Colorado, December 10, 2011: The Producers of the 1940’s WWII Era Ball Proudly Present the 2nd Annual 40’s & 50’s Big Band Christmas Ball at the Historic Boulder Elks Lodge, and the Columbia Inn 50‘s Ski Lodge, 3975 28th St., Boulder. CO. Join us this Christmas for a fabulous 40’s and 50’s holiday party that will bring back all the warmth and nostalgia of a more simple time! Experience an enchanting evening of dancing with your sweetheart (or meet one!), amidst movie set lights and props, re-enactors, sleighs, historic military vehicles, Christmas trees, a canopy of lights and The Hot Tomatoes, one of the most sought after big bands! Advance tickets are $40, $45 at the door. For more information visit: http://www.1940sball.org/ ; (720) 924-1945.
Arizona, January 28 – 29, 2012: 21st annual Arizona Military Vehicle Show (formerly Papago) at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ. Sponsored by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. NEW LOCATION, plenty of free parking, and concessions on site! This is the largest show in the southwest. Military vehicles from WWI – Desert Storm, along with parts, tools, supplies and unique military art are all part of the event. No live firearms allowed. For more information visit: http://www.armytrucks.org/. Contact: Idan Greenberg; (602) 329-1665 or Mike Miskovits; (602) 418-7146.
Florida February 10 – 12, 2012: First Florida MVPA’s Southern Outpost Military Vehicle Winter Rally and Swap Meet at the Market of Marion, 12888 S.E. Hwy 41, Bellview, FL, located 10 miles south of Ocala, FL. Admission by donation, flea market spaces $20 each, no charge to register vehicles for display, awards dinner Saturday, WWII re-enactment Saturday, Friday evening convoy on the back roads of Florida. For more info and registration contact: Charles Craven; (352) 245-2208 or Charles Hildebrant: (352) 748-3447.
Arizona, March 24 – 25, 2012: 8th annual “Southwest Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ, home of the B-17G “Sentimental Journey”. Many exciting and unique military vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a military vehicle swap meet, collectibles, food and fun. Vehicles/aircraft from all eras will be on display. Visit www.ahmta.com for info.
California, March 31, 2012: Riverside Airport’s “AIRSHOW 2012”, 6951 Flight Rd., Riverside, CA . With more than 200 acres of aircraft displays, military vehicles, fun for the kids, food and refreshments, helicopter displays and community group exhibits. And the best part is the admission is FREE! The Inland Empire MVPA Wing has been an integral part of this show with a large contingent of Southern California MVPA setting up a great vehicle display. For more information visit: http://www.riversideairshow.com/ ; (951) 682-1771.
North Carolina, April 6-7, 2012: Military Vehicle and Collector Show at the Denton FarmPark, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Over 140 acres for trail rides, vendor spaces, abundant shade, concessions, restrooms and showers are on included amenities. To reserve camp sites contact: (336) 859-2755. Admission: $10 for a weekend pass; $5.00 weekend pass for active and retired military. Sponsored by J&R Productions, for information or vendor spaces contact: Jim Henry; (704) 983-5940 days, (910) 439-6292 evenings, or Bob Jeffreys; (910) 980-0771; kjeffreys08@aol.com.
California, April 15-22, 2012: Camp Delta at Tower Park is the largest annual MV event in the West! Located at Stockton/Delta KOA on State Route 12 six miles west of I-5 near Lodi, CA. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California has been hosting the big Spring Meet since 1977. No vendor fee except campsite rental. No admission or MV registration fees. Expanded day-use parking. Hotels six miles away. For new camping reservations contact JoAnn Lesser at mamalesser@yahoo.com. Displays planned for this event are “Concours d’Eleguns” for MVs with mounted or towed ordnance, contact: Dave Aro at ggwhale@pacbell.net. “Engineer & Work Vehicles,” see John’s contact info below. “All IHC Motor Pool” for International brand MVs, contact Paul De Nublio at denublio@roadrunner.com. For event details visit: www.mvccnews.net/events.htm or contact Activities Coordinator John Neuenburg at in_garage@hotmail.com or 415-491-1601. This event is centrally located to San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe so plan your visit accordingly!
