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Next ‘Fest: May 31-June 1, 2025 | Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel

"35 years and still building" with WonderFest logo

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PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

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Tickets

Sold at the door only.
Adults: $40 for 1-day, $55 for 2-days.
Ages 4 to 12: $15 for 1-day, $25 for 2-days
Age 3 and under free.
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Hotel & Restaurant

Special WonderFest room rate at the Crowne: $149 per night! It’s convenient to stay in our 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 2025 GUESTS

Guests will sign autographs at their table or at posted times!

ROBIN CURTIS

ROBIN CURTIS

Actress: Star Trek III & IV, TNG, Unification, Babylon 5, Space Above and Beyond

SEAN HOUSE

SEAN HOUSE

Art Dept., Special and Visual Effects: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One, Jurassic World, Transformers: Age of Extinction

JOE ALVES

JOE ALVES

Production Designer & Director: JAWS, JAWS 2, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Escape from New York

MIKE CUSANELLI

MIKE CUSANELLI

Sculptor: Hasbro, Kenner, Mattel, Playmates, Solar Wind, Tweeterhead, Bowen Designs, Danger Island Models

GREG KULON

GREG KULON

Author: "Willis O’Brien — Lost Worlds, Giant Apes and Dinosaurs, Volume One."

RICK STERNBACH

RICK STERNBACH

Designer, Star Trek TMP, Voyager, DS9, Last Starfighter

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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 31st, from 8 a.m. ’til Noon

  • $17.00 per first 2 models for adults, up to 8 additional entries free
  • $12.00 per first 2 models for teens, up to 8 add’l entries free (ages 13-19)
  • Free for ages 12 & under

With over 1,118 entries in 2024, it filled an 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 35th 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!

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WONDERFEST LATEST NEWS

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The AFM class sign-up is “live”!Registration for Amazing Figure Modeler’s 2025 Wonderfest class is up and running! Visit the Classes page of our website for class and registration information!
amazingfiguremodeler.com
#berniewrightson #wonderfest #amazingfiguremodeler #figuremodeling #scifiart #horrorart #figuresculpting #ghoul #monstermania #monstermodels #auroramodelkits #fantasyart #vampire #werewolf #werewolves #vampires #witches #modelhobby
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The AFM class sign-up is “live”!

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I’m in! Can’t wait!

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MORE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CROWNE!
Good news everyone: The Crowne Plaza Hotel has managed to add more rooms to our block for WonderFest 2025! It's always best to stay in our mothership hotel and stay on-site for our night programs.

**NOTE: You may need to wait a day or two for the hotel to update its portal. Thanks for your patience!**

As always, we recommend following the reservation link on our website: www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/tickets-hotel/

#wonderfest2025 #wonderfesthobbyexpo
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MORE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CROWNE!
Good news everyone: The Crowne Plaza Hotel has managed to add more rooms to our block for WonderFest 2025! Its always best to stay in our mothership hotel and stay on-site for our night programs.

**NOTE: You may need to wait a day or two for the hotel to update its portal. Thanks for your patience!**

As always, we recommend following the reservation link on our website: https://www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/tickets-hotel/ 

#wonderfest2025 #wonderfesthobbyexpo

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Great news Lee!

Looks like the hotel hasn't updated their portal yet. Please give it another day or two and try again! Sorry!

FRIDAY CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT:
Blender 3D: Crafting Unique Additions For Your 3D Printing Projects
Friday, May 30 · 10am-6pm EDT · Crowne Plaza Hotel
Instructor: Stephen Burns

Unleash your creativity! Learn to design and 3D print custom additions to your models using Blender 3D. Class is designed for both beginners and experienced creators looking to enhance their 3D printing endeavors.

You will learn:
- Introduction to Blender 3D
- Modeling Basics: Step-by-step
- Designing for 3D Printing
- Texturing and Materials
- Exporting for 3D Printing
- Creating Unique Additions
- And much more!

Cost is $265 per person. Laptop required; see list of required items at the link.

Register for the class: wonderfest2025.eventbrite.com
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FRIDAY CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT:
Blender 3D: Crafting Unique Additions For Your 3D Printing Projects
    Friday, May 30 · 10am-6pm EDT · Crowne Plaza Hotel
    Instructor: Stephen Burns

Unleash your creativity! Learn to design and 3D print custom additions to your models using Blender 3D. Class is designed for both beginners and experienced creators looking to enhance their 3D printing endeavors.

You will learn:
 - Introduction to Blender 3D
 - Modeling Basics: Step-by-step 
 - Designing for 3D Printing
 - Texturing and Materials
 - Exporting for 3D Printing
 - Creating Unique Additions
 - And much more!

Cost is $265 per person. Laptop required; see list of required items at the link.

Register for the class: https://wonderfest2025.eventbrite.com
2 weeks ago

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT:
It's been 30 years since STAR TREK VOYAGER premiered on the old UPN, and artist-designer RICK STERNBACH is back with a special presentation to celebrate! Rick's designs and illustrations have shaped the look of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, THE LAST STARFIGHTER, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, DEEP SPACE NINE, VOYAGER, and STAR TREK NEMESIS.

Modelers note: Back in 2004, Rick began Space Model Systems, Inc, providing the space modeler with what many consider the best aftermarket waterslide decals for historical spacecraft and s-f. They’re amazing!

Find show details at: www.wonderfest.com
#wonderfest2025 #wonderfesthobbyexpo #StarTrek #startrekvoyager30
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GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: 
Its been 30 years since STAR TREK VOYAGER premiered on the old UPN, and artist-designer RICK STERNBACH is back with a special presentation to celebrate! Ricks designs and illustrations have shaped the look of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, THE LAST STARFIGHTER, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, DEEP SPACE NINE, VOYAGER, and STAR TREK NEMESIS. 

Modelers note: Back in 2004, Rick began Space Model Systems, Inc, providing the space modeler with what many consider the best aftermarket waterslide decals for historical spacecraft and s-f. They’re amazing!

Find show details at: www.wonderfest.com
#wonderfest2025 #wonderfesthobbyexpo #StarTrek #startrekvoyager30

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thanks to all WF officials and modeler pals! Can't wait to see everyone again!

Wouldn't be a party without Rick!

Just a super human being.

WonderFest fans who met Vanessa Harryhausen and Connor Heaney last year won't want to miss this exhibition here in the USA of some of Ray Harryhausen's most famous creations. Check it out! ... See MoreSee Less

WonderFest fans who met Vanessa Harryhausen and Connor Heaney last year wont want to miss this exhibition here in the USA of some of Ray Harryhausens most famous creations. Check it out!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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