Contests - BreyerFest 2023

BreyerFest Diorama Contest

Driving the World Forward

Driving Forward is more than just about driving horses (or even cars).  It’s about the innovations that drive us forward as a society.  From the invention of the wheel, the intrepid use of carts and carriages, to the advent of headlights on cars, and beyond, we are surrounded by inspired creations and boundless leaps forward in technology.

For this year’s Diorama Contest, to celebrate BreyerFest: Driving Forward, we invite VIP and All-Access ticket holders who will be joining us in person at the Kentucky Horse Park to create a diorama, using at least one Breyer model of any scale (excluding CollectA), that recreates a scene depicting an innovation or invention that drove the world forward. Take photos of your entry and submit the one to four you like best by the due date for display online on BreyerHorses.com during BreyerFest. Then bring your diorama with you to BreyerFest to be displayed and judged in person and you might win a Glossy Bravour 54 Celebration Model (Estimated Retail Value “ERV” $500 USD)!*

Many will enter, but only twenty (20) will win (five (5) entries in each of four (4) age groups)! See below and Official Rules for details.

We can’t wait to see your inventive creation!

HOW TO ENTER:

• To create your BreyerFest 2023 Driving the World Forward Diorama Contest (“Contest”) entry, first select an invention or innovation that drove society forward to use as inspiration for your diorama. Create your Driving the World Forwarddiorama using any materials you would like. Your diorama must include at least one Breyer model in any scale (excluding CollectA), must stand upright, and must fit within a 12” cube (including all bases, stands, and attachments). Your diorama must be solely created by you, the entrant, without assistance from anyone. Your diorama should not include any trademarks (brand names). Your diorama should be family-friendly and in good taste. Once you are done, take pictures of your diorama and pick the one to four pictures you like the best. At least ONE (1) of your photos MUST include a ruler for scale.
• At least one (1) Breyer model (any scale, excluding CollectA) must be used in your diorama entry. If you choose to use a figure, it must be a Breyer figure or a figure created by you. Other non-Breyer props and accessories are acceptable as long as Breyer models (and Breyer figures, if applicable) are used.
• Email (or have your parent or legal guardian email, if under age 13) no more than four (4) digital photographs of your Driving the World Forward diorama entry (JPEG or PNG files no more than 2MB each) and the name of the invention or innovation that inspired your entry to dioramas@reevesintl.com. Parent or legal guardian must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. All photo entries must be in JPEG or PNG digital form. (All other formats, including but not limited to PDF, PSD, and BMP format will be rejected). Images must be attached to the email and not sent embedded/inline or via a digital link. Digital photographs must be named as follows:

         [YOUR LAST NAME]_BF23Diorama_[IMAGE NUMBER].[.JPG/.PNG.]

         (E.g.: Smith_BF23Diorama_1.jpg)

         Mail entries will not be accepted.

• Your entry must include the subject line “BF2023 Diorama Contest” along with your digital photographs, the name of the invention or innovation that inspired your diorama, title of diorama, short description of the scene, name, age (at the time of entry), mailing address, telephone number, and email address as well as parent/legal guardian’s email address and statement of parental consent if under age 18 (or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S. – whichever is greater) at time of entry. Parent or legal guardian must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. Entry and/or statement of parental consent must be submitted in English. Entries missing any of the above requirements will be immediately disqualified.
• All entries must be original and entirely created by the entrant. Only individuals may compete in this Contest. Group entries will be immediately disqualified. Only original dioramas created for this Contest are eligible; you may not submit a diorama you have entered in another Breyer or BreyerFest diorama contest.
• Limit one (1) Contest entry per BreyerFest 2023 VIP Access or BreyerFest 2023 All-Access ticket holder attending BreyerFest 2023. Entries must be provided digitally to be eligible for judging. The entry period begins at 3:00pm EST on March 1, 2023 and ends at 5:00pm EDT on June 23, 2023. All entries must be received via email at dioramas@reevesintl.com by Sponsor no later than 5:00pm EDT on June 23, 2023.
• Bring your Contest entry with you to BreyerFest 2023 to the Hobby Center Tent at the Kentucky Horse Park on Friday, July 14, 2023 for display and judging during BreyerFest weekend (July 14-16, 2023). If you have not submitted your entry by email by the deadline you will be immediately disqualified.