Maryland, May 10 – 12, 2012: 39th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally & Flea Market at Aberdeen’s Ripken Stadium, MD. The primary purpose of this annual event is to support the preservation activities at the US Army Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is the largest gathering of enthusiasts honoring our military and veterans during Armed Forces week in the state of Maryland! Entry is FREE to the public. There will be scores of antique and present day military vehicles plus hundreds of vendors selling militaria, insignia, surplus, and much more. Proceeds from this free public event have been donated to the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home, Washington, D.C., and the USO! For more information visit: http://www.militaryvehicleshow.com/ or call; (800) 730-6621.
Michigan, May 11 – 12, 2012: “Driven to Victory Military Show” sponsored by the Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI. This event is a tribute to the few, Airborne “All the Way”. Airborne division veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam will share their experiences at a special symposium. Military authors, displays, computer gaming and special lectures on the Airborne Division are all part of the activities. All military vehicles, vendors and re-enactors are welcome! For more information visit www.arsenalofdemocracy.org. Due to limited space, please pre-register with jlind222@comcast.net.
Ohio, May 18 - 20, 2012: 25th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Findlay, OH. Military Vehicle show and Swap Meet celebrating American Freedom sponsored by the Findlay-Hancock County Military Association. Contact: Roger Neff; (419) 387-7263 or John Cheney; (419) 257-2388.
Michigan, June 8 – 10, 2012: The Michigan Military Vehicle Preservation Association Annual Show and Swap Meet on the grounds of and Hangar #1 at the Wurtsmith Air Museum on the historic former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, SAC. Inside (secure) vendor space requires pre-registration and payment to guarantee a spot. For forms and information visit: http://www.mimvpa.org/. Contact: Chuck; (989) 739-8403; hickoryarea51@charter.net or Bob; (989) 728-6690; bobscomputeris@centurytel.net.
Texas, June 22-23, 2012: Eagle Quest XXI, Military Vehicle Display and International Model show at Embassy Suites Dallas DFW Airport North, Outdoor World, 2401 Bass Pro Dr. Grapevine, TX, 76051. Contact Richard Poulsen; (972) 245-3504 or Richard.Poulsen@mmd-squadron.com.
United Kingdom, July 18 – 22, 2012: 30th Anniversary of the War and Peace Show, the world’s largest military history event at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. With historic military vehicles, re-enactment displays, 1940s style entertainment, and stalls of wartime memorabilia are all part of this historic event. Contact Jacqui Curtis; 01622 870804; jacqui@thehopfarm.co.uk or Peter Cook; 01795 536915/07796 172680 pcook78@btinternet.com, or visit: http://www.thehopfarm.co.uk/ or http://www.thewarandpeaceshow.com/.
Canada - Alaska, August 2012: 2012 MVPA ALCAN Highway Convoy. See the ad in this Supply Line for more details. or contact: Terry Shelswell; (248) 394-0956; terry.shelswell@inergyautomotive.com.
Ohio, August 17 -18, 2012: 4th Annual Shiloh Summer Rally and Military Vehicle Show at Planktown Hardware & More, Shiloh, OH. Come join us for two days of vehicle displays, re-enactors, vendor swap meet and fun. Bring your vehicle and test it on the trails across 140 acres of rolling farmland and woods. Sponsored by the Ohio Motorpool and Planktown Hardware & More. Contact: John Cheney II; (419) 257-3202, or for more information visit: http://www.ohiomotorpool.oldmv.com/.
California, September 16-23, 2012: Camp Delta at Tower Park, the second largest MV event in the west! Stockton/Delta KOA on State Route 12 six miles west of I-5 near Lodi, CA. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California has been hosting the big Fall Meet since 1987. Major vendor event with no vendor fee except campsite rental. No day-user or MV registration fees. Expanded civilian vehicle parking. Contact KOA for camping reservations at (209) 369-1041 or (800) 778-6937. Identify yourself as MVCC and ask for Campground 4. Expanded pool and water feature area with slide. See http://www.mvccnews.net/event_pages/camp_delta_fall.htm for similar 2011 info including hotels. Contact: John Neuenburg; in_garage@hotmail.com
Indiana, September 21 – 22, 2011: 21st Annual Indiana MVPA Rally and Swap meet at the Ropkey Armor Museum, 5649 E. 150th N., Crawfordsville, IN. $5.00 admission; hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days, plenty of vendor space. Contact: Ropkey Armor Museum; (765) 794-0238; www.ropkeyarmormuseum.com or Larry Dorsey; (317) 291-0521.
