IPMS Region 2 Convention

IPMS Richmond is proudly hosting the 2010 IPMS Region 2 Convention. Enjoy IPMS-standard judging (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) for all 100+ categories, including 21 Out-of-Box categories. Model judging begins at 1pm on Saturday. Awards presentation begins around 4:30pm with the banquet to follow. We'll feature over 100 vendor tables with exceptional items and fantastic bargains. Raffle drawings will be conducted throughout both days. New kits, tools, accessories and modeling aids are featured. The raffle ends at 4pm on Saturday, so be sure to get tickets early for more opportunities to win.

The convention has it's own dedicated conference center entrance and parking, making it very convenient to access the display room and vendor areas. Plenty of seminars are in the works and we also expect some fun and new surprises!

The convention closes with a banquet, beginning at 6:30pm. A cash bar and social precedes the banquet at 6pm. There will also be a special a banquet-only raffle. The menu offered will be buffet-style, featuring:

Chicken Florentine
Crab Stuffed Tilapia with Lemon Caper Cream
Slow Roasted Sliced London Broil Au Jus
Mixed Field Greens with Assorted Dressings
Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine
Chef's Specialty Salads
Rolls and Butter
New York Cheesecake drizzled with a Fruit Coulis
Chocolate Lover's Delight Cake
Carrot Cake
Apple Pie

Find more about the facility by visiting the Fredericksburg Hospitality House & Convention Center website.

Convention Theme

The convention theme is "Nostalgic Plastic", which is any kit made before 1980. IPMS Richmond would like to thank Nostalgic Plastic for helping support the 2010 Region 2 Convention. Please be sure and stop by Chris's tables at the show, or visit the Nostalgic Plastic website.

IPMS/USA Organization

The International Plastic Modeling Society (IPMS) was created by modelers as a means to help one another learn model building and acquire not only basic, but advanced skills that increase the enjoyment of the hobby. The membership extends across many international as well as demographic lines. Our members have varied interests, and not only work in plastic, as our name implies, but metal, wood, resin, and other mediums.

If you would like to know more about IPMS/USA please visit their website.

The Region 2 Coordinator Says...

As the R2C, I wanted to welcome you to IPMS Richmond's first Regional in decades. I hope you enjoy our show and have a great time while you are in Fredericksburg, VA. Richmond's Old Dominion Open is one of this Region's largest one day shows and laid the groundwork for this Regional. Momentum from that show has resulted in a very innovative Regional that features a ground breaking event--the first "Bring & Build" on Friday evening at the hotel. IPMS-USA says this has not been attempted before at any Regional show. So, bring a kit, or better yet, plan on buying a new kit from the vendors that afternoon and crack open the kit that night after dinner. Plan on staying up late as this will be a fun event. We hope you enjoy your stay and that your show experience will be a great memory.

--Glen
IPMS Region 2 Coordinator

Registration, Fees, & Times

Contestant pre-registration is available between 1-March and 15-September. Otherwise, in-person registration is between Noon and 5pm on Friday, 15-October and 9am to Noon on Saturday, 16-October. Vendor setup begins at 8am on Friday and 7am on Saturday.

The fees are:

General Admission, good for both days:
$ 8 per adult
$ 5 per youth (under age 18)

Contestant, Pre-Registration (1-March to 15-September) only:
$20 per adult with IPMS/USA membership *
$23 per adult without IPMS/USS membership

Banquet
$20 per adult (age 13+)
$10 per youth (age under 13)

Contestant, Other:
$23 per adult with IPMS/USA membership *
$25 per adult without IPMS/USA membership
$ 5 per youth (age 17 and younger)

* Proof of current IPMS/USA membership required for the discount.