Be part of the Midwest’s longest-running model contest and showcase your work alongside talented modelers! Models will be on display to the public on Saturday and Sunday, with setup on Friday, May 16.

New this year, we’re bringing back the Friday afternoon field trip to Rogers Street Fishing Village and Washington House in Two Rivers. On Saturday, May 17, enjoy a special dinner and program on “Vanishing Vessels: Recent Shipwreck Discoveries in Lake Michigan.”

Don’t miss these exciting additions! Registration is open until May 1, 2025. See the contest schedule for details.

48th Annual Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest
& Display
May 16-18, 2025 A Nautical Research Guild Associated Contest
Schedule of Activities
Friday, May 16th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Models accepted.
2 – 4p.m. Trip to Rogers Street Fishing Village & Washington House in Two Rivers
Saturday, May 17th
10 a.m. Museum opens, models accepted until noon. Judging continues throughout
the day. Outdoor pond featuring R/C boats hosted by WSBA throughout the day,
weather permitting.
Noon: Models must be in place.
1:00 p.m. Symposium
Speakers: Ron Neilsen – Water Diorama Workshop

David Sakrison – Paper Models
5:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner & Program
Location: Knox Silver Valley 1222 S Alverno Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Program: Vanished Vessels: The Latest Shipwreck Discoveries in Lake Michigan
Sunday, May 18th
10 a.m. Museum and outdoor pond open.
10 a.m. Gold, silver & bronze results placed near models at this time
10 a.m. Modeler’s Morning Mash-Up: Speakers TBD
2 p.m. People’s Choice Award & Special Awards Presentations
2:30 p.m. Contest concludes