JUDGING:

• Entries will be judged by a judging panel including qualified members of Sponsor's Marketing Team and at least one similarly qualified independent judge. Each entry will be judged on the following criteria: 40% on creativity and originality, 30% on attention to detail, and 30% on how successfully the entry embodies this year’s Driving the World Forward theme as described above.
• Winners will be announced and prizes awarded in person at BreyerFest during BreyerFest weekend, July 14-16, 2023, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at approximately 4pm EDT in the Covered Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Entries and prizes will be available for pickup after this time.** Winners may also be announced online on BreyerHorses.com during BreyerFest weekend, July 14-16, 2023.
• Diorama entries not picked up by 2 pm EDT on Sunday, July 16, 2023 will not be returned and become the property of Sponsor 

PRIZE:

• Prize: One (1) Prize Model and one (1) rosette will be awarded to each of twenty (20) winners (five (5) winners in each of four (4) age groups (12 and under; 13-19; 20-40; and 41 and older)).
• Prize Model is one (1) Glossy Bravour 54 Celebration Model Horse (# 711610; ERV $500 USD each).Rosette has an ERV of $3 USD. Total ERV of all 20 Prizes (model horses and rosettes): $10,060 USD.

Please review complete rules and information on how to enter here.

*Contest is open to all legal residents of the U.S. (excluding AZ, CO, MD, NE, ND and VT) where allowed with a BreyerFest 2023 VIP Access or BreyerFest 2023 All-Access ticket and an email account who are attending BreyerFest in person. Parent must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. If selected as a potential winner, parental consent is required if entrant is under age 18(or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S. – whichever is greater). Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law.See Official Rules for complete details.

** If, for any reason, Sponsor is forced to cancel, postpone, or transition BreyerFest 2023 to an entirely virtual (no onsite BreyerFest guest activities) event, digital images submitted by entrants will be used for judging purposes and potential winners selected and notified via email. Winner announcement may take place online during BreyerFest weekend (July 14-16, 2023).

BreyerFest Online Diorama Contest

Driving through History!

Driving has existed since the invention of the wheel was combined with the domestication of horses – thousands of years of wagons, carts, carriages, and more!  From ancient competitions in Hippodromes to travelers on the Oregon trail, drivers have shaped history!

For this year’s online Diorama Contest, to celebrate BreyerFest: Driving Forward, we invite VIP, All-Access, and Online Traditional Access ticket holders to create a diorama, using at least one Breyer model of any scale (excluding CollectA), that recreates a scene of a driving moment in history. Take photographs of your entry and pick the one to four images you like best. Then submit your photograph(s) of your creation via email to be judged and you might win a Glossy Bravour 54 Celebration Model (Estimated Retail Value “ERV” $500 USD)!*.

Select eligible dioramas will be displayed online in chronological order in each age group so fans can see the evolution of driving as presented by you, our entrants!

Many will enter, but only twenty (20) will win (five (5) entries in each of four (4) age groups)! See below and Official Rules for details.

We can’t wait to see your historically inspired creation!

HOW TO ENTER:

• To create your BreyerFest 2023 Driving through History Diorama Contest (“Contest”) entry, first select a moment in driving history to use as inspiration for your diorama. Create your Driving Through Historydiorama using any materials you would like. Your diorama must include at least one Breyer model horse in any scale, must stand upright, and must fit within a 12” (30.48 cm) cube (including all bases, stands, and attachments). Your diorama must be solely created by you, the entrant, without assistance from anyone. Your diorama should not include any trademarks (brand names). Your diorama should be family-friendly and in good taste. Once you are done, take pictures of your diorama and pick the one to four pictures you like the best. At least ONE (1) of your photos MUST include a ruler for scale.
• At least one (1) Breyer model (any scale, excluding CollectA) must be used in your diorama entry. If you choose to use a figure, it must be a Breyer figure or a figure created by you. Other non-Breyer props and accessories are acceptable as long as Breyer models (and Breyer figures, if applicable) are used.
• Email (or have your parent or legal guardian email, if under age 13) no more than four (4) digital photographs of your Driving Through History diorama entry (JPEG or PNG files no more than 2MB each) and the name and approximate year of the moment in driving history that inspired your entry to dioramas@reevesintl.com. Parent or legal guardian must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. All photo entries must be in JPEG or PNG digital form. (All other formats, including but not limited to PDF, PSD, and BMP format will be rejected). Images must be attached to the email and not sent embedded/inline or via a digital link. Digital photographs must be named as follows:

          [YOUR LAST NAME]_BF23VirtualDiorama_[IMAGE NUMBER].[.JPG/.PNG.]

