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State Fair dates: September 4-14, 2025

Entry Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 22-23, 9:00am-5:00pm

Pickup Dates: Tuesday, September 16, 9:00am-4:00pm

Entry Fee: $5.00 per entrant (not model)

Rules

1. Exhibitor must construct all models.
2. Entries from past NM State Fairs, not allowed.
3. Entries are to be entered in specific class otherwise, enter in miscellaneous class #14.
4. One entry per exhibitor per class.
5. Classification and acceptance of entries will be at the discretion of officials. Judges may reclassify entries if needed.
6. Judges will determine qualification or disqualification of any entry in question.
7. Entry tags will not be tied to item.
8. Models and diorama bases not to exceed 15”x 20” or 300” sq. Space for large models is limited.
9. Display of large models will be at the discretion of officials.
10. All ribbon winners will be displayed.
11. Non-ribbon exhibits will be displayed as space permits.
12. Quality is emphasized and entries are judged by workmanship, scale authenticity, finish and presentation.
13. Precautions are taken for the safety of all entries, but in no case, will the New Mexico State Fair, the state of New Mexico, employees, contractors or volunteers be held liable for the loss or damages to any entry while in the Fair’s possession. Participants are encouraged to carry their own insurance.
14. Participant recognizes that marketing of the Fair and its grounds requires use of photography and video. Participant hereby expressly grants to the Fair the irrevocable, assignable right and license to take, use and publish participant images and work without the need for any other approval. Images and work will not be used for profit.
15. Participants are responsible for picking up their own work or provide written authorization for pick-up by another individual.
16. NEW: Work must be picked up Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Any work remaining on the Fairgrounds after this date will be considered abandoned and shall become the property of the NM State Fair to be disposed of at its discretion.

Sections

Section 471 Youth (11 years and under)
Section 472 Senior Youth (12-17 years of age)
Section 473 Adult (18 years and over)
Section 474 Professional (More than 5 years experience)

NOTE: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter models in Section 474: Professional.

Classes

1. Aircraft, Jet – Large scale – 1/48 scale & larger
2. Aircraft, Jet – Small scale – 1/72 scale & smaller
3. Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale – 1/48 scale & larger
4. Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale – 1/72 scale & smaller
5. Diorama – Miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
6. Flying Models, including flying rockets
7. Helicopters – Jet & Non-Jet, all scales
8. Military Vehicles – Fully tracked – large scale – 1/35 scale & larger
9. Military Vehicles – Fully tracked – small scale – 1/48 scale & smaller
10. Military Vehicles & Equipment – Non tracked & Halftracks – small scale – 1/48 scale & smaller
11. Military Vehicles & Equipment – Non tracked & Half tracks – large scale – 1/35 scale & larger
12. Miniature Figure – Single footed or Mounted figure
13. Miniature Figure Vignette – Maximum of 3 related human, animal or equipment figures, no vehicles
14. Miscellaneous – none of the above
15. Powered Ships
16. Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
17. Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures – included Anime, Gundams, Robotech
18. Science Fiction; science Fiction/Fantasy Spacecraft and Terrestrial Crafts; and Real (actual) Spacecraft; etc. Excludes figures.
19. Wood Models: models assembled or built of wood from pre-cut/laser-cut kits
20. Paper Models: models built of paper or card stock, paperboard, or foam from kits or scratch-built.
21. 3D Metal Models: models built or assembled from pre-cut metal kits

Ribbon Awards

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Best of Show – Rosette
Note: Best of Show will be awarded only in classes where there are three (3) or more entries.