Next ‘Fest: May 30-31, 2020 | Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel
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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 31st 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.
MEET THE 2020 GUESTS
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SUZIE PLAKSON
Actress, Star Trek: TNG, Star Trek Voyager, Enterprise, Mad About You, Everybody Loves Raymond, Dinosaurs
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.
Ticket booth hours…
Hotel & Restaurant
Special WonderFest room rates at the Crowne: $128 per night for up to 4 people! It’s convenient to stay in the show hotel with an award-winning restaurant
Reserve a room online…
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…
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, May 30th, from 8 a.m. ’til Noon
- $10.00 per first 2 models for adults, up to 8 additional entries free
- $8.00 per first 2 models for teens, up to 8 add’l entries free (ages 13-19)
- Free for ages 12 & under
With over 823 entries in 2019, 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
5pm 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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HIGHLIGHTS FROM WONDERFEST 2018
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
They help make this event possible!
WONDERFEST LATEST NEWS
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NEW GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Suzie Plakson is more than just Worf's baby mama...she's an actress, singer, writer, and even sculptor! Or as she calls herself, a "Multimedia Artist at Large." You know they loved her at STAR TREK, as she played a Klingon (K’Ehleyr), a Vulcan (Lt. Selar), an Andorian (Tarah) and even a member of the egotistical Q Continuum!
But you've also seen her on lots of other shows, including MAD ABOUT YOU, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and LOVE & WAR. She voiced several characters--including a brontosaurus real estate agent--on DINOSAURS. Suzie makes every character she plays distinctive and memorable. We're so excited she'll be joining us at WonderFest!
Read more about Suzie and WonderFest at https:/wonderfest.com/speaker/suzie-plakson
Wow, didn't realize she did all those characters in ST...
I first saw her in "Everybody Loves Raymond" when she played Robert's ex-wife, Joanne!
The early "Disney University" concept was never see characters out of role....thus the elaborate underground magic factory. It helped the brand for over 5 decades. Ummm, memo to ego selves...
She is also Q’s significant other! ❤️❤️❤️
She's WonderFull.
Oh she is a real beauty! I have always liked her.
I thought she was so hot as a Klingon!
I think she was on the tonite. 🤔
"Don't play the wounded Klingon for me, Duras, you don't do it very well."
Awesome!!!!!!
She was such a smartass to Worf.. loved it.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
No she was Warff’s Ex -wife? It was just one of those things! [They were to busy to start to be together in the same room!or house! With the jobs they had! ]
Erik Eric David may need to have a Klingon reunion!!!
Kenneth Koehl
Alan Seifert
Damn hot
The nice thing about Klingons is you can use their head as a washboard for your clothing.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) we're announcing another new guest for 2020. Watch this space!
Waiting!!
Another all-day Friday workshop returning to WonderFest from our friends at Amazing Figure Modeler Magazine. This is a separately-ticketed event; see details below!Tired of double-fisted frustration when it comes to painting your model kits? Fear not Citizens, AFM’s “Modeling Boot Camp," a target specific painting clinic that presents an informative modeling curriculum is here to save the day! Featuring AFM’s very own Dave Prosser, you’re sure to improve your skills as he leads you step-by-step in demonstrating an arsenal of effective painting and finishing techniques. For more detailed class information, registration and payment options, please visit our website at: www.amazingfiguremodeler.com/classes
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Black Heart is back for 2020 with a fantastic Friday workshop at WonderFest. This is a separately-ticketed event open to just 16 participants. Read on for details!
A holiday message from our contest chief:
Amazing Model Contest – WonderFest USA
www.wonderfest.com
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 the world, and it’s fun to look at even if you don’t build models yourself!I actually have a few things already done which is rare for me before the start of the new year usually I have to bust my behind in May to be ready. Should be another great show.
I'll be there with some Star Trek original series props. Can't wait!
I’ll be there with another Playset diorama!! Oh yeah!!
Gonna outgrow that venue soon!