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Pennsylvania, March 3, 2012: Annual REDBALL Military Transport Winter Swap Meet at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park Hall, East 10th St, 2 blocks east of PA903, Jim Thorpe, PA. Tables full of Militaria & military vehicle parts, refreshments and low admission fee. Show runs from 8am-5pm. Vendor setup: March 2, 9am-5pm. Contact: Jim Gilmore; jgilmore@ptd.net or visit: www.redballonline.org/2012JimThorpeInfo.

Mississippi, March 10, 2012: First annual Military Swap Meet hosted by the Deep South Military Vehicle Club at 900 Lee St., City Park Pavalion, Vicksburg, MS from 0900 to 1600 hours. Set-up Friday evening. No fees! Contact: Jimmy Shows; (601) 665-7611.

Alabama, March 15 – 17, 2012: Dixie Division rally at Just Loafin’ RV park in Samson, AL. Hosted by Lamar and Jewell Rowland. This is an awesome opportunity to kick off your Spring activities with an exciting and fun-filled event including trail rides, convoying, displays, swap meet, food, and campfire discussion. Contact: Lamar Rowland;(334) 313-6040.

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.

Alabama, March 30 – 31, 2012: Dixie Division’s Gulf Coast Rally at the USS Alabama, Mobile, AL. This is always a fun event and we enjoy meeting with the members of the Mississippi Coast Watchers, Deep South, and First Florida Clubs in what is always an upbeat swap and sell meet. Contact: (334) 745-5091; jmlawrence@mindspring.com.

California, March 30 & April 1, 2012: The NORTHERN RECON GROUP sponsors Camp Sutter, the First Annual military vehicle meet in the Sutter Buttes, Sutter, California. Come join us for vehicle displays, re-enactors, convoys, weapons displays, equipment displays, off road driving, amphibious vehicle rides, and fun on private property in the scenic Sutter Buttes. There are no hookups, no water, electricity and sewer or restrooms and shower facilities. Camp sites are $10 per night for tent and RV camping. No reservations are required. Stay one or more nights. Payment is due on arrival. For off-site accommodations consider locations in the nearby Yuba City area. Contact: Don Darrough (530) 870-2754, dbd@succeed.net or NRG-News@comcast.net.

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!

Pennsylvania, May 5, 2012: GPA Military Vehicle Historical Society’s Spring Rally at Jake’s Flea Market, 1380 Route 100, Barto (Bally), PA. Contact: Bob Dell; (610) 222-4645 or John Fry; (610) 582-5078.

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.

Alabama, May 19, 2012: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club co-hosts the annual military vehicle rally and flea market at the Veteran's Memorial Museum in Huntsville, 2060A Airport Rd., Huntsville, AL. Contact Randy Withrow at 256.883.3737 for further information.

Oregon, May 31 – June 3, 2012: 7th Annual Rendezvous on the Rogue at Indian Mary County Park, Merlin, OR. Hosted by the Southern Oregon Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Many great side trips and convoys are planned, with scheduled meals on Friday morning and Saturday evening, as well as camping at the park. Contact: Bob Jacobsen; (541) 878-1445; bobjake@embarqmail.com. For park reservations: (800) 452-5687; www.co.josephine.or.us (sites 54 – 76 or 89 – 92).

Idaho, June 6 - 9, 2012: The Idaho Military Vehicle Preservation Association presents its annual Vintage Military Vehicle Show at I-84 at Idaho Hwy 95, exit #3 north, Fruitland, ID. Admission if FREE and the event is open to the public on Friday and Saturday. Swap meet, car crushing, trail rides, military displays, demonstrations and more are all part of the activities. Contact: Wayne Butterfield; (208) 461-9202; wayne@heritagewifi.com or visit: www.idahomotorpool.com.

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.

Kansas, June 9, 2012: 12th Annual Heartland Military Day at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS sponsored by the Rolling Thunder Chapter of the MVPA and the museum from 9 am - 4 pm. WWII re-enactments at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Swap meet open; military vehicles from all eras will be on display. Contact: Bruce Zimmerman; (785) 234-6174, or the Museum: (785) 862-1020.