          (E.g.: Smith_BF23VirtualDiorama_1.jpg).

          Mail entries will not be accepted.

• Your emailed entry must include the subject line “BF2023 Virtual Diorama Contest” along with your digital photographs, the name and approximate year of the moment in driving history that inspired your diorama, title of diorama, short description of the scene, name, age (at the time of entry), mailing address, telephone number, and email address as well as parent/legal guardian’s email address and statement of parental consent if under age 18 (or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S. – whichever is greater) at time of entry. Parent or legal guardian must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. Entry and/or statement of parental consent must be submitted in English. Entries missing any of the above requirements will be immediately disqualified.
• All entries must be original and entirely created by the entrant. Only individuals may compete in this Contest. Group entries will be immediately disqualified. Only original dioramas created for this Contest are eligible; you may not submit a diorama you have entered in another Breyer or BreyerFest diorama contest.
• Limit one (1) Contest entry per BreyerFest 2023 2023 VIP Access, BreyerFest 2023 All-Access, or BreyerFest 2023 Online Traditional Access ticket holder. Submissions will only be accepted digitally. The entry period begins at 3:00pm EST (8:00pm GMT) on March 1, 2023 and ends at 5:00pm EDT (10:00pm BST) on June 23, 2023. All entries must be received via email at dioramas@reevesintl.com by Sponsor no later than 5:00pm EDT (10:00pm BST) on June 23, 2023.

JUDGING:

• Entries will be judged by a judging panel including qualified members of Sponsor's Marketing Team and at least one similarly qualified independent judge. Each entry will be judged on the following criteria: 40% on creativity and originality, 30% on attention to detail, and 30% on how successfully the entry embodies this year’s Driving Through History theme as described above.
• Winners may be announced online on BreyerHorses.com during BreyerFest weekend, July 14-16, 2023.

PRIZE:

• Prize: One (1) Prize Model and one (1) rosette will be awarded to each of twenty (20) winners (five (5) winners in each of four (4) age groups (12 and under; 13-19; 20-40; and 41 and older)).
• Prize Model is one (1) Glossy Bravour 54 Celebration Model Horse (# 711610; ERV $500 USD each).Rosette has an ERV of $3 USD. Total ERV of all 20 Prizes (model horses and rosettes): $10,060.00 USD.

 Please see complete rules and how to enter information here.

UK entrants, please read the Privacy Notice here.

*Contest is open to all legal residents of the U.S. (excluding AZ, CO, MD, NE, ND and VT), U.K., and Canada (excluding Quebec) where allowed with a BreyerFest 2023 VIP Access, BreyerFest 2023 All-Access, or BreyerFest 2023 Online Traditional Access ticket and an email account. Parent must submit entry if entrant is under age 13. If selected as a potential winner, parental consent is required if entrant is under age 18(or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S. or jurisdiction of residence in Canada – whichever is greater). Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law.See Official Rules for complete details.

BreyerFest Best Customs Contest

Announcing the 2023 BreyerFest Best Customs Contest! This Contest will honor the best in Breyer model horse customizing - re-making and re-sculpting the model itself, awesome finish work, and even possibly mohair and superb tack (not required). Prizes include a Traditional scale Exclusive Special Breyer model (see below for details) and rosette to first place winners and a unique Stablemates model plus rosette for second and third place for winners in each Division. The first, second, and third place winners in each division will be announced and prizes awarded in-person during BreyerFest weekend July 14-16, 2023 at approximately 9 pm EDT on Saturday July 15, 2023 at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky.  Winning entries may be featured on BreyerHorses.com.

The 2023 BreyerFest Best Customs Contest is open exclusively to BreyerFest 2023 VIP Access and All-Access ticket holders where allowed** (see How to Enter and Official Rules below). Many will enter, but only fifteen (15) will win (one (1) first place, one (1) second place, and one (1) third place winner in each of five (5) divisions)! See below and Official Rules for details.

2023 BreyerFest Best Customs Contest Divisions:

• Excellence in Finish Work

Excellence in final paint decoration, including, without limitation, a high level of detail work, smoothness of paint, and a glowing, flawless finish. Judging is on paint work, detail work, and realism. Customizing enhancements or embellishments (e.g., halters, re-sculpting, etc.) are NOT permitted. Only standard prep work is permitted (e.g., cleaning, sanding of seams, etc.). Realistic equines only, no fantasy entries.

