Next ‘Fest: June 10-11, 2023 | Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel
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PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
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Tickets
Sold at the door only.
Adults: $33 for 1-day, $48 for 2-days.
Ages 4 to 12: $12 for 1-day, $18 for 2-days
Age 3 and under free.
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Hotel & Restaurant
Special WonderFest room rates at the Crowne: $139 per night for up to 4 people! It’s convenient to stay in the show hotel with an award-winning restaurant
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Louisville Attractions
Bring your family and take extra time to visit exciting tourism sites in and around Louisville. Go exploring the Bourbon Trails and more.
Fun in Louisville…
MEET THE 2023 GUESTS
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KIRK THATCHER
ILM Creature Shop; Writer, Director, Producer: Werewolf by Night, Star Trek, Jedi, Muppets, Dinosaurs
FRANK DIETZ
Actor, Writer, Animator, Producer, Director: Creepshow, I Hate Kids, Mary Poppins Returns
THE AMAZING MODEL CONTEST
Greatest in the World for Imaginative Modelers!
The WonderFest “Amazing” Model Contest is focused on all types of science-fiction, horror and comics models. It’s the biggest contest of its type in America, and it’s fun to look at even if you don’t build models yourself!
The contest is sponsored by Amazing Figure Modeler magazine, which is providing a special $300 award for the Most Amazing Figure!
Entry Hours: Saturday, June 10th, from 8 a.m. ’til Noon
- $15.00 per first 2 models for adults, up to 8 additional entries free
- $10.00 per first 2 models for teens, up to 8 add’l entries free (ages 13-19)
- Free for ages 12 & under
With over 800 entries in 2022, it took up the entire ballroom and featured some of the best modeling we’ve ever seen.
MUST-SEE PROGRAMMING
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How-To Demos
All weekend! Learn techniques from other great modelers! Demos last from 30 minutes to an hour. Become a better modeler!
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Iron Modeler
Teams are given a “base model,” a big pile of parts, and 4 hours to build the craziest model with only what they’ve got. Best model & presentation wins!
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The Rondo Awards
4pm Saturday! Fandom’s only classic horror awards—decided by fans. Recognize the best in print, film, web, art, media, toys and models!
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Sunday Wrap Party
Sunday night at 7:30 celebrate the end of the show with exclusive programming! Optional a la carte food and cash bar.
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WHAT IS WONDERFEST?
A weekend of wonder in Louisville!
WonderFest is a weekend of hobby escape that’s held every Summer in Louisville, Kentucky USA!
Now in its 33rd year, WonderFest features movie special effects guests, the largest model contest in the U.S. for sci-fi, horror & comics-related subjects, model and toy dealers galore, and seminars to entertain and improve hobbyists of all ages!
It’s always held at our mothership, the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
They help make this event possible!
WONDERFEST LATEST NEWS
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Don't forget we have have a new award sponsor at the Amazing Model Contest at WonderFest for 2023. "Best 3D Printed Model." Don't forget to fill in your entry forms ahead of time online: www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/contest/
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.How do you indicate a model is eligible, outside of saying 3D print in the description?
Moving towards the future!
Well I may just have to find another model to bring. With a 3d printer as a prize, this category will definitely grow. Way to go Wonderfest!!
WONDERFEST NIGHTS begin in ONE WEEK!
The 3 nights of WonderFest are packed with events just like the days! When the daytime show stops at 5, the nighttime fun begins!!
FRIDAY:
TAG Team/Iwata Meet & Greet
7:30 pm – Madison Room
The TAG Team/Iwata crew are back to help kick-off another fantastic show! Show off your model work or just drop in to say hello.
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WonderFest Grindhouse presents...
ROCK 'N' ROLL NIGHTMARE (1987)
8 pm – Upstairs Theater
‘Fest regular Frank Dietz co-stars as (snort) 'Roger Eburt'! Frank will provide LIVE commentary! When a hot new rock group and their sexy young girlfriends record new music in an isolated farmhouse, the band gets more than they bargained for when something horrifying stirs in the darkness. Presented by the Louisville Gore Club!
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SATURDAY:
CHILLER CINEMA LIVE: Horror Host Doctor Gangrene, presents a double feature...
THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964)
7 PM - Upstairs Theater
Director Roger Corman considered this movie as the biggest and most exciting of all his Edgar Allan Poe adaptations. The 1964 film stars Vincent Price and Elizabeth Shepherd. We're thrilled Ms. Shepherd will introduce the film in-person!!
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KING KONG (1933)
9:30 PM - Upstairs Theater
Kong just turned 90 and he doesn’t look a day older! This great movie about an overenthusiastic movie producer/director, an impoverished actress, and the crew of the SS Venture, really was the beginning of the tentpole adventure movies we see today. And even after 90 years, it moves at a fast pace with economical dialogue and groundbreaking music and visual effects.
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SUNDAY:
IT'S A BAT-WRAP PARTY with food and drink, plus a table reading of the 1966 BATMAN premiere!
7:30 PM - Upstairs Theater
$9 per person (tickets at Admission booth)
Eat at the event ala carte, visit the cash bar, or just come for the fun! Food and drink sold separately. The WonderFest team will present tributes and door prizes.
And then…SCRIPTS GONE WILD presents a live table reading of the premiere 1966 BATMAN episodes, “Hi Diddle Riddle/Smack in the Middle.” Our players will try to stay on script as that crafty criminal, the Riddler, tries to trick the Caped Crusader--who tosses back a milk and introduces the world to the ‘Batusi’! A pop culture milestone!!
Read about all show events at: www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/programming/
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I have hidden the comments about selling tickets. WonderFest sells NO advance tickets. These people are scammers.
Sunday night Batman sounds fun!
I'd better get packing!
I bought tickets only to realize that my friends had gotten them i won’t want it to go to waste since we can’t attend, not really looking for anything higher than the actual price we paid
I've got tickets available for sale pm me if you're interested
Ended up with 3 extra tickets ☹️ , Have 2(possibly 3) tickets for sale,only asking for what I payed or little bellow face value. Please PM if interested🙏and like my comment
"THE EAGLE HAS LANDED" - Sunday 2PM in Upstairs Theater B
Meet science fiction writer-director-creator JEFFREY MORRIS for a preview of a visually stunning feature-length documentary!
He'll be joined by SPACE: 1999 actor NICK TATE and members of the filming crew to discuss the film and answer questions. The filmmakers hope to have a trailer ready for showing.
"THE EAGLE HAS LANDED" follows Morris as he explores missions to the moon– both real and imagined–and why they are a key stepping stone to the future of humankind.
The documentary is set to be released in time for SPACE: 1999’s 50th Anniversary in 2025.
ALSO...Don't miss the fantastic display of SPACE: 1999 Eagle models. It's all sponsored by the SPACE: 1999 Props & Ships group!
Find show details at: www.wonderfest.com
#wonderfest2023 #wonderfesthobbyexpo #jeffreymorris #theeaglehaslanded
Only 8 days 'til WonderFest and THREE great classes have open seats you can still sign up for! They are ALMOST full!
These are hands-on classes taught by the best of the best in our hobby. All are presented by their individual sponsors. Don't wait! Learn more and sign up today!
More details and sign up info here: www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/programming/
#wonderfest2023 #wonderfesthobbyexpo
I'd better start packing!
Last day of 20% workshop discount. See Stephen's post.
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