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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. We will also have special awards for: “The President’s Choice Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen by the RRM Club President.) “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. “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. “SUVs' any sports utility vehicle sponsored by Hope Contractors (all types, all scales, all eras). “Patton’s Cup” for any US Army or US made tank regardless of whose markings are on them, all sizes/all eras, except dioramas. A People’s Choice Award given to an entry based on general public’s vote. The Grand Master’s Category & Award. 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 Aircraft,Best Auto, Best of Show, etc. This category is not for those who won theme awards, special wards, or the individual category winners (typical 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 accompanying the entry. Checkout our Facebook Contest Page for up-to-date info! FB RiverCon MAP

AtlantaCon 24 Region 3 Convention 1032 S. Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA, 30060

WrightCon 2024 - The IPMS/USA Region IV Convention 1700 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH, 45479

Fort Crook IPMS annual contest

Showdown 2024! March 23 New Location: Willowcreek Fellowship 1804 P Ave, Plano, TX

BeachCon 24 800 Gabreski Lane, Myrtle BEach, SC, 29577 Region 12 - The Carolinas Grand Strand Scale Modelers IPMS Grand Strand Scale Modellers Rick Reinert b2flighttest@gmail.com 843-630-2346

Scale Model Show & Conteset, Freeport Recreation Center. 130 E. Merrick Road , Freeport, NY 11520. Saturday, March 23, 2024. 9 am to5 pm Event Activities Hundreds of Aircraft, Armor, Ships, Autos, Sci-Fi, Fiquires, Gundam and Diorama displays 49 Contest Categories 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Awards Lots of Vendors Large Raffle

This will be a Regional Contest for Region 12. All modelers welcome. Over 50 categories with expanded venue and on site food.

The 2024 Phantom Phlasher Phurball Saturday, April 6th at the Anniston City Meeting Center VENUE: THE ANNISTON CITY MEETING CENTER1615 NOBLE ST ANNISTON, AL 36201 DIRECTIONS: THE ANNISTON MEETING CENTER IS LOCATED ONE BLOCK OFF QUINTARD AVE. (US HWY 21) BETWEEN WILMER AVE & NOBLE STREET DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HOTEL FINIAL. TRAVELING SOUTH, TURN RIGHT ONTO 17THSTREET. LOOK FOR THE “MODEL SHOW” SIGNS. Contest Themes &Special Awards BUILD A MODEL! BRING IT! HAVE FUN! Featuring the Best Grumman Aviation Subject! Also featuring the Best Ford Mustang Award! Registration & Vendor Information: FREE ADMISSION! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR! Doors open at 9:00am Model registration is $10.00 for your first model, $1.00 for each additional model. $2.00 IPMS member discount. Junior modelers 17 and under: $5.00 unlimited models! Registration closes at 12:00. Judging begins at 12:30. Vendor Tables: $20.00 each. Reservations of more than 5 tables will be charged $20 for the first table and $15 for each additional table. Vendor setup begins at 7:00am Vendor Contact: Trey Rush at: PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM (205) 478-4091 Contest Contact: Joey Richardson at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM (205) 388-0269 John Cornett at: JCORNETT@MTMENGINEERS.COM (205) 283-5881 Will Nichols at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM (205) 616-5499

I would like to invite everyone to our 28th Surgicon, hosted 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 Urbandale (22min) and The Hobbyshop in Ames (35min). Additional information about 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 modeling.

MosquitoCon is a 1 day show, and 2024 will be our 32nd consecutive show. We get a large turnout of models and modelers (typically between 500-600 models). Vendor attendance is always significant as well.

The Midwest's largest model show - Contest Info: ipmsrtcontest@gmail.com - Vendor Info: ipmsrtvendor@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook as well.

Valleycon uses a hybrid judging system. Automotive and aircraftclasses are judged using traditional IPMS style (1-2-3) judging while allother classes are done on the Open (Chicago/Gold-Silver-Bronze) System. We feature over 30 categories, including two junior and two Gundam classes. We are requesting that entrants use some sort of base to reduce the needfor 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 viewing easier. Contest forms will be available on the club website and we encourage entrants to use these addressable forms. We offer almost 60 vendor spaces in a fully accessible banquet hall. Our raffle has almost a thousand 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 entries. Junior entrants, 16 and under, have no entry fee. General admission is $5.00

Please join the Alexander Lippisch Chapter for their 20th annual show and contest. The event will be held at the Berndes Center kin Monticello, Iowa. We use an open judging format for judging all categories, and a contest format for judging the 'Best of' and special awards. IPMS rules apply for both types of judging. Information on cost and categories will be available on the club website. Special awards include Best 1/72 scale armor, Best Japanese subject, and Best Vietnam subject. Doorsopen at 8 a.m. with model registration. Judging will begin shortly thereafter. Theme will be determined at a later date and posted on the Club website.

On April 13, 2024 The Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders Inc. will hold their 29th model contest. The venue is St. Christopher the Martyr Gym in Metairie LA. The 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.) The Theme is D-Day 80th anniversary. Jay Andry Contest liason/table sales jayandry42@gmail.com 504-495-8814 cell

One day show and contest. Show date 13 April 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Over 150 vendor tables available. Make and take for young modelers 17 and under. Raffle. On-site food concession provided by the Fairfax High School PTSA All Night Grad Committee. Theme: The Road to Victory - 80th Anniversary of D-Day June 6, 1944 Pricing: - General Admission $10.00 single adult 18 and over, $15 family - Contestants: $!5.00 unlimited number of entries - Juniors 17 and under, and active duty military (show ID): $0.00

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.

The IPMS/Fremont (OH) KitBashers chapter and the Toledo PlasticModelers club are hosting their first model show in many years. It will be held at the Quality Inn, Perrysburg, Ohio, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. We are still in the planning stages, more information will follow.

Tulsa Modelers' Forum's annual show and contest.

Standard IPMS 1-2-3 model contest. April 19th is for vendor setup only. Contest is April 20th Vendor Contact email SodaCityModelConVendors@gmail.com

CAN/AM Con '24 marks the return of a traditional IPMS/USA contest to the Northern New York/Vermont/Champlain Valley region. In addtion to IPMS/Champlain Valley as the host chapter, the Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers club has partnered with us to make this show a rousing success.

Model contest and show with a vendor area in a well ighted VFW Hall. Awards issued to category winners. Ample parking on location.

ModelMania is Houston, Texas's largest fine modeling show. Itis held annually in the Stafford Centre in Stafford, Texas, a suburb ofHouston, Texas. Where we have a large contest room with a larger vendor room. The vendor room has 96 tables available. So, we have lots of vendors. We will have door prizes and a raffle with larger prizes, The drawing for door prizes occurrs throughout the day until the awards ceremony. During the awards ceremony we will draw the raffle prizes. With thedate of the contest being what it is, the theme is obvious. Presently,we are working on the details and will provide updates here and on our webpage.

Model Fest 2024 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935

'Spring in the Pines' Annual Contest and Swap Meet 1311 N. Railroad St., Eagle River, WI, 54521