Banner for the Old Dominion Open featuring red, white, and blue colors with a star in a circle logo on the left and the event name in bold letters.

Saturday, February 28, 2026

The Old Dominion Building
Richmond Raceway Complex
600 East Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222

The ODO has been a Richmond tradition for decades and is one of the largest scale modeling shows on the east coast. The contest features 80 categories and participants can receive First, Second and Third place awards, plus ten special awards, including Best In Show. There are 120+ vendor tables, display-only tables, a huge kit drawing and many more things for you to enjoy!

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A brick building with a round section on top, windows, and a sign, with a parking lot in front.
A detailed scale model of a World War I German airplane with two figurines standing nearby, displayed on a table at an exhibition.
Detailed scale model of a military tank with military green paint, white star insignia, and realistic weathering effects.
A detailed red model NASCAR race car with sponsorship decals including Budweiser, Bud, and others, displayed on a reflective surface with small model tires in front, surrounded by car memorabilia.
Large detailed model of a battleship displayed in a glass case at an exhibit, with people observing in the background.
A detailed model of a humanoid robot with a rounded base, holding a large wrench, displayed on a table at an event or exhibition. The model has a weathered, military-style gray finish.
A diorama depicting a World War II scene with a military tank and soldiers, including a soldier standing on the tank and others around it, set in a battle or village setting.

Want to know more?

  • Download IPMS-RVA ODO 2026.pdf

  • ODO 2026 Categories Rules.pdf

    ODO 2026 Entry Forms fillable.pdf

  • Doors open at 8:30am

    Admission, General
    Ages 13 and older: $10.00
    Ages 12 and under: free
    Active Duty Military (show ID): free

    Model Contest Entry Registration: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Admission with Model Contest Entries: $20.00 for up to 20 models

  • Best In Show: Best model/subject, selected by the category head judges.

    Best: Aircraft, Automotive, Diorama, Figure, Mecha, Junior, Maritime, Military Vehicle, and Real Space/Sci-Fi Subject.

  • Used to showcase models not entered in the contest and not judged. General Admission entry fee still applies.

  • AOA Decals

    Auto Models LLC

    CRS Tankwerks

    Custom Dioramics/AK Interactive

    Detail and Scale

    Firehouse Hobbies

    Gael Hobbies

    Glen & Joe Show

    Jim's Hobbies

    Mark's Models and Toys

    MCV Products

    Microworld Games

    Midnight Hobbies/Jaye's Model Garage

    Midway 66 Models

    Neffy's Kustoms

    Plastic Model Movers

    Rare Plane Detective

    Red Wild Diorama

    S&J Hobbies

    Steel Pot Studios

    Village Skies/Badger

    Vulcan Hobby

    Rebecca Abbott

    John Bucka

    Dave Burkett

    Ed Dixon

    Bob Graham

    Mike Hall

    Chip Heusinger

    Chris Jones

    Steve Jones

    Joe Kameros

    Charles Landrum

    Dennis Leonituck

    David Matiko

    Sandy Moorman

    Dave Newland

    Michael Poreda

    Robert Riccitelli

    Sivert Ritchie

    Kip Rudge

    Joe Ruedi

    Chip Stephens

    Bill Strandberg

    Jim Tunney

A wooden display stand with multiple awards for the Old Dominion Open 2025, categories include Best Aircraft, Best Military Vehicle, Best Figure, Best Real Space & Sci-Fi, Best Diorama, Best Automotive, Best Maritime, Best Gundam, and Best Junior.

Vendors

Vendor table rentals are secured by our receipt of the vendor registration form, and table fees are on a first come, first serve basis. Fees must be received by January 15, 2026. Unpaid table requests will not be accepted. Confirmation of your table rental will be sent upon receipt of your check. Vendor requests may be canceled by January 31, 2026 and a refund will be issued. There will be no refunds after January 31, 2026 for any reason unless another vendor requests for and pays for your tables by February 15, 2026.

Tables are eight feet long and cost $40 per table. Please note that if you need more than two chairs for yourself or your helpers you will need to bring additional chairs. Each vendor may have two helpers who do not have to pay for general admission.

To reserve tables for the vendor market, please download the form from the link below, complete and return to IPMS Richmond.

ODO Vendor Registration PDF

If you plan on using your own tables or free-standing display racks in front or next to your tables, please contact me so that we can work out how those might be best situated as to not impact other vendors or violate fire codes.

Questions? Contact our vendor coordinator:

Contact the ODO Vendor Coordinator