• Fantasy

Use a Breyer model as your blank canvas, and let your imagination run wild! Judging is on creativity of concept and execution. A crowd favorite! Any scale Breyer model welcome. This is the only Division for non-realistic entries.

• Most Extreme Custom

Extensive custom with little evidence of original model or models used underneath. Judging is on the quality of the extent of re-working of conformation, finish work, and realism. Realistic equines only, no fantasy entries.

• Performance Excellence (shown with Tack or Tack and Rider)

For the Performance Excellence Division, tack and/or rider figure does not have to be created or customized by entrant. If you choose to use a rider figure, it must be a Breyer figure. Other non-Breyer props and accessories are acceptable as long as Breyer models (and Breyer figures, if applicable) are used in the Performance Excellence Division. Dioramas and accessories are welcome and encouraged, as they make an exciting display, however the judging will be on the model and tack, or model, tack and rider, only. This is a great opportunity for you to introduce kids and those new to model horse collecting to the artistry of Performance showing. You must include a brief description with your entry detailing the discipline and class being performed. Judging is on customization of the model and the tack, or tack and rider, presentation. Realistic equines only, no fantasy entries.

• Theme Class

This division features a new theme each year. This year’s theme is Dress To Impress, which is not for customized horses, but to showcase the skill of miniature tack makers!  Show us your best custom tack on any Original Finish Breyer model of any scale.  English, Western, Regalia, Harness – all types of realistic horse tack may enter. The only customizing allowed on the model horse would be sanding down the mane to allow bridle or saddle to fit more easily.  Custom dolls, carts, or other props are accepted only if all work is done by the entrant.  No dolls mounted on horses, as they may hide saddle details, but riders may also be presented as part of the entry on a separate mannequin horse (of the same mold) or on a doll stand next to the tack.  No realistic "scene" bases; this is not a Performance class, it is the judging of miniature tack, as fine art.  Mirrored bases, raised bases, or rotating displays are welcome as these may make it easier to view the entry from all angles, but emphasis should be entirely on tack, as the tack will be the sole component judged.  Tack will be judged on detail, fit, accuracy, creativity and workmanship.

HOW TO ENTER:

• To create your BreyerFest 2023 Best Customs Contest (“Contest”) entry, customize a Breyer model in accordance with the 2023 BreyerFest Best Customs Contest Divisions requirements/criteria above. Entry must be original and entirely created by the entrant (except for the tack and/or rider in the Performance Excellence Division as described above). Customs must fit within 24” x 24” (60.96cm x 60.96cm) or 18” x 30” (45.72cm x 76.2cm) footprint on a table, no exceptions. Take digital photographs of your completed entry and pick the three to five pictures you like the best. ONE (1) of your photos of your completed custom entry MUST include a ruler for scale and ONE (1) photo MUST be an in-progress shot from early in your customization process of your entry that clearly shows the underlying or original model used. Do NOT watermark your photos.
• Email no more than five (5) digital photographs of your Best Customs entry (JPEG or PNG files no more than 2MB each) to customs@reevesintl.com. All photo entries must be in JPEG or PNG digital form. (All other formats, including but not limited to PDF, PSD, and BMP format will be rejected). Images must be attached to the email and not sent embedded/inline or via a digital link. Digital photographs must be named as follows:

           [YOUR LAST NAME]_BF23Customs_[DIVISION]_[NUMBER[.JPG/.PNG].

           (E.g.: Smith_BF23Customs_FinishWork_1.jpg.)

           Mail entries will not be accepted.

