International Plastic Modelers' Society / USAInternational Plastic Modelers' Society / USAIPMS/USAIPMS/USA43rd Annual Butch O'Hare Region 5 Model Contest and Show
Club Tables
75+ Vendor Tables
Raffle
All region 5 IPMS Clubs are welcome to display their club banner.
Early bird access begins at 8 am cost $10
General Admission begins at 9 am for $5
Vendor coordinator - Nick Digrindakis nicos.digrindakis@gmail.com
IPMS Region 8 model contest with over 35 categories, 1,2,3rd place, best of class, best of show awards. Dual theme awards for "From a Picture" (model build referencing a photo or film cell) & "Musical Cars" (cars that have songs written about them). Kit, model & aviation collectable swap meet with over 60 vendor tables. Located at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field featuring historic aircraft, displays and restoration projects. Details can be found on the IPMS San Diego website.
Regional Model Contest
This is a traditional IPMS model contest
The contest starts at 9:00 am and ends aprox 4:00 to 4:30
IPMS judging rules with modified sweeps. A modeler can win no more than 2 places in any single category unless they are the only entrant.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.
Discounts available for IPMS members with a membership card.
Vendor tables are available for $25.
The theme is red white and blue. Its the 250 year anniversary of our nation, any model in those colors or featuriing them in markings are eligible.
Over 100 tables for models, in 90 Judged categories, with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards and a Display Only area
"Best of" awards for all major categories and special awards including Triathlon and 50th Anniversary of the Last Convertible
25,000 Square feet of show and vendor space
Great Vendors
Awesome raffle
Easy access from major highways and many hotels available within a short drive of the venue
Food available on site and surrounding areas
ModelFest returns for 2026 as South Florida’s premier regional scale modeling event, bringing together builders, enthusiasts, and collectors from across the state and beyond. This free-to-the-public show, hosted by Flight 19 International Plastic Modelers Society, celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of the scale modeling hobby.
Come compete with your own builds, learn new tips and techniques, explore incredible displays from talented hobbyists, shop unique finds from our vendors, and take part in our exciting raffle for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors.
Our contest spans a wide range of scale modeling categories, including dedicated youth divisions, and awards will be presented for Best in Show, People’s Choice, and the President’s Award, among others.
Whether you’re a seasoned modeler or simply curious about the hobby, ModelFest 2026 is the place to experience the passion, creativity, and community that make scale modeling thrive in South Florida.
2026's R-12 Regional Con will be produced and hosted by Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers to celebrate America's Inspiration and innovation. The theme will be iconic American developments, such as the Model T and the USS Nautilus, SSN-571. This con will happen at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, also home of the Museum of Marine Aviation, arguably one of the premier event locations in the state. This year we will also feature expanded Gundam and Meccha classes as well as our ever popular raffle and a grand line up of vendors. The Center will also provide onsite light fare for lunch at fair prices and there are two first class motels an easy stroll from the front door. Our past two events have also had active duty Marines on hand to aid vendors unload and pack back up at show's end. Our events have consistantly receive excellent reviews and we are striving to make this one the best yet.
Central Arkansas Scale Modelers present
ROCK-CON 2025
IPMS Region VI Regional Convention
Come out on Friday to take part in hands-on classes taught by award-winning modelers or just hang out and talk shop with fellow enthusiasts. Class registrations can be found on the website. We encourage you to drop of your models on Friday evening. Then on Saturday, the competition kicks off with a wide variety of categories and a Gold, Silver, Bronze judging format that recognizes skill and craftsmanship across all experience levels.
Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started, there’s something for everyone at ROCK-CON.
We hope to see you there!
Gateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2025 Regional Model Contest
ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 19th annual model contest and swap meet on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The event will be held at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. This year's event will also serve as the IPMS/USA Region 14 (Mid Central Region) Contest.
The show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and runs to approximately 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 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 40 categories, including juniors and out of the box, and there will be 10 “Best of” awards. A special contest category celebrates “Golden Age: 1975” (Any kit or dewtail parts available up to and including kits prior to 1975). Additionally, there will be hobby vendors and a raffle of model kits and supplies, with proceeds benefitting the club.
Show chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314.951.4936 or at startechbill@gmail.com. For more information, please visit the Gateway Chapter IPMS Contest website: http://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/contest
Gateway Chapter IPMS is a scale modeling club which is open to all persons interested in this hobby. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Affton Elks Lodge 2635, located at 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.
Come join us at WonderCon 2025 hosted by the One-Oh-Wonders Ventura County IPMS on 7 September 2025! This will be a Regional IPMS show, open judging with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. Special Awards Categories for: Best of Battle of Britain, Best Korean War Subject, Best Shelby Mustang, People's Choice Award, and a new category...Crappiest Built Kit Award!! The even will be located at the Oxnard Civic Arts Center located at 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA. from 9am - 4pm. Parking is free, model vendors, and food vendors will be on hand, and hopefully some Shelby Mustangs on display!! Vendor tables are available, 6' for $50.00, 8' for $60.00, and 12' for $75.00; contact Lou Franco at c130jlou@yahoo.com if interested! Admission is $10.00, model cost entry fee is $3.00 per model, 3 entries per person per class maximum. Visit us on Facebook: IPMS-101 Wonders or at https://101wondersorg.wordpress.com/. Hope to see you there!! WE ARE HIP..."History in Plastic."
Central Florida's premier model show and contest. PAMSCON is located in Plant City at the grounds of the famed Strawberry festival. This is our 4th annual one day show. This year we have been named the regional show for chapter 11. We use Gold Silver Bronze standard for judging. We average 600 models with 100 modelers. We always sell out of vender space. Come and join us. Everyone is welcome.