a decal of an animal on it.\n\n\n\nYes\, insects count too!\n\n\n\nBesides our theme award for “Call of the Wild”\, we have\ n\n\n\n“The President’s Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen by the RRM Club President)\n\n\n\n“Wings of the Mighty Eighth: Harold “ Buck” Rigg Memorial Award” is anything related to the 8th AirForce fro m WWII to present and covering all aircraft to missiles.\n\n\n\n“BudLind emann Trophy” under revision.\n\n\n\n“Keep on Trucking” is car theme sponsored by Broadmoor Nails &\; Spa  All Big Rigs that keep America going – theLife Line of Our Country (all types\, all scales\, all eras). \n\n\n\n“Patton’s Mug” for any US Army or US made tank regardless o f whose markings are on them\, all sizes/all eras\, except dioramas.\n\n\n \n“People’s Choice Award: Robert Hiatt Memorial Award” voted on by you…\n\n\n\n“Best of Class Trophies” – For each category and Best of Show plus the David Quick Memorial for Best Young Modeler\n\n\n\nRRM a lso offers a Grand Master’s Category and Award.  Aspecial category for any model that has won the “Best of Class” award at any level whether local\, regional National\, or other modeling contest venue.  “Best of Class” meaning Best Aircraft\, Best Auto\, Best of Show\, etc.\n\n\n\nOf those eight major categories we have 75 sub-categories to cover everythin g a modeler may build\n\n\n\nAnd if we don’t have category for your entr y\, we’ll make one!  We have over 20 splits last year.\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20250315T140000Z DTEND:20250315T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Dominion Open DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1674-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Old Dominion Open is an annual model Show and Contest th at has been hosted by IPMS Richmond for over 20 years. Our Show is held in a historical 36\,000 square foot building within the Richmond Raceway Com plex.  Our Show is one of the largest local single day show's in the Coun try and features a model contest\, extensive vendor area with over 40 vend ors\, kit drawings\, food and drink vendor on site\, and numerous modeling display exhibits. DTSTART:20250222T133000Z DTEND:20250222T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelZona 2024.5 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1675-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:We lost our Lease! (for 2024) so …. Modelzona 2024.5 will be atour new venue \n\n\n\nEl Zaribah Shrine Auditorium \n\n\n\n552 North 40th Street - Phoenix\, AZ 85008 \n\n\n\nThe Craig Hewitt Chapter of IPMS/ Phoenix invites you for a day of fun (and a little Model Contest) on Satur day February 1st\, 2025 - \n\n\n\n9:00 AM to 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n*** Expanded Categories ***\n\n\n\n    Over 50 Categories\n\n\n\n   Plus Special Aw ards for - \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBest Moving/Transport Subject \n\n\n\nBest F4 U Corsair\n\n\n\nRaleigh Williams Craftsmanship Award\n\n\n\nWe greatly ap preciate your attendance and sponsorship support of ModelZona. \n\n\n\nHop e to see you there! DTSTART:20250201T160000Z DTEND:20250202T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4M Mayhem DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1676-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 40th annual 4M Mayhem Contest and Show - Hosted by the I PMS/Mid-Michigan Model Makers. Theme: Fabulous 40's and Classic Plastic. 4 0's-themed subject or any kit older than 1985. 11 Classes\, 35+ Categories . Meca &\; Gaming figures welcomed! Lots of Vendors and Raffles. Contes t (unlimited entries): Adult $15\, Juniors $5. General admission $5\, 12 & amp\; under free admission! Venue: Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)\ , 7400 Bay Road - University Center\, MI 48710. DTSTART:20250201T130000Z DTEND:20250201T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dragon fest 2025 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1677-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 annual model expo DTSTART:20250118T170000Z DTEND:20250119T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelFiesta DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1678-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Contest in New Braunfels\, Back Bigger Than Ever\, We Have Access To  Much Larger Facility For 2025! DTSTART:20250104T150000Z DTEND:20250104T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Model-Con DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1679-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Show will have model Vendors and model judging. A Food t ruck will be at the event. DTSTART:20241109T140000Z DTEND:20241109T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ad Astra Model Contest DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1680-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Third annual model contest hosted by Ad Astra Model Club\, T opeka KS.  Special Theme the Great War -  WWI.  Modified IPMS rules for Judging.  Advance Registration at website: adastramodelingclub.org/2024 show\n\n Atshow: 9:00am to Noon\n\n Awards begin at 3:00pm\n\n\n\nAdult En try Fees\n\n $10.00 for up to two entries\n\n $1.00 for each additional en try\n\n Juniors (17 and under): FREE\n\n\n\nAwards\n\n Best of Show\n\n Be st Display of Special Theme\n\n Best Aircraft\n\n Best Armor Best Naval\n\ n Best Automotive\n\n Best Diorama Best Figure\n\nBest Spacecraft/Sci-Fi\n \n Best Junior Best Veteran’s\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20241109T150000Z DTEND:20241109T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:High Plains Con XXXIII DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1681-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is High Plains Modelers thirty-third annual model conte st\, featuring at least 43 categories covering every aspect of model build ing.  We have entries in airplane\, car\, armor\, space\, sci-fi\, dioram as\,you name it.  This years theme is the Birds and the Bees.  Entries f or this category can be actual bird models\, airplanes (they're birds)\, T hunderbird cars - the Bees can be bombers (B-17\, B-29\, and so on) or Sup er Bee cars\, Dodge Hornet - this should be a lot of fun.  We typically h ave several hundred models from 60 or so entrants\, and more than 20 table s of vendors from which to buy that next kit.  A very fun day. DTSTART:20241109T160000Z DTEND:20241110T003000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TriCity Classic XVI 'Clear And Present Danger' DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1682-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: Third time's charm for us for what will be our 16th TC Cla ssic\, as we enjoy hosting for third year in a row at our new venue The El ks Lodge of Fremont. Our Contest &\; Show will be featuring now 56 Seni or Categories\, 10 Junior/SubJunior Categories for traditional 1-2-3 award ing. We will offer 17 Special Awards\, including of course the usual Best of Show Senior &\; Junior (2) Best of Class (6) (Aircraft\, Armor\, Aut o\, Fig\, Ship\, Dio) as well as returning favorites for Best Twin Engine Lightning\, Best American Fighter Aircraft.  Also returning is the 'It Fi gures' Special Award series for Junior entrants only\, up to three cash aw ards given out if warranted\, in memory of long time competitor and suppor ter who always promoted the Joy of Scale Modelling to the young folk. Our theme this yearagain uses our long time template of combining geography wi th a classic movie: 'Clear And Present Danger' the movie\, the specific 'o n theme subject entries eligible' thusly will be for the most part ANYTHIN G from USA\, Cuba\, Central or South America\, to be cohesive with the mov ie's main focus. 5 Special Awards of our planned 17 will be focused on the theme\, some with wide range and some very specific. We will have Vendors \, Raffles (yes\, more than one during the day of event) plenty of free pa rking on site\, varied restaurants (sit down &\; walk up\, many types o f menu) within walking distance. Our venue is easy to find\, well lit\, ou r model community is friendly and welcomes you to our show to compete\, sh op\, come to see the models\, meet old friends\, make new ones\, and HAVE FUN .  DTSTART:20241109T170000Z DTEND:20241110T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yuba city mall showing DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1683-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:We'll be at the mall with a display and connecting with our community  DTSTART:20241108T150000Z DTEND:20241112T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TigerCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1684-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:TigerCon is held each year in early November. Centrally loca tedin Columbia\, Missouri\, modelers from all parts of region 14 attend th iscontest and vendor show. TigerCon is open to all modelers. Bring your fa mily and friends!\n\n\n\nTigerCon awards 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place for eac h model category\, with judging following IPMS rules and 'no sweeps' per c ategory. Six additional 'Best in Class' awards are given out\, topped off with trophies for 'Best of Show'\, 'People's Choice' and a yearly 'Theme C hampion' award. This years optional theme competition class is 'Show Me Mi ssouri'. In addition\, the sponsored 'Truman' Award Group Build Invitatio nal topic will be 'Mustang Cars' (any Mustang car in any scale can be ente red inthe 'Truman' award category.\n\n\n\nThroughout the event an ongoing raffle will award kits to attendees. There will also be the ever-popular M ake-n-Take table for kids. The event also features a well rounded group of vendors\, so in addition to awards\, you can stock up for your winter mod eling projects.\n\n\n\nThe event starts at 9am and ends approximately 4:30 pm on Saturday\, November 2nd\, 2024\, in Columbia\, Missouri\, USA. Visit our web sitefor flyer\, forms\, dates\, times\, and more information!\n\n \n\n.\n\n\n\nIn light of the current pandemic situation\, please be aware that neither IPMS/USA nor its Chapters are liable for any potential transm ission of illnesses.Those planning to attend this event should follow exis ting safe social distancing recommendations and abide by any Local\, State \, or Federal\, or United Nations\, or Intergalactic Federation\, regulati ons regarding gatherings. DTSTART:20241102T140000Z DTEND:20241102T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:41st Annual Butch O'Hare Model Show DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1685-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 41st Annual Butch O'Hare Model Club Show and Swap Meet i s scheduled for Saturday November 2\, 2024.\n\n\n\nThis year's show will b e the IPMS Region 5 Regional Show. \n\n\n\nWe have a new location at Whea tland Salem United Methodist Church located at the corner of Book Road and 95th Streetjust east of Illinois Route 59. The new location is better ven tilated\, has better lighting and located closer to both food outlets and a bank withan operating ATM machine. \n\n\n\nContest room will be closed from 1 pm to 2 pm for judging.\n\n\n\nNote. That all models entered and ju dged at the 2024 IPMS Nationals are eligible for our show\n\n\n\nAny Regio n 5 club is welcome to display a club banner.\n\n\n\nEarly bird entry at 8 am\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20241102T140000Z DTEND:20241102T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8th model expo 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1686-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Are you selling anything\, toys\, collectibles\, die-casts\, coins\, antique pieces? displays too! Separate your space and enjoy the P lastic Model Expo 2024\, at the 'Casa Capitular del Maestro' in Bayamon on October 27. Don't leave it too late\, we are waiting for you! send me a P M to give you the details or contact Hunter Pedroza Serrano at (787)397-82 99 www.ipmsbuccaneers.com DTSTART:20241027T130000Z DTEND:20241027T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAMCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1687-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SAMCON 2024\n102 E Main St\, Durand\, IL\, 61024 DTSTART:20241026T140000Z DTEND:20241026T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Desert Classic XXVI DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1688-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Desert Classic XXVI Contest.\n\n\n\nHosted by the Antelope V alley Group IPMS\n\n\n\nThis Year's Theme: '80th Anniversary of D-Day'\n\n \n\n35 categories with 9 Special Awards DTSTART:20241026T160000Z DTEND:20241027T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SyrCon 36 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1689-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 20\, 2024\, IPMS Syracuse presents SyrCo n 36\, our 36th Annual Model Show and Contest.\n\n\n\nWe welcome all model ers of all ages form all over Central New York and Canada.  We have 64 ca tegoriesplus special awards covering all model building genres.\n\n\n\nWe normally have about 250 entries and 30 plus vendor tables and a huge raffl e table.  This year\, we have three special raffles with big ticket items \, along with other special raffles as well.\n\n\n\nWe open at 8:30AM with registration closing at noon.  We start judging at noon and awards follo w.\n\n\n\nLunch is available on site.\n\n\n\nPlease see our attached flyer for categories\, show\, dealer and sponsor info or visit our website at  www.ipmssyracuse.com. \n\n\n\nWe're looking forward to seeing you at SyrC on 36. See you all October 20! DTSTART:20241020T123000Z DTEND:20241020T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:28th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & Con test DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1690-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Registration: 9am to Noon\n\n\n\nAwards Presentation: 2:00pm\n\n\n\nUnlimited Entries: $10 \n\n\n\n16 and under: FREE\n\n\n\nDo or Prizes\, Raffle and Silent Auction DTSTART:20241005T160000Z DTEND:20241005T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCON 42 Scale Model Show and Contest DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1691-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale model show and contest with 73 judged categories with Master\, Out of Box and Juniors. Many Best of and special awards.\n\n\n\nV enue has contest and vendors on one floor that is Disability Act compliant .\n\n\n\nExcellent lighting\, expansive parking lot and vendor access (wit h roll up garage type door).\n\n\n\nFood\, beverage and lounge on site at reasonable prices.\n\n\n\nEasy access from NYS Thruway Victor Exit and R oute 490\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240921T140000Z DTEND:20240921T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SLCXXIV DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1692-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the biennial show for IPMS SLC. Reasons why you n eedto be there:\n\n\n\n\n\n New location at the Utah National Guard aviati on facility. This means we will be right next to the flight line with Apac hes and Blackhawks.\n\n Plenty of vendor space\n\n Venue is close to hotel s and dining options\n\n 62 Categories with special awards\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nWe are looking at the standard basic awards categories with a few sp lits planned. Classes are:\n\n Aircraft\n\n Armor\n\n Automobile\n\n Figur es\n\n Dioramas and Vignettes\n\n Ships\n\n Spacecraft\, Real and Sci-fi o r Fantasy\n\n Miscellaneous including Collections\n\n Junior – Prelimina ry and Teen\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240921T150000Z DTEND:20240921T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 23rd Annual Show & Contest DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1693-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our Contest is held at the Reno\, Elks Lodge\, #597\, just b locks away from gaming\, shopping\, great food and super hotels.  In fact theAtlantis and The Peppermill are within walking distance.  What more c oulda Modeler (or Modelers Wife) ask for.\n\n\n\nWe hope you will take the opportunity to attend this Years event as we have had many very positive comments on our new contest venue.  Reno offers so many things to do that this iseasily a family outing and not just a Modelers weekend.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding our show or any of the other events in th e Reno Area\, or you would like suggestions for a hotel or restaurant\, pl ease email or call our Chapter Contact. DTSTART:20240921T160000Z DTEND:20240922T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patcon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1694-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model show/contest. Vendors\, raffles\, seminars. Exc iting new location: Contest will take place in a hangar surrounded by vint ageaircraft. DTSTART:20240915T040000Z DTEND:20240916T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SuperCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1695-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Theme of SuperCon 2024:  Models in the Movies - Reel or Fak e\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAny model - aircraft\, armor\, automotive\, ship or fig ure of a subject that was used in a movie is eligible for the theme award. DTSTART:20240914T140000Z DTEND:20240914T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Valley Madness DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1696-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mid-Valley Madness - Scale Model Show and Contest.  \n\n\n\ nHosted by the Oregon Mid-Valley Modelers\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 14\, 2024 at theLinn County Expo Center\, in Albany\, OR \n\n\n\nAll Ages and Skill Levels are welcome.  Wheelchair Accessable. \n\n\n\nThis year's t heme: Operation MarketGarden: 80th Anniversary \n\n\n\nVendor tables avai lable \n\n\n\nDoors open at 9am\n\n\n\n$5 entry plus $1 per model entered .   DTSTART:20240914T160000Z DTEND:20240914T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gateway to the West Invitational 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1697-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Gateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2023 Invitational Model Contes t\n\n\n\n            ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the I nternational PlasticModelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 17th annua l model contest and swap meet on Saturday\, September 14\, 2024. The event will be held at the Afton Elk’s Club\, 6330 Heege Road\, St. Louis\, MO 63123.\n\n\n\nThe show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and runs to appro ximately 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free to children ages 14 and under. Admission plus unlimited model registrations is $10 for adu lts and free for children ages 14 and under. Model registration and viewin g are from 9:00 am to noon.The contest has 37 categories\, including junio rs and out of the box\, and there will be 10 “Best of” awards. A speci al contest category celebrates“Versus”.  A free children’s Make &am p\; Take model building session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Addit ionally\, hobby vendors\, and a raffle ofmodel kits and supplies.\n\n\n\n             Show chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314. 951.4936 or at bwagner@afftonschools.net. For more information\, please vi sit the Gateway Chapter IPMS Contest website: http://sites.google.com/view /ipmsgatewaychapter/contest\n\n\n\nGateway Chapter IPMS is ascale modeling club which is open to all persons interested in this hobby. The club meet s on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at AfftonElks Lodge 2635 \, located at 6330 Heege Road\, St. Louis\, MO 63123 DTSTART:20240914T050000Z DTEND:20240915T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Head To The Highlands Scale Model Contest & Show DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1698-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Head to the Highlands and join us for our second IPMS scale model contest &\; show.\n\n There are over 30 categories. Gold Silver a nd Bronze awards.\n\n Plus Best if awards for each main category. And a Mo deler's choiceaward.\n\n We have several vendors and dealers. And more in the works. DTSTART:20240907T130000Z DTEND:20240907T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Non-IPMS NNL Buffalo Model Car Show & Classic Car Cruise and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1699-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NNL Buffalo is excited to announce the NNL Buffalo Model Car Show on August 25\, 2024\, marking our second event of this kind in the W estern New York area. NNL model car shows are held annually across the cou ntry. This will be a non-competitive event featuring People's Choice and B uilders' Choice Awards.\n\n\n\nEvent: Non-competitive gathering of Scale M odel Cars and Trucks\n\n\n\nParticipants: Model car enthusiasts\, builders \, vendors\, and classic car owners\n\n\n\nAwards: Determined by popular v ote from spectators and builders\n\n\n\nSpecial Door Prize: All voters eli gible for a specialdoor prize selected at the end of the show\n\n\n\nClass ic Cars Display: Classic cars are invited to attend and display outside on the lot\n\n\n\n\n\n Classic car entries receive 1 free general admission pass to the Scale Model Show\; pre-registration online required to obtain passes \n\n Hobby Vendors: Available to sell kits\, paints\, tools\, and s cale model-related items\, Up to40 tables available for vendors \n\n Food: On-site food is available\; checkthe flyer for the schedule \n\n Flyer: D ownload a copy of the NNL Buffalo Model Car Show Flyer PDF\n\n Check out w ww.nnlbuffalo.com for more details and Vendor Information\n\n General Admi ssion is $5.00 Pre-Sale $7.00 at the door.  \n\n Model Entry Fee is $10.0 0/5\, $2.00 each additional\, $20.00/ 16 to Unlimited.\n\n Vendor Table Fe e $25.00 for the first and $20.00 for each additional DTSTART:20240825T130000Z DTEND:20240825T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 ModelFest DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1700-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2024 Modelfest will be held on Saturday\, August 24 at Libe rty Christian Fellowship Church\, 1815 W Liberty Dr\, Liberty\, MO 64068.\ n\n\n\nThis year's special theme is the 'Grunge'\; dirty and heavily weath ered models\n\n\n\nRegistration will be open from 9:00am until noon\, with awards at 3:00pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n Adults (18+): $10.00 for the first 3 entries\, $1.00 for each additional entry\n\n Juniors (17 and under): free\n\n Walk-in (not competing): $3.00 per person\, kids unde r 12 are free\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging\n\n\n\n\n\n All categories (except Junio rs) will be judged according to IPMS rules\n\n  Awards will be given fo r 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, and Best Of in each category\n\n  Junior categories w ill be judged using the Open System\n\n\n\n\n\nRaffle\n\n\n\n\n\n Model k its from a vairiety of categories and subjects\n\n Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\n\n\n\n Vendor tables are available for $2 0.00 each. Please contact Bill Blackwood at bblackwood1110@gmail.com for reservations. DTSTART:20240824T140000Z DTEND:20240824T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bash to the Eighties Modelfest DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1701-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Flight 19 yearly modelfest event.  Model contest and vendor hall. DTSTART:20240824T103000Z DTEND:20240824T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BLACK HILLS SCALE MODELERS 2024 SCALE MODEL CONTEST AND EXHI BIT DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1702-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ALL MODELERS WELCOME - !!!\n\n\n\nClub membership is not req uired for judged exhibit submission/entry!\n\n\n\nJudged entries are due o n-site for registration: THR 15 AUG\, 1600-1900\, or FRI 16 AUG 0900-1200. Judging will be performed by experienced modelers. See judging criteria a t the fair links listed here and on our event flyer. \n\n\n\nDisplay will be attended daily by club members as a bring-and-brag (with overnight fac ility security provided by the Fair). All modelers are encouraged to bring a model to workon\, alongside our club members from 1200-1900 during the fair!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240815T160000Z DTEND:20240825T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:yuba city mall showing DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1703-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:We will be having a show at the mall to display and connect with people around the community  DTSTART:20240719T170000Z DTEND:20240722T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PAMSCON DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1704-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:One of central Florida's one day premier model shows and com patition.  DTSTART:20240622T130000Z DTEND:20240622T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wonder-Con 2024 DTSTAMP:20240726T051252Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1705-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model contest and swap meet. 48 catagories with trophies and 3 special awards for People's Choice\, Best Muscle Car model 1964-1974 an d Best Veitnam model 1964-1974. Held at and sponsored by the Murphy Auto M useum\, 1930 Eastman Ave.\, Oxnard\, CA. $10 admission covers entry to the museum and swap meet. Model contest entry fee is $5 for first model and $ 3 for each additional model. Maximum of 2 entries per catagory. Entries cl osepromptly at noon for judging. 