Ohio, May 15 – 17, 2009: Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Findlay, OH, Flag City, USA to celebrate the freedom of the United States of America. Military vehicle show and swap meet with over 150 military vehicles of all eras, food vendors, fly-overs, re-enactors and displays are all part of the festivities. Contact: Roger Neff; (419) 367-7263 or John Cheney; (419) 257-2388.
Texas, May 15 & 16, 2009: The Battle for the Western Wall at Bellmead, TX. Sponsored by the City of Bellmead and hosted by the 6th Cavalry Historical Association. A Friday evening USO Show and Dinner, night battle Saturday, jeeps, tanks, Allied and Axis encampments, exhibits and pyrotechnics are all part of the activities. Contact: Scooter Radcliffe; (254) 799-2436, Fax (254) 799-5969 or scooter@bellmead.com with the City of Bellmead or Shawn Gourley with the 6th Cav at (713) 557-3223.
Illinois, May 15-17, 2009: The 17th Annual "Pause For Patriotism" at The Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais, Illinois is an annual patriotic celebration, camp-out and parade held in conjunction with armed forces, fire and police department exhibits and demonstrations. World War II and Vietnam War re-enactors, as well as many veterans and local dignitaries, will be part of the Patriotic Parade; putting on military displays and taking part in public battles. Activities (all FREE) including a craft fair, petting zoo, Patriotic Parade, military vehicles (all are welcome), marching band, military displays, a UH-60 Blackhawk, a floating pontoon bridge, skydiving, US Army rappelling demonstrations, and more! Sponsored by C Company, 1/502nd P.I.R., 101st AB (WW2 HRS). Contact Ron Kapustka; (847) 777-7250 (W); (773) 631-1112 (H); fourboys@ix.netcom.com.
Alabama, May 15, 2009: Armed Forces Day Festival at Bay Minette, AL Airport from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This is a fundraising event for Bay Minette Civic Club Charity Fund featuring an Armed Forces Tribute, Fly-In, Ride-in, Cruise-in, military displays and recruiters, DJ, entertainment, vendors, biplane and helicopter rides, a Kid Zone, and concessions. Free admission and shuttle bus. Sponsors and vendors needed. Contact: (251) 463-1909; http://www.bmcivicclub.org/.
Tennessee, May 16, 2009: Armed Forces Day Celebration at The Veterans Museum in Halls, TN to honor veterans and those who currently serve. Military Vehicle Rally and swap, food vendors, fly-in, re-enactors, children's activities, ROTC Drill Team Presentations, bands, and displays. Contact: Lisa Godsey; (731) 836-7400, or Pat Higdon, (731) 836-7400.
Maryland, May 20-23, 2009: 36th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and flea market at Riken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD. Free admission to the public. 12 Acres of military surplus, vehicles from jeeps to armor, collectibles, insignia and more will be offered. Non-profit event supports the US Army Aberdeen Museum and Veterans’ organizations. Contact: (800) 730-6621 or visit: www.washingtonbluegray.com.
Michigan, May 25, 2009: Royal Oak, MI Memorial Parade; 0800 hrs open to all re-enactors , vehicle owners contact us for positioning; John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Wisconsin, May 30 & 31, 2009: Reclaiming Our Heritage, an annual encampment and veteran tribute event at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. The weekend includes a Positively Patriotic Parade, Historic building and grounds tours, HMV displays, entertainment and a multi-era dance, Cemetery-by-Lantern tours and Sunday morning Chaplain’s field services. A Timeline of American Fire Power and a Civil War skirmish are both very popular attractions for this event sponsored by the Friends of Reclaiming Our Heritage, Inc. and hosted by the staff of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. For Information and volunteer opportunities contact: (414) 902-5599, friends@FOROH.org or visit: http://www.rohmilwaukee.org/.