Arizona, January 28 – 29, 2012: 21st annual Arizona Military Vehicle Show (formerly Papago) at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ. Sponsored by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. NEW LOCATION, plenty of free parking, and concessions on site! This is the largest show in the southwest. Military vehicles from WWI – Desert Storm, along with parts, tools, supplies and unique military art are all part of the event. No live firearms allowed. For more information visit: http://www.armytrucks.org/. Contact: Idan Greenberg; (602) 329-1665 or Mike Miskovits; (602) 418-7146.
Florida February 10 – 12, 2012: First Florida MVPA’s Southern Outpost Military Vehicle Winter Rally and Swap Meet at the Market of Marion, 12888 S.E. Hwy 41, Bellview, FL, located 10 miles south of Ocala, FL. Admission by donation, flea market spaces $20 each, no charge to register vehicles for display, awards dinner Saturday, WWII re-enactment Saturday, Friday evening convoy on the back roads of Florida. For more info and registration contact: Charles Craven; (352) 245-2208 or Charles Hildebrant: (352) 748-3447.
Arizona, March 24 – 25, 2012: 8th annual “Southwest Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ, home of the B-17G “Sentimental Journey”. Many exciting and unique military vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a military vehicle swap meet, collectibles, food and fun. Vehicles/aircraft from all eras will be on display. Visit www.ahmta.com for info.
California, March 31, 2012: Riverside Airport’s “AIRSHOW 2012”, 6951 Flight Rd., Riverside, CA . With more than 200 acres of aircraft displays, military vehicles, fun for the kids, food and refreshments, helicopter displays and community group exhibits. And the best part is the admission is FREE! The Inland Empire MVPA Wing has been an integral part of this show with a large contingent of Southern California MVPA setting up a great vehicle display. For more information visit: http://www.riversideairshow.com/ ; (951) 682-1771.
North Carolina, April 6-7, 2012: Military Vehicle and Collector Show at the Denton FarmPark, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC. Over 140 acres for trail rides, vendor spaces, abundant shade, concessions, restrooms and showers are on included amenities. To reserve camp sites contact: (336) 859-2755. Admission: $10 for a weekend pass; $5.00 weekend pass for active and retired military. Sponsored by J&R Productions, for information or vendor spaces contact: Jim Henry; (704) 983-5940 days, (910) 439-6292 evenings, or Bob Jeffreys; (910) 980-0771; kjeffreys08@aol.com.
California, April 15-22, 2012: Camp Delta at Tower Park is the largest annual MV event in the West! Located at Stockton/Delta KOA on State Route 12 six miles west of I-5 near Lodi, CA. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California has been hosting the big Spring Meet since 1977. No vendor fee except campsite rental. No admission or MV registration fees. Expanded day-use parking. Hotels six miles away. For new camping reservations contact JoAnn Lesser at mamalesser@yahoo.com. Displays planned for this event are “Concours d’Eleguns” for MVs with mounted or towed ordnance, contact: Dave Aro at ggwhale@pacbell.net. “Engineer & Work Vehicles,” see John’s contact info below. “All IHC Motor Pool” for International brand MVs, contact Paul De Nublio at denublio@roadrunner.com. For event details visit: www.mvccnews.net/events.htm or contact Activities Coordinator John Neuenburg at in_garage@hotmail.com or 415-491-1601. This event is centrally located to San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe so plan your visit accordingly!
Maryland, May 10 – 12, 2012: 39th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally & Flea Market at Aberdeen’s Ripken Stadium, MD. The primary purpose of this annual event is to support the preservation activities at the US Army Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is the largest gathering of enthusiasts honoring our military and veterans during Armed Forces week in the state of Maryland! Entry is FREE to the public. There will be scores of antique and present day military vehicles plus hundreds of vendors selling militaria, insignia, surplus, and much more. Proceeds from this free public event have been donated to the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home, Washington, D.C., and the USO! For more information visit: http://www.militaryvehicleshow.com/ or call; (800) 730-6621.