6 foot vendor tables are still available for $60/ea. Free parking at the museum and across the street. Taco &\; hot dogvendors\, model kit raffles\, and vintage\, antique and muscle cars on display. DTSTART:20240622T160000Z DTEND:20240622T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Capital Classic DTSTAMP:20240318T165900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1652-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:New Location /  New Date\n\n\n\nTheme is 'The Movies'  \n \n\n\nIPMS/USAModel Contest\n\n\n\nGundam Contest with expanded catagories \n\n\n\nFigure Contest with open system judging\n\n\n\nMake N Take\n\n\n\n Vender tables\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes DTSTART:20241109T060000Z DTEND:20241110T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cleveland Model Show 27 DTSTAMP:20240318T165900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1653-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The John H Glenn and Western Reserve IPMS Chapters will prou dlyhost their annual model show and contest Sunday\, November 3rd\, 2024\, at the Kirtland School Complex in Kirtland Ohio. Open to all modelers\, t his year’s show features the following: An EXPANDED Contest Area\, FREE LUNCH for Contest Judges\, Judges' Best of Show Award\, People’s Choice Awards\, 'Best Of' Category Awards\, Eight Special Theme Awards\, 61 Conte st Categories\, A Huge Day-Long Raffle with a Special Kids' Raffle\, Dozen s of Hobby Vendors\, and On-site Food Services. Please check out our websi te forupdates and further details: www.clevelandmodelshow.org. Hope to see you there! DTSTART:20241103T140000Z DTEND:20241103T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Toy & Model Show & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240318T165900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1654-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Toy &\; Model Show &\; Swap Meet\n9937 E. County Rd. A \, Johnstown Center\, WI\, 53546 DTSTART:20241012T150000Z DTEND:20241012T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NordicCon DTSTAMP:20240318T165900Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1655-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 | 9am to 4pm\n\n Veterans Mem orial Community Center | 8055 Barbara Ave | Inver Grove Heights\, MN\n\n\n \nJoin us at the Midwest's Largest Scale Model Contest &\; Exhibition. This year's highlights will include:\n\n\n\n​\n\n\n\nHundreds of the bes t built models in the region\n\n\n\nFree Online Pre-registration...avoid the check-in line\n\n\n\nParticipants can enter the Contest (judged)\, the Exhibition (not judged) or both\n\n\n\nVendor area featuring 100's of ki ts and supplies\n\n\n\nRaffles throughout the day \n\n\n\nFree Make-n-Tak e for Kids\n\n\n\nA visit and coverage by FineScale Modeler\n\n\n\nOnly $2 0 for unlimited entries\; Only $5 for spectators DTSTART:20240921T140000Z DTEND:20240921T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flight 19 - Gundam Model Show & Competition DTSTAMP:20240301T180100Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1651-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The model builders club FLIGHT 19 is proud to host our first annual Gundam Model Show &\; Competition\, featuring multiple competit ive scale categories\, awards\, raffle prizes\, &\; giveaways provided by Tate’s! Entries start at 11am\, and judging begins at 12:30pm. DTSTART:20240428T150000Z DTEND:20240428T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BlizzCon 2025 DTSTAMP:20240229T172824Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1649-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual Contest and Swap Meet DTSTART:20250222T140000Z DTEND:20250222T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Austin Scale Modelers Society Capitol Classic 2024 DTSTAMP:20240229T172824Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1650-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Model Contest\, Saturday November 9th\, 2024\, NEW LOCA TION! Williamson County Expo Center\, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail\, Taylor\, T X. 76574 Times: 9AM to 5 PM. \n\n\n\nGundam Contest with special judging rules. Figure Contest with OPEN judging rules. All other categories IPMS r ules apply.  Show Theme is 'The Movies.' New Categbories! Classic kits pr e-1980 for Armor and Aircraft. 'I've Improved'  One dozen special award c ategories. \n\n\n\nOver 75 vendor tables!\n\n\n\nFor more information and downloadable formsgo to www.AustinSMS.org DTSTART:20241109T150000Z DTEND:20241109T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS SilverCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240228T171821Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1648-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Sacramento SilverWings Presents:  SILVERCON 2024\n\n\n \nOur annual show and contest will be held on Saturday May 18th 2024 at th e Town &\;Country Lutheran Church located at 4049 Marconi Ave. Sacramen to CA. 95841\n\n\n\nTheme: 1944 (any car\, truck\, plane\, tank\, ship\, e ct.\, made\, took place in a famouse battle or event\, ect.\, is eligible for the theme). \n\n\n\nRegistration 9-Noon\n\n\n\nRaffle: Noon \n\n\n\n ENTRY FEE:  Adults (18+) $8.00for first two &\; $2 each additional en try.  Junior (7-17) $4 first two and$1 for each additional entry.  Child ren (6 &\; under) entrys are free.\n\n\n\nFREE entry to spectators/vis itors\n\n PARKING - FREE\n\n\n\n8 foot vendor tables $40 each\, 2 or more $35 each.  Vendor Coordinator: Gerald Clements 916-346-2419 bigjer009@gma il.com\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd\, &\; 3rd place awards will be given in 40+ cat egories.  The category sheet will be posted on our Facebook pageonce is i t finalized.\n\n\n\nAwards will also be given for: Best Navy\, Best Armor\ , Best Aircraft\, Dennis Trimble memorial Best Vintage Kit\, and Best of S how\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240518T160000Z DTEND:20240518T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trail Con 2024 DTSTAMP:20240219T020358Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1647-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Chisholm Trail Scale Modelers\n\n Saturday\, 19 October 2024\, 9AM to 5PM at Midway Baptist Church\, 5135 S Broadway\, Wichita\, KS\n\n Contest Fees: $10 (IPMS Members $8) for adults\, juniors are free\, for 5 model entries. $1 Each additional entry.\n\n General Admission: FRE E\n\n Event schedule: 7am to 9am show/contest/vendor setup\n\n\n\n\n\n 9am to 12pm contest registration &\; tickets for “Raffles”\n\n 12pm to 12:30pm lunch\, judges\n\n 12:30pm to 3pm judging (contest area to be clo sed) &\; “Raffles”\n\n 3pm to 4pm awards ceremony\n\n 4pm to 5pm sh ow/contest/vendor closes\n\n\n\n\n\nRaffles for kits: $1 for 1 ticket or $ 5 for 6 tickets\n\n Vendor Tables: $20 for each\n\n Make checks payable to : Jeff Cadenhead\n\n Send to: TrailCon 2021\, 2113 W 46th St S\, Wichita\, KS 67217\n\n Contact Info: Jeff Cadenhead\, President\, 316-299-8996  DTSTART:20241019T140000Z DTEND:20241019T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Angel Modelfest 2024 DTSTAMP:20240218T215226Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1645-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Blue Angel Modelfest 2024\n4530 Spikes Way\, Milton\, FL\, 3 2583 DTSTART:20240914T140000Z DTEND:20240914T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Diego Model Expo\, Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20240218T215226Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1646-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model contest with over 36 categories\, 1\,2\,3rd place\, be st of class\, best of show awards. Dual theme awards for 'Number Ones\, Th e First of Their Kind' and '110 Years of Dodge'. Model kit &\; aviation collectable swap meet with over 55 vendor tables. Located at the San Dieg o Air &\; Space Museum annex at Gilliespie Field featuring historic air craft\, displayes and resortation projects. Details can be round on the IP MS San Diego website.  DTSTART:20240601T150000Z DTEND:20240602T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cajun ModelFest 2024 DTSTAMP:20240218T022723Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1642-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Plastic Scale Model show and Expo\n\n\n\nThis years theme is 'damaged goods'\n\n\n\nAny model that depicts physical damage can be ente red in the theme category.\n\n\n\nEvent November 2nd at the LSU Ag center 4H minifarm building\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nVendor Area: 8:30 am 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nRegistration: 8:45 am 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nJudging: 1:00 pm 3:0 0 pm\n\n\n\nAward Presentation: 3:00 pm 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule of Fees Adult Juniors\n\n\n\n1st Model Entry fee $ 10.00 Free\n\n\n\nNext 10 Additional Entries $ 2.00 ea. Free\n\n\n\nMore than 11 Additional Entri es $1.00 ea.\n\n\n\nNon-participant Entry $ 2.00 Free\n\n\n\nRaffle Ticket s $ 1.00 or 6 for $ 5.00\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVendor Tables $ 15.00\n\n\n\nTro phy Sponsorships $25 DTSTART:20241102T133000Z DTEND:20241102T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Central Arkansas Rock Con DTSTAMP:20240218T022723Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1643-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is a two day event.  Friday starting at 8 AM will be i nstructional classes given by leaders in the hobby.  These will Wrap up a round5 PM.  Set up and early model judging from 5 PM to 8PM.  Saturday i s the Contest\, doors open at 8 AM.  Registration ends at 12 PM.  Awards at 4 PM. DTSTART:20240927T050000Z DTEND:20240929T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MIME 5th Annual NNL DTSTAMP:20240218T022723Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1644-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This is an Automotive NNL event\, with Participants TOP 5 Aw ards along with 7 Special Theme Awards which includes a Peoples Choice Awa rd. DTSTART:20240817T140000Z DTEND:20240817T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest DTSTAMP:20240206T205013Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1641-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest is an annual gathering for model car builders and collectors that has enjoyed being one of the west c oast's premier model car shows since 1991. It has evolved into both a judg ed contest or just a fun venue to show off projects that maybe you don't c areto compete with. A big draw also has been the raffle and the huge vendo r area.  DTSTART:20240504T160000Z DTEND:20240505T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Santa Rosa Show 2024 DTSTAMP:20240130T234140Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1640-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Santa Rosa is back with a show not to be missed!!! We w illbe hosting this year’s show at a brand new space! Rohnert Park Commun ity Center offers a large\, well lit space that will be great for modeller s toshow off their creations and Vendors to show off their wares and we're looking forward to having plenty of both!\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 12th\ , 2024 at Rohnert Park Community center from 10am to 4pm.\n\n\n\nWe’ll h ave the usualmodel show goodness: vendors\, models\, a contest\, a raffle\ , friends!\n\n\n\nRegistration 10:00am to Noon.\n\n\n\nAwards 3pm DTSTART:20241012T170000Z DTEND:20241012T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Summer NNL DTSTAMP:20240128T175423Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1638-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 15th Annual Event \n\n\n\nContest theme is 'Oval Racing \, American Style'\, featuring IndyCar\, NASCAR\, Sprint Cars\, Midgets an d Modifieds\n\n\n\nNo Pre-registration required\n\n\n\n13 classes and trop hies\n\n\n\nDoor prizes \n\n\n\n$5.00 entry fee and vendor registration f ees\n\n\n\nSee us on Facebook \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240804T140000Z DTEND:20240804T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS USA Nationals DTSTAMP:20240128T175423Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1639-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS USA Nationals\nMonona Terrace\, One John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703 DTSTART:20240717T140000Z DTEND:20240721T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelFEST 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T193830Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1637-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelFEST 2024  Saturday May 4\, 2024\n\n\n\nHosted by IPMS Space Coast \n\n\n\nAt the Azan Shriners Center 1591 W. Eau Callie Blvd. Melbourne FL. 32935\n\n\n\n\n\n Gold\, Silver and Bronze awards in all ca tegories!\n\n A Packed Vendor Room for all of your modeling needs!\n\n (Ad mission: Adults $5 - Kids Free)\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Great Theme Categories!\n\n \n\n\n\n 'May the 4th be With You' (AnyStar Wars Model! )\n\n '4' the Heck of It'  (Think of Any Aircraft\, Armor or Automotive model with a 4 in i t .. (Examples.. F4 Phantom\, M4 Sherman\,442 Oldsmobile... etc..) This th eme award will be awarded in each of the Aircraft\, Armor and Automotive c ategories)\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 am - 9:00 am Ven dor Set Up..\n\n 9:00 am Open to Public..\n\n 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Judging..\ n\n 9:00 am - Noon Model Registration..\n\n 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Awards..\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240504T040000Z DTEND:20240505T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 41 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1597-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our 41st Annual Plastic Model Contest and Exhibition DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 40 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1598-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASMCON 40\n2230 Highland Road\, Hermitage\, PA\, 16148 DTSTART:20250920T120000Z DTEND:20250920T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TRICon 25 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1599-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show of the Three Rivers (Pittsburgh) Chapter of IPMS DTSTART:20250322T130000Z DTEND:20250322T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1600-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BAYCON 2023 will take place at the Elks lodge in Franklin\, Massachusetts on Sunday\, November 3rd. Our show flyer\, which will give y ou information about times\, location\, fees\, special awards and categori es as well as entry forms is avail on our Facebook Page. The forms may be filled in using your keyboard\, either online or downloaded to your comput er and then printed out and filled in by hand. If you cannot access our on line entry forms\, we will have some at the registration desk that you can fill out at the show. We will have an ongoing raffle and vendor area. Foo d and drinks will be available at the hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n   DTSTART:20241103T140000Z DTEND:20241103T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HVHMG 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1601-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:HVHMG 2024\n29 Overocker Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12603 DTSTART:20241026T130000Z DTEND:20241026T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Granitecon 31 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1602-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual model show with hobby related vendors and IPMS style judged model contest. DTSTART:20241020T130000Z DTEND:20241020T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cincinnati Scale Modelers Contest & Swap Meet 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1603-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Scale Modelers will host their annual mode l showand contest Saturday\, October 19th at the Tri-State Warbird Museu m just minutes outside of the Cincinnati limits. The show is open to all modelersand the venue offers a great experience to see restored WWII flyab le aircraft and also the opportunity for modelers to showcase their work. There will be over 50 tables of vendors selling plastic model kits\, suppl ies\, books\, and aviation/military related items. The event will also sho wcase acompleted model contest with 100's of entries. A special admission price for the day gives visitors full access to the museum\, vendors\, and contest area. Come on out to see professionally finished plastic models a s wellas shop an amazing variety of model kits and supplies!  The show is an exciting event with awards and offers inspiration from the work displa yed.  DTSTART:20241019T130000Z DTEND:20241019T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Duneland Model Contest & Swap 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1604-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Duneland Model Contest &\; Swap 2024\n143 S Hobart R d\, Hobart\, IN\, 46342 DTSTART:20241012T130000Z DTEND:20241012T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leavenworth Model Show '24 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1605-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:16th annual model show and contest in downtown Leavenworth\, Kansas\, the first city of Kansas.\n\n\n\nRegistration opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at noon.  Awards begin at 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLarge raffle and v endor room. If interested in vending\, tables are $10 each\; contact the contest chair to reserve yours. \n\n\n\nTheme for 2024 is '1960s-1980s-- The Bronze Age ofModeling.'  Dig out those old kits from your basement\, and build it out of the box-- show us what you can do with these older kit s.  No PE or aftermarket allowed except decals.  Lots of putty is requir ed!\n\n\n\nVenue is theHeritage Center\, 109 Delaware Street\, Leavenworth .  Hotels\, resturants\, and a carousel musuem within a short walk of the site.  DTSTART:20241005T140000Z DTEND:20241005T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Armorcon DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1606-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ARMORCON is the largest armor model show in the Northeast no w covering two days\, featuring 80 vendor tables\, multiple seminars\, and our famous monster raffle along with the ARMORCON model show and contest!   The 2024 show theme is 'The Gathering Storm' - 1930's Armor.  The 202 4 showwill be held on Oct 4 - 5\, 2024 at the Wyndham Southbury\, 1284 Str ongtown Rd\, Southbury\, CT 06488\n\n\n\nContest Categories\n\n\n\nI                Closed Top Tracked Armor\, 1900 to September 1\, 1939\, based on markings\n\n\n\nII             Closed Top Tracked Armor\, 1939 to 1945\, Axis\, based on markings\n\n\n\nIII             Closed Top Tracked Armor\, 1939 to 1945\, Allied\, based on markings\n\n\n\nIV            Closed Top Tracked Armor \, Cold War (1946-1990)\, based on markings\n\n\n\nV              Closed Top Tracked Armor\,Modern (1990 - Present)\, based on markings \n\n\n\nVI            Open Top/Open Hatch AFVs\, including half -tracks\, all eras*\n\n\n\nVII          Wheeled Vehicles and Armo red Cars\, all eras\n\n\n\nVIII         Ordnance\, in firing mode or in travel mode with or without prime movers\, all eras\n\n\n\nIX             Major Conversions (intermediate and advanced level only)\n\n\n\nX             Scratchbuilt Items (intermediate an d advanced level only)\n\n\n\nXI            Figures (Open) \n\n\n\nXII           Figures (Stock)\n\n\n\nXIII          Vignettes\n\n\n\nXIV         Dioramas\n\n\n\nXV           Fictional\, Futuristic or Proposed Vehicles\n\n\n\nXVI          Juniors under 18 years old\, all eras and types\n\n\n\nXVII         AMPS Masters\, all eras and types\n\n\n\nXVIII      ClassicKits (kits 25 years or older. Please bring build instructions with a copywrite date.) DTSTART:20241004T150000Z DTEND:20241005T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Military Modelers club of Louisville Invitatrional DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1607-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:     The MMCl is once again hosting our Invitational cont est atParaquet Springs Conference Center in Shepherdsville\, Ky. (17 miles south on I-65 of Louisville). We plan on having 75 vendor tables with ple nty of display area.\n\n\n\nThe MMCL is always noted for having a well run show with a tremendous raffle that is one of the best in all Region 4 .Pl ease comejoin us next year on Septermber 28\,2024. DTSTART:20240928T130000Z DTEND:20240928T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawkcon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1608-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Second annual model contest and vendor show September 21\, 2 024830am-4pm. .Over 10 categories to enter in. Follow Blackhawk Model Buil ders Society on Facebook for upcoming information.  DTSTART:20240921T133000Z DTEND:20240921T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 39 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1609-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASMCON 39\n439 East State St\, Sharon\, PA\, 16146 DTSTART:20240921T120000Z DTEND:20240921T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Midwest Scale Madness DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1610-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Midwest Scale Madness\n1650 Doris Dr\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, 53538 DTSTART:20240914T150000Z DTEND:20240914T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PennCon DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1611-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show and contest. Lots of vendors. DTSTART:20240914T130000Z DTEND:20240914T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society 47th Model Contest DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1612-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Just our 47th Model contest. No themes\, no tricks\, no spec ialcategories. Just bring your models and your own bad self down to Huntsv ille and show off your best. DTSTART:20240824T130000Z DTEND:20240824T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Virginia ShootOut DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1613-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Roanoke Valley IPMS will be celebrating it's 31st year b y hosting the Virginia ShootOut again. The show will have 78 class's\, mul itple special awards\, theme awards that include Best Great War Subject-Be st Italian-Best Reel Model and The Leo Award. There will be a Retro class which is for OOB 1/72 Revell P-47 Thunderbolts and 1/25 Revell 1964 Thunde rbolts. There will also be vendors\, make and take for the kids and lots o f fun. Doors open at 9:00 am and awards will be at 4:30pm. DTSTART:20240810T130000Z DTEND:20240810T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Space City Shootout Model Car Contest and Scale Automot ive Expo DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1614-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:24 model car Contest Categories plus 8 Master Craftsman Awar ds.\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $5.00 (16 &\; older) \, $1.00 (15 &\; under)\n\n Contest Entrant\, 16 &\; over: $10 first two entries &\; $2 ea. additional entry\n\n Contest Entrant\, 15 &\; under: $2 for all you care to enter\n\n Vendors: $35 per 6 foot table\n\n\n\nTimes:\n\n Earl y Vendor Setup: Friday\, July 26\, 4:00pm - 7:00pm\n\n Show Day Vendor Set up: 8:00am - 9:30am\n\n Open to Public: 9:30 am\n\n Contest Registration C loses: 1:30pm\n\n Awards Cerimony: 4:00pm DTSTART:20240727T143000Z DTEND:20240727T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Classic 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1615-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event which marks the 60th Anniversary of S ilicon Valley Scale Modelers! This year's theme is 'Hit the Beach\,' and i n addition to 56 regular categories we have special awards - including som e honoring past members and club benefactors:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStars and S tripes Award– Best Subject featuring Stars or Stripes (not in insignia)\ n\n\n\nBest Pacific War Subject\n\n\n\nBest D-Day Subject\n\n\n\nLockheed Award – Best Lockheed Subject\n\n\n\nAngelo Deogracias Award – Best Co mpetition Car\n\n\n\nGeorge Lee Family Award – Best WWI or Golden-Age Ai rcraft\n\n\n\nBest Aircraft\n\n\n\nBest Military Vehicle\n\n\n\nBest Autom obile\n\n\n\nBest Ship\n\n\n\nBest Figure\n\n\n\nBest Space\, Sci-Fi or Fa ntasy\n\n\n\nBill Magnie Award – Best Junior or Sub-junior\n\n\n\nTed Ka uffman Award – Best In Show DTSTART:20240615T170000Z DTEND:20240615T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OkieDokieCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1616-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Metro Okc annual Local contest DTSTART:20240615T140000Z DTEND:20240615T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heartland Model Car Nationals (June 8 & 9\, 2024) DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1617-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Heartland Model Car Nationals will be the 32nd show put on by the KC Slammers Model Car Club based in Kansas City\, KS. Ours is a model car show that averages between 450 and 500 models entered each year. We have 29 separate classes and 16 Master Awards\, including the Hea rtland Champion award. In 2023 our Heartland show had some 85 vendor table s sold with tons of model car kits\, aftermarket parts\, etc. The Overland Park Convention Center\, Overland Park\, KS is a great venue with plenty of parking\, nearby restaurants and lodging. We create a PowerPoint-based awards show with photos of the Class winners and Master Awards along with theentrant's name and class sponsor. It is simply a great show put on by f ellow car modelers and we even have a class called 'Military (automotive r elated)…any non-track\, automotive-style vehicle used by any military fo rce from any nation.' for our fellow military modelers. You need to join u s and\, hey\, we're almost dead center in the middle of our country. Our 2 024 theme is 'What the…?' We’re talking GOOFY ideas here…like a Ferr ari with aPinto engine or a Pinto with a Ferrari engine\, a camper/pickup bed on a ’57 Deville or a Gremlin as a Police Car…well\, you know but we don’t and we want you to show us! Build that odd job\, that model tha t makes people go Whaaaat? and bring it to the BEST Model Car Show in the Midwest. If youhaven’t been to a Heartland Model Car Nationals you just haven’t been to the best model car show in the whole of the US! We’re bein’ modest here.