Annual Hope It Don't Snow Show
The 2027 Hope It Don't Snow Show
February 6, 2027
Venue Change for 2027
Please note that we have changed venues this year. We will not be at the Empire Event Center, but rather the RCTC Heintz Center.
Our Show Location
The 2027 show will be held February 6, 2027 at the RCTC Heintz Center.
Address
RCTC Heintz Center
1926 Collegeview Rd E E, Rochester, MN 55904
Show Hours
Registration Begins at 09:00
Judging Closes at 12:00
Awards Begin at 15:00
Show Ends at 16:00
2027 Show Flyer
Important Documents
Below you will find all of the necessary documents to register for our show. They are provided in both Word and PDF format.
Entrants that type up their entry forms will receive one free raffle ticket in appreciation.
Registration Information
This document contains information on how to register and how the show runs.
Categories
Aircraft
This is for pretty much any machine that flies.
Armor
Tracked, wheeled and soft skin vehicles in military service.
Automotive
For any automobile or motorcycle.
Maritime
Anything that floats, be it ships, boats or submarines.
Figures
Any figure.
Dioramas
Larger compositions and vignettes.
Science Fiction
Space related, but not real space.
Gaming Miniatures
This is for wargaming miniatures.
Miscellaneous
Anything that doesn’t fit into the other categories, including real space and humor.
Youth
For our junior modelers through age 17.
Special Awards
Club Sponsored
This award is for the best overall aircraft entry.
This award is for the best overall armor entry.
This award is for the best overall automotive entry.
This award is for the best overall maritime entry. This award is in memory of late club member Frank Lesard.
This award is for the best overall figure entry.
This award is for the best overall diorama or vignette entry.
This award is for the best overall science fiction entry.
This award is for the best overall gaming or wargaming entry.
This award is for the best overall miscellaneous entry. This award is in memory of late club member Robert Fenske.
This award is for the best overall youth entry.
This award is given to any modeler that the club would like to recognize for their outstanding contributions to the hobby over the years. Not necessarily for their modeling skills, but also helpfulness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards others and the hobby.
This award is for the entry that show attendees vote as their overall favorite.
Individually Sponsored
AMT 1/25 scale, curbside-style car models designed for quick assembly, featuring simplified engine plates, skill level 2 building, and retail prices around $24 to $45.
This award is for the the best model made from a horrible kit that took a lot of work to make it something special.
This award is for the best overall entry that represents a subject from France or French influence during WWII.
This award is for the best built aircraft model from WWI.
This award is for the best built fighter model from WWII.
This is award is for the best bomber subject – all scales and eras.
This award is for the best aircraft that uses rocket power for propulsion.
This award is for the best kit with a greenhouse canopy.
Best aircraft built from a Monogram Kit – raised panel lines y’all!
This award is for the best overall Vietnam era entry. This award is in memory of late club member Jerry Holst.
This award is for the best subject whose main function was air defense.
This award is for the best variant of the Panzer IV, any scale and era.
This award is for the best overall female figure entry.
This award is for the best fantasy subject, all scales and eras.