Michigan, June 5-7, 2009: Detroit Arsenal Museum and the Romeo Lions are announcing the Romeo Military Rally at Romeo Lions Field, Romeo, Mi, MVs, Military Vendors, Re-enactors, public battles and a parade. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis, all vehicle owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Kansas, June 6, 2009: 9th 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 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WWII re-enactments at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Swap meet open; military vehicles from all eras will be on display. Contact: Bruce Zimmerman: (785) 234-6174 or the museum: (785) 862-1020.
A NATIONAL MVPA EVENT: June 13 – July 8, 2009: MVPA’s 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy, from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA. A Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles from all eras following the route taken by the US Army during the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy – the FIRST Motor Convoy across the US! Select the “Convoy” tab on the main page for more details. Join the Convoy for a few days, a few hundred miles or the entire route. Contact: Terry Shelswell: (586) 212-9523; terry.shelswell@inergyautomotive.com.
Florida, June 13, 2009: Florida Community College Classic Car Cruise-in at 401 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL. Admission is free with concessions on site. Several classic car clubs in the area, including the FFCMVPA will have vehicles on display. Contact: (904) 598-5695.
Tennessee, June 19 & 20, 2009: Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Franklin Ag Center, Williamson County Ag Expo, 5215 Long Ln., Franklin, TN, exit Peytonsville Rd., off I-65 south. Open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days. Contact: Tim Baltz; (615) 533-7701.
Illinois, June 21, 2009: Fathers Day Military Event at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo, IL. Contact: Cyndi Sarabia; (815) 385-3644; cyndis@volocars.com; www.volocars.com.
North Dakota, June 27 & 28, 2009: 6th Annual Summer Show with MVs and Historical Aircraft sponsored by the North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Association at the Dakota Territory Air Museum, located north of Minot, ND on Hwy 83 at 34th Ave. Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: Ken Yuly; (701) 725-4915 or Maurice Stansbury; (701) 330-0719 or visit: http://www.ndmvca.com/ or http://www.dakotaterritoryairmuseum.com/.
Indiana, July 10 – 12, 2009: 18th Annual Military Vehicle Show, Military Swap Meet & Reunion at the Historical Military Museum, 2330 Crystal St., Anderson, IN. Sponsored by Knight's Armament Company. Admission is $4.00. Contact: John Krieg; (765) 649-8265. Vendors contact: Dave Burton; (317) 826-4894 or burton449@yahoo.com.
Wisconsin, July 18, 2009: Central WI MV Summer Party, 2698 Nolan Rd., Aniwa, WI. Activities include garage and museum tours, 6x6 races, Tech Sessions and camping on grounds. Refreshments provided by hosts Alfa Heaven and Red Arrow MVPA. Contact Tom: (715) 449-2141; cosmo3z@wildblue.net.
Ohio, July 24 – 26, 2009: 2nd annual Mid-Ohio Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet hosted by the Buckeye Military Vehicle Collectors at the Cardinal Center Campground, exit 140 off I-71. Open 0800 – 1700 all three days. There is no admission fee and parking in only $5 per car. Historic military vehicles of all ages, huge vintage parts market, purveyors of surplus and military collectibles and just plain cool military stuff. Camping and concessions on site with hotels nearby. Vendors: Tom Wolboldt; (740) 374-3086; xstuff@juno.com. Contact: Brian Wolf; (419) 864-3669; wolf.214@osu.edu or visit: www.ferret-afv.org/MidOhio/MOMVSS.htm.
Michigan, July 24-26 2009: Detroit Arsenal Museum is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Veterans Weekend, Veterans Memorial Park, St Clair Shores, MI. HMVs, military vendors, re-enactors, public battles and parade. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis and all HMV owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Indiana, August 2 – 4, 2009: Indiana MVPA Invites you to the Ropkey Armor/Military Museum Open House at 5649 E. 150th North, Crawfordsville, IN. The museum will be open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Overnight camping is available (no hook-ups). Vendors are welcome and there is a 2600’ grass strip for flyers. There is no charge for his event. Stop on your way to the MVPA Convention in Evansville! Contact: Lani Ropkey; (765) 794-0238.
