Indiana model engine and hobby show

[55fairlane]

Well with the fall of N.AM.E.S. we felt it was time fo grow our show, so I am here to announce our model engine & hobby show. Technically this our 26th annual, but our first time holding the show separate from the tractor show, but that's another story.
October 14th (that's a Saturday) just east & south of Ft. Wayne (approximately 7 mins from food & lodging) , in wonderful Monroeville Indiana.
We have a large pavilion at the city park, located at 421 Monroe St, Monroeville Indiana 46773
THIS IS A FREE SHOW, FREE TO EXHIBIT, FREE TO ATTEND, FREE FOR VENDORS (a free will donation will be accepted)
Bring your engines, your projects, show off your hobby engines/trains/machinist/ RC/ just about anything goes!
Food & beverage on sight.......this is a city park, playground &parking right at the pavilion
plan to attend....this will be fun

[aribert]

Please keep us updated as the date draws closer (I'm interested in how many vendors are expected - my main reason for visiting NAMES - unfortunately not a 45 min drive).

[55fairlane]

As of right now, Debolt Machine will be there. The model engine collectors association will be holding a swap meet. There should be a nice selection of things to purchase from our vendors.

[George Bulliss]

I'm hoping to be able to attend again this year, but a scheduling conflict has me unsure just yet whether I can pull it off. Will try!

This show has great potential to grow – they have the space and have the desire. It's kind of a Catch-22 problem with small shows, though. They need vendors to bring in the people, but they need people to bring in the vendors. If you like shows, give it a try. Also, be sure mention it to any potential vendors you may deal with. With such support and a little time, it will grow.

[Bill O]

I'm interested in attending (from Tennessee). I'll bring a couple of model steam engines and accessories. Will there be any electricity available? Could I fire up the engines?

[55fairlane]

I'm interested in attending (from Tennessee). I'll bring a couple of model steam engines and accessories. Will there be any electricity available? Could I fire up the engines?

Yes on electricity (bring an extension cord) we have a large outdoors area (easy to get in and out) plus a tent we can run internal combustion engines

Send me a pm or email with a phone number if you need more information

Next years show will be 2 days in a 8000 to 10,000 square foot venue!

[55fairlane]

Paul Debolt of Debolt Machine will be attending long with our very own George Bulliss
the model engine collectors association will be having a swap meet as well.

We have enough people coming we have rented a 30x60 tent (with sides) for the day tables included

Food will be available!

[55fairlane]

Let's please welcome Allen Howell from "JE Howell Model Engine Plans & Ignitions"

https://www.model-engine-plans.com

[55fairlane]

Please welcome Bernie of hobby metal kits!

https://hobbymetalkits.com

[55fairlane]

Pleased to announce https://agelessengines.com/ will be at our show!

[George Bulliss]

Shaping up to be quite a show. Looking forward to it.

[55fairlane]

A sneak peek at the location for next year's 2 day show.......do you like cars? Race cars? Historical cars? Prototype cars? Historical trucks? Well so do we, so for 2024 our show will be on the display floor of the National Auto & Truck Museum (Auburn Indiana) ...... your admission is for both our 2024 model engine show & the entire Auto & Truck Museum!!! This will be a 2 day show , running engines inside! https://natmus.org/

And after our show walk next door to the wonderful Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum

More details soon!!

[55fairlane]

George wrote some very nice things about our forthcoming events (and future events) ......

[55fairlane]

Hey-ho let's go! Getting close

[55fairlane]

Who is coming to the show?