PennCon Model Show

Every year, typically in September, the CPIPMS hosts its annual “PennCon Model Show and Contest”. The event draws modelers from the mid-Atlantic region for a day of fellowship, model contests, vendors, and the like. Follow the links below for more information…

Admission

• When – September 12, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Where – Eisenhower Campus Center | Messiah University
  One College Avenue, Mechanicsburg PA 17055
• Contest Admission – up to three entries, $1 per additional entry
  Adult $15   |   Junior (16 and under) $5 
• Walk-in / Display Only
  Individuals $7  |  Family $10  |  Uniformed individuals free
  Messiah University students, faculty, staff free with valid ID

Model Contest

• Categories
• Rules
• Forms

  Contest Registration Form – Coming Soon!
  One form per person entering the contest.

  Model Entry Form – Coming Soon!
  One form for each model. This form goes with the model on the table.

• IPMS-USA Modeling Basics / Judging Guide – Information on what judges look for when judging models
• Sponsorships

Vendors

• Vendor List
• Vendor Registration