The Hope It Don't Snow Show is a scale model show open to adult and youth modelers of all skill levels. The show utilizes an open judging system in which an individual modeler's entry or entries are evaluated on their own merit, irresepective of entries of other modelers. Awards of either gold silver or bronze are awarded individually to each modelers, based upon the perceived quality of his or her registered models. In addtion, there is a collection of "Best ..."  and Youth special awards given. The show also has vendors and raffle tables. The goal of the show is foster cogenial interactions and conversations among modelers.