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WonderFest | movie special effects guests, sci-fi/horror/comics-related subjects, model and toy dealers, hobbyists, etc.
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.
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.
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
MUST-SEE PROGRAMMING
How-To Demos
All weekend! Learn techniques from other great modelers! Demos last from 30 minutes to an hour. Become a better modeler!
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!
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!
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.
Weekend Schedule
Please note that all event times are subject to change! Click event titles to open a description of the event.
Admissions Booth
Open 2p-8p Friday,
7:30a-5p Saturday,
9:30a-4p Sunday.
Dealer Rooms A & B & Exhibits
Open 10a-5p Sat. & Sun.
Amazing Model Contest
Entries taken 2-8p Fri., 8a-Noon Sat.
Viewing hours Sat. Noon-5p
& Sun. 10a-3p.
Awards revealed at 10a Sun.
Make & Take for Kids
Ages 16 and under.
Open 11a-1p & 2p-4p Sat. only
Elliott Room.
Charity Raffle & Auction
Open 11a-5p Saturday,
10a-5p Sunday.
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