Michigan, May 11 – 12, 2012: “Driven to Victory Military Show” sponsored by the Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI. This event is a tribute to the few, Airborne “All the Way”. Airborne division veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam will share their experiences at a special symposium. Military authors, displays, computer gaming and special lectures on the Airborne Division are all part of the activities. All military vehicles, vendors and re-enactors are welcome! For more information visit www.arsenalofdemocracy.org. Due to limited space, please pre-register with jlind222@comcast.net.
Ohio, May 18 - 20, 2012: 25th annual Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Findlay, OH. Military Vehicle show and Swap Meet celebrating American Freedom sponsored by the Findlay-Hancock County Military Association. Contact: Roger Neff; (419) 387-7263 or John Cheney; (419) 257-2388.
Michigan, June 8 – 10, 2012: The Michigan Military Vehicle Preservation Association Annual Show and Swap Meet on the grounds of and Hangar #1 at the Wurtsmith Air Museum on the historic former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, SAC. Inside (secure) vendor space requires pre-registration and payment to guarantee a spot. For forms and information visit: http://www.mimvpa.org/. Contact: Chuck; (989) 739-8403; hickoryarea51@charter.net or Bob; (989) 728-6690; bobscomputeris@centurytel.net.
Texas, June 22-23, 2012: Eagle Quest XXI, Military Vehicle Display and International Model show at Embassy Suites Dallas DFW Airport North, Outdoor World, 2401 Bass Pro Dr. Grapevine, TX, 76051. Contact Richard Poulsen; (972) 245-3504 or Richard.Poulsen@mmd-squadron.com.
United Kingdom, July 18 – 22, 2012: 30th Anniversary of the War and Peace Show, the world’s largest military history event at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. With historic military vehicles, re-enactment displays, 1940s style entertainment, and stalls of wartime memorabilia are all part of this historic event. Contact Jacqui Curtis; 01622 870804; jacqui@thehopfarm.co.uk or Peter Cook; 01795 536915/07796 172680 pcook78@btinternet.com, or visit: http://www.thehopfarm.co.uk/ or http://www.thewarandpeaceshow.com/.
Canada - Alaska, August 2012: 2012 MVPA ALCAN Highway Convoy. See the ad in this Supply Line for more details. or contact: Terry Shelswell; (248) 394-0956; terry.shelswell@inergyautomotive.com.
Ohio, August 17 -18, 2012: 4th Annual Shiloh Summer Rally and Military Vehicle Show at Planktown Hardware & More, Shiloh, OH. Come join us for two days of vehicle displays, re-enactors, vendor swap meet and fun. Bring your vehicle and test it on the trails across 140 acres of rolling farmland and woods. Sponsored by the Ohio Motorpool and Planktown Hardware & More. Contact: John Cheney II; (419) 257-3202, or for more information visit: http://www.ohiomotorpool.oldmv.com/.
California, September 16-23, 2012: Camp Delta at Tower Park, the second largest MV event in the west! Stockton/Delta KOA on State Route 12 six miles west of I-5 near Lodi, CA. The Military Vehicle Collectors of California has been hosting the big Fall Meet since 1987. Major vendor event with no vendor fee except campsite rental. No day-user or MV registration fees. Expanded civilian vehicle parking. Contact KOA for camping reservations at (209) 369-1041 or (800) 778-6937. Identify yourself as MVCC and ask for Campground 4. Expanded pool and water feature area with slide. See http://www.mvccnews.net/event_pages/camp_delta_fall.htm for similar 2011 info including hotels. Contact: John Neuenburg; in_garage@hotmail.com
Indiana, September 21 – 22, 2011: 21st Annual Indiana MVPA Rally and Swap meet at the Ropkey Armor Museum, 5649 E. 150th N., Crawfordsville, IN. $5.00 admission; hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days, plenty of vendor space. Contact: Ropkey Armor Museum; (765) 794-0238; www.ropkeyarmormuseum.com or Larry Dorsey; (317) 291-0521.