Gateway Invitational 2026, hosted by Gateway IPMS, takes place September 19, 2026, at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland, Illinois. This IPMS Region 14 event welcomes modelers across all categories for a day of displays, vendor activity, and community engagement. Open to hobbyists of all skill levels, the Gateway Invitational continues to be a key Midwest modeling event. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports Gateway IPMS and events that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
PennCon 2026, hosted by IPMS/Central Pennsylvania, takes place on September 12, 2026, at the Eisenhower Campus Center at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This Region 2 event features model competitions, vendor tables, and displays across all modeling genres, including armor, aircraft, automotive, ships, and sci-fi. PennCon offers a welcoming environment for modelers of all skill levels and continues to be a key Mid-Atlantic modeling event. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports PennCon and events that help strengthen and grow the scale modeling community.
WonderCon IV 2026 returns to Southern California on August 30, 2026, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, California. Hosted by IPMS 101 Wonders, the event will feature Gold, Silver, and Bronze open judging, vendor tables, the special theme "Anything Desert," and the popular People's Choice Award. New for 2026, attendees can enjoy live weathering demonstrations from Rick Lawler of AK Interactive and meet Steve Munsell of Value Gear, known for his highly regarded armor stowage and diorama accessories. With contests, vendors, demonstrations, free parking, and onsite food, WonderCon IV promises a full day of modeling, learning, and hobby fellowship for builders of all skill levels.
WonderCon IV, hosted by IPMS 101 Wonders in Oxnard, California, has announced several exciting updates. Entrants may now enter an unlimited number of kits within a category, the popular Crappiest Kit Award returns, Rick Lawler of AK Interactive will present weathering demonstrations, and Steve Munsell of Value Gear Details will attend. Combined with a full contest schedule and vendor area, WonderCon IV is shaping up to be one of Southern California's standout modeling events of 2026.
The IPMS/Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society 49th Annual IPMS Model Show takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Huntsville Jaycees Building in Huntsville, Alabama. Hosted by the Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society, this major Southeast modeling event will feature contest competition, vendor tables, raffles, onsite food, and a special category celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek titled “To Boldly Go…”. Attendees will also get a preview of HPMS preparations for hosting the 2027 IPMS/USA National Convention in Huntsville. Contest registration runs from 9 AM to 1 PM, with awards presented from 3 PM to 4 PM. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports HPMS and events that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.
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Huntsville, AL 35801
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The countdown is on for the IPMS/USA National Convention, taking place August 5–8. Attendees should finalize registrations and travel plans now for this premier modeling event.
Don’t miss the Summer NNL in Crystal Lake, IL. This August 2 event invites modelers to showcase their work in a relaxed, judgment-free environment focused on creativity and community engagement.
RiverCon XVI returns to Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 13, 2027, bringing together modelers from across the Gulf Coast and Southwest for a day of competition, vendors, raffles, special awards, and outstanding scale model displays. Hosted by the IPMS Red River Modelers – Jack Crumbliss Memorial Chapter, RiverCon remains North Louisiana's premier scale modeling event and a favorite destination for AFV builders, aircraft enthusiasts, and hobbyists of every discipline. AFV Hobby Hub is proud to support events like RiverCon that help strengthen and grow the modeling community.
The IPMS/USA National Convention 2026 takes place August 5–8, 2026, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the nation's largest scale modeling event, it will feature thousands of contest entries, extensive vendor support, seminars, raffles, special theme awards, and activities for modelers of every interest. Attendees are encouraged to finalize registrations, hotel reservations, model transportation plans, and seminar schedules now. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports the IPMS/USA National Convention and the modeling community it serves.
