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2026 NNL Buffalo Model Car Show

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September 20, 2026

Madonna Council

755 Erie Ave North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Breaking News!

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.

Reserve yours today [buy your table here!]

2025 T-Shirts Available for Order

Place your orders here for your commemorative 2025 NNL Buffalo Show Shirt. These are available for Order Here

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If you are interested in entering the show, purchasing a Vendor Table, or sponsoring a category, click the ‘BUY TICKETS‘ button located at the top right of the page.

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.