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 27, 2027

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!

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

Please Note: Tablet/Phone users wishing to fill out the forms electronically may need a fillable PDF app on their device.

Multiple awards for the Old Dominion Open displayed on a wooden stand, with titles such as Best Figure, Best Military Vehicle, Best Real Space & Sci-Fi, Best Diorama, Best Automotive, Best Maritime, Best Gundam, and Best Junior, against a dark background.

Fees & Registration

Doors open at 8:30am

Admission (cash only), General
Ages 13 and older: $10.00
Ages 12 and under: free

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

Admission (cash only) with Model Contest Entries: $20.00 for up to 20 models (max of 3 per category)

Special Awards

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

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

Display Only Area

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

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, 2027. 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, 2027 and a refund will be issued. There will be no refunds after January 31, 2027 for any reason unless another vendor requests for and pays for your tables by February 15, 2027.

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.

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: