Gateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2023 Invitational Model Contest

            ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 17th annual model 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 63123.

The show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and runs to approximately 3:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults and free to children 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 37 categories, including juniors and out of the box, and there will be 10 “Best of” awards. A special contest category celebrates “Versus”.  A free children’s Make & Take model building session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Additionally, hobby vendors, and a raffle of model kits and supplies.

            Show chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314.951.4936 or at bwagner@afftonschools.net. For more information, please visit the Gateway Chapter IPMS Contest website.