\n\n\n\nThe show format is:\n\n\n\nDay 1 (8 June) is f or model registration only. The registration time is from 2:00pm until 7:0 0pm. Outside of those times only club members are permitted to stay as we judge the models from 7:00pm until judging is complete.\n\n \n\n Day 2 (9 June) is the actual show with doors open at 9:00am with awards at 3:00pm. The show usually finishes at 4:00pm\, DTSTART:20240608T190000Z DTEND:20240609T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NIMCON 12 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1618-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join us at NIMCON 12\, Region 5's premier summer show and co ntest. The theme is D-Day plus 2 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D- Dayplus 2. Gold\, Silver\, Bronze (Chicago rules) awards plus best of and special awards. 50 plus vendor tables to satisfy all your hobby needs. Hug e raffle and on-site food vendor. DTSTART:20240615T140000Z DTEND:20240615T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smoky Mtn Model-Con DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1619-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mtn Model-Con\n9245 Fox Lonas Rd. NW\, Knoxville\, TN\ , 37923 DTSTART:20240525T130000Z DTEND:20240525T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Scalefest DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1620-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2024 Scalefest THEME RED\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 25\ , 2024\n\n\n\n9 AM - 5 PM\n\n\n\nGrapevine Convention Center\n\n\n\n1209 S outh Main Street\n\n\n\nGrapevine\, TX 76051 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nS CHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\n6 am:  Hall opens forvendor setup\n\n\n\n9 am:  Contest/Show opens to public\n\n\n\n12 pm:  Contest registration ends\n\ n\n\n1 pm:  Judging begins   (Contest area remains open)\n\n\n\n3:30 p m:  Awards ceremony (Tentative)\n\n\n\n5 pm:  End of show\, hall closes\ n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nADMISSION\n\n\n\n        Adults:     $10.00 *\n\n\n\n      Juniors:    $1.00 (ages 6-17)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMODEL REGISTRATION FEES\n\n\n\nAdults:  $3.00 per model\n\n\n\nJuniors:  $1.00 per model\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCONTACT INFO\n\n\n\nEmail: scalefest @gmail.com\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240525T110000Z DTEND:20240525T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NORTHSHORECON 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1621-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:North Scale Modelers in Peabody Massachusetts Presents:  NO RTHSHORECON 2024\n\n\n\nSaturday May 18th\, 2024\n\n\n\n9:00 AM tp 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nKnights of Columbus Hall \n\n\n\n96 Main Street \n\n\n\nPeabody\ , MA 01960\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240518T130000Z DTEND:20240518T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MOSS CON 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1622-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS/MOSS would like to invite you to MOSS CON 2024 on Satur day\, May 18 in Springfield\, Missouri.\n\n\n\nMOSS CON 2024 will be held at The Arc of the Ozarks located at 1501 E. Pythian Street\, Springfield\, MO 65802\n\n\n\nDoors Open to Public at 8:30 am\n\n\n\nRegistration 8:30 am to noon\n\n\n\nRaffle Prizes ~ Vendors ~ Free Parking\n\n\n\nCategories : Auto\, Aircraft\, Armor\, Figures\, Dioramas\, Ships\, Sci-Fi\, and many more!\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place Awards for each category\, plus Be st of Show\, and People's Choice awards!\n\n\n\nPlease Note: we do not off er a 'Collections' category.\n\n\n\nAlso\, please RSVP in advance if you p lan to enter more than 10 models\,or any models requiring more than 2 squa re feet to display.\n\n\n\nIPMS Judging Rules Apply\n\n\n\nFor more inform ation: e-mail ipmsmoss@hotmail.com or visit www.ipmsmoss.com\n\n\n\nFind us on Facebook (IPMS/ Missouri Ozarks Scale Specialists) DTSTART:20240518T133000Z DTEND:20240518T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Show 2024 - IPMS Region 7 Convention DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1623-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2024 Sping Show by IPMS Seattle.  Th is is the IPMS/USA Pacificn Northwest Region 7 show.  \n\n\n\nThe Spring Show is one of the largest model contests in the US with 1\,267 contest e ntries in 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n Doors open at 09:00am\n\n Contest registra tion closes at 12:00 noon\n\n Awards at 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the website for contest entry forms\, categories\, and rules.\n\n\n\nThere will be 80 vendor tables stacked high with kits\, tools\, paints\, books\, and access ories. Our raffle will be bigger than ever with hundreds of kits.\n\n\n\n   DTSTART:20240427T160000Z DTEND:20240427T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Island Showcase 2024 Scale Model Contest & Show DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1624-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Entrants\, $10 for up to 5 entries\, and $2 per entry therea fter\n\n\n\nYouth $2.\n\n\n\nAll prices  are in Canadian dollars.\n\n\n\n General Public Admission is by donation\n\n\n\nJudging commences at 1200\, Awards at 1500\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240420T150000Z DTEND:20240421T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BuffCon 39 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1625-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 7\, 2024\, IPMS Niagara Frontier will pres ents our 39th Model Show znd Contest. We welcome modelers from Western New York\, Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, Ontario\, Canada and more. We're located in Cheektowaga\, NewYork\, a suburb of Buffalo\, with easy access off I-90.\n \n\n\nWe have 75 categories covering the gamut of model building genres. N ewish categories are dedicated to Warhammer\, Gundam and Gunpla entries. T ypically we have about 450 entries and 50 plus vendor tables and a big raf fle\, so there's something for everyone.\n\n\n\nWe open at 9:00AM with reg istration closing at 1:00PM and awards at 4:00PM. Our contest room will be open during judging and lunch is available on site.\n\n\n\nPlease see our attached flyerfor categories\, show\, dealer and sponsor info or visit ou r website at www.ipmsniagarafrontier.com. Downloadable entry forms are ava ilable and we encourage you to use them. While you're there\, check out ou r newsletter\,the 'Sprue and Glue News' and photos from previous BuffCons .\n\n\n\nWe're looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones a t BuffCon 39. See you on April 7!\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240407T130000Z DTEND:20240407T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CoMMiESFest 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1626-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CoMMiESFest 2024 will once again be held at the Wings Over t he Rockies\, Exploration of Flight museum\, at 13005 Wings Way\, in Centen nial Colorado. The show will be held on Saturday\, March 23rd\, 2024. The theme this year is Eggplanes\, Chibis and more\, oh my!\n\n\n\nThere will be a museum entry fee of $12. Model entry begins at 9:00am\, and closes at noon. Entries are $5.00 per model for the first four models\, and free th ereafter. Current IPMS members receive a $1.00 discount per model. More de tails to follow\, look for us at https://www.facebook.com/commiesfest DTSTART:20240323T150000Z DTEND:20240323T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Swap/Sale and Build Day DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1627-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual model build\, sale and swap. DTSTART:20240316T130000Z DTEND:20240316T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual IPMS Model Show DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1628-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our umteenth annual show!  DTSTART:20240316T140000Z DTEND:20240316T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Non-IPMS) MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1629-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION: 10 Annual.     MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS\n\n\n\nOver 55+ CLASSES !\n\n LOTS OF SPECIALTY AWARDS..!\n\n Super Door Prizes !  G iveaways !\n\n Vendors/Swap Meet\n\n\n\nCLASSIC CAFE &\; EVENT CENTER\n \n\n\n4832 Hilligas Road\n\n\n\nFORT WAYNE\, INDIANA\n\n\n\n(260)458-2982\ n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240309T130000Z DTEND:20240309T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mad City Modelers 28th Annual Contest DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1630-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Join IPMS Mad City Modelers in the 2024 'Prelude to the Nats !!'\n\n\n\nIPMS Mad City will be hosting its 28th annual scale model show at the site for the 2024 National Convention\, Monona Terrace Convention C enter in lovely downtown Madison\, Wisconsin. Tour the 2024 National Conve ntion site ahead of the crowd!\n\n \n\n Registration 9-Noon\n\n Judging No on-3\n\n Awards 4pm\n\n \n\n ENTRY FEE $15.00 for First 5 Entries-$2 Each Additional\n\n Intermediates$5.00 for All Models Entered\n\n Juniors Free\ n\n Spectators $5.00 Per Adult orChildren Over 12 Children Under 12 Free\n \n Police\, Fire\, EMS and Active Duty Military with ID Free\n\n PARKING - $5.00 onsite at Monona Terrace\n\n \n\n Vendors $30.00/8’ Table Before February 1st\, $35.00/8’ Table After\n\n \n\n THEME AWARD ‘Overlord’ (D-Day\, June 6th)\n\n Wayne B. Grinnell Award - Best of Show \n\n Jim T urek Award Best Junior \n\n Scott Hoffland Award for Modeling Excellence  \n\n Dave Raatz Tail Hook Award \n\n The Last Square Award – People ’s Choice Best Armor \n\n Best Aircraft \n\n Best Auto \n\n Best Fig ure \n\n Best Ship \n\n Best Marine Corp Subject \n\n Best Sci/Fi - Rea l Space\n\n Best WWI Aircraft \n\n Best Out of The Box \n\n Best Miscell aneous\n\n \n\n 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place awards in 67 categories (see att ached PDF)\n\n Featuring the return of 'Out of Box' categories!\n\n\n\n \ n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\ n\n  DTSTART:20240302T150000Z DTEND:20240302T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anchorage IPMS Model Contest DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1631-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Plastic model contest based on basic modeling craftsmanship such as construction and painting.  Junior\, Teen and Open age groups.   Categories (planes\, cars\, tanks\, figures\, ships\, Sci fi\, dioramas\, etc) and rules at www.ipmsanchorage.com.  Open to the public\, any age\, skill level or plastic modeling interest is welcome.  Entry fee is $4.00 per model for adults and $1.00 per model for juniors.  \n\n\n\nEnter Mod els Saturday\, 24 Feb 2024 10:00 pm to 7:00 pm $4.00 entry fee per model f or adults and$1.00 per model entry fee for juniors.\n\n\n\nSunday\, 25 Feb 2024 closed to public for judging\, 10\;OO TO 7:00 (WE’LL HAVE TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS.)\n\n\n\nContest models on display and modeling techn ique demonstrations Monday 26 Feb 2024 thru Saturday\, 2 Mar\, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.  The event is free to the public.\n\n\n\nDisplay and contest mo dels pick-up Sunday\, 3 Mar2024\, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.\n\n\n\nEvent Locati on:  Midtown Mall\, 600 East Northern Lights Blvd.\, Anchorage\, AK 99503 DTSTART:20240224T190000Z DTEND:20240303T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Fiesta 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1632-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:February 10 2024\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModelFiesta is the longest running annual modeling event in IPMS Region 6. The contest has grown in size and quality since its early days and now averages over 120 vendor tab les and over500 models entered in the contest each year. With a regular an d strong international attendance by modelers from all over Latin America\ , ModelFiesta is one of the most unique\, varied\, and highly regarded IPM S events inthe region.\n\n\n\nThe new home for ModelFiesta\, the New Braun fels Civic/Convention Center (NBCC)\, is just a quick 20 min drive up the I-35 corridor from San Antonio\, and it is closer for those coming to the event from thenorth (Austin\, Dallas). For modelers coming in from the Eas t (Houston\, Louisiana)\, I-10 is still the primary route to take\, exitin g in Seguin on Hwy-46 to New Braunfels. From the west and south\, attendee s can connectto Hwy-46 through various roads and highways and reach New Br aunfels withease. NBCC is a relatively new structure with excellent lighti ng\, electrical hook-ups\, and a professional and helpful staff.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240210T150000Z DTEND:20240210T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RDUCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1633-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Eagle Squadron is proud to present RDUCon 2024 on Jan 2 7th\, 2024 The show and contest will feature 2 buildings for the event: bu ilding 1 (left) for the main contest and right next door building 2 (right ) as a separate space available for vendors.\n\n\n\nContest Hours: 9a - 5p . Registration closes at noon.\n\n\n\nTHEMES:\n\n D-Day 80th Anniversary ( Any Country\, Any Army\, Any Navy\, Any Air  Forces\, Any Coast Guard inv olved in the D-Day Invasion)\n\n Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary (Any year\, Any Model)\n\n SpaceThe Final Frontier (Real Space\, Sci-Fi\, Fantasy eli gible)\n\n\n\nCategories:\n\n\n\n\n\n Aircraft:\n\n 1A Single / Multi Engi ne Prop / Jet 1/144 and smaller all\n\n 1B Single / Multi Engine Prop 1/72 – 1/76\n\n 1C Single / Multi Engine Jet1/72 – 1/76\n\n 1D Single Engi ne Prop 1/48\n\n 1E Single Engine Jet 1/48\n\n 1F Multi Engine Prop 1/48\n \n 1G Multi Engine Jet 1/48\n\n 1H Single / Multi Engine Prop 1/32 and lar ger\n\n 1I Single / Multi Engine Jet 1/32 and larger\n\n 1J Rotary Wing al l scales\n\n 1K Civilian all scales\n\n 1L Biplane / Rigged all scales\n\n 1M Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Armor:\n\n 2A Closed top AFV / Open Top AFV / S oft Skin / Wheeled / Tracked 1/16 and larger\n\n 2B Closed Top AFV 1/35\n\ n 2C Open Top AFV 1/35 (interior judged)\n\n 2D Closed Top AFV 1/48\n\n 2E Open Top AFV 1/48 (interior judged)\n\n 2F Closed Top AFV 1/72 and smalle r\n\n 2G Open Top AFV 1/72 and smaller (interior judged)\n\n 2H Wheeled / Tracked Soft Skin all scales\n\n2I Artillery all scales (including prime m over)\n\n 2J Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Ships:\n\n 3A Oar and Sail all scales\ n\n 3B Powered 1/350 and larger Military\n\n 3C Powered 1/351 and smaller Military\n\n 3D Submarines all scales\n\n 3E Civilian allscales\n\n 3F Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Vehicles (Non-Military\n\n 4A Showroom Stock all scale s\n\n 4B Street Rods (1959 and older) all scales\n\n 4C Street Machines (1 960 and newer) all scales\n\n 4D Slammers / Curbside all scales\n\n 4E Ope n WheelCompetition all scales\n\n 4F Closed Wheel Competition all scales\n \n 4G Rust /Dust / Rat Rods all scales\n\n 4H Motorcycles all scales\n\n 4 I Trucks\, Civilian\, Light Commercial 4 Wheels or Less all scales\n\n 4J Trucks Heavy Commercial\, Construction 4 Wheels or more all scales\n\n 4K Small Scale 1/32 and smaller all types\n\n 4L Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Real Space / Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Gundams\n\n 5A Real Space all types\, all scale s\n\n 5B Movie Space —— Star Wars\, Star Trek\, Space 1999\, Battle St ar Galactica all types\, all\n\n scales\n\n 5C Sci-Fi all types\, all scal es\n\n 5D Fantasy all types\, all scales\n\n 5E Gundams1/144 All Grades\, all models\n\n 5F Gundams 1/100 All Grades\, all models\n\n5G Gundams 1/60 All Grades\, all models\n\n 5H Mecha / Maschinen Krueger all types\, all scales\n\n\n\n\n\n Figures\n\n 6A Dismounted all scales\, all types\n\n 6B Mounted all scales\, all types\n\n 6C Busts all scales\, all types\n\n 6D Animals / Dinosaurs all scales all types\n\n\n\n\n\n Dioramas\n\n 7 All S ubjects\, limitedto 12”x12” size\n\n\n\n\n\n Junior\n\n 8A All Ages\, all types\, all scales\n\n 8B Legos all ages\, all types\, all scales\n\n Miscellaneous\n\n 9A All types\, all scales not represented in any other c ategory\n\n 9B Humor in modeling all scales\n\n 9C Collections (5 or more models)\n\n 9D Triathlon (3 models from 3 different categories)\n\n 9E 3-D Printed all scales\, all subjects\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240127T140000Z DTEND:20240127T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dragon fest 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1634-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Dragon fest 2024\n780 BOGUE RD\, YUBA CITY\, CA\, 95991 DTSTART:20240113T170000Z DTEND:20240114T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS WFSM - Wrightreat 2024 DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1635-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Wrightreat is the Wright Field Scale Modelers annual model- building retreat. The event is a relaxed environment where modelers can co me together to build\, learn\, and/or teach skills and techniques associat ed with model building. Questions and enjoyment are encouraged.  Registra tion fees are $25 for the weekend or $10 per day. (Registration is requir ed to participate.)  DTSTART:20240112T140000Z DTEND:20240114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Veteran Day Display only DTSTAMP:20240111T022907Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1636-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:This a Veteran Day display only of Military vehicles\,  shi ps\,aircraft\, tanks and helicopters at the Yuba-Sutter Mall\, 1215 Colusa Ave\, Yuba City\, CA 95991\n\n\n\n11-11-23 0900  am to 8 pm\n\n 11-12 -2 3 10 am to 7 pm DTSTART:20231111T170000Z DTEND:20231113T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Swap/Sale and Build Day DTSTAMP:20240104T014447Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1595-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Swap/Sale and Build Day\n\n \n\n \n\n\ n\n\n\n16 Cricket Lane\, Glastonbury\, CT\, 06033\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPleas e join us for our annual model build\, sale and swap.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegio n 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Central Connecticut Modeler's Club\n\n\n\n \n\nCentral Connecticut\n\n\n\n\n\nBoyd Brown III\n\n\n\n\n\nbbrowniii0369 @yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n8609424231 DTSTART:20240316T130000Z DTEND:20240316T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS WFSM - Wrightreat 2024 DTSTAMP:20231229T120146Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1592-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS WFSM - Wrightreat 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\ n\n\n4400 Shakertown Road\, Beavercreek\, OH\, 45430\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWr ightreat is the Wright Field Scale Modelers annual model-building retreat . The event is a relaxedenvironment where modelers can come together to bu ild\, learn\, and/or teach skills and techniques associated with model bui lding. Questions and enjoyment are encouraged.  Registration fees are $25 for the weekend or $10 per day. (Registration is required to participate .) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nWright Field Scale M odelers \n\n\n\n\n\nWright Field Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Wrinkle\n \n\n\n\n\nwrinkledm@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n9375326970 DTSTART:20240112T140000Z DTEND:20240114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anchorage IPMS Model Contest DTSTAMP:20231214T203329Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1591-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Anchorage IPMS Model Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nMidtownMall 600 East Northern Lights Blvd.\,\, Anchorage\, AK\, 9950 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlastic model contest based on basic modeling craftsm anship such as construction and painting.  Junior\, Teen and Open age gro ups.  Categories (planes\, cars\, tanks\, figures\, ships\, Sci fi\, dior amas\, etc) and rules atwww.ipmsanchorage.com.  Open to the public\, any age\, skill level or plastic modeling interest is welcome.  Entry fee is $4.00 per model for adults and $1.00 per model for juniors.  \n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\nEnter Models Saturday\, 24 Feb2024 10:00 pm to 7:00 pm $4.00 entry fe e per model for adults and $1.00 per model entry fee for juniors.\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nSunday\, 25 Feb 2024 closed to public for judging\, 10\;OO TO 7:00 (WE’LL HAVE TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContest models on display and modeling technique demonstrations Monday 26 Feb 2024 thru Saturday\, 2 Mar\, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.  The event is free to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDisplay and contest models pick-up Sunday\, 3Mar 2024\, 12 :00 pm to 3:00 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location:  Midtown Mall\, 600 Eas t Northern Lights Blvd.\, Anchorage\, AK 99503\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 13 - AK\, Satellite\, International and Cyber Clubs\n\n\n\n\n\nAnchorage IPMS\n \n\n\n\n\nAnchorage Chapoter IPMS USA\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Cote\n\n\n\n\n\ncote pmc@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n19079805160 DTSTART:20240224T190000Z DTEND:20240303T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Scalefest DTSTAMP:20231213T121148Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1590-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2024 Scalefest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1209 Sou th Main Street\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Scalefest THEME RED\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 25\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n9 A M - 5 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nGrapevine Convention Center\n\n\n\n\n\n1209 South Main Street\n\n\n\n\n\nGrapevine\, TX 76051 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n6 am:  Hall opens for vendor setup\n\ n\n\n\n\n9 am:  Contest/Show opens to public\n\n\n\n\n\n12 pm:  Contest registration ends\n\n\n\n\n\n1 pm:  Judging begins   (Contest area rema ins open)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 pm:  Awards ceremony (Tentative)\n\n\n\n\n\n5 p m:  End of show\, hall closes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nADMISSION\n\n\n\n\ n\n        Adults:     $10.00*\n\n\n\n\n\n      Juniors:     $1.00 (ages 6-17)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMODEL REGISTRATION FEES\n\ n\n\n\n\nAdults:  $3.00 per model\n\n\n\n\n\nJuniors:  $1.00 per model\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCONTACT INFO\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: scale fest@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRe gion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS North Central Texas \n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS No rth Central Texas\n\n\n\n\n\nMark L. Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\nmark_l_wilson@live. com\n\n\n\n\n\n9728007389 DTSTART:20240525T110000Z DTEND:20240525T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BuffCon 39 DTSTAMP:20231207T161458Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1589-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BuffCon 39\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2735 Union R d.\, Cheektowaga\, NY\, 14227\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, April 7\, 202 4\, IPMS Niagara Frontier will presents our 39th Model Show znd Contest. W e welcome modelers fromWestern New York\, Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, Ontario\, Canada and more. We'relocated in Cheektowaga\, NewYork\, a suburb of Buffa lo\, with easy accessoff I-90.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have 75 categories covering t he gamut of model buildinggenres. Newish categories are dedicated to Warha mmer\, Gundam and Gunpla entries. Typically we have about 450 entries and 50 plus vendor tables anda big raffle\, so there's something for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe open at 9:00AM with registration closing at 1:00PM and awar ds at 4:00PM. Our contest roomwill be open during judging and lunch is ava ilable on site.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see our attached flyer for categories\, show\, dealer and sponsor info or visit our website at www.ipmsniagarafron tier.com. Downloadable entry forms are available and we encourage you to u se them. While you're there\, checkout our newsletter\, the 'Sprue and Gl ue News' and photos from previous BuffCons.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe're looking forwa rd to seeing old friends and making new ones at BuffCon 39. See you on Apr il 7!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Ni agara Frontier - the Buffcon Boys\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Niagara Frontier Chapter \n\n\n\n\n\nMike Butry\n\n\n\n\n\nfalcon42177@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n716-940 -5624 DTSTART:20240407T130000Z DTEND:20240407T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smoky Mtn Model-Con DTSTAMP:20231126T214756Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1584-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mtn Model-Con\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n924 5 Fox Lonas Rd. NW\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37923\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 3 - Southeas t\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.knoxvillescalemodelers.