Ohio, June 16 – 17, 2012: US Wings, Inc. presents the Veterans Appreciation Rally on the spacious grounds on the US Wings Headquarters, 561 E. Hines Rd., Hudson, OH. All Veterans, family, friends of vets and all patriotic Americans are welcome to a weekend of fun, celebration and brotherhood. For more information visit: www.uswings.com.

United Kingdom, June 18 – 24, 2012: The Austin Champ Owners Club has organized the 2012 Champ Camp as part of the annual Wartime in the Vale Show, which is one of the largest military vehicle gatherings in the UK. The South Midlands Area of the MVT has kindly allowed us to have a large section of their superb site during the event and for the days leading up to their show on Saturday June, 23 and Sunday June, 24. So, our Champ Camp will run from Monday 6/18 to Sunday 6/24. Our target is to gather together 100 Champs, their owners, friends of owners, in fact anyone with a connection or interest in these vehicles. For more information visit: www.austinchamp.com/CC2012.htm.

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.

Vermont, July 12 – 14, 2012: The Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club’s Summer Rally at Waterbury, VT. Take I89 to Exit 10, bear right on Route 100 South, and then turn right onto Route 2 West. The rally site is located approximately 1.75 miles down Route 2 west. Vehicles, vendors, camping, demonstrations will all be on flat ground this year. Contact: Jeff Houghton; vtdeucedriver@yahoo.com or visit: www.gmmvc.org.

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/.

North Dakota, July 21 & 22, 2012: North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Association’s summer show at the Fargo Air Museum, Fargo, ND. Contact: Rory Grenier; (701) 739-4909; rorygrenier@gra.midco.net.

New Hampshire, July 26 – 28, 2012: The 25th annual Summer Military Vehicle Rally at Weare, NH. As always the Weare Rally will feature a 100+ military vehicle display. On-site camping, military vehicle related flea market with big vendors and hobby tailgaters, trail rides, swim runs, evening road rides and on-site food vendors are all part of this event. Contact: Larry Demour; (603) 529-2884 or visit www.mvmvc.org for map.

Ohio, July 27 – 28, 2012: Buckeye Military Vehicle Collectors Military Vehicle Show and Swap meet at the Cardinal Center Campground, 616 State Route 61, Marengo OH, midway between Columbus and Mansfield, OH. This is a large venue with room to grow for buyers, vendors, living history displays and, of course, historic military vehicles. After last year’s incredible show we are anticipating a huge show this year. Alongside the military vehicles will be a large gathering of vintage civilian Willys jeeps and equipment. Contact: Tom Wolboldt; (740) 374-3086 or xstuff@juno.com.

Michigan, August 3 & 4, 2012: The Great Lakes MVPA is hosting their 16th Annual Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at General Jims Surplus, 8810 S. Clare Ave., Clare, MI. Contact: Mark Doepel; (989) 492-4274 or Jeff Yost; (989) 386-5425.

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/.

United Kingdom, August 18 & 19, 2012: West Wilts Military Vehicle Trust’s Military Show at Lacock Village, in the county of Wiltshire, just two hours from London and 20 minutes from the glorious city of Bath. There will be military vehicle displays, trade stands, Military and Homefront exhibits. 1940s dress is encouraged. For more information visit: www.westwiltsmvt.co.uk.

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.

California, October 17 – 21, 2012: The Northern Recon Group Military Restorers and Collectors’ Camp Ridley Event, bivouac at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 East Hazel St., Gridley, CA. Participants will convoy over less traveled roads, navigate challenging hills, trails and mud bogs at the Clay Pits Off-Road Park, display military vehicles and accoutrements on Living History Day Saturday, great chow and awards ceremony. This event is open to the public. Camping, display and vendor site are $30 per night with full hook-ups, clean restrooms and showers. Tent sites are $15 per night. No reservations necessary stay 1 night or 5. Contact: Dave Palmerlee, PO Box 403 Bangor, CA 95914; (530) 370-3701, nrg-news@comcast.net, or visit http://www.northerrecongroup.org.

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