As of May 12, the PEL is now available!
The word ‘Events’ is the overall term used to describe everything from Games,
and Painting Classes, Contests and Events, to the Military Seminar Series and
the many Tournaments, as well as other special events, at the convention.
Events are arranged as sub-topics in alphabetical order below. Clicking on
any of the links below will take you either to a web page or a PDF * file
containing information on those particular events.
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Please Note: That no new events (games, etc.) will be added to the PEL – the
only updates will be for canceled events or changes to event days/times (these updates will be listed as a separate PDF * file) – exception being adding new special events for promotional purposes only. However, there will be more events available at the convention, which will be listed in the onsite program. Don’t wait, pre-register for your games now for the best chance to get a place at the table!
In fact, you’ll probably find that there is so much at HISTORICON
that you probably won’t get to do all that you want in the four days of
Historical Miniatures Gaming's Biggest Summer Vacation!
Follow the links below for all your preliminary events information.
Clicking on any of the links below will take you to a PDF * file that contains
either the entire PEL or each day's events, in chronological order (if you do not
have Adobe Acrobat Reader, see note at bottom of this page). Note that the
PDF files are searchable, so you can find your favorite event, GM, or other
information, more quickly.
Since HISTORICON is the biggest convention with the largest
attendance, there's no better place for this convention highlight and proper
series of seminars on topics ranging from military and naval history to theme
related and miniature wargaming in general. POC for all seminars is:
Richard Brooks, Seminar Coordinator –
seminars@historicon.org.
Seminars are not available for pre-registration – they are a first-come
first-seated basis at the convention – but for everyone’s planning
purposes, click on the link for a PDF * file containing the schedule of the
Military Seminar Series
being offered this year.
Osprey Publishing
will be back at HISTORICON with an info booth about the latest in illustrated
military history from Black Hawk helicopters to British Napoleonic Infantry
Tactics. While final details are still being arranged there are plenty of new
initiatives from this popular publishing company to keep you interested, the
latest information can be found at the following link for
Osprey Events.
Casemate Publishing,
the fastest-growing military history publisher and distributor in America, will be at
HISTORICON for the first time. Although they will not be selling books (please see the other
booksellers in the Expo Center for that), you will be able to visit with them, enter prize
draws, attend their seminar, etc. More information can be found at the following link for
Casemate Events.
The University Staff has prepared excellent hobby/painting events in an ongoing
effort to improve our curriculum and give you an outstanding convention
experience – we continue to offer evening Paint 'n' Take Hours as well as
an evening Speed Painting Contest! Our updated curriculum offers classes designed
for every ability level of miniature painter as well as NEW terrain design classes
and scenery building lectures.
Any questions, comments or suggestions, contact the Painting Event’s
Coordinator, Heather Blush:
painting@historicon.org
The concept is simple. Teams race to win The Iron Paintbrush. They
are given a limited selection of supplies; figures, bits, paint, basing
materials, etc. – and they must compete to create the most eye-catching
figure within One hour. It's like speed painting on steroids!
Judges look for flair, best use of supplies, and overall esthetics of piece
and painting technique. Do you have what it takes to be
THE Iron Paintbrush! Can you take the Pressure!
1st Prize:
Trophy,
Iron Paintbrush T-shirts & free admission to HISTORICON
2009 to defend your title as The Iron Brush.
2nd Prize:
Trophy, Assorted Hobby supplies.
3rd Prize:
Trophy, Assorted Hobby supplies.
Day/Time/Duration: Sat. 8 PM, 1.5 hr. (audience can come/go as you wish, or
stay for the whole show.er, contest!)
Location: Showroom.
Teams need to pre-register at the Hobby University area. Contact Heather Blush,
Hobby University Event's Coordinator at
painting@historicon.org
if you have questions.
Offered for those painters willing to throw their hats or rather their miniatures into the ring.
For all the details and rules about the contest, click on
Painting Contest Rules.
Teams need to pre-register at the Hobby University area. Contact Heather Blush, Hobby University
Event's Coordinator at
painting@historicon.org
if you have questions.
Real Wargame Terrain and Wargame pieces in a Real Modeling Contest!
The Society of Daisy is hosting this new hobby contest. It's not for precious
dioramas or presentation pieces. We're looking for Real terrain and Real models
used in games – hence – right off the tabletop! There is a $25 cash
prize and Plaque for the winner, and certificates of thanks for all who submit
entries. For complete details, rules and information go to the following link
for the
Modeling Contest.
There will be full slate of
Tournaments
running from the traditional ancient,
medieval and renaissance to WW2 at HISTORICON – including the Flames of War
Nationals – click on the link for
Tournaments
for details.
The first Command Decision Test of Battle tournament run by the
designers/publishers, Frank Chadwick and Glenn Kidd of Test of Battle games.
For complete details, click on
Command Decision: Test of Battle Tournament.
All attendees are welcome to attend the HMGS Annual Awards Presentation (Fri. 8 PM)
in the Vista’s Main Alcove Restaurant – FREE – coffee,
cake, wine and cheese will be served (while it lasts). Attendees may also
optionally come earlier (Fri. 7 PM ) to order dinner from the Legends restaurant,
or drinks from the bar (all dinner/drinks are on an individual basis; not provided
free). This year, HMGS will recognize the Historical Gaming Industry Awards our
Exhibitors received in 2007-2008, present the HMGS 2008 Game Masters of the Year
awards, and induct two new members into the HMGS Legion of Honor (LoH). The HMGS
LoH Award is annually presented to two individuals whose lifetime contributions
have demonstrated a selfless service and incomparable contributions to the hobby
of historical miniatures gaming.
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