• Images submitted must be of your completed, finished entry. Entries are judged, and finalists chosen, based on the images submitted.
• Your entry must include the subject line “BF2023 Best Customs Contest” along with your digital photographs, the name of the original/underlying Breyer model used, the name of the Division you are entering, the footprint of your entry (24” x 24” or 18” x 30”), your name, age (at the time of entry), mailing address, telephone number, and email address as well as parent/legal guardian’s email address and statement of parental consent if under age 18 (or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S.– whichever is greater) at time of entry. Performance Excellence Division entries must also include a brief description detailing the discipline and class being performed. Entry and/or statement of parental consent must be submitted in English. Entries missing any of the above requirements will be immediately disqualified.
• Limit one Contest (1) entry in only one (1) Division per person. Participants may not enter multiple Divisions. Submissions will only be accepted digitally. Contest entry period begins March 1, 2023 at 2:00pm EST and ends on June 9, 2023 at 5:00pm EDT. All entries must be received via email at customs@reevesintl.com by 5:00pm EDT, June 9, 2023. No other method of entry will be accepted.
• If you won first place in the 2022 BreyerFest Best Customs contest in any division other than the Theme Class Division, you are not eligible to enter in the same Division in 2023 – you must enter in a different Division. If you entered the BreyerFest Best Customs contest Theme Class Division in 2022 you may enter the 2023 Best Customs Contest Theme Class Division.

JUDGING:

• Entries will be judged by a qualified, independent judge or judge(s). Each entry will be judged on the following criteria (by Division): (a) Excellence in Finish Work will be judged 50% on overall excellence in final paint decoration, 30% on level of detail work and 20% on realism; (b) Fantasy will be judged 60% on creativity of concept and 40% on execution; (c) Most Extreme Custom will be judged 40% on extent of re-working of conformation, 40% on finish work and 20% on realism; (d) Best Custom for Performance Excellence (shown with Tack or Tack and Rider) will be judged 80% on the customization of the horse and 20% on the tack (or tack and rider) presentation; and (e) Theme Custom Dress to Impresswill be judged 30% on craftsmanship, 30% on creativity, 30% on accuracy/realism, and 10% on presentation. Fifteen (15) winners will be chosen (one (1) first place, one (1) second place, and one (1) third place winner in each of five (5) divisions).
• Sponsor will contact potential winners in each Division by email on or about July 5, 2023. Selected potential winners (or parent or legal guardian of potential winner, where applicable), must confirm receipt of email within three (3) business days, and must bring their custom entry with them to BreyerFest 2023 to the Clarion Hotel Ballroom (1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY) on Thursday, July 13, 2023 for presentation and display during BreyerFest weekend (July 14-16, 2023).
• Winners will be announced and prizes awarded in-person at BreyerFest during BreyerFest weekend, July 14-16, 2023 at the Clarion Hotel Ballroom (1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY), at approximately 9 PM EDT on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Custom entries and prizes will be available for pickup at this time.* Winners may be announced online on BreyerHorses.com during BreyerFest weekend, July 14-16, 2023.
• Custom entries not picked up by the close of the Artisans’ Gallery in the Clarion Hotel Ballroom (1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY) at 11:59 PM EDT on Saturday, July 15, 2023 will not be returned and become the property of Sponsor.

PRIZES:

• One (1) First Place Prize Package consisting of (1) Special Edition BreyerFest Best Customs Traditional scale model “Kansas” (Model #711640, Estimated Retail Value (ERV) $1,000 USD) and one (1) first place rosette (ERV $10 USD) will be awarded to one (1) first place winner in each of the five (5) Divisions for total of five (5) first place Contest winners.
• One (1) Second Place Prize Package consisting of one (1) Special Edition BreyerFest Best Customs Stablemates scale model “Willamette” (Model #711641, ERV $250 USD) and one (1) second place rosette (ERV $10 USD) will be awarded to one (1) second place winner in each of the five (5) Divisions for a total of five (5) second place Contest winners.
• One (1) Third Place Prize Package consisting of one (1) Special Edition BreyerFest Best Customs Stablemates scale model “Willamette” (Model #711641, ERV $250 USD) and one (1) third place rosette (ERV $10 USD) will be awarded to one (1) third place winner in each of the five (5) Divisions for a total of five (5) third place Contest winners.
• Total ERV of all fifteen (15) Prize Packages is $7,650 USD.

Please review complete rules and information here.

* If, for any reason, Sponsor is forced to cancel, postpone, or transition BreyerFest 2023 to an entirely virtual (no onsite BreyerFest guest activities) event, images of finalist entries will be displayed and winner announcement will take place online during BreyerFest weekend (July 14-16, 2023).

**Contest is open to legal residents of the U.S. (excluding AZ, CO, MD, NE, ND and VT) ages 14 and up with a BreyerFest 2023 VIP Access or BreyerFest All-Access ticket and an email account. If selected as a potential winner, parental consent is required if entrant is under age 18 (or under the legal age of majority in the entrant’s state of residence in the U.S. – whichever is greater). Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law.