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Model Fiesta 45: A Texas Modeling Tradition Continues - IPMS Alamo Squadron

Model Fiesta 45 returns to New Braunfels, Texas, on February 20, 2027, marking forty-five years as one of the Southwest's premier scale modeling events. Hosted by the IPMS Alamo Squadron, the show brings together modelers, vendors, and hobby enthusiasts for a day filled with outstanding contest entries, extensive shopping opportunities, and the camaraderie that has made Model Fiesta a Texas modeling tradition. AFV Hobby Hub proudly supports events like Model Fiesta that help strengthen and grow the modeling community throughout the United States.

FREE Winter Swap Meet 2027

For many scale modelers, January brings two familiar realities: cold weather and a growing wish list of kits, tools, and aftermarket accessories. Fortunately, modelers in the Great Lakes region have the perfect cure for both. The FREE Winter Swap Meet, hosted by the Shenango Valley Area Scale Modelers, returns on January 16, 2027, offering hobbyists an opportunity to browse tables full of kits and supplies, meet fellow builders, and spend a winter Saturday immersed in the scale modeling community all without paying an admission fee.

Eastern Iowa Model and Vendor Show 2026 Comes to Davenport

The Eastern Iowa Model and Vendor Show 2026, hosted by IPMS/Major’s River Edge Modelers, takes place September 26, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Davenport, Iowa. This Region 14 event features model contest entries, vendor tables, and a welcoming atmosphere for hobbyists across all modeling genres. Attendees can expect displays, shopping opportunities, and community engagement throughout the day. AFVHobbyhub.com proudly supports this event and others that help grow and strengthen the scale modeling community.

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