Convention attendees are encouraged to exhibit their modeling skills by entering projects in the Adult Modeling Contest. Three categories will be open for entries:

•  Rolling stock including locomotives

• ​Structures

• Diorama

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Rules:

• Entries must be G-scale.

• Entry must be the work of the entrant that submits the project.

• Entry must not have won a model contest at any previous national garden railway convention.

• A brief description of the entry is permitted, but no reference to the name of person that submitted the project is permitted.

• Best of Show will be determined by popular vote.

• Best of Show winning entry is not eligible for First Place in a respective category.

• The entrant agrees to release Nashville Area Garden Railroaders, NGRC, James E. Ward Ag Center and all volunteer personnel from any liability due to damage or loss of entry.

• Entries must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Thursday June 3, 2027.

• Division winners and Best of Show winner will be announced during the BBQ/banquet on Friday June 4, 2027.

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