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nKnoxville Scale Modelers Association\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Polin\n\n\n\n\n\nmichael.r.p olin@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n(317) 440-4348 DTSTART:20240525T130000Z DTEND:20240525T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TRICon 25 DTSTAMP:20231121T154222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1580-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:TRICon 25\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n9600 Babcock Blvd\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual show of the Thr ee Rivers (Pittsburgh) Chapter of IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lak es\n\n\n\n\n\nTRICon\n\n\n\n\n\nThree Rivers IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Scariot \n\n\n\n\n\nTrekmanscott@outlook.com\n\n\n\n\n\n4126564656 DTSTART:20250322T130000Z DTEND:20250322T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CoMMiESFest 2024 DTSTAMP:20231121T154222Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1581-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CoMMiESFest 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n13005 Wings Way\, Centennial\, CO\, 80112\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoMMiESFest 2024 wi ll once again be held at the Wings Over the Rockies\, Exploration of Fligh t museum\, at 13005 Wings Way\, in Centennial Colorado. The show will be h eld on Saturday\, March23rd\, 2024. The theme this year is Eggplanes\, Chi bis and more\, oh my!\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a museum entry fee of $12. Model entry begins at 9:00am\, and closes at noon. Entries are $5.00 per m odel for the first four models\, and free thereafter. Current IPMS members receive a $1.00 discount per model. More details to follow\, look for us at www.facebook.com/commiesfest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 10 - Rocky Mountain\ n\n\n\n\n\nCoMMiESFest Facebook page\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/CoMMiES\n\n\n\n\n\nBr ad Guy\n\n\n\n\n\nMr.Badwrench64@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n303-467-2009 DTSTART:20240323T150000Z DTEND:20240323T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20231120T175424Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1579-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BAYCON 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1077 Pond S treet\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBAYCON 2023 will take pla ce at the Elks lodge inFranklin\, Massachusetts on Sunday\, November 3rd. Our show flyer\, whichwill give you information about times\, location\, f ees\, special awards and categories as well as entry forms is avail on our Facebook Page. The forms may be filled in using your keyboard\, either on line or downloaded toyour computer and then printed out and filled in by h and. If you cannot access our online entry forms\, we will have some at th e registration desk that you can fill out at the show. We will have an ong oing raffle and vendor area. Food and drinks will be available at the hall . \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nBay Colon y Modelers Club\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Bay Colony Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Magi na\n\n\n\n\n\ntreadhead@comcast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n5086415873 DTSTART:20241103T140000Z DTEND:20241103T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NIMCON 12 DTSTAMP:20231115T000326Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1578-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NIMCON 12\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n8900 US Highw ay 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at NIMCON 12\ , Region 5's premier summer show and contest. The theme is D-Day plus 2 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day plus 2. Gold\, Silver\, Bronze (Chicago rules) awards plus best of and special awards. 50 plus vendor tab les to satisfy all yourhobby needs. Huge raffle and on-site food vendor.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Lakes Region Scale Modele rs\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Lakes Region Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Reese\n\n\n\ n\n\ntreese1088@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n630-235-1700 DTSTART:20240608T140000Z DTEND:20240608T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Island Showcase 2024 Scale Model Contest & Show DTSTAMP:20231113T133610Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1577-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Island Showcase 2024 Scale Model Contest &\; Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1151 Esquimalt Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 3N 6\, Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntrants\, $10 for up to 5 entries\, and $2 per entry thereafter\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth $2.\n\n\n\n\n\nAll prices  are in C anadian dollars.\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Public Admission is by donation\n\n\n\ n\n\nJudging commences at 1200\, Awards at 1500\n\n\n\n\n\nFind additional details on Facebook and at www.vsm.bc.ca for IPMS Victoria/Victoria Scale Modellers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 13 - AK\, Satellite\, International and C yber Clubs\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp//www.vsm.bc.ca\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Victoria\n\n\n\n \n\nWill Hendriks\n\n\n\n\n\nwhendriks@shaw.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n250-507-7625 DTSTART:20240420T150000Z DTEND:20240421T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Classic 2024 DTSTAMP:20231113T122904Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1576-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley Classic 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\ n\n\n38991 Farwell Drive\, Fremont\, CA\, 94536-7299\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo in us for this event which marks the 60th Anniversary of Silicon Valley Sc ale Modelers! This year's theme is 'Hit the Beach\,' and in addition to 56 regular categories we have special awards - including some honoring past members and club benefactors:\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nStars and Stripes A ward – Best Subject featuring Stars or Stripes (not in insignia)\n\n\n\n \n\nBest Pacific War Subject\n\n\n\n\n\nBest D-DaySubject\n\n\n\n\n\nLockh eed Award – Best Lockheed Subject\n\n\n\n\n\nAngelo Deogracias Award – Best Competition Car\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Lee Family Award – Best WWI or G olden-Age Aircraft\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Aircraft\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Military Vehic le\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Automobile\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Ship\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Figure\ n\n\n\n\n\nBest Space\, Sci-Fi or Fantasy\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Magnie Award – Best Junior or Sub-junior\n\n\n\n\n\nTed Kauffman Award – Best In Show\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 9 - Far West\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/Silicon ValleyScale Mod elers\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Bucholtz\n\n\n\n\n\nbucholtzc@aol.com\n\n\n\n\n\n(5 10) 599-1526 DTSTART:20240615T170000Z DTEND:20240615T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OkieDokieCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20231112T185707Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1574-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:OkieDokieCon 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n7903 NW 30th\, Bethany\, OK\, 73008\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Metro Okc annual Lo cal contest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMSMetroOkc\n\ n\n\n\n\nIPMS Metro Oklahoma City\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Fisher\n\n\n\n\n\ncha llenger@challenger-n-scale.com\n\n\n\n\n\n918-218-4800 DTSTART:20240615T140000Z DTEND:20240615T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NORTHSHORECON 2024 DTSTAMP:20231112T185707Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1575-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NORTHSHORECON 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n96 M ain Street\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Scale Modelers in Peabody Massachusetts Presents:  NORTHSHORECON 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturda y May 18th\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AMtp 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nKnights of Colum bus Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n96 Main Street \n\n\n\n\n\nPeabody\, MA 01960\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nNort hshore Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthshore Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Walch\n\n\n\n\n\nwwalch@outlook.com\n\n\n\n\n\n7819530914 DTSTART:20240518T130000Z DTEND:20240518T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Veteran Day Display only DTSTAMP:20231107T222952Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1572-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Veteran Day Display only\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n1215 ColusaAve\, Yuba City\, CA\, 95991\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis a Vetera n Day display only of Military vehicles\,  ships\, aircraft\, tanks and h elicopters at the Yuba-Sutter Mall\, 1215 Colusa Ave\, Yuba City\, CA 9599 1\n\n\n\n\n\n11-11-23 0900  am to 8 pm\n\n 11-12 -23 10 am to 7 pm\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\nRegion 9 - Far West\n\n\n\n\n\nDragon Lady Scale Modelers\, R-9-2 5\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Shires\n\n\n\n\n\nbrentshires1@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n153 03005850 DTSTART:20231111T170000Z DTEND:20231113T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Non-IPMS) MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2024 DTSTAMP:20231107T005319Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1570-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:(Non-IPMS) MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2024\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4832 HILLEGAS ROAD\, FORT WAYNE\, IN\, 46818\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n 10 Annual.     MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS\n\n\n\n\n\nOver 55+ CLASSES !\n\n LOTS OF SPECIALTY AWARDS..!\n\n Super Door Prizes !  Gi veaways !\n\n Vendors/Swap Meet\n\n\n\n\n\nCLASSIC CAFE &\; EVENT CENTE R\n\n\n\n\n\n4832 Hilligas Road\n\n\n\n\n\nFORT WAYNE\, INDIANA\n\n\n\n\n\ n(260)458-2982\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.kroozincalendar.com\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S.S.M.A./Kroozin Ca lendar Ltd.\n\n\n\n\n\nEd L Ferguson\n\n\n\n\n\nusaadvertising@yahoo.com\n \n\n\n\n\n(260) 273-1447 DTSTART:20240309T130000Z DTEND:20240309T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dragon fest 2024 DTSTAMP:20231107T005319Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1571-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Dragon fest 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n780 BO GUE RD\, YUBACITY\, CA\, 95991\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 9 - Far West\n\n\n\n\n\nD ragon Lady Scale Modelers\, R-9-25\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Shires\n\n\n\n\n\nbren tshires1@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n15307779072 DTSTART:20240113T170000Z DTEND:20240114T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RDUCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20231104T181457Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1569-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:RDUCon 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n6400 Johnso n Pond Road\,Fuquay-Varina\, NC\, 27526\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Eagle Squa dron is proud to present RDUCon 2024 on Jan 27th\, 2024 The show and conte st will feature 2 buildings for the event: building 1 (left) for the main contest and right nextdoor building 2 (right) as a separate space availabl e for vendors.\n\n\n\n\n\nContest Hours: 9a - 5p. Registration closes at n oon.\n\n\n\n\n\nTHEMES:\n\n D-Day 80th Anniversary (Any Country\, Any Army \, Any Navy\, Any Air  Forces\, Any Coast Guard involved in the D-Day Inv asion)\n\n Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary(Any year\, Any Model)\n\n Space T he Final Frontier (Real Space\, Sci-Fi\, Fantasy eligible)\n\n\n\n\n\nCate gories:\n\n\n\n\n\n Aircraft:\n\n 1A Single / Multi EngineProp / Jet 1/144 and smaller all\n\n 1B Single / Multi Engine Prop 1/72 – 1/76\n\n 1C Si ngle / Multi Engine Jet 1/72 – 1/76\n\n 1D Single Engine Prop 1/48\n\n1E Single Engine Jet 1/48\n\n 1F Multi Engine Prop 1/48\n\n 1G Multi Engine Jet 1/48\n\n 1H Single / Multi Engine Prop 1/32 and larger\n\n 1I Single / Multi Engine Jet 1/32 and larger\n\n 1J Rotary Wing all scales\n\n 1K Civ ilian all scales\n\n 1L Biplane / Rigged all scales\n\n 1M Out of Box\n\n\ n\n\n\n Armor:\n\n 2A Closed topAFV / Open Top AFV / Soft Skin / Wheeled / Tracked 1/16 and larger\n\n 2B Closed Top AFV 1/35\n\n 2C Open Top AFV 1/ 35 (interior judged)\n\n 2D Closed Top AFV 1/48\n\n 2E Open Top AFV 1/48 ( interior judged)\n\n 2F Closed Top AFV 1/72 and smaller\n\n 2G Open Top AF V 1/72 and smaller (interior judged)\n\n 2H Wheeled / Tracked Soft Skin al l scales\n\n 2I Artillery all scales (including prime mover)\n\n 2J Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Ships:\n\n 3A Oar and Sail all scales\n\n 3B Powered 1/35 0 and larger Military\n\n 3C Powered 1/351 and smaller Military\n\n 3D Sub marines all scales\n\n 3E Civilian all scales\n\n 3F Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\ n Vehicles (Non-Military\n\n 4A Showroom Stock all scales\n\n 4B Street Ro ds (1959 and older) all scales\n\n 4C Street Machines (1960 and newer) all scales\n\n 4D Slammers / Curbside all scales\n\n 4E Open Wheel Competitio n all scales\n\n 4F Closed Wheel Competition all scales\n\n 4G Rust / Dust / Rat Rods all scales\n\n 4H Motorcycles all scales\n\n 4I Trucks\, Civil ian\, Light Commercial 4 Wheels or Less allscales\n\n 4J Trucks Heavy Comm ercial\, Construction 4 Wheels or more all scales\n\n 4K Small Scale 1/32 and smaller all types\n\n 4L Out of Box\n\n\n\n\n\n Real Space / Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Gundams\n\n 5A Real Space all types\, all scales\n\n 5B Movie Sp ace —— Star Wars\, Star Trek\, Space 1999\, Battle Star Galactica all types\, all\n\n scales\n\n 5C Sci-Fi all types\, all scales\n\n 5D Fantasy all types\, all scales\n\n 5E Gundams 1/144 All Grades\, all models\n\n 5 F Gundams1/100 All Grades\, all models\n\n 5G Gundams 1/60 All Grades\, al l models\n\n 5H Mecha / Maschinen Krueger all types\, all scales\n\n\n\n\n \n Figures\n\n 6A Dismounted all scales\, all types\n\n 6B Mounted all sca les\, all types\n\n 6C Busts all scales\, all types\n\n 6D Animals / Dinos aurs all scales all types\n\n\n\n\n\n Dioramas\n\n 7 All Subjects\, limite d to 12”x12” size\n\n\n\n\n\n Junior\n\n 8A All Ages\, all types\, all scales\n\n 8B Legos all ages\, all types\, all scales\n\n Miscellaneous\n \n 9A All types\, all scales not represented in any other category\n\n 9B Humor in modeling all scales\n\n 9C Collections (5 or more models)\n\n 9D Triathlon (3 models from 3 different categories)\n\n 9E 3-D Printed all sc ales\, all subjects\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas \n\n\n\n\n\nRDU-Con 2024 Contest Website\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Eagle Squadron\n\ n\n\n\n\nRon Verburg\n\n\n\n\n\nrkverburg@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n919-753-3 153 DTSTART:20240127T140000Z DTEND:20240127T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 41 DTSTAMP:20231023T230724Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1566-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASMCON 41\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n439 East S tate St\, Sharon\, PA\, 16146\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 41st Annual Plastic M odel Contest and Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\ n\nShenango Valley Area Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Taylor\n\n\n\n\n\nd averace@roadrunner.com\n\n\n\n\n\n724-983-1568 DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 40 DTSTAMP:20231023T230724Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1567-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASMCON 40\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n439 East S tate St\, Sharon\, PA\, 16146\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\ nShenango Valley Area Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Taylor\n\n\n\n\n\ndav erace@roadrunner.com\n\n\n\n\n\n724-983-1568 DTSTART:20250920T120000Z DTEND:20250920T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual IPMS Model Show DTSTAMP:20231015T211826Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1565-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual IPMS Model Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 400 S. State St.\, Fairmont\, MN\, 56031\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us f or our umteenth annual show! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\n\n\n \nSouth Central Modelers of Minnesota\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Eckhardt\n\n\n\n\n\ neckhardt@bevcomm. net\n\n\n\n\n\n(507) 526-4021 DTSTART:20240316T140000Z DTEND:20240316T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Fiesta 2024 DTSTAMP:20231013T164355Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1564-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Fiesta 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n375 S outh Castell\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 10 2 024\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nModelFiesta is the longest running annual mod eling event in IPMS Region 6. The contest has grown in size and quality si nce its early days and now averages over 120 vendor tables and over 500 mo dels entered in the contest each year. With a regular and strong internati onal attendance by modelers from allover Latin America\, ModelFiesta is on e of the most unique\, varied\, andhighly regarded IPMS events in the regi on.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe new home for ModelFiesta\, the New Braunfels Civic/Conv ention Center (NBCC)\, is just a quick 20 min drive up the I-35 corridor f rom San Antonio\, and it is closer for those coming to the event from the north (Austin\, Dallas). For modelers coming in from the East (Houston\, L ouisiana)\, I-10 is still the primary route to take\, exiting in Seguin on Hwy-46 to New Braunfels. From the west and south\, attendees can connect to Hwy-46 through various roads and highways and reach New Braunfels with ease. NBCC is a relatively new structurewith excellent lighting\, electric al hook-ups\, and a professional and helpful staff.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\ n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.modelfiest a.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nAlamo Squadron\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Menold\n\n\n\n\n\nalamos quadron@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n2106831209 DTSTART:20240210T150000Z DTEND:20240210T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heartland Model Car Nationals DTSTAMP:20231010T154032Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1563-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Heartland Model Car Nationals\n\n \n\n \n\n\ n\n\n\n6000 College Blvd\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nT he 2024 Heartland ModelCar Nationals will be the 32nd show put on by the K C Slammers Model Car Club based in Kansas City\, KS. Ours is a model car s how that averages between 450 and 500 models entered each year. We have 29 separate classes and 16 Master Awards\, including the Heartland Champion award. In 2023 our Heartland show had some 85 vendor tables sold with tons of model car kits\, aftermarket parts\, etc. The Overland Park Convention Center\, Overland Park\, KS is a great venue with plenty of parking\, nea rby restaurants and lodging. We create a PowerPoint-based awards show with photos of the Class winners and Master Awards along with the entrant's na me and class sponsor. It is simply a great show put on by fellow car model ers and we even have aclass called 'Military (automotive related)…any no n-track\, automotive-style vehicle used by any military force from any nat ion.' for our fellow military modelers. You need to join us and\, hey\, we 're almost dead center in the middle of our country. Our 2024 theme is 'Wh at the…?' We’re talkingGOOFY ideas here…like a Ferrari with a Pinto engine or a Pinto with a Ferrari engine\, a camper/pickup bed on a ’57 D eville or a Gremlin as a Police Car…well\, you know but we don’t and w e want you to show us! Build that odd job\, that model that makes people g o Whaaaat? and bring it to the BEST Model Car Show in the Midwest. If you haven’t been to a Heartland Model Car Nationals you just haven’t been to the best model car show in the whole of the US! We’re bein’ modest here.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe show format is:\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 (8 June) is for mode l registration only. The registration time is from 2:00pm until 7:00pm. Ou tside of those times only club members are permitted to stay as we judge t he models from 7:00pm until judging is complete.\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 (9 June) is the actual show with doors open at 9:00am with awards at3:00pm. The sh ow usually finishes at 4:00pm\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n\n \n\n\n\nKC Slammers Model Car Club\n\n\n\n\n\nKC Slammers\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Barker\n\n\n\n\n\nwlb19@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n913-702-4162 DTSTART:20240608T190000Z DTEND:20240609T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Show 2024 - IPMS Region 7 Convention DTSTAMP:20231006T040218Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1560-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Spring Show 2024 - IPMS Region 7 Convention\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1715 Maple Valley Hwy\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join us for the 2024 Sping Show by IPMS Seattle.  This is the IPMS/USA Pacificn Northwest Region 7 show.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Spring S how is one of the largest model contests in the US with 1\,267 contest ent ries in 2023.  \n\n\n\nDoors open at 09:00am\n\nContest registration clo ses at 12:00 noon\n\nAwards at 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the website for c ontest entry forms\, categories\, and rules.\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be 80 v endor tables stacked high with kits\, tools\, paints\, books\, and accesso ries. Our raffle will be bigger than ever with hundreds of kits.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Seattle Spring Sh ow\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/Seattle\n\n\n\n\n\nRick Taylor\n\n\n\n\n\nshow-coord@ip ms-seattle.org\n\n\n\n\n\n4252142764 DTSTART:20240427T160000Z DTEND:20240427T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mad City Modelers 28th Annual Contest DTSTAMP:20231003T210320Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1559-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mad City Modelers 28th Annual Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJoin IPMS Mad City Modelers in the 2024 'Prelude to the Nats!!'\n\n\n\n\ n\nIPMS Mad City will be hosting its 28th annual scale model show at the s ite for the 2024 National Convention\, Monona Terrace Convention Center in lovely downtown Madison\, Wisconsin. Tour the 2024 National Convention si te ahead of the crowd!\n\n\n\n\n\n Registration 9-Noon\n\n Judging Noon-3\ n\n Awards 4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n ENTRY FEE $15.00 for First 5 Entries-$2 Each Ad ditional\n\n Intermediates $5.00 for All Models Entered\n\n Juniors Free\n \n Spectators $5.00 Per Adult or Children Over 12 ChildrenUnder 12 Free\n\ n Police\, Fire\, EMS and Active Duty Military with ID Free\n\n PARKING - $5.00 onsite at Monona Terrace\n\n\n\n\n\n Vendors $30.00/8’ Table Befor e February 1st\, $35.00/8’ Table After\n\n\n\n\n\n THEME AWARD ‘Over lord’ (D-Day\, June 6th)\n\n Wayne B. Grinnell Award - Best of Show \n\ n Jim Turek Award Best Junior \n\n Scott Hoffland Award for Modeling Exce llence \n\n Dave Raatz Tail Hook Award \n\n The Last Square Award – Pe ople’s Choice Best Armor \n\n Best Aircraft \n\n Best Auto \n\n Best Figure \n\n Best Ship \n\n Best Marine Corp Subject \n\n Best Sci/Fi - Real Space\n\n Best WWI Aircraft \n\n Best Out of The Box \n\n BestMisce llaneous\n\n\n\n\n\n 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place awards in 67 categories (se eattached PDF)\n\n Featuring the return of 'Out of Box' categories!\n\n\n\ n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - M idwest\n\n\n\n\n\nMad City Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Mad City Modelers\n\n\ n\n\n\nMarek Rogal\n\n\n\n\n\nmjrogal@wisc.edu\n\n\n\n\n\n608-438-1227 DTSTART:20240302T150000Z DTEND:20240302T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MOSS CON 2024 DTSTAMP:20230928T112254Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1557-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MOSS CON 2024\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1501 E. P ythian Street\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/MOSS woul d like to invite you toMOSS CON 2024 on Saturday\, May 18 in Springfield\, Missouri.