International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

About the Event...

NNL Buffalo 2026 Model Car Show September 20, 2026

North Tonawanda, NY – September 20, 2026 – The 4th Annual NNL Buffalo Model Car Show is revving up for another exciting year! Taking place at Madonna Council #2535, Knights of Columbus, 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.

  • Event Schedule:
  • 7:30 AM – Vendor Setup (Coffee & Doughnuts Available)
  • 9:00 AM – Model Show Registration & General Admission Open
  • 11:00 AM – Model Registration Closes & Voting Begins. Snack Bar Opens for Lunch
  • 2:00 PM – Voting Closes
  • 3:30 PM – Snack Bar Closes & Award Ceremony Begins
  • 4:30 PM – Show Closes
  • Admission Details:
  • Adults: $10 (Unlimited Model Entries & General Admission)
  • Adult Spectators: $5 Pre-Sale / $7 at the Door
  • Juniors (16 & Under): Free Admission

Model Show Categories (All Scales – Display Only):
The event will feature 17 categories, including Factory Stock, Competition, Street Rods, Pickups, Commercial Vehicles, Automotive Dioramas, Nostalgia Drag Cars, and a special Juniors Division for enthusiasts 16 and younger.

2026 Special Awards Include:

  • Best Paint
  • Best Engine
  • Best Custom
  • Best Motorcycle
  • Best Automotive Diorama Best Primer (Work in Progress)
  • Best Military Non-Tracked (Including Dioramas)
  • Best Commercial
  • Best Junior (16 & Younger)
  • Best Theme: “Hot Wheels Creation”
  • Best Sub-Theme:“Anything in the year ending in 6” Best Classic Cruiser:
  • Best in Show

 

Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities:

Vendor Tables: $25 for the first table, $20 for each additional (plus a kit raffle donation).

Sponsorships Available:

$25 – Display Category Sponsor (Name featured on website)

$50 – Website ad, special award plaques, and printed promotional materials

$75 – Sponsor the Best in Show Award

Get Involved!
Join us for a day filled with incredible model cars, classic vehicles, and community fun! Register your model car, reserve a vendor table, or become a sponsor today.!

For more information, contact Frank Blonski at (716) 867-2244 or via email at nnlbuffalo@gmail.com.

Visit www.nnlbuffalo.com for complete event details and sponsorship opportunities.

Thank You to all our 2025 Sponsors:

Niagara Regional Credit Union; Niagara Frontier Chapter of I.P.M.S.; Richard Schulenburg; Ron Mikol; BC Automotive; Jayes Model Garage; Wicked Ways Airbrushing; Maryland Automotive; Modelers Association; PEEL SCALE MODELERS TORCAN; Group 25 Model Car Builders;  Tony Martin Awards Inc.; Dave Bailey Peel Scale Modelers; Atlantis Models; Canuck 3D, VCG Resins; U.S.C.P.; New Day Coffee; Section 8 Hobbies and FAB Resinworks.

Event Information
Event Date: 
September 20, 2026 - 9:00am to 4:30pm EDT
Location
Name: 
Madonna Council #2535, Knights of Columbus
Event Address: 
755 Erie Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
United States
Region Number: 
Event Host: 
NNL Buffalo
Contact Information
Contest Chairperson's Name: 
Frank Blonski
Phone: 
716 867 2244