Indiana, August 1 & 2, 2009: The Great Lakes Museum of Military History's 2009 Military Vehicle Show and History Fair, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN. For info, please call the Museum; (219) 872-2702 or (800) 726-5912.
Indiana, August 5, 2009: MVPA Board of Directors Summer meeting in Evansville, IN.
Indiana, August 6 - 8, 2009: 34th Annual MVPA Convention at the 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville, IN. See upcoming issues of Supply Line for complete details.
Massachusetts, August 8 & 9, 2009: 13th Annual All American Military Vehicle Show, 200 Sportsmen’s Club, Sutton Rd, Webster, MA. Enjoy living history displays, vendors and ½-chicken barbecue dinner (Saturday evening only; $10). Entrance fee: $4.00 per person or $8.00 per carload. Contact: Dave Maricola; (774) 289-3140; daviddlm1@aol.com.
August 29 – 30, 2009: Tanks in Town to thank Mons Belgium. Join us for this special event of WWII tanks and armored cars. More than 30 tanks participated in last year’s event and we would like it to be more in 2009! Saturday will be for exhibition and free riding on the trail field, Sunday is the tank deployment; re-enactment with pyrotechnic effects and the parade will enter the town of Mons. Contact: Pierre; info@tanksintown.be.
Rhode Island, August 30, 2009: 8th Annual Historic Military Vehicle Show near Kingstown RI. Sponsored by the Rhode Island MVCC. 70+ HMVs, Vendors, Concessions and re-enactors are all part of the plans. See our display ad in the next Supply Line for more details and exact location. Contact: Eric; (401) 294-3061 or Paul; (401) 766-4409.
Indiana, September 12 & 13, 2009: Indiana Military Museum presents the 2nd annual Living History Event ~ Salute to the Veterans of WWII at 2074 Bruceville Rd., Vincennes, IN. WWII re-enactors, field kitchen, and vehicles ,including a rare Cushman Airborne Scooter will be on display outside. Vendors, a USO show, concessions on site and much more are part of the experience. Admission to the event is free; museum admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. WWII Veterans may enter the museum at no charge. Contact: Vincennes/Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau; (800) 886-6443 or visit: http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/.
Indiana, September 13 – 16, 2009: USMC Motor Transport Association will be holding their 13th Reunion in Indianapolis. Contact: Terry Hightower, PO Box 1372, Jacksonville, NC 28541-1372, secretary@usmcmta.org.
Pennsylvania, September 18 & 19, 2009: Annual REDBALL Military Transport Fall Rally & Swap Meet at West End Fair Grounds, Rt. US209, Gilbert, PA. Military Vehicle display, swap meet, vendors, rides and eats from 8 am to 5 pm each day. Judging is at 1 pm, Saturday. Camping available with hookups. Vendor setup September 17, noon to dusk. Contact: Jim Gilmore, jgilmore@ptd.net or visit www.redballonline.org/2009GilbertInfo.htm.
Michigan, September 18 & 19, 2009: 3rd annual “Driven to Victory” Detroit Arsenal Museum and Rochester Historical Museum are proud to host this event at Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, MI. MV’s, Reenactors, Public Battles and Military Vendors. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis, and all HMV owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net for placement.
Arkansas, September 24-26, 2009: 9th Annual Petit Jean Mountain Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet at Morrilton, AR, sponsored by the AR MV Travelers. This is held in conjunction with the MOTA antique auto swap meet. Contact: Paul or Evelyn Harless; (501) 727-5530 or visit: http://www.armvpa.com/ or http://www.museumofautos.com/.
California, September 23 – 27, 2009: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Fall Meet at the Stockton Delta KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net, Park reservations: (800) 562-0913; Stockton@koa.com.
Virginia, Sept 26-27, 2009: 9th Annual Virginia War Museum Military Vehicle & Militaria Show, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA. This Military Vehicle and Collector Show will offer over 60 military vehicles of all eras, re-enactors, displays and two big militaria auctions, all on the grounds of the Virginia War Museum. Show and museum admission is free. Contact: Virginia War Museum; (757) 247-9523 for details, or email: classicfirearms@verizon.net.
