{"id":5186,"date":"2026-10-07T18:06:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T23:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/?page_id=5186"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T23:11:57","slug":"name-national-convention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/index.php\/name-national-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 NAME National Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-300x300-1.webp 300w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/glamping-1920w-800x800.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>2027 NAME National Convention <\/strong>will be held in <strong>Louisville, KY<\/strong>, <strong>August 12-15, 2027<\/strong>.\u00a0The theme is &#8220;Glamping.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Convention is a gathering of like-minded miniature enthusiasts who come together to play and learn all about the miniatures world. It&#8217;s an opportunity to meet others with the same passion; those who want to learn new techniques, view fantastic exhibits, take workshops from world-renowned artisans, and exchange ideas about building and collecting miniatures. There are souvenir gifts, wonderful centerpieces, table favors, and door prizes. &#8211; Adapted from NAME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miniatures.org\/convention-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAME website<\/a><\/span><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miniatures.org\/convention-2027\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention.png 887w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention-150x101.png 150w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention-767x516.png 767w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2027-NAME-Convention-800x538.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>November 2, 2026<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em>Application deadline for\u00a0Theme Dinner Host, Dealer, or Workshop Instructor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>January 30, 2027:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>VIP registration opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>February 13<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Registration opens &#8211; Link will be posted on the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miniatures.org\/convention-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAME website<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>March 20<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Pre-convention activities registration opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>March 21: <\/strong><\/em>Registered activities open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>April 9:<\/em><\/strong> Roundtable applications due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>April 16:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Day pass and meal guest registration opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>April 25:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>All\u00a0<strong>Form\u00a0<\/strong>deadline\u00a0for Swaps, Gold Star, Houseparty Helpers, Auction, Meal Seating, Hostess, Tote Bag, Souvenir Book Ads, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2027 NAME National Convention will be held in Louisville, KY, August 12-15, 2027.\u00a0The theme is &#8220;Glamping.&#8221; A Convention is a gathering of like-minded miniature enthusiasts who come together to play and learn all about the miniatures world. 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