\n\n\n\n\n\nMOSS CON 2024 will be held at The Arc of the Ozarks located at 1501 E. Pythian Street\, Springfield\, MO 65802\n\n\n\n\n\nDoor s Open to Public at 8:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration 8:30 am to noon\n\n\n\ n\n\nRaffle Prizes ~ Vendors ~ Free Parking\n\n\n\n\n\nCategories: Auto\, Aircraft\, Armor\, Figures\, Dioramas\, Ships\, Sci-Fi\, and many more!\n\ n\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd Place Awards for each category\, plus Best of Show\, and People's Choice awards!\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: we do not offe r a 'Collections' category.\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, please RSVP in advance if yo u plan to enter more than 10 models\, or any models requiring more than 2 square feet to display.\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Judging Rules Apply\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information: e-mail ipmsmoss@hotmail.com or visit www.ipmsmoss.com \n\n\n\n\n\nFind us on Facebook (IPMS/ Missouri Ozarks Scale Specialists)\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS / Missouri Ozarks S cale Specialists\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Jurkowski\n\n\n\n\n\nipmsmoss@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n417-230-6220 DTSTART:20240518T133000Z DTEND:20240518T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SummerCon DTSTAMP:20230928T014921Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1554-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SummerCon\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2031 Ronald R eagan Hwy\, Covington\, LA\, 70433\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   Show Theme is A t the Movies: models depicting topics  from cinematic releases\, figures\ , etc. Registartion is open from 8:30am -12noon on Contest date. Contest / Exhibits open from (am to5pm. Food can be purchased at the venue. Judges are selected from the participants AND jUDGES EAT LUNCH FOR FREE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://northshorescalemodeler.com/\ n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Northshore Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nClaude Zeringue\n\n\n \n\n\nclaudez3@outlook.com\n\n\n\n\n\n504-250-7717 DTSTART:20240622T140000Z DTEND:20240622T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE SPRING SWAP MEET DTSTAMP:20230928T014921Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1555-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:FREE SPRING SWAP MEET\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n4 201 Lamor Road\, Hermiage\, PA\, 16148\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Spring Swap Meet\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Place\, Same Time\, Same Rules\n\n\n\n\n\n8ft Vendor Tables $10.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.faceboo k.com IPMS- Shenango Valley Area Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Shenango V alley Area Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Taylor\n\n\n\n\n\ndaverace@roadr unner.com\n\n\n\n\n\n7249831568 DTSTART:20240518T120000Z DTEND:20240618T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fast Trax IPMS Race City Spring Con '24 DTSTAMP:20230928T014921Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1556-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fast Trax IPMS Race City Spring Con '24\n\n \n\ n \n\n\n\n\n\n2290 Salisbury Hwy\,\, Statesville\, NC\, 28677\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAs part of Region 12\, we would like to invite you to the Spring 2024\n\n Installment of the Race City Show and Competition!  We have mad e some major\n\n changes in response to input from our survey\, contestant s\, and vendors. This\n\n season\, the Theme will be 'Hollywoodland'. Elig ible entries are any vehicles\,\n\nspacecraft\, characters\, actors\, or l ocales appearing on the big (or little)\n\n silver screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n Not e that we have the ability to submit model entry forms electronically. If\ n\n you fill out the form online\, there is no need to print. Your form wi ll be\n\n waiting for you when you arrive at the show!  Go to the web add ress below\n\n and follow the link to Registration and hit the 'Pre-Regis ter' button for\n\n more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n The show will beheld aga in at UAW 3520 Hall Gym\, 2290 Salisbury Highway (Hwy\n\n 70)\, Statesvill e\, NC 28677. The show will be held on Sept 30th\, 2023 from 8\n\n am to 3 pm.  We will have a 'display only' area and room for a Region 12\n\n tab le.\n\n\n\n\n\n *Sponsors:  *Category sponsors will be announced ahead o f each category\n\n presentation.  Award sponsorships are $20.00 per cate gory or $30.00\n\n Best-Of/Theme/People's Choice (See website for details) .\n\n\n\n\n\n *Vendors:  *Vendor tables are available as of this writing \, however\, you\n\n can get on the cancellation/space-A list by contacti ng Jamie Shumaker at\n\n (704) 508-1589.\n\n\n\n\n\n *Raffle:*  If your c lub would like to donate to our raffle\, please send\n\n donations to Geor ge Witter at the below address.  We will announce donors at\n\n the start of each raffle announcement.\n\n\n\n\n\n *Forms:* Digital copies may be found at:\n\n Our dedicated show website: http://ipmsracecity.epizy.com/s how.html\n\n The IPMS/Race City Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/ip msracecity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Race C ity Website\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Race City Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDon Stewart (Pre sident)\n\n\n\n\n\nipmsracecity@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n9804394023 DTSTART:20240406T120000Z DTEND:20240406T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE SPRING SWAP MEET DTSTAMP:20230921T160729Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1553-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Free Spring Swap Meet\n\n\n\nNew Place\, Same Time\, Same Ru les\n\n\n\n8ft Vendor Tables $10.00 DTSTART:20240518T120000Z DTEND:20240618T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SummerCon DTSTAMP:20230921T125706Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1552-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:   Show Theme is At the Movies: models depicting topics  from cinematic releases\, figures\, etc. Registartion is open from 8:30am -12noon on Contest date. Contest / Exhibits open from (am to 5pm. Food can be purchased at the venue. Judges are selected from the participants AND jUDGESEAT LUNCH FOR FREE DTSTART:20240622T140000Z DTEND:20240622T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fast Trax IPMS Race City Spring Con '24 DTSTAMP:20230920T184253Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1551-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:As part of Region 12\, we would like to invite you to the Sp ring 2024\n\n Installment of the Race City Show and Competition!  We have made some major\n\n changes in response to input from our survey\, contes tants\, and vendors. This\n\n season\, the Theme will be 'Hollywoodland'. Eligible entries are any vehicles\,\n\n spacecraft\, characters\, actors\, or locales appearing on the big (or little)\n\n silver screen.\n\n \n\n N ote that we have the ability to submit model entry forms electronically. I f\n\n you fill out the form online\, there is no need to print. Your form will be\n\n waiting for you when you arrive at the show!  Go to the web a ddress below\n\n and follow the link to Registration and hit the 'Pre-Reg ister' button for\n\n more information.\n\n \n\n The show will be held aga in at UAW 3520 Hall Gym\, 2290 Salisbury Highway (Hwy\n\n 70)\, Statesvill e\, NC 28677. The show will be held on Sept 30th\, 2023 from 8\n\n am to 3 pm.  We will have a 'display only' area and room for a Region 12\n\n tab le.\n\n \n\n *Sponsors:  *Category sponsors will be announcedahead of ea ch category\n\n presentation.  Award sponsorships are $20.00 per category or $30.00\n\n Best-Of/Theme/People's Choice (See website for details).\n\ n \n\n *Vendors:  *Vendor tables are available as of this writing\, how ever\, you\n\n can get on the cancellation/space-A list by contacting Jami e Shumaker at\n\n (704) 508-1589.\n\n \n\n *Raffle:*  If your club would like to donate toour raffle\, please send\n\n donations to George Witter a t the below address.  We will announce donors at\n\n the start of each ra ffle announcement.\n\n \n\n *Forms:* Digital copies may be found at:\n\n Our dedicated show website: http://ipmsracecity.epizy.com/show.html\n\n T he IPMS/Race City Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsracec ity DTSTART:20240406T120000Z DTEND:20240406T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Baton Rouge Cajun Modelfest 34 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1536-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Baton Rouge Cajun Modelfest 34\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nStanford/LSU Avenue\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70762\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n \n\n\n\n DATE: Saturday\, October 15\, 2022\n\n\n\n PLACE: LSU Ag Ce ter 4H Minifarm Building on Ag Centr Drive in Baton Rouge\, LA\n\n\n\n Thi s Year's Theme: 'KISS the WAR GOODBYE' - Any subject matter between 1945 t o 1950\n\n\n\n For More Information\, Please contact: Jimmy Robillard @ 22 5-938-3072 jrbr52@cs.com or Patrick Cook @ 225-955-1389 patrickcook134@gma il.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nBaton Rouge Sc ale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Cook\n\n\n\n\n\npatrickcook134@gmail.com\n \n\n\n\n\n225-955-1389 DTSTART:20221015T130000Z DTEND:20221015T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SWAP-N-BULL DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1537-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SWAP-N-BULL \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n21016 HILL IARD BLVD\, ROCKY RIVER\, OH\, 44145\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n30 PLUS TABLES OF MODELS AND STUFF. BEAT INFLATION BY BUYING AT OUR SHOW.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nlorain county IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\npaul hayward\n\n\ n\n\n\nJENPAULHAYWARD@GMAIL.COM\n\n\n\n\n\n4403873723 DTSTART:20221009T040000Z DTEND:20221010T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pacific NW Model Car Fest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1538-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Pacific NW Model Car Fest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\ n\n13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd\, ilwaukie\, OR\, 97222\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA J udged Event with Swap Meet\, Saturday October 8th 9am=4pm0 \n\n\n\n\n\nReg ion 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.sabanw.com\n\n\n\n\n\nScale Auto Builders Association\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Fletcher\n\n\n\n\n\ndcfletcher17@outlook.com \n\n\n\n\n\n503-314-2063 DTSTART:20221008T160000Z DTEND:20221008T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 21st Invitational Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1539-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 21st Invitational Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n597 Kumle Ln\, N/A\, Reno\, NV\, 89509\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\nOur contest for 2022\, is being held at the Reno Elk's Lodge just blocks away from gaming\, shopping\, great food and super hotels. What mo re could a modeler(or modeler's wife) ask for?\n\n\n\nThe theme for our sh ow this year will be\, 'The Cold War' so anything related from the '50s to the fall of the Berlin Wall is eligable for the theme award this year.\n\ n\n\nWe hope you take this opportunity to attend this years event as we ha ve had many very positivecomments on our contest. Reno offers so many dive rse and interesting things to do that this is easily a family outing and n ot just a modelers weekend.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding our show or any of the other events in the Reno area\, or you would like a su ggestion for a hotel or restaurant\, please email our chapter contacts.\n\ n\n\n\n\nRegion 9 - Far West\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.renohighrollers.com/ind ex.html\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers'\n\n\n\n\n\nDouglas E Summers \n\n\n\n\n\nGHPLtd@att.net\n\n\n\n\n\n7758678554 DTSTART:20221008T150000Z DTEND:20221009T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2022 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1540-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BAYCON 2022\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n326 Farnum Pike\, Smithfield\, RI\, 02917\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur show has 35 categori es covering everything from ships\, automobiles\, trucks\, figures\, si-fi \, armor\, aircraft\, dioramas to flat art. There are categories for novic e and junior entrants as well. There are 17 vendor tables there with plent y to buy.\n\n\n\nFood is available on site.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeas t\n\n\n\n\n\nBAYCON\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMSay Colony Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Ma gina\n\n\n\n\n\ntreadhead@comcast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n508-641-5873 DTSTART:20221002T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orangecon New Venue DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1541-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Orangecon New Venue\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n70 00 Beach Boulevard\, Buena Park\, CA\, 90620\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Orang e County hosts an annual model contest each October or September called Or angeCon.\n\n\n\nOrangeCon has proven to be the largest and most respected gathering of modelers and their models in Southern California for more the n 20 years. The models displayed cover all types and eras of subject matte r.\n\n\n\nOrangeCon features Vendors and Special Events\, but is most for the contest portion of the event with a large number of contest categories as well as special theme awards and as many as 600 entries which is remar kable as it is only a one day event.\n\n\n\nWe invite modelers of all ages and experience to participate in OrangeCon as well as those interested in only viewing the models to attend our event.\n\n\n\nNew venue: The Double Tree by Hilton (ex Holiday Inn)\n\n\n\n7000 Beach Boulevard \n\n\n\nBuena Park\, CA 90620\n\n\n\nImmediately off of 91 Freeway at Beach Boulevard\n \n\n\n\n\nRegion 8 - Southern California\n\n\n\n\n\nOrange Country IPMS\n\ n\n\n\n\nIPMS Orange County\n\n\n\n\n\nDarnell Poscinik\n\n\n\n\n\nf4nut@a ol.com\n\n\n\n\n\n714-525-7339 DTSTART:20221002T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NCMSS Annual Washington Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1542-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NCMSS Annual Washington Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n6550 Loisdale Road 22150\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nThe NCMSS 61st Annual Washington Show will be happening on October 1\, 2022. The show is againbeing held at the Springfield Hilton off the beltwa y in Nortern Virginia.We will have our usual Historical\, Fantasy/Sci Fi\, Gundam and Ordnance categories\, along with Special Awards and Prizes and great modeling vendors. Further information on the show\, contact informa tion\, competition categories and rules can be found at our website.\n\n\n \n\n\nNon-IPMS/USA\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Capital Model Soldier Society Annua l Washington Show\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Capital Model Soldier Society\n\n\n\ n\n\nDavid R Hoffman\n\n\n\n\n\nbpchasseur@comcast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n24091264 99 DTSTART:20221001T040000Z DTEND:20221002T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2022 Capitol Classic DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1543-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Capitol Classic\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n73 11 Decker Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Austin Scale M odeler's Society hosts an annual model show and contest - 'The Capitol Cla ssic'.\n\n\n\nThe theme forthis year's contest is 'Beginnings'. Any model that is a prototype\, first production run\, or the first of its kind is e ligible to win the theme award.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\ nAustin Scale Modelers Society\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Austin ScaleMmodelers Socie ty\n\n\n\n\n\nBobbie Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\nshowcoordinator@austinsms.org\n\n\n \n\n\nn/a DTSTART:20221001T050000Z DTEND:20221002T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:26th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & Con test DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1544-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:26th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show &\ ; Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n412 East Third St.\, Moscow \, ID\, 83843\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScale Model Show &\; Contest\;\n\n\n\n Model Registration: 9 am to NoonAwards Presentation: 2:00 pmBest Viewing: 11 am - 1 pmShow Ends at 2:45 pmUnlimited Model Entries: $7Youth (16 and u nder): FreeAdmission without Models:$1Door Prizes\, Raffle\, Silent Auctio n\, and Free 'Make 'n' Take' for KidsShow profits donated to the local 'Ch ristmas for Kids' charity\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Palouse Area Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Rowland\n\n\n\n\n\nScottrow23@gmail .com\n\n\n\n\n\n15097807295 DTSTART:20221001T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 22 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1545-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BeachCon 22\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n800 Gabresk i Lane\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29577\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas\n\ n\n\n\n\nGrand Strand Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Grand Strand Scale Mo dellers and Coastal Carolina Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRick Reinert\n\n\n\n\n\nb 2flighttest@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n843-630-2346 DTSTART:20220930T040000Z DTEND:20221002T034559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sproo-Doo 2022 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1546-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Sproo-Doo 2022\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5 Munici pal Drive\, Jacksonville\, AR\, 72076\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe 22nd Annual S proo-Doo is scheduled for September 24th\, 2022 at 9 a.m. atJacksonville C ommunity Center5 Municipal Drive Jacksonville\, AR 72076Schedule:9am: Door s open to Guests and Entrants12pm: Entries are Closed and Judging Begins4p m: Award Ceremony and Closing Up\n\n\n\nTheme is American Modeling - Any S ubject America related 1900to now.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n \n\nCASM\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Leker\n\n\n\n\n\nron_leker@outlook.com\n\n\n\n\n\n 5019205131 DTSTART:20220924T140000Z DTEND:20220924T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NordicCon DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1547-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NordicCon\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n8055 Barbara Ave\, Inver Grove Heights\, MN\, 55033\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Twin Cities Aerohistorians\, IPMS RPM Twin Cities\, IPMS Minnesota Military Figure So ciety and IPMS OMG Modelers are proud to sponsor NordicCon 2022 on Septemb er 24\, 2022 at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center from 9am to 4 pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nNordiCon\n\n\n \n\n\nIPMS Twin Cities Aero Historians\,IPMS Minnesota Military Figure Soc iety\, IPMS RPM Twin Cities\n\n\n\n\n\nRobertMaderich\n\n\n\n\n\n robertma derich69@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n612/423-2985 DTSTART:20220924T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SLC XXII Model Expo DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1548-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SLC XXII Model Expo\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGai l Miller Exhibit Hall\, 9750 South 300 West\, Sandy\, UT\, 84070\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis is a major model exibition with contest tables\, vendors an d a dinner part the night before. We were unable to hold our event in 2020 due to the OOVID-19 pandemic but are happy to re-insttutie our bi-annual show again in September2022!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 10 - Rocky Mountain\n\n\n\n \n\nIPMS/Salt Lake City\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard C. Engar\n\n\n\n\n\nhemperipod@ hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n8015509733 DTSTART:20220924T150000Z DTEND:20220924T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCON 40 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1549-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ROCON 40\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5375 West Henr ietta Rd.\, Henrietta\, NY\, 14586\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n74 Judged categories with Best of the Masters\, Out of Box and Juniors. 6 Best of Awards and 6 Special Awards. Easy access to the venue via Route 390 or the New York St ate Thruway. The show will include vendor tables and a great raffle. Food and beverages availableon site at reasonable prices. Full access to show a rea via elevator. For full categories\, rules and information\, please vis it our website.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nROCON40\n\n\n\n \n\nIPMS Rochester / Roc City Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Brent\n\n\n\n\ n\nf111dmodel@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n1-585-358-1088 DTSTART:20220918T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patcon 2022 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1550-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Patcon 2022\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n99 Park Str eet\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual show/contest\n\n\n\n\n \nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nPatriot Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/Patriot Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nPip Moss\n\n\n\n\n\npnmoss47@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n78125 99822 DTSTART:20220918T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Great Lakes Challenge Model Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1344-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:   DTSTART:20251003T220000Z DTEND:20251004T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Roscoe Turner Indianapolis Invitational Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1345-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Midwest's largest model show\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n- Contest info:  ipmsrtcontest@gmail.com\n\n\n\n- Vendor info:  ipmsrtvendor@gmail .com\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook as well.  DTSTART:20250405T130000Z DTEND:20250405T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunker Mania 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1346-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Club's next plastic model show is Bunker Mania 20 24!*VENUE CHANGE* The show will be at the Quality Inn &\; Suites\, Indi ana\, Pennsylvania this year in the grand ball room. We look forward to se eing all of you. We will crown our champion for best overall tank and airc raft. Championship belts are on the line. We also will have special awards for Best Russian Armor\, Best Jagdtiger\, Best Korean Armor\, Best Marine Corp model\, and Best Luftwaffe as well as Best of in all of the categori es listed on the poster. We will also have a special Grand Prix trophy for best automobile at the show. We will have lots of vendors and raffle item s as well. Vendor tables are only $15 if you are interested in having a ta ble to sell some of your stash. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be av ailable. Also\, concession stand will be available with various sandwiches \, snacks\, and drinks. If you are interested in helping judge\, please le t me know at the show. We will have a judges meeting prior to starting. Co -hostedby 3 Rivers AMPS. If you have any questions\, please call or text 7 24-599-4885 or email frankcastle31@yahoo.com or cbrian45@outlook.com DTSTART:20241109T140000Z DTEND:20241109T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MARAUDERCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1347-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MARAUDERCON 2024 will be held at the Level Vounteer Fire Com pany\; located at 3633 Level Village Rd\, Havre de Grace\, MD 21078\n\n\n\ nSaturday\, October 19th 2024\, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET DTSTART:20241019T130000Z DTEND:20241019T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DownEastCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1348-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:DownEastCon 2024\n201 Tourist Center Dr\, Havelock\, NC\, 28 532 DTSTART:20240720T130000Z DTEND:20240720T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CALMEX 37 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1349-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2024\n\n\n\nWEST-CAL Arena &\; Events Center\n\n \n\n401 Arena Road\n\n\n\nSulphur\, LA. 70668\n\n\n\nWebsite  wwwipmsswam p.org\n\n\n\nE-Mail swampclub@yahoo.com\n\n\n\nPhone/Text 337 244 9938\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240518T140000Z DTEND:20240518T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1350-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet\n1311 N. Railroad St.