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ScaleFest 2027

Land of the Rising Sun • Our annual model show and competition

ScaleFest 2027 — Land of the Rising Sun, May 21–22 at Grapevine Convention Center

A celebration of scale modeling

Join hobbyists, families, and enthusiasts from across the region for ScaleFest, hosted by IPMS North Central Texas.

Grapevine Convention Center

1209 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051

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See the event artwork for May 21–22, 2027. Final event details will be posted as they are confirmed.

Show schedule

Time Activity
6:00 AM Hall opens for vendor setup
8:30 AM Early registration entry
9:00 AM Show opens to the public
12:00 PM Contest registration ends
1:00 PM Judging begins
3:30 PM Awards ceremony
5:00 PM Show closes

Schedule subject to change. Check chapter announcements for updates.

Admission & registration

Admission

Adults: To be announced
Juniors (ages 6–17): $1.00

Model registration

Adults: $3.00 per model
Juniors: $1.00 per model

Awards

Theme award and special awards will be announced closer to the event.

Contest rules

The 2027 contest rules are being finalized and will be posted closer to the event.

Contest categories

The 2027 contest categories will be posted once finalized. Please check back before completing your entry information.

Contest entry form

Fill in your contact details and model list below, then save or print your completed copy. Bring all printed contest forms to the show; nothing is submitted online or in advance. Contestant numbers are assigned by registration staff.

Use the PDF viewer’s save/download or print control when finished. On phones or browsers that only preview PDFs, use the open/download link and a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat.

Open the fillable registration PDF

Open Registration FormOpen / Download Fillable PDF

Table display form

Complete one table display form for each model entered. Include the model description, kit maker, techniques, and applicable award information.

Print and bring a copy for each model. Place the form under or near your model with the modeler’s name facing down, as directed on the form. No advance submission is required.

Open the fillable table display PDF

Open Table Display FormOpen / Download Fillable PDF

Vendor application

The vendor application and final vendor details will be available closer to the event. For questions about participating, contact the chapter.

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