2026 NNL Buffalo Model Car Show

September 20, 2026
Madonna Council
755 Erie Ave North Tonawanda, NY 14120

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If you have scale model automotive items or any automotive-related products to sell, now’s the time to grab a spot. Tables are just $30 for the first and $20 for each additional.
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NNL Buffalo 2026 Model Car Show September 20, 2026
North Tonawanda, NY – September 20, 2026 – The 4th Annual NNL Buffalo Model Car Show is revving up for another exciting year! Taking place at Madonna Council #2535, Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, the event opens its doors at 9:00 AM for a full day of automotive excitement for modelers and car enthusiasts alike.
- Event Schedule:
- 7:30 AM – Vendor Setup (Coffee & Doughnuts Available)
- 9:00 AM – Model Show Registration & General Admission Open
- 11:00 AM – Model Registration Closes & Voting Begins. Snack Bar Opens for Lunch
- 2:00 PM – Voting Closes
- 3:30 PM – Snack Bar Closes & Award Ceremony Begins
- 4:30 PM – Show Closes
- Admission Details:
- Adults: $10 (Unlimited Model Entries & General Admission)
- Adult Spectators: $5 Pre-Sale / $7 at the Door
- Juniors (16 & Under): Free Admission
Model Show Categories (All Scales – Display Only):
The event will feature 17 categories, including Factory Stock, Competition, Street Rods, Pickups, Commercial Vehicles, Automotive Dioramas, Nostalgia Drag Cars, and a special Juniors Division for enthusiasts 16 and younger.
2025 Special Awards Include:
- Best Paint Sponsored by Niagara Regional Credit Union
- Best Engine Sponsored by Ron Mikol
- Best Interior Sponsored by Section 8 Hobbies / Group 25 Model Car
- Best Custom Sponsored by Jayes Model Garage
- Best Motorcycle Sponsored by BC Automotive
- Best Automotive Diorama Sponsored by Maryland Automotive Modelers Association
- Best Primer (Work in Progress) Sponsored by PEEL SCALE MODELERS / Wicked Ways Airbrushing
- Best Military Non-Tracked (Including Dioramas) Sponsored by Richard Schulenburg
- Best Commercial Sponsored by Group 25 Model Car Builders
- Best Junior (16 & Younger) Sponsored by Dave Bailey Peel Scale Modelers
- Best Theme: “Battle of the Pony Cars” Sponsored by Maryland Automotive Modelers Association
- Best Sub-Theme: “Nostalgia Drag Cars” Sponsored by Tony Martin Awards Inc.
- Best Classic Cruiser: Sponsored by BC Automotive
- Best in Show Sponsored by Niagara Frontier Chapter of I.P.M.S.
Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Vendor Tables: $25 for the first table, $20 for each additional (plus a kit raffle donation).
- Sponsorships Available:
- $25 – Display Category Sponsor (Name featured on website)
- $50 – Website ad, special award plaques, and printed promotional materials
- $75 – Sponsor the Best in Show Award
Get Involved!
Join us for a day filled with incredible model cars, classic vehicles, and community fun! Register your classic car, reserve a vendor table, or become a sponsor today.
For more information, contact Frank Blonski at (716) 867-2244 or via email at nn********@***il.com.
Visit www.nnlbuffalo.com for complete event details and sponsorship opportunities.