\, Eagle River\, WI\, 54521 DTSTART:20240518T050000Z DTEND:20240519T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Fest 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1351-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model Fest 2024\n1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935 DTSTART:20240504T130000Z DTEND:20240504T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelMania 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1352-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelMania is Houston\, Texas's largest fine modeling show.   Itis held annually in the Stafford Centre in Stafford\, Texas\, a subur b ofHouston\, Texas. Where we have a large contest room with a larger vend or room.  The vendor room has 96 tables available.  So\, we have lots of vendors.\n\n\n\nWe will have door prizes and a raffle with larger prizes\ ,  The drawing for door prizes occurrs throughout the day until the award s ceremony.  During the awards ceremony we will draw the raffle prizes.  \n\n\n\nWith thedate of the contest being what it is\, the theme is obviou s.  Presently\,we are working on the details and will provide updates her e and on our webpage.   DTSTART:20240504T140000Z DTEND:20240504T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SEMMEX 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1353-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Model contest and show with a vendor area in a well ighted V FW Hall. Awards issued to category winners. Ample parking on location.\n\n \n\n  DTSTART:20240427T130000Z DTEND:20240427T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CAN/AM Con '24 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1354-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CAN/AM Con '24 marks the return of a traditional IPMS/USA co ntest to the Northern New York/Vermont/Champlain Valley region.  In addti on to IPMS/Champlain Valley as the host chapter\, the Mount Mansfield Scal e Modelers club has partnered with us to make this show a rousing success. DTSTART:20240420T130000Z DTEND:20240420T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soda City ModelCon DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1355-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Standard IPMS 1-2-3 model contest. April 19th is for vendor setup only. Contest is April 20th\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVendor Contact email So daCityModelConVendors@gmail.com DTSTART:20240420T130000Z DTEND:20240420T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Route 66 Model Expo DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1356-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Tulsa Modelers' Forum's annual show and contest. DTSTART:20240420T140000Z DTEND:20240420T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Con 419 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1357-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The IPMS/Fremont (OH) KitBashers chapter and the Toledo Plas ticModelers club are hosting their first model show in many years.  It wi ll be held at the Quality Inn\, Perrysburg\, Ohio\, on Saturday\, April 20 \, 2024.  We are still in the planning stages\, more information will fol low. DTSTART:20240420T040000Z DTEND:20240421T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DowneastCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1358-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Our annual model contest and display.  We have many vendors \, raffles\, and a Make-and-Take event.  It is open to the public as well . DTSTART:20240414T130000Z DTEND:20240414T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Model Classic 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1359-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:One day show and contest.\n\n\n\nShow date 13 April 2024\, 9 :00 am to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nOver 150 vendor tables available. Make and take f or young modelers 17 and under. Raffle. On-site food concession provided b y the Fairfax High School PTSA All Night Grad Committee. \n\n\n\nTheme:  The Road to Victory - 80th Anniversary of D-Day June 6\, 1944\n\n\n\nPric ing:\n\n\n\n - General Admission $10.00 single adult 18 and over\, $15 fa mily\n\n\n\n - Contestants: $!5.00 unlimited number of entries\n\n\n\n - Juniors 17 and under\, and active duty military (show ID): $0.00 DTSTART:20240413T130000Z DTEND:20240413T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tigerfest 29\, 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1360-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:On April 13\, 2024 The Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders In c. will hold their 29th model contest.\n\n\n\nThe venue is St. Christopher the Martyr Gym in Metairie LA.\n\n\n\nThe correct address is 3939 Johnson St.Metairie LA 70001 This is the address of the gate to the parking lot. (There is no number at the gate but this is the google address.)\n\n\n\nTh e Theme is D-Day 80th anniversary.\n\n\n\nJay Andry Contest liason/table s ales\n\n\n\njayandry42@gmail.com\n\n\n\n504-495-8814 cell DTSTART:20240413T140000Z DTEND:20240413T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fleacon 20 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1361-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Please join the Alexander Lippisch Chapter for their 20th an nual show and contest. The event will be held at the Berndes Center kin Mo nticello\, Iowa.\n\n\n\nWe use an open judging format for judging all cate gories\, and a contest format for judging the 'Best of' and special awards . IPMS rules apply for both types of judging. Information on cost and cate gories will be available on the club website. \n\n\n\nSpecial awards incl ude Best 1/72 scale armor\, Best Japanese subject\, and Best Vietnam subje ct.\n\n\n\nDoorsopen at 8 a.m. with model registration. Judging will begin shortly thereafter. Theme will be determined at a later date and posted o n the Club website. DTSTART:20240413T050000Z DTEND:20240414T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valleycon 33 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1362-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Valleycon uses a hybrid judging system. Automotive and aircr aftclasses are judged using traditional IPMS style (1-2-3) judging while a llother classes are done on the Open (Chicago/Gold-Silver-Bronze) System. We feature over 30 categories\, including two junior and two Gundam classe s. We are requesting that entrants use some sort of base to reduce the nee dfor judges to touch the model itself. (A limited number will be available .) The contest room is very well lit and we raise the tables to make viewi ng easier. Contest forms will be available on the club website and we enco urage entrants to use these addressable forms.\n\n\n\nWe offer almost 60 v endor spaces in a fully accessible banquet hall. Our raffle has almost a t housand dollars worth of new\, sealed kits. Food is available on site from theK of C kitchen. \, Entry fee is $5.00 for the first three models and $2.00 for each additional entry to a maximum of $15.00 for unlimited entri es. Junior entrants\, 16 and under\, have no entry fee. General admission is $5.00 DTSTART:20240407T130000Z DTEND:20240407T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Roscoe Turner Indianapolis Invitational Contest & Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1363-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Midwest's largest model show\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  - Conte st Info: ipmsrtcontest@gmail.com\n\n\n\n  - Vendor Info: ipmsrtvendor@gma il.com\n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook as well. DTSTART:20240406T130000Z DTEND:20240406T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MosquitoCon DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1364-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MosquitoCon is a 1 day show\, and 2024 will be our 32nd cons ecutive show.  We get a large turnout of models and modelers (typically b etween 500-600 models).  Vendor attendance is always significant as well. DTSTART:20240406T130000Z DTEND:20240406T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2024 Surgicon 28 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1365-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:I would like to invite everyone to our 28th Surgicon\, hoste d by the IPMS Plastic Surgeons. Our event will be in the same location as last year. The theme of this event will be (75 Years NATO). There will be refreshments and snacks for purchase on site. There are a cpl restaurants in Bondurant and plenty more about 7 minutes drive in Altoona. If you plan onstaying overnight\, there are hotels a plenty in Altoona. 3 hobby shops are in central Iowa\, Hobbytown USA in Ankeny (15min)\, Hobbyhaven in Urb andale (22min) and The Hobbyshop in Ames (35min). Additional information a bout this event will be posted on our website as well as our Facebook page . Looking forward to seeing  everyone at our show next year. Happy modeli ng. DTSTART:20240406T130000Z DTEND:20240406T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The 2024 Phantom Phlashers Phurball DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1366-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Phantom Phlasher Phurball\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 6 th at the Anniston City Meeting Center\n\n\n\nVENUE: THE ANNISTON CITY MEE TING CENTER1615 NOBLE ST ANNISTON\, AL 36201\n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: THE ANNIST ON MEETING CENTER IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK OFF QUINTARD AVE. (US HWY 21) BETWE EN WILMER AVE &\; NOBLE STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HOTEL FINIAL.  TRAV ELING SOUTH\, TURN RIGHT ONTO 17THSTREET. LOOK FOR THE “MODEL SHOW” SI GNS.\n\n\n\nContest Themes &\;Special Awards\n\n\n\nBUILD A MODEL! BRIN G IT! HAVE FUN!\n\n\n\n\n\n Featuring the Best Grumman Aviation Subject!\n \n Also featuring the Best Ford Mustang Award!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration &am p\; Vendor Information:\n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION!\n\n\n\nPLEASE BRING YOUR OW N CHAIR!\n\n\n\nDoors open at 9:00am\n\n\n\nModel registration is $10.00 f or your first model\, $1.00 for each additional model. $2.00 IPMS member d iscount. Junior modelers 17 and under: $5.00 unlimited models!\n\n\n\nRegi stration closes at 12:00. Judging begins at 12:30.\n\n\n\nVendor Tables:\n \n\n\n\n\n $20.00 each. Reservations of more than 5 tables will be charged $20 for the first table and $15 for each additional table.\n\n Vendor set up begins at 7:00am\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Contact:\n\n\n\n\n\n Trey Rush at:  PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM (205) 478-4091\n\n\n\n\n\nContest Contact:\n\n\n \n\n\n Joey Richardson at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM (205) 388-0269\n\n Jo hn Cornett at: JCORNETT@MTMENGINEERS.COM (205) 283-5881\n\n Will Nichols at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM (205) 616-5499 DTSTART:20240406T050000Z DTEND:20240407T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 24 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1367-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:  This will be a Regional Contest for Region 12. All modele rs welcome. Over 50 categories with expanded venue and on site food. DTSTART:20240323T130000Z DTEND:20240323T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Noreastcon 52 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1368-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Scale Model Show &\; Conteset\, Freeport Recreation Cente r. 130 E. Merrick Road \, Freeport\, NY 11520. Saturday\, March 23\, 2024. 9 am to5 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Activities \n\n\n\nHundreds of Aircra ft\, Armor\, Ships\, Autos\, Sci-Fi\, Fiquires\, Gundam and Diorama displa ys\n\n\n\n49 Contest Categories\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place Awards\n\n\n\ nLots of Vendors\n\n\n\nLarge Raffle DTSTART:20240323T130000Z DTEND:20240323T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeachCon 24 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1369-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BeachCon 24\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n800 Gabresk i Lane\, Myrtle BEach\, SC\, 29577\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas\n\ n\n\n\n\nGrand Strand Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Grand Strand Scale Mo dellers\n\n\n\n\n\nRick Reinert\n\n\n\n\n\nb2flighttest@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\ n\n843-630-2346 DTSTART:20240323T130000Z DTEND:20240323T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Showdown 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1370-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Showdown 2024!  March 23  \n\n\n\nNew Location:  Willowc reek Fellowship 1804 P Ave\, Plano\, TX\n\n\n\n  DTSTART:20240323T140000Z DTEND:20240323T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OmaCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1371-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fort Crook IPMS annual contest DTSTART:20240323T140000Z DTEND:20240323T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WrightCon 2024 - The IPMS/USA Region IV Convention DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1372-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:WrightCon 2024 - The IPMS/USA Region IV Convention\n1700 S. Patterson Blvd\, Dayton\, OH\, 45479 DTSTART:20240323T130000Z DTEND:20240324T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AtlantaCon 24 Region 3 Convention DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1373-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:AtlantaCon 24 Region 3 Convention\n1032 S. Marietta Pkwy\, M arietta\, GA\, 30060 DTSTART:20240316T130000Z DTEND:20240316T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RiverCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1374-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Main Theme: “Classic Plastic.”  Any model or entry from 1989 and earlier\; must show Proof of Age\; no Aftermarket items\; and no Photo-etch parts.  \n\n\n\nWe will also have special awards for:\n\n\n \n“The President’s Choice Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen b y the RRM Club President.)\n\n\n\n“Wings of the Mighty Eighth: Harold “Buck” Rigg Memorial Award” is anything related to the 8th Air Force from WWII to present and covering all aircraft to missiles.\n\n\n\n“Bud Lindemann Car and Track Award” is for any car model representing a Hot Wheel\; must have matching Hot Wheel in whetherin original package or not. \n\n\n\n“SUVs' any sports utility vehicle sponsored by Hope Contractors (all types\, all scales\, all eras). \n\n\n\n“Patton’s Cup” for any US Army or US made tank regardless of whose markings are on them\, all si zes/all eras\, except dioramas. \n\n\n\nA People’s Choice Award given to an entry based on general public’s vote.\n\n\n\nThe Grand Master’s Ca tegory &\; Award.  We’ve created a special category for any model th at has won the “Best of Class” award at any level whether local\, regi onal National\,or other modeling contest venue.  “Best of Class” mean ing Best Aircraft\,Best Auto\, Best of Show\, etc.  This category is not for those who won theme awards\, special wards\, or the individual categor y winners (typical 1st\, 2nd\, or 3rd place winners).  Models in this cat egory are not eligible for any other show or contest awards\; i.e. Theme\, President’s Award\,Best of Show\, etc.  Must bring proof\; i.e. trophy accompanying the entry.  \n\n\n\nCheckout our Facebook Contest Page for up-to-date info!\n\n\n\nFB RiverCon\n\n\n\nMAP DTSTART:20240309T140000Z DTEND:20240309T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TRICon 24 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1375-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual contest and show in Allison Park Pa DTSTART:20240309T140000Z DTEND:20240309T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KCCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1376-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:KCCON 2024\n11811 State Line Rd\, Kansas CIty\, MO\, 64114 DTSTART:20240309T150000Z DTEND:20240309T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BlizzCon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1377-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Great show: Vendors\, Contest &\; Raffle. DTSTART:20240224T140000Z DTEND:20240224T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Old Dominion Open DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1378-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Richmond will be hosting the 2024 Old Dominion Open mod el show and contest on February 24th at the Richmond Raceway Complex\, 600 East Laburnum Ave.\, Richmond\, VA.  There are over 70 model categories in competition\, a variety of vendors and a huge kit drawing. For more det ails\, go to http://ipmsrichmond.blogspot.com or contact Bob Walls at (804 ) 740-3736 or by e-mail to robertwalls@comcast.net DTSTART:20240224T133000Z DTEND:20240224T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JAXCON 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1379-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:JAXCON 2024 WILL BE A LOCAL INVITATIONAL SHOW AND CONTEST DTSTART:20240216T230000Z DTEND:20240217T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hope It Don't Snow Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1380-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:A fun show in snowy SE Minnesota.\n\n\n\n9 categories: Armor \, Aircraft\, Automotive\, Figures\, Ships\, Diorama\, Miscellaneous\, You th\, SciFii/Gundam.\n\n\n\n$15 unlimited models registration. Free admissi on.\n\n\n\nGold\, Silver\, Bronze judging style. Over 30 special awards.\n \n\n\nVendors and $1 raffle. DTSTART:20240203T150000Z DTEND:20240203T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Fresno Post-Super Bowl Bash DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1381-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Fresno Scale Modelers are hosting a post-Super Bowl con test on the weekend after the big game! Special Award category for any NFL themed entry\; i.e. German (Carolina) Panther\, Sepecat (Jacksonville) Ja guar to celebrate the upcoming game. (Entries do not have to carry any spe cial NFL themed livery\, the name is enough. DTSTART:20240217T170000Z DTEND:20240218T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4M Mayhem DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1382-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS/Mid-Michigan Model Makers presents the 39th Annual '4 M Mayhem!' Model Contest and Show. New permanent venue! Saginaw Valley S tate University (SVSU) - Ryder Center Hamilton Gym! 10\,000 square feet o f models\, vendors\, raffles\, and more! Back by Popular Demand\, Makin' B acon Food Truck. Doors open 8 am\, Judging starts 12 pm\, Awards 4 pm.  DTSTART:20240203T130000Z DTEND:20240203T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE ADMISSION WINTER SWAP MEET DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1383-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Swap Meet\n\n\n\nNew Place\, Same Time\, Same Rules\n\n\n\nBuy\, Sell\, or Trade\n\n\n\n8 Ft Vendor Tables are $10.00 DTSTART:20240120T130000Z DTEND:20240120T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chattanooga Modelcon 2024 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1384-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CHATTANOOGA MODELCON 2024\n\n When\n\n Friday January 5th an d Saturday January 6th 2024 (hours\, Fri 1 pm – 6 pm...ish\; Sat 9 am-4\ n\n pm...ish)\n\n Where\n\n • Chattanooga Convention Center\, 1 Carter P laza\, Chattanooga\, TN 37402\n\n • Phone (423) 756-0001\n\n Cost\n\n • General admission is $9 coveringboth days.\n\n • Contest entry is $2 0 for both days ($2 discount for IPMS/AMPS members) for 3 models\, $2\n\n per additional model\, no more than 5 models per class will be judged. Dis play only models\n\n are free.\n\n • Juniors (under 16yo) are FREE!\n\n Vendor tables\n\n • $35 each (8' tables) until Dec. 1\, then $40 each\n\ n • For table reservations\, contact Jeff Mattheiss at jeffmattheissfami ly@gmail.com.\n\n • No reservations or placement requests are goingto be honored until payment is made.\n\n Judging Format\n\n Gold-Silver-Bronze for all classes. See ModelCon Open Judging for judging guidelines and\n\n standards. DTSTART:20240105T180000Z DTEND:20240106T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TriCity Classic Fifteen ' Dr. Strangelove ' DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1385-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fremont Hornets invite everyone to our 15th TriCity Classic Model Contest &\; Show\,  being held at the splendid Fremont Elks Lodg e main auditorium. There is a good variety of eating places (sit down\, fa st food\,takeout) within walking distance\, we will have vendors hawking a ll sortsof model wares inside the venue\, at least two raffles during the day\, FREE parking  with in/out privileges. Currently 59 categories (10 Y outh/Junior\, 49 Senior) for 1/2/3 competition\, many Special Awards besid es the standard Best of Show (Junior &\; Senior)\,  Best Air/Auto/Armo r/Fig/SF/Dio\,including Best Twin Engine Lightning (eligible Lockheed P-38 Family\, English Electric family\, Arado 234 family)  Our theme this yea r is keeping with our 11 year string of combining a famous cinema work wit h Geography such as in past “The Italian Job” (Italy) or “Black Ra in” (Japan) or “The Battle of Britain” (UK). For 2023\, our movie is “Dr. Strangelove” with a theme geography of any USA\, USSR\, UK sub jects within Cold War years 1948 to 1991. Of course\, we welcome ALL MODEL SUBJECTS of ALL YEARS/TYPES\,  asalways\, and hope to see you at our sho w. Also returning for only the second time\, a series of 3 awards for Juni or/Youth eligibility only\, called“IT FIGURES”\, honoring a great cont ributor and competitor in past TriCity Classics\, Mr Lester Tockerman of I PMS Monterey Bay\, who sadly passed before receiving our award for service at the TriCity 14 (he won it posthumously\, a first for us!) See our webs ite for details on this award and allsorts of other material. DTSTART:20231125T170000Z DTEND:20231126T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bunkermania 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1386-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Club's next plastic model show is Bunkermania 202 3! The show will be at the same location\, Clyde Firehall. We look forward toseeing all of you. We will crown our champion for best overall tank and aircraft. Championship belts are on the line. We also will have special a wards for Best Russian Armor\, Best Jagdtiger\, Best Korean Armor\, Best M arine Corp model\, and Best Luftwaffe as well as Best of in all of the cat egories listed on the poster. We will have lots of vendors and raffle item s as well. Vendor tables are only $10 if you are interested in having a ta ble to sell some of your stash. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be av ailable. Also\, concession stand will be available with hot dogs\, meatbal l sandwich's\, snacks\, and drinks. If you are interested in helping judge \,please let me know at the show. We will have a judges meeting prior to s tarting. If you have any questions\, please call or text me 724-599-4885. DTSTART:20231118T140000Z DTEND:20231118T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual show and contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1387-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Annual show and contest\n315 John Rice Boulevard\, Murfreesb oro\, TN\, 37129 DTSTART:20231118T150000Z DTEND:20231118T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Long Island Auto Replica Society ModelCar Challenge DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1388-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Specila Theme Class: Chevrolet Corvette 70th Anniversary. Pl ease refer to our webpage for show rules\, vendor applications\, and to do wnload our show registration forms. DTSTART:20231111T140000Z DTEND:20231111T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Annual Ad Astra Modeling Club Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1389-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Structure of the event follows IPMS rules and regulations. TheClub sponsors an Annual Veteran Award and\, Special theme. DTSTART:20231111T150000Z DTEND:20231111T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cleveland Model Show 26 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1390-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Model Show 26\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\ n9150 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306)\, Kirtland\, OH\, 44094\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nThe Western Reserve and John H Glenn IPMS Chapters will proudly host thei r annual model show andcontest Sunday\, November 5\, 2023 at the Kirtland School Complex in Kirtland Ohio. Open to all modelers\, this year’s show features the following:• An EXPANDED Contest Area • FREE LUNCH for Co ntest Judges • Judges' Bestof Show Award • People’s Choice Awards • 'Best Of' Category Awards • Eight Special Theme Awards • 59 Contes t Categories • A Huge Day-Long Raffle • Dozens of Hobby Vendors • On -site Food Services • Free 'Make &\; Take' Modeling Program &\; Sp ecial Kids' Raffle Check out our website for updates and further details: www.clevelandmodelshow.org Hope to see you there!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Gr eat Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nCleveland Model Show 26\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Western Reser ve&\; John H Glenn Chapters\n\n\n\n\n\nKirk Ballash\n\n\n\n\n\nKapitan2 19@aol.com\n\n\n\n\n\n440-946-8074 DTSTART:20231105T140000Z DTEND:20231105T213000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAYCON 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1391-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:BAYCON 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1077 Pond S treet\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur show has 35 categories covering everything from ships\, automobiles\, trucks\, figure s\, si-fi\, armor\, aircraft\,dioramas\, Gundums\, to flat art. There are categories for novice and junior entrants as well. There are 14 vendor tab les there with plenty to buy.Food is available on site.