{"id":5186,"date":"2025-08-26T16:22:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/?page_id=5186"},"modified":"2026-01-16T22:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T03:13:17","slug":"2026-name-national-convention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/index.php\/2026-name-national-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NAME National Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NAME2026Convention.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NAME2026Convention.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NAME2026Convention-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NAME2026Convention-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NAME2026Convention-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">The <strong>2026 NAME National Convention<\/strong> will be held in <strong>LaQuinta, CA, July 23\u201326, 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0The theme is &#8220;California Dreaming.&#8221;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Visit the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miniatures.org\/26Cal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAME website<\/a><\/span><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 3, 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em>Must-have-in-hand deadline for\u00a0Dealer, Workshop and Theme Luncheon Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>January 31, 2026:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>VIP Registration Opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>February 14, 2026<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Registration Opens &#8211; Link will be posted on the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miniatures.org\/26Cal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAME website<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>March 21, 2026<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Pre-Convention &amp; Registered Workshop Registration Opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>March 22, 2026:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Evening Workshop\/Gala and Theme Luncheon and Option registration open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>April 17, 2026:<\/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\n\n\n<li><strong><em>April 20, 2026:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Day Passes Open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>April 24, 2026<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em><strong>Roundtable<\/strong>\u00a0Application\u00a0Deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>June 17, 2026:<\/em>\u00a0Cancellation\u00a0<\/strong>Deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>July 20-22, 2026:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Convention Pre-Convention Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 NAME National Convention will be held in LaQuinta, CA, July 23\u201326, 2026.\u00a0The theme is &#8220;California Dreaming.&#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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