By SEMA Editors

The Diecast Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday, November 2, from 9:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, where the 2017 inductees will be announced.

Customizers, designers and executives from brands such as BMW, Chrysler, Johnny Lightning, M2 Machines, Minichamps and OttOmobile will be in attendance. View all nominated collectors, models and brands. Purchase tickets here. All net proceeds will go to There With Care—a charity that helps families who have children with critical illnesses.

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers.

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers.

When you’re spending busy days at the SEMA Show, sooner or later you’ll need to eat. Fortunately, there is a wide array of options.

When you’re spending busy days at the SEMA Show, sooner or later you’ll need to eat. Fortunately, there is a wide array of options.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, now in its fourth year, has become more expansive than ever. With hundreds of applicants, spanning seven countries and 38 states, building custom masterpieces from more than 30 different manufacturers, this year’s Battle is shaping up to be a truly epic contest and a showcase for all SEMA Show attendees to enjoy.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, now in its fourth year, has become more expansive than ever. With hundreds of applicants, spanning seven countries and 38 states, building custom masterpieces from more than 30 different manufacturers, this year’s Battle is shaping up to be a truly epic contest and a showcase for all SEMA Show attendees to enjoy.

Amid all the famous Show cars and vehicular eye-candy of the 2017 SEMA Show, you can also expect to rub elbows with plenty of celebrities and industry icons throughout the week. This year, legendary musicians Jimmie Vaughan, Billy F Gibbons, Jeff Beck and Michael Anthony will be the featured entertainment at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2. (If you haven’t yet RSVP’d online, tickets for the evening event are available at SEMA Central during Show hours.) In addition to these headline performers, the following is a list of scheduled celebrity and special vehicle appearances at the Show. (Listings current as of September 11, 2017.)

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/11/special-appearances

Amid all the famous Show cars and vehicular eye-candy of the 2017 SEMA Show, you can also expect to rub elbows with plenty of celebrities and industry icons throughout the week. This year, legendary musicians Jimmie Vaughan, Billy F Gibbons, Jeff Beck and Michael Anthony will be the featured entertainment at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2. (If you haven’t yet RSVP’d online, tickets for the evening event are available at SEMA Central during Show hours.) In addition to these headline performers, the following is a list of scheduled celebrity and special vehicle appearances at the Show. (Listings current as of September 11, 2017.)

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/11/special-appearances

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/11/advanced-vehicle-technology-an-opportunity-at-the-sema-show

As you would expect, this year’s SEMA Show includes thousands of incredible exhibits, mind-blowing vehicles, new products galore and is packed with opportunities to renew relationships, make new contacts and, above all, position your business for a profitable 2018.