Hotlead 22-24 March 2024

[Sterling Moose]

Canada's finest gaming convention takes place this weekend at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario.
Come on down for a ton of games, an amazing Bring & Buy, and the gaming social gathering of the year.
You wont be disappointed.

See hotlead.ca for more details

[OSHIROmodels]

Have fun mate 

You 'Saluting' this year?

[Sterling Moose]

You 'Saluting' this year?

That's the plan   

[OSHIROmodels]

Good man 

[Hitman]

Another grand event!! Thank you to all the staff for your hard work to make another great weekend of gaming.
Regards,
Hitman
😎

[AKULA]

Any photos?

Toying with the idea of a trip to Canada next year, and it would be a massive coincidence if there happened to be a wargames show on while I was there... 

[boywundyrx]

Here's a photo-heavy blog post from the chief organizer from last year, he will probably have a 2024 version with lots of photos up shortly.  The Hotlead and Friends of Hotlead Facebook groups also have a fair bit up from last weekend.

https://rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com/2023/03/hotlead-2023-very-big-and-very-small.html

[Sterling Moose]

Photos are up in this years 'round up' post:
https://rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com/

Also there are two FB Groups if you do that sort of thing:
Hotlead
Friends of Hotlead

The Bring & Buy was particularly busy this year.  Approximately $23000 worth of goods sold with 10% going to worthy charities:
$600 to the Red Cross for Ukraine humanitarian relief
$1200 to the Red Cross for their general "Where it is needed most" fund (because Honda is doing a 3x matching program)
$300 to Canadian Walk for Veterans
$300 to 19 Stratford Air Cadets (Ontario)

Akula, it would be wonderful to see you next year.  Dates are 21-23 March 2025.  Accommodation is available at the venue but book early.