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nBAYCON 2023\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Bay Colony Historical Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Magina\n\n\n\n\n\ntreadhead@comcast.net\n\n\n\ n\n\n508-641-5873 DTSTART:20231105T140000Z DTEND:20231105T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TigerCon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1392-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:TigerCon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1104 Nort h Providence Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\n\n\n\n\n\n12th Annual Model Con test and Vendor Fair\n\n\n\nTigerCon is held each year in early November. Centrally located in Columbia\, modelers from all parts of Region14 atten d this local contest andvendor fair.\n\n\n\nTigerCon is open to all model ers. You do not need to be an IPMS member to enter. TigerCon awards 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place for eachmodel category\, with judging following the IPMS rules and 'no sweeps' per category. There are five additional awards for 'Best in Class' (figures\, cars\, etc.)\, which are topped off with trophies for 'Best of Show' and'People's Choice'. Each year an optional t heme is chosen with its own 'Theme Champion' award. Check the web site fo r this year's theme.\n\n\n\nThroughout the event an ongoing raffle will aw ard kits to attendees. For the kids\, there is a free Make-n-Take booth. The popular Non-Competition table (presentation only) will again be avail able. The facility is handicap accessible.\n\n\n\nThe event also features a growing number of vendors\, so in addition to winning awards\, you can stock up for your Winter modeling projects!\n\n\n\nThe 12th annual TigerC on will start at 9:00am and end approximately 4:30pm on Saturday November 4th\, 2023.\n\n\n\nNotice: In light of the current pandemic situation\, p lease be aware that neither IPMS/USA nor its Chaptersare liable for any p otential transmission of illnesses. Those planning toattend this event sh ould (a) follow existing safe social distancing recommendations and (b) a bide by any local or state regulations regarding gatherings.\n\n\n\n\n\nR egion 14 - Mid Central\n\n\n\n\n\nCMSM/IPMS TigerCon 2023 Model Contest an d Vendor Fair\n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Missouri Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nT.Mike Curry\n\n\n\n\n\ncentralmissouriscalemodelers@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n573-23 9-8763 DTSTART:20231104T140000Z DTEND:20231104T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:High Plains Con XXXII DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1393-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:High Plains Con XXXII\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5 280 Arena Circle\, Loveland\, CO\, 80538\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the th irty-second contest hosted by High Plains Modelers.  As a result\, the th eme for this contest is 32 - any model with a connection to 32 is eligible for this special theme award.  That means it can be 1/32 scale\; a subje ct that had significance in the year 1932\, a 32nd anniversary of some eve nt that the model portrays\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have had events with 50 to 60 entrants and hundreds of models in the past and expect this contest wi ll also have this level of participation.\n\n\n\n\n\nContest categories an d information will be available at the club website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 10 - Rocky Mountain\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh Plains Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh Plain s Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRandy Robinson\n\n\n\n\n\nranrobinson@yahoo.com\n\n\ n\n\n\n9704951757 DTSTART:20231104T150000Z DTEND:20231104T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ModelZona 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1394-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ModelZona 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n6101 Eas t Virginia Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85215\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreetings from the Ph oenix\, Arizona IPMS Craig Hewitt Chapter \n\nThe Craig Hewitt Chapter of the IPMS/USA invites you for a day of fun (and a little Model Contest) at   \n\nRed Mountain Community Church \n\n6101 East Virginia Street\n\n\n \n\n\nMesa\, Arizona\n\n\n\nNortheast corner of Loop 202 and N. Recker Roa d\n\n\n\non Saturday November 4th\, 2023 -\n\n\n\n9:00 AM to 5:00 PM\n\n** * Expanded Categories ***\n\nOver 50 Categories\n\nPlus Special Awards\ n\n\n\nBest F4U Corsair\n\nRaleigh Williams Craftsmanship Award \n\n \n\ nVENDOR TABLES (8ft. Vendor tables - $40 each)For vendor info contactKeith at: avalon_war_books@yahoo.comVisit our website for more info: www.ipms-p hoenix.comFollow us on Facebook: Craig Hewitt Chapter-IPMS PhoenixGENERAL ADMISSION - $5Kids under 13 - FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 10 - Rocky Mountain\n \n\n\n\n\nIPMS Phoenix/Craig Hewett Chapter/ModelZona\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Phoe nix/Craig Hewitt Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nWendell Rogers\n\n\n\n\n\ntex36th@aim. com\n\n\n\n\n\n14807979592 DTSTART:20231104T160000Z DTEND:20231105T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 IPMS Region 12 Convention & Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1395-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2023 IPMS Region 12 Convention &\; Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy\, Dallas\, NC\, 28034\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlotteScale Modelers and Gaston County Model Builders will be hosting the IPMS Region 12 Convention and Contest on Saturday\, N ovember 4\, 2023. The event will be held at the Gaston County Citizens Res ource Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy\, Dallas\, NC 28034. T he event is being sponsored by the Gaston County Visitors Bureau.\n\n\n\nT he model contest will be judged according to all IPMS rules and there will be 84 separate categories including 14 categories for juniors.\n\n\n\nThe contest will have numerous vendors on-site and there will be an on-going raffle throughout the event.\n\n\n\nRegion 12 will conduct a business meet ing.\n\n\n\nThis venue site hosted a very successful Regional contest in 2 017 and has more than adequate space for entry displays\, club displays an d vendors. There is additional work space for meetings and judging.\n\n\n\ n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlotte Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n \n\nCharlotte Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Fish\n\n\n\n\n\nmrfish s@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n7044515329 DTSTART:20231104T120000Z DTEND:20231104T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:40th Annual Butch O'Hare Model Contest & Vendor Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1396-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:40th Annual Butch O'Hare Model Contest &\; Vendor Show\n\ n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2015 Manchester Road\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60487\ n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5- Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nButch O'Hare Model Club/Contests\n \n\n\n\n\nButch O'Hare Model Club\n\n\n\n\n\nHector D Colon\n\n\n\n\n\nhdc olon@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n6308099072 DTSTART:20231104T130000Z DTEND:20231104T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:7th Model Expo 2023 by IPMS Buccaneers DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1397-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:7th Model Expo 2023 by IPMS Buccaneers\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCalle 6 F-19 Hermanas Davila\, Bayamon\, 00960\, Puerto Ri co\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 13 - AK\, Satellite\, International and Cyber Clubs\n \n\n\n\n\nIPMS BUCCANEERS\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Buccaneers\n\n\n\n\n\nJorge Bece rril\n\n\n\n\n\njorgebecerril@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n7879490826 DTSTART:20231029T120000Z DTEND:20231029T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HRSM 16th Annual Model Swap Meet Auction DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1398-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:HRSM 16th Annual Model Swap Meet Auction\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n3900 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23452\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 16th HRSM “Model Auction” Swap Meet will held in the customary venue at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach. VA on Saturday\, 28 October 2023 from 10am to 4pm.  Held in air-conditioned comfort with on-site ‘cheap eats’ concession and good company\, it is hoped to be – again – an entertaining diversion for an Autumn day.  Attendees should expect to dig into that attic\, closet or garage stash an d find those unneeded\, excess or unwanted (is there such a thing?) kits\, books and other modeling supplies to put out for conversion to either cas h or “new” raw materials.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ‘auction’ format provides fast-paced action that quickly disposes of the presented “lots”\, and where luck and timing hold sway.   The result is morefun and exciting th an the usual ‘swap meet’ – and everyone has the opportunity to win!\ n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the IPMS-Hampton Roads Scale Model ers website for full details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 2 - Mid-East\n\n\n\n\n\ nHampton Roads Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS-Hampton Roads Scale Modelers \n\n\n\n\n\nRobertBeach\n\n\n\n\n\nsecretary@hamptonroadsscalemodelers.com \n\n\n\n\n\n757-217-7433 DTSTART:20231028T140000Z DTEND:20231028T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ACME Southern Nationals - 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1399-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ACME Southern Nationals - 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n5450 State Route 20\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30121\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nPlease joinn us for our 28th annual ACME Southern Nationals at our new ve nue &\; host hotel\; The Clarence Brown Conference Center &\; Marrio tt Courtyard Cartersville. Our new venue offers 3 times the space of our p revious location with easier access and ample parking. Vendors may set up on Friday evening\, Early Bird passes available.\n\n\n\nThe three themes f or 2023 are: 100 years of LeMans\, 70years of Corvette and NASCAR.\n\n\n\n \n\nRegion 3 - Southeast\n\n\n\n\n\nACME\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta Car Model Enth usiasts \n\n\n\n\n\nWayne Webers\n\n\n\n\n\npresident@acme-ipms.com\n\n\n\ n\n\n6782961197 DTSTART:20231028T133000Z DTEND:20231028T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HVHMG 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1400-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:HVHMG 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n29 Overocker Rd.\, 6 Essex Rd.\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and help us celebrate 36 years of the best little show in the northeast.\n\n\ n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.hvhmg.org\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/ Mid -Hudson\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Gallagher\n\n\n\n\n\nggallagherjoh@gmail.com\n\n\n \n\n\n8454624740 DTSTART:20231028T130000Z DTEND:20231028T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAMCON 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1401-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SAMCON 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n102 E Main St\, Durand\,IL\, 61024\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nStateline Area Modelers \n\n\n\n\n\nStateline Area Modelers \n\n\n\n\n\nMat Mathis \n\n\n\n\n\nspruecuttermodels@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n8154887044 DTSTART:20231028T140000Z DTEND:20231028T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Desert Classic XXV - Region 8 Convention DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1402-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Desert Classic XXV - Region 8 Convention\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n2340 W. Avenue J-8\, Lancaster\, CA\, 93536\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nThis will be both the 25th Desert Classic model contest hosted by the AVG IPMS\, and the 2023 IPMS Region 8 Regional Model Contest\, so it will be a special event for everyone. We will feature 45 standard competit ive categories\, plus 2 Junior categories\, and 13 Special Awards categori es. Our event will be held in a well lit high school gymnasium which was v ery popular in 2022. Vendor tables are available. Food and drink may be av ailable on site\, and parking is available at no charge. Please see our fl yer for full details\, or visit our website\, www.avg-ipms.org.\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\nRegion 8 - Southern California\n\n\n\n\n\nAntelope Valley Group IPMS\ n\n\n\n\n\nAntelope Valley Group IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Kelly\n\n\n\n\n\n v1rotate@verizon.net\n\n\n\n\n\n661-524-4290 DTSTART:20231028T160000Z DTEND:20231028T233000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SyrCon 35 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1403-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SyrCon 35\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5575 Legionna ire Drive\, Cicero\, NY\, 13039\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Syracuse presents SyrCon 35!\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Annual Model Show and Contest features over 60 c ategories and 11 special awards\, with over 25 vendor tables available!   \n\n\n\n\n\nLocated at the American Legion\, 5575 Legionnaire Drive\, Ci cero\, NY 13039 (Behind the Post Office on Route 31)\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more i nformation\, please contact John King at (315)-857-3646 or email him at gl adiatr@verizon.net\, or visit our website atipmssyracuse.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nSYRCON 35\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Syracuse\n\n\n \n\n\nJohn King\n\n\n\n\n\ngladiatr@verizon.net\n\n\n\n\n\n315-8573646 DTSTART:20231022T123000Z DTEND:20231022T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cincinnati Scale Modelers Contest & Swap Meet 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1404-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Cincinnati Scale Modelers Contest &\; Swap Meet 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n4021 Borman Drive\, Batavia\, OH\, 45103\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cincinnati Scale Modelers will host their annual mod el show and contest Saturday\, October 21st at the Tri-State Warbird Muse um just minutes outside of the Cincinnati limits. The show is open to all modelers and the venue offers a great experience to see restored WWII flya ble aircraft and also the opportunity for modelers to showcase their work. There will be over 50 tables of vendors selling plastic model kits\, supp lies\, books\, and aviation/military related items. The event will also sh owcase a completed model contest with 100's of entries. A special admissio n price for the day gives visitors full access to the museum\, vendors\, a nd contest area. Come on outto see professionally finished plastic models as well as shop an amazing variety of model kits and supplies!  The show is an exciting event with awards and offers inspiration from the work disp layed.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nCincy IPMS\n\n\n\n\ n\nCincinnati Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Ward\n\n\n\n\n\nm1ward@cin ci.rr.com\n\n\n\n\n\n513-383-6714 DTSTART:20231021T130000Z DTEND:20231021T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trailcon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1405-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Trailcon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5135 S Br oadway\, Wichita\, KS\, 67217\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Chisholm Trail Scale Modelers\n\n Saturday\, 21 October 2023\, 9AM to 5PM at Midway Baptist Ch urch\, 5135 S Broadway\, Wichita\, KS\n\n Contest Fees: $10 (IPMS Members $8) for adults\, juniors are free\, for 5 model entries. $1 Each additiona l entry.\n\n General Admission: FREE\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: 7am to 9am show/contest/vendor setup\n\n\n\n9am to 12pm contest registration &\; tickets for “Raffles”\n\n12pm to 12:30pm lunch\, judges\n\n12:30pm to 3pm judging (contest area to be closed) &\; “Raffles”\n\n3pm to 4pm awards ceremony\n\n4pm to 5pm show/contest/vendor closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nR affles for kits: $1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets\n\n Vendor Tables: $2 0 foreach\n\n Make checks payable to: Jeff Cadenhead\n\n Send to: TrailCon 2021\, 2113 W 46th St S\, Wichita\, KS 67217\n\n Contact Info: Jeff Caden head\, President\, 316-299-8996 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n \n\n\n\n\nChisholm Trail Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Cadenhead\n\n\n\n\ n\nCHEVYMONTECARLO18@YAHOO.COM\n\n\n\n\n\n3162998996 DTSTART:20231021T140000Z DTEND:20231022T100000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Valley Madness DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1406-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Mid-Valley Madness\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n3700 Knox Butte Rd. E\, Albany\, OR\, 97322\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 21\, 2023\n\nWillamette Conference Center (Part of the Linn County Expo Center )\n\n3700 Knox Butte RdE • Albany\, OR 97322\n\nwww.lcfairexpo.com\n\n\n \nThis Year’s Theme: “Sharkmouths”\n\nAnything shark-related: sharkm outh nose art on any aircraft\n\nor vehicle\, vehicles named after sharks\ , even actual sharks!\n\n\n\nJoin Us Online:Facebook.com/groups/MidValleyM odelers\n\nFor Vendor Info\, e-mail Colin Harmsworth at: harm1730@msn.com\ n\nFor Show Info\, e-mail Doug Reed at: dreed750@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\nRegi on 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nOregon Mid-Valley Modelers \n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Re ed\n\n\n\n\n\ndreed750@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n541-231-0493 DTSTART:20231021T160000Z DTEND:20231021T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GraniteCon 30 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1407-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:GraniteCon 30\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n16 East R d.\, Weare\, NH\, 03281\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYearly Model Contest put on by IPMS/Granite State Modelers Club. with over 40 categories of models\n\n\n\ n\n\n30+ vendor tables\n\n\n\n\n\nOn site lunch available\n\n\n\n\n\nShow Admission: $5.00   Children 12 and under free with paid adult\n\n\n\n\n\ nAdult entry fee: $5.00 for the first four entries. $1.00 for each additio nal entry.\n\n\n\n\n\nJuniors: Unlimited entries\, Free\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nGranite State Modelers Club\n\n \n\n\n\nIPMS/Granite State Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRodney Currier\n\n\n\n\n\nn ickmatt2@roadrunner.com\n\n\n\n\n\n603-726-3876 DTSTART:20231015T130000Z DTEND:20231015T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Duneland 2023 Contest and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1408-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Duneland 2023 Contest and Swap Meet\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n143 South Hobart Rd\, Hobart\, IN\, 46342\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\nIPMS Duneland located in Northwest Indiana is back this year after a succesful contest lastyear\, it was our first contest in 10 years.  This years contest will be held on Saturday October 14th at the Hobart Moose Lo dge 783\, located at 143 S Hobart Rd\, Hobart In. 46342. Last year the con test had 520 entries (over 200 of the entries were in automotive catergori es) and over 90 entrants along with over 50 vendor tables. This year we wi ll be adding more contest tables and changing the layout in the contest/ve ndor room. We will also be adding more categories.\n\n\n\nThe Hobart Moose Lodge has ample parking and easy access from of 80/94\, food will be avai lable on-site along with Adult beverages.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMSDuneland.org\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Duneland\n\n\n\n\n \nJohn Fluck\n\n\n\n\n\njfluck@aol.com\n\n\n\n\n\n12197811619 DTSTART:20231014T140000Z DTEND:20231014T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Modelpalooza DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1409-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Modelpalooza\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n3011 Maing ate Ln\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34747\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlorida's Largest 3 Day Scale Model Show!\n\n\n\n\n\nNear The Theme Parks In Orlando.  \n\n\n\n\ n\nBring The Family!\n\n\n\n12\,000 Sq ft everything scale models!\n\nOver 100 tables of vendors!\n\nOnce-a-year deals!\n\nLectures &\; seminar s!\n\nWin big at the raffle\, $1 tickets!\n\nOver 500 models on display i n all genres!\n\nEnter your models into the juried contest!\n\nShootout C ontest!​ Who's the best club?\n\nDemos!\n\nContest only $25 online fo r 10 entries ($30 at door\, Inc. admission)\n\n​Only $5 general admi ssion\n\nNear Disney and all Theme Parks\n\nFree Theme Park Shuttle For H otel Guests\n\nModelpalooza.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 11 - Florida\n\n \n\n\n\nModelpalooza.org\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Orlando\n\n\n\n\n\nAsad Bangash\n \n\n\n\n\nIpmsOrlandoFL@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n407-555-5555 DTSTART:20231013T230000Z DTEND:20231015T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Armorcon - Non-IPMS Event DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1410-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Armorcon - Non-IPMS Event\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\ n\n1284 Strongtown Rd.\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday October 13th and 14th \, 2023\n\n Wyndham Southbury\, 1284 St rongtown Rd.\, Southbury CT 06488\n\n\n\n\n\n$129 discount room rates avai lable. Please call 203-653-8179 and ask for the Armorcon room block. Make reservations by 9/7/23.\n\n\n\n\n\nWINNING MODELS FROM AMPS CAN BE ENTERED AT ARMORCON!\n\n 80 VENDOR TABLES! AMPS OPEN JUDGING SYSTEM! HUGE RAFFLE WITH GREAT PRIZES! RESEARCH\, MODELING\, AND WORKSHOP SEMINARS!\n\n\n\n\n\ n18 ENTRY CATEGORIES! 20 SPECIAL AWARDS!\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 11:00 AM to 7:0 0 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n OUR 23nd YEAR! SHOW THEME – Lend-Lease Armor\n\n Check our website for registration forms\, schedule times\, seminar times\, and other information. www.nemilmod.org\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nNMMA - Armorcon\n\n\n\n\n\nNortheast Military Modeler's Association\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Toms\n\n\n\n\n\nssgtoms@ sbcglobal.net\n\n\n\n\n\n2037293218 DTSTART:20231013T150000Z DTEND:20231014T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Swap-n-Bull DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1411-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fall Swap-n-Bull\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n21016 HILLIARD BLVD\, ROCKY RIVER\, OH\, 44145\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Event. 100's of models\, die-cast and toys available. 9am-1pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegi on 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nlorain county IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\npaul hayward\n \n\n\n\n\nJENPAULHAYWARD@GMAIL.COM\n\n\n\n\n\n4403873723 DTSTART:20231008T130000Z DTEND:20231008T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PaxCon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1412-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:PaxCon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n24801 Three Notch Road\,Hollywood\, MD\, 20636\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the Souther n Maryland Scale Modelers' first local show and contest!  We have secured a large venue at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department hall and are get ting very excited abouthosting this event every odd year opposite Marauder Con\, ensuring a fall show &\; contest in the region every year.\n\n\n\ nPlease go to our website PaxCon2023.org or https://somd-scalemodelers.c lub/paxcon-2023 for more information and to register.\n\n\n\nRegards\,\n\n \n\nTim Holland\, President\n\n\n\nSoMD-ScaleModelers.Club\n\n\n\n\n\nRegi on 2 - Mid-East\n\n\n\n\n\nPaxCon 2023\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS SouthernMaryland Sc ale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nVince Mankowski\n\n\n\n\n\nInfo@somd-scalemodelers .club\n\n\n\n\n\n(240) 577-8525 DTSTART:20231007T130000Z DTEND:20231007T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Head to the Highlands Scale Model Contest & Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1413-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Head to the Highlands Scale Model Contest &\; Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n456 E Bernard Ave\, Greenville\, TN\, 37743\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur first contest as an IPMS chapter. With over 30 cate gories and Display Only tables.