International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

About the Event...

Highlights of our Expo will be:

Exhibition-Style Display

Models are displayed by modeler, not by category--similar to an 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.

Juried Exhibition (Open System) 

A pre-qualified team of experienced jurors evaluates models utilizing an Open/Gold-Silver-Bronze system. Models are judged on their own merit against a standard of excellence--not against other competitors. Jurors will be available after evaluations to provide respectful feedback and critiques upon request.

Seminars and Presentations (Free with Admission)

Presentations by accomplished modelers covering:

--Figure painting

--Diorama design

--Scratch-building techniques

Plus a historical presentatiuon by an author/historian on P-40 aces.

Silent Auction (Charity Benefit)

A silent auction featuring quality modeling items, wiith all proceeds benefitting the Redwood Empire Foster Parents Association.

Raffle & Grand Prizes

--Two raffle tiers with multiple prize drawings

--Separate drawing for multiple Grand Prizes

Vendors

A decicated vendor room offering kits, tools, and supplies--many at show-special pricing.

Special Awards

--People's Choice Award (voted by participants)

--Additional juror-selected special awards recognizing outstanding work

Admission

$20 entry fee -- unlimited models

Event Information
Event Date: 
April 11, 2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm PDT
Location
Name: 
Petaluma Community Center
Event Address: 
320 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
United States
Region Number: 
Event Host: 
Wine Country Model Club
Hosting IPMS/USA Chapter(s): 
Contact Information
Contest Chairperson's Name: 
James Morando
Phone: 
415-297-4457