Summercon 2026 takes place June 20, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana, hosted by IPMS Northshore Scale Modelers. The event theme, “America Celebrating 250 Years!”, encourages entries featuring anything made by, used by, or accomplished by Americans throughout history. Held at the Robert H. Burns American Legion Post, Summercon welcomes modelers of all genres and skill levels for a full day of contest competition, vendor shopping, and hobby fellowship. Vendor tables are available for $25 each. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports Summercon and regional IPMS events that help strengthen and grow the scale modeling community.
The IPMS Region 8 Contest & Swap Meet takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, California. Hosted by IPMS/San Diego and the IPMS/San Diego Model Car Club, the event features over 35 contest categories, Best of Class and Best of Show awards, special theme categories including “From a Picture” and “Musical Cars,” plus a large swap meet with more than 60 vendor tables. Visitors can also enjoy historic aircraft displays and restoration projects at the museum annex. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports IPMS Region 8 events and the modeling community that keeps the hobby growing.
San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex – Gillespie Field
335 Kenney Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
NIMCON 14 takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT at VFW Post 4600 in McHenry, Illinois. Hosted by IPMS Lakes Region Scale Modelers as part of IPMS Region 5 – Midwest, the event welcomes modelers and hobby enthusiasts for a full day of scale modeling, competition, displays, and community fellowship. Armor, aircraft, automotive, ship, sci-fi, and figure modelers are all encouraged to attend. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports NIMCON 14 and regional IPMS events that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling hobby.
VFW Post 4600
3002 IL-120
McHenry, IL 60051
Contest Contact: Tom Reese treese1088@gmail.com
NOREASTCON 53 / IPMS Region 1 Scale Model Show & Contest takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026, at The Dome Arena in Henrietta, New York. Hosted by Roc City Scale Modelers / IPMS Rochester, NY, the event features over 100 tables of models, 90 judged categories, major “Best Of” awards, great vendors, a large raffle, and 25,000 square feet of show space. Special awards include the Triathlon Award and a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Last Convertible. Open to modelers and hobby fans of all interests, the event offers easy access, nearby hotels, and onsite food. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports events like NOREASTCON that bring modelers together and help grow the scale modeling community.
Military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, restorers, reenactors, and scale modelers alike should mark their calendars now for one of the premier military vehicle events in the country—the 2026 International MVPA Military Vehicle Show & Festival.
Hosted by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) and promoted by Rich VanBreemen, this exciting three-day public event will take place in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we are proud to support events that preserve military history and inspire modelers through real-world vehicle restoration, historical displays, and community engagement.
Join the IPMS Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for their 49th Annual IPMS Model Contest at the Huntsville JAYCEE’s Building in Huntsville, Alabama. Open to the public, the event will feature contest entries, vendors, raffles, and a special category celebrating 60 years of Star Trek: “To Boldly Go…”. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at plans for the 2027 Nationals. AFVHobbyHub.com proudly supports HPMS and the modeling community by promoting events that bring hobbyists together from across the region.
AFVhobbyhub.com proudly supports the 51st Annual MVPA Convention and 2026 International Military Vehicle Festival, June 19–21 in Fishersville, Virginia. Discover historic military vehicles, reenactments, seminars, and a massive vendor area at this must-attend event for enthusiasts and modelers.
AFVHobbyHub.com followers please join the Oregon Mid-Valley Modelers for the Summer Fun ’26 Model Kit Swap Meet on June 13, 2026, in Albany, Oregon if you can. Browse, buy, sell, and trade model kits, tools, and accessories while connecting with fellow hobbyists in a friendly, no-pressure community event to benefit the VFW Post #584.
Voyager Model continues to lead the aftermarket industry with premium super-detailing sets for armor, aircraft, and ships. Featuring advanced photo-etch and multi-material upgrades, these products are designed for serious modelers seeking maximum realism—available now through AFV Hobby Hub.
Mirage Hobby’s June 2026 lineup highlights its focus on 1/35 scale military vehicles and 1/350 naval models, offering unique early-war armor and detailed patrol craft. With more specialized kits on the way, Mirage continues to deliver distinctive subjects for modelers and diorama builders.