\n\n Vendors. First\, Second\, Third in eac h category. Best of Show and Best of each Category.\n\n Entry and Registra tion forms on our Facebook page. Appalachian Scale Modelers Association.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 3 - Southeast\n\n\n\n\n\nAppalachian Scale Modelers A ssociation\n\n\n\n\n\nAppalachian Scale Modelers Association\n\n\n\n\n\nTi m Mullins\n\n\n\n\n\nthe1mcat@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n919-559-4680 DTSTART:20231007T130000Z DTEND:20231007T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 22nd Annual Model Contest and Sho w DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1414-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers' 22nd Annual Model Contest and Sho w\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n593 Kumle Ln.\, Reno\, NV\, 89509\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nOur show is being held at the Reno Elks Lodge on Saturday\, October 7t h\, 2023.  Our contest theme is tentatively set for the 'Swinging '60's' so break out those ty-dy shirts and bell bottom pants and plan on bringing those '60's cars\, Vietnam era aircraft\, armor etc.  We'll send an upda te to the National Club when we have our flier set.  Looking forward to s eeing you all here.  Cheers!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 9 - Far West\n\n\n\n\n\nRe noHighRollers.com\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Reno\, 'High Rollers'\n\n\n\n\n\nDouglas E. Summers\n\n\n\n\n\nGHPLtd@att.net\n\n\n\n\n\n775-867-8554 DTSTART:20231007T160000Z DTEND:20231007T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cajun Modelfest 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1415-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Cajun Modelfest 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n12 \, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nBat on Rouge scale modelers \n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Cook\n\n\n\n\n\npatrickcook134 @gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n225-955-1381 DTSTART:20231007T123000Z DTEND:20231007T203000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Great Lakes Challenge Model Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1416-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2nd Great Lakes Challenge Model Contest\n\n \n\ n \n\n\n\n\n\n5363 44th Street\, SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n    This isthe 2nd Great Lakes Challenge following the retur n of IPMS/West Michgian's return to having a model contest in 2020. The co ntest will again be heldat the West Michigan Aviation Academy at the Geral d Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids\, MI. With 55 contest categor ies and 5 Special awards. One being the Theme Award of the Best Great Lake s Subject. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/West Michiga n\n\n\n\n\n\nGordon Ensing\n\n\n\n\n\ngordy914@att.net\n\n\n\n\n\n61655035 24 DTSTART:20231007T040000Z DTEND:20231008T034500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 Capitol Classic DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1417-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Capitol Classic\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n73 11 Decker Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme: Broken Down and Busted\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the website for infromation\, showflyer\, and latest updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin S cale Modelrrs Society\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin Scale Modelers Society\n\n\n\n\n\n Chris Chaney or Ben Morton\n\n\n\n\n\nshowcorrdinator@austinsms.org\n\n\n\ n\n\nn/a DTSTART:20231007T050000Z DTEND:20231011T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Patcon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1418-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Patcon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n99 Park Str eet\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual single-day local show and contest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Patriot C hapter\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/Patriot Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Michaels\n\n\n\n\n\ nrcboaterbill@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n9787600343 DTSTART:20231001T130000Z DTEND:20231001T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OrangeCon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1419-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:OrangeCon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n7000 Bea ch Blvd\, Buena Park\, CA\, 90620\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouthern California's largest model contest and vendor fair.  The contest features 47 contest categories (plus splits)as well as Best Of and Special Awards.\n\n\n\n\n\n Hosted by IPMS Orange County\, the event will take place at the\n\n\n\n\n\ nDoubletree by Hilton Buena Park\n\n\n\n\n\n7000 Beach Blvd\n\n\n\n\n\nBue na Park\, CA 90620\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial room rates are availab le for the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 8 - Southern California\n\n\n\n\n\ nIPMS Orange County\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Orange County\n\n\n\n\n\nNat Richards\ n\n\n\n\n\nHistoryandscale@aol.com\n\n\n\n\n\n949-903-0148 DTSTART:20231001T160000Z DTEND:20231002T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1420-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MIDWEST SCALE MODEL NATIONALS 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n115 EAST WATER STREET\, PORTLAND\, IN\, 46714\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nBIG  MIDWEST SCALE MODEL EVENT 2023*\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOVER (50 )* CLASSES !!    PLUS MANY SPECIALTY AWARDS...! !\n\n\n\n\n\nNICE DOOR P RIZES !    GIVEAWAYS !   SWAP MEET/AWESOME VENDORS..!\n\n DEMOS./SEMINA RS..!    CONCESSIONS !   SILENT AUCTIONS !\n\n FAMILY FUN !\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nNon-IPMS/USA\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.kroozincalendar.com\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S.S.M.A\n \n\n\n\n\nEd Ferguson\n\n\n\n\n\nusaadvertising@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n26027 31447 DTSTART:20230930T130000Z DTEND:20230930T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NordicCon DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1421-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NordicCon \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n8055 Barbara Ave\, Inver Grove Heights\, MN\, 55077\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the premier scale model show and contest in the Upper Midwest. Enjoy hundreds of models\, a raffle\,a silent auction\, seminars\, and awards. There als o will be a Make 'n Take for the kids. Come celebrate our great hobby!\n\n \n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nNordicCon Model Show\n\n\n\n\n\nTwin Cities Aero Historians\, RPM Model Club\, Oddball's Modelers Club\, Minne sota Military Figure Society\, MinnesotaScale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert M aderich\n\n\n\n\n\nrobertmaderich69@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n612/423-2985 DTSTART:20230930T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:27th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & Co ntest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1422-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:27th Annual 'Show Off The Good Stuff' Scale Model Show & \; Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n412 East Third St.\, Mosco w\, ID\, 83843\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 9:00am to Noon\n\n\n\nAwar ds Presentation: 2:00pm\n\n\n\nUnlimited Model Entries: $10.00 / 16 and un der: Free\n\n\n\nDoor Prizes\, Raffle\, Silent Auction\, and Free “Mak e ‘n‘ Take” for Kids. Show profits donated to the local “Christmas for Kids” charity.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Palo use Area Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Rowland\n\n\n\n\n\nScottrow23@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n15097807295 DTSTART:20230930T160000Z DTEND:20230930T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NCMSS Washington Show Non-IPMS DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1423-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NCMSS Washington Show Non-IPMS\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n6550 Loisdale Road\,\, Springfield\, VA\, 22150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nWe're excited to announce the NCMSS 62nd Annual Washington Show will be h appening this September30\, 2023.  The show is again being held at the Sp ringfield Hilton\, 6550Loisdale Road\, Springfield\, VA 22150.   Besides having our usual exhibition\, there will be modeling demonstrations and ra ffles throughout the day along with having a great selection of hobby vend ors. In addition\, a professional photographer will be set up to photograp h your work in the exhibit room.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 2 - Mid-East\n\n\n\ n\n\nNational Capital Model Soldier Society\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Capital Mo del Soldier Society\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid R. Hoffman\n\n\n\n\n\nbpchasseur@comc ast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n240 912-6499 DTSTART:20230930T124500Z DTEND:20230930T224500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fast Trax IPMS Race City Fall Con '23 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1424-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Fast Trax IPMS Race City Fall Con '23\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2290 Salisbury Hwy\, Statesville\, NC\, 28677\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nWe would like to invite you to the Fall Installment of the Fast Trax / Race City Show and Competition!  The show will be held at our new loc ation\, UAW 3520 Hall Gym\, 2290 Salisbury Highway (Hwy 70)\, Statesville\ , NC 28677. The show willbe held on September 30\, 2023 from 8 am to 3 pm.   We will have a 'display only' area as well as an on-site cafeteria serv ing breakfast\, lunch\, and beverage service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:   Category sponsors will be announcedahead of each category presentation.   Award sponsorships are $20.00 per category\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors:  T here are still vendor tables available as of this writing.  Contact Jamie Shumaker at (704) 508-1589 for more information\, availability\, and pric ing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaffle:  If your club would like to donate to our raf fle\, please send donations to George Witter at the below address.  We wi ll announce donators at the start of each raffle announcement.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nForms:  Forms are still in the design phase\, but will be available a t:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IPMS/Race City Facebook page: www.facebook.com/grou ps/ipmsracecity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe IPMS/Race City website: ipmsracecity.ep izy.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContacts:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContest\, Sponsorship\, R affle\, &\; Category Info: George Witter - 336.757.0909 or gsw0882@gma il.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Info: Jamie Shumaker - 704.508.1589 fasttrax racewayandhobby@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 12 - The Carolinas\n\n\n\n \n\nIPMS Race City Website\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS/Race City\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Wit ter\n\n\n\n\n\nipmsracecity@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n3367570909 DTSTART:20230930T120000Z DTEND:20230930T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CASM Sprue Doo DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1425-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:CASM Sprue Doo\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5 Munici pal Dr.\, Jacksonville\, AR\, 72076\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual event at the end of September.  Second year it is a two day show.  Friday September 29th classes will be heldby modelers Ken Childres (weathering A-Z) and Rus ty Nail (Air Brush dos and don'ts).  Also Figure Master Jim Rice will be conducting an all day class on how to paint faces in different scales.  F or more information contact Ron Leker by Text at (501) 920-5131 or email h im at ron_leker@outlook.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6 - Southwest\n\n\n\n\n \nCentral Arkansas Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Arkansas Scale Modele rs\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Leker\n\n\n\n\n\nron_leker@outlook.com\n\n\n\n\n\n150192 05131 DTSTART:20230929T130000Z DTEND:20230930T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HawkCon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1426-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:HawkCon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n550 S. Gea r Ave.\, WestBurlington\, IA\, 52655\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is both a model contest and vender show held at Westland Mall in West Burlington\ , Iowa. We will have some of the normal activities such as a raffle. Chapt er table to recuirt new members and etc. This is our first event our chapt er is orginizing. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n\n\n\n\n\nBlackhaw k Model Builders Society\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Kolkman\n\n\n\n\n\ndougkolkman02@ gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n3192173866 DTSTART:20230923T050000Z DTEND:20230924T044500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 Region 4 Regional DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1427-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Region 4 Regional\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 1776 Plantside Dr\, Louisville\, KY\, 40207\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n       \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Military Modelers of Louisville\,we wish to ann ounce the Region 4 Regional Contest and Show at\n\n\n\nthe Triple Crown Pa vilion and Convention Center. We will have 25\,000 sqare feet of show and vendor space. The show will start at noon on Fri.day September 22nd  and run through Saturday  September 23rd\, 2023..\n\n\n\n        \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n\nMilitary ModelersClub of Louisville\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Terry C. Hill\n\n\n\n\n\nthill35434@aol.com\n\n \n\n\n\n502-544-6383 DTSTART:20230922T160000Z DTEND:20230923T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ROCON 41 Scale Model Show and Contest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1428-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:ROCON 41 Scale Model Show and Contest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n5375 West Henrietta Rd.\, Henrietta\, NY\, 14586\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\nROCON 41 ScaleModel Show and Contest\n\n\n\n\n\n74 Judged categor ies including Master\, Out of Box and Junior\n\n\n\n\n\n1st\, 2nd and 3rd place awards with 11 special awards\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior entries $10\, 1-3 en tries\, $15 unlimited\n\n\n\n\n\nJunior (15 years and younger) $1 each mod el\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission - $5 (12 &\; under Free)\n\n\n\n\n\nVen dors on site\n\n\n\n\n\nFood available on site\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegion 1- Northeast\n\n\n\n\n\nRoc City Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS R oc City Scale Modelers / Rochester\, NY\n\n\n\n\n\nKenneth R. Brent Jr.\n\ n\n\n\n\nf111dmodel@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n585-358-1088 DTSTART:20230917T140000Z DTEND:20230917T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PennCon2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1429-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:PennCon2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n950 Soldier s Dr.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur annual show and conte st with plenty of vendor tables. US Army Heritage Center\, September 16. 2 023 9:00am-5:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 2 - Mid-East\n\n\n\n\n\nCentral PA IPM S\n\n\n\n\n\nCentral Pennsylvania IPMS\n\n\n\n\n\nDana Sadarananda\n\n\n\n \n\nchilld1402@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n7173957489 DTSTART:20230916T130000Z DTEND:20230916T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leavenworth Model Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1430-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Leavenworth Model Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 109 Delaware Street\, Leavenworth\, KS\, 66048\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual m odel contest and show in the historic first city of Kansas\, Leavenworth. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.\, running until noon. Judging begins at no on and the awards are announced at 3:00 p.m. Large vendor room available\, with vendor tables $10each. Please contact show chairman at mgerges@kc.rr .com to reserve your spaces. Doors open an hour early at 8:00 a.m. for ven dor set-up. Lots of hotel rooms\, food\, and museums within walking distan ce of the venue. Fort Leavenworth and Frontier Army Musuem is a short (und er ten minutes) drive.Contest theme for 2023 is 'American Dream\, '53-'63. '\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Prison City Modelers\ n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Prison City Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Gerges\n\n\n\n\n\nmar k.gerges@spectrum.net\n\n\n\n\n\n19133060291 DTSTART:20230916T140000Z DTEND:20230916T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SVASMCON 38 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1431-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SVASMCON 38\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n439 East St ate St\, Sharon\, PA\, 16146\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 38th Annual Plastic Mo del Contest and Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 4 - Great Lakes\n\n\n\n\n \nShenango Valley Area Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Taylor\n\n\n\n\n\nda verace@roadrunner.com\n\n\n\n\n\n724.983.1568 DTSTART:20230916T120000Z DTEND:20230916T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NNL Buffalo Model Car Show - Non-IPMS Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1432-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:NNL Buffalo Model Car Show - Non-IPMS Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n110 Elgin St\, Tonawanda\, NY\, 14150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nNon-competitive model car show. Peoples Choice and  Builders Choice for 8 best of awards with 2 theme awards and Best of Show.  Mini Cruise is l imited to 20 vintage cruise night cars outside.  One dollar of each gener al admission will be donated to the disabled veteran's www.dav.org General admission is 5.00. Modelentries are 10 bucks for the first 5 and 2 bucks for each additional entry. Please limit your entries to 10. Juniors 16 and under 1.00 each entry. Www.nnlbuffalo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 1 - North east\n\n\n\n\n\nNNL Buffalo Model Car Show\n\n\n\n\n\nNNL Buffalo\n\n\n\n\ n\nFrank Blonski\n\n\n\n\n\nnnlbuffalo@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n716 867 2244 DTSTART:20230910T130000Z DTEND:20230910T201500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SuperCon 2023 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1433-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:SuperCon 2023\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n2800 S Ce nter St\, Vandergriff Park\, Arlington\, TX\, 76014\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe me of SuperCon 2023:   Between the Wars:  1919 - 1939\n\n\n\n\n\nAny mo del - aircraft\, armor\, automotive\, ship or figure of a subject that was operational between the two world wars from 1919 to 1939 is eligible for the theme award.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 6- Southwest\n\n\n\n\n\nFort Worth Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Kiser\n\n\n\n\n\nhdkiser@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\ n\n817-994-2720 DTSTART:20230909T140000Z DTEND:20230909T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS-Gateway 2023 Model Show and Swap Meet DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1434-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS-Gateway 2023 Model Show and Swap Meet\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n6330 Heege Road\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63123\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\nGateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2023 Invitational Model Contest\n\n\n\n \n\n            ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the Intern ational Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 17th annual mo del contest and swap meet on Saturday\, September 9\, 2023. The event will be held at the Afton Elk’s Club\, 6330 Heege Road\, St. Louis\, MO 6312 3.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and runs to approx imately 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults andfree to children ages 1 4 and under. Admission plus unlimited model registrations is $10 for adult s and free for children ages 14 and under. Model registration and viewing are from 9:00 am to noon. The contest has 37 categories\, including junior s and out of the box\, and there will be 10 “Best of” awards. A specia l contest category celebrates “Versus”.  A free children’s Make &am p\; Take model building session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Addit ionally\, hobby vendors\, and a raffle of model kits and supplies.\n\n\n\n \n\n            Show chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314.951.4936 or at bwagner@afftonschools.net. For more information\, pleas e visit the Gateway Chapter IPMS Contest website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 14 - Mid Central\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Gateway Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Gateway\n\n \n\n\n\nBill Wagner\n\n\n\n\n\nmarionfm@swbell.net\n\n\n\n\n\n13142969113 DTSTART:20230909T140000Z DTEND:20230909T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Angel Modelfest DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1435-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Blue Angel Modelfest\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n45 30 Spikes Way\, Milton\, FL\, 32583\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor info - John Struck\, johnsmodels@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 3 - Southeast\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Pensacola Modeleers\n \n\n\n\n\nBob Moore\n\n\n\n\n\nbilly_bob_steve58@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\n(8 50) 304-8358 DTSTART:20230909T140000Z DTEND:20230909T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wondercon DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1436-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:Wondercon\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1930 Eastman Ave\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our first model c ontest 9 September hosted by the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard\, CA .  Ove r 50 catagories\, trophys\, raffels\, and vendor tables available! $10 adm ission to the museum grants you access to the show!  For more information contact: Louis Franco\, 805-832-3612\, c130jlou@yahoo.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nRegion 8 - Southern California\n\n\n\n\n\nWondercon 2023 'California Drea ming'\n\n\n\n\n\n101 Wonders Ventura County IPMS Region 8\n\n\n\n\n\nLouis Franco\n\n\n\n\n\nc130jlou@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n8058323614 DTSTART:20230909T160000Z DTEND:20230909T230000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPMS Boise Fall Show DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1437-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:IPMS Boise Fall Show\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n96 55 W. State St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83714\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun- filled day of model enjoyment.  This year's theme is 'Idaho' but all subj ects are welcome.  We will have special sponsored award categories\, vend or tables\, and raffle prizes.  Please visit our website for contest deta ils\, as well as photo galleries of our previous contests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Region 7 - Northwest\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Boise\n\n\n\n\n\nIPMS Boise\n\n\n\n\n \nBrian Geiger\n\n\n\n\n\nmodeler63@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n208-830-7377 DTSTART:20230909T160000Z DTEND:20230910T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSMadness 3 DTSTAMP:20230918T173009Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:1438-1-e55e634a1c65dbe16522eabf6b13f366@forum.ipmsusa3.org ORGANIZER;CN="IPMSUpdates":forum_admin@ipmsusa3.org DESCRIPTION:MSMadness 3\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n1650 Doris Dr.\, Fort Atkinson\, WI\, 53538\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us with some of t he finest modelers of automotive and military in the Midwest. Swap meet wi th both automotive and military vendors. BIG raffle. Best of awards along with first through third in each class.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegion 5 - Midwest\n\n\ n\n\n\nMidwest Scale Modelers\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Kasper\n\n\n\n\n\nkasper630@s bcglobal.net\n\n\n\n\n\n630-653-5658 DTSTART:20230909T130000Z DTEND:20230909T210000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR