RUN YOUR MODEL SHOW WITHOUT THE CHAOS

Spend less time coordinating volunteers and tracking paperwork, and more time enjoying your event. HOBBYSHOW MANAGER™ brings registration, judging, awards, and results together in one easy-to-use platform. It adapts to your show: your classes and categories, your entry forms, your awards, your judging system. Now with PayPal capability.

LATEST VERSION - v2.15.0

  • Click-to-sort participant and user tables
  • Photos resized before upload
  • Improved Category Winners export files
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BETTER PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE

Judging Control

Register Online. Skip the lines. Stay Informed.

FASTER, ORGANIZED JUDGING

Judging Control

Scan. Score. Save. Done.

FULL EVENT CONTROL

User portal

Run Everything live. Automatic sorting. No guesswork.

EVERYTHING WORKS TOGETHER — FROM REGISTRATION TO RESULTS

HOBBYSHOW MANAGER™ connects participants, judges, and organizers into one continuous system. No separate lists. No duplicate work. Just a smoother event from start to finish.

SIMPLE FOR PARTICIPANTS
Step 1

SIGN UP AND REGISTER

Create an account in minutes. Enter models, select categories, and make updates anytime before the event.

Step 2

EASIER AND QUICKER CHECK-IN

Print your forms — or get them printed at the event if you register on-site. Staff can also assist participants who prefer paper.

Step 3

ENJOY THE SHOW

Check-in is faster, smoother, and organized. Get event notifications for awards, raffles, and more.

The work [on HobbyShow Manager] to support Modelfiesta has been very impressive.

– Dana Mathes, ModelFiesta chief judge
STREAMLINE JUDGING
Step 1

GET ASSIGNED

Judges see only the categories they are assigned to. Supports traditional IPMS or AMPS gold / silver / bronze judging systems.

Step 2

JUDGE MODELS

Judge, then scan or type the entry number. Model details appear instantly.

Step 3

SAVE THE RESULTS

Select the award. Save. Everything sorts, organizes, and updates instantly.

I'm thinking that this is a game-changer.

– Dick Montgomery AlamoSquadron founding member.
ORGANIZER'S PANEL
Step 1

SETUP THE EVENT YOUR WAY

The app tailors to your show, not the other way around. Your image, your classes and categories, your judging format, your special awards.

Step 2

ASSIGN STAFF ROLES

Assign judges, registration staff, or general admission personnel with role-based access, so every team member sees only the tools they need.

Step 3

SEE EVERYTHING AS IT HAPPENS

Track registrations, monitor judging, and see results as they happen—all from one dashboard.

WATCH HOBBYSHOW MANAGER™ IN ACTION

SELECT A VIDEO TUTORIAL

Every major feature of HobbyShow Manager is accompanied by a dedicated video tutorial, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Rather than searching through documentation or waiting for a live demonstration, you can instantly watch the feature that interests you most.

NEED MORE HELP?

If you didn't find the tutorial you were looking for, visit our FAQ for additional guidance or contact us directly. We're always happy to answer questions or schedule a live demonstration.

TRY HOBBYSHOW MANAGER™ FOR YOURSELF - SANDBOX DEMO.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO RUN A MODEL SHOW
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Assistant covers everything needed for streamlined event registration. Manager expands into full event control with judging workflows, live category management, real-time oversight, and participant notifications from start to finish.

Flat per-event pricing — no per-entry fees. Pricing and features are subject to our Terms and Conditions.

WELCOME OFFER — FREE CUSTOMIZATION FOR YOUR FIRST EVENT.

First-time license holders receive free web modifications needed to set up and customize their first event — including interface adjustments, wording, layout, branding, and portal presentation tailored to your club. Applies to modifications that do not require database changes. Terms and Conditions apply.

FEATURE ASSISTANT
$300 / event
MANAGER
$500 / event
MOST POPULAR
User portal ✓ ✓
Pre-registration capability ✓ ✓
In-person registration ✓ ✓
Automatic entry form generation ✓ ✓
Filter entry lists ✓ ✓
Export entry list to Excel ✓ ✓
Live category / class splits or changes ✓ ✓
Role assignment — ✓
Judging capability — ✓
Publish award winners — ✓
Advanced statistics / analytics — ✓
General admission tracking — ✓

PREMIUM FEATURES

Extend your event with additional capabilities as needed:

  • $50 / event — PayPal entry payment and automatic check-in.
  • $50 / event — Let participants upload photos of their models.
  • $50 / event — Enhance the participant experience with SMS text notifications.
  • $800 / year — Manage multiple events.
  • $100 / event — Customizations that require database modifications.
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REFERRAL PROGRAM

Earn $50 for every club you refer — up to $100 in credit per year. Extra credit rolls over to future years.

Credit can only be used as a discount — no cash payout — and expires if your license lapses.

CONTACT

See how HOBBYSHOW MANAGER™ can simplify registration, judging, and event management for your next show. Contact us for pricing, feature information, or a quick walkthrough of the system.

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