Georgia, October 2-4, 2009: Currahee Military Weekend honoring veterans at the Currahee Military Museum, at the Downtown Toccoa Train Depot, Toccoa, GA. Veteran authored will be available to sign copies of their writings. Contact: (770) 287-5358 or visit: www.toccoahistory.com/index.htm .
Tennessee, October 3, 2009: 10th Annual Mid-South Chapter MVPA MV Rally and Swap Meet. This year’s event will be held in Atoka, Tennessee Baseball Field, approximately 30 miles north of Memphis off Highway 51. Please note our change of location and date, due to problems with our old location. All eras of military vehicles are welcome. Displays, encampments and vendors welcome. Contact: Bob McFarland, 10021 Old Memphis Road, Atoka, TN 38004,(901) 837-2921, mcfarcr@aol.com.
Alabama, November 6 & 7, 2009: 10th Annual Steel Soldiers at the Ironworks Military Vehicle Rally, flea market and club business meeting. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12 miles SW of Bessemer, Alabama in Bucksville. Day use fee for the park is $3.00 per vehicle. Camping available. Hotdog & hamburger lunch provided on Saturday prior to the club business meeting. 2010 club dues will be collected at the rally. Contact: Johnny Lawrence; jmlawrence@mindspring.com or (334) 750-5091 for details.
Texas, May 15 & 16, 2009: The Battle for the Western Wall at Bellmead, TX. Sponsored by the City of Bellmead and hosted by the 6th Cavalry Historical Association. A Friday evening USO Show and Dinner, night battle Saturday, jeeps, tanks, Allied and Axis encampments, exhibits and pyrotechnics are all part of the activities. Contact: Scooter Radcliffe; (254) 799-2436, Fax (254) 799-5969 or scooter@bellmead.com with the City of Bellmead or Shawn Gourley with the 6th Cav at (713) 557-3223.
Illinois, May 15-17, 2009: The 17th Annual "Pause For Patriotism" at The Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais, Illinois is an annual patriotic celebration, camp-out and parade held in conjunction with armed forces, fire and police department exhibits and demonstrations. World War II and Vietnam War re-enactors, as well as many veterans and local dignitaries, will be part of the Patriotic Parade; putting on military displays and taking part in public battles. Activities (all FREE) including a craft fair, petting zoo, Patriotic Parade, military vehicles (all are welcome), marching band, military displays, a UH-60 Blackhawk, a floating pontoon bridge, skydiving, US Army rappelling demonstrations, and more! Sponsored by C Company, 1/502nd P.I.R., 101st AB (WW2 HRS). Contact Ron Kapustka; (847) 777-7250 (W); (773) 631-1112 (H); fourboys@ix.netcom.com.
Alabama, May 15, 2009: Armed Forces Day Festival at Bay Minette, AL Airport from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This is a fundraising event for Bay Minette Civic Club Charity Fund featuring an Armed Forces Tribute, Fly-In, Ride-in, Cruise-in, military displays and recruiters, DJ, entertainment, vendors, biplane and helicopter rides, a Kid Zone, and concessions. Free admission and shuttle bus. Sponsors and vendors needed. Contact: (251) 463-1909; http://www.bmcivicclub.org/.
Tennessee, May 16, 2009: Armed Forces Day Celebration at The Veterans Museum in Halls, TN to honor veterans and those who currently serve. Military Vehicle Rally and swap, food vendors, fly-in, re-enactors, children's activities, ROTC Drill Team Presentations, bands, and displays. Contact: Lisa Godsey; (731) 836-7400, or Pat Higdon, (731) 836-7400.
Maryland, May 20-23, 2009: 36th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and flea market at Riken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD. Free admission to the public. 12 Acres of military surplus, vehicles from jeeps to armor, collectibles, insignia and more will be offered. Non-profit event supports the US Army Aberdeen Museum and Veterans’ organizations. Contact: (800) 730-6621 or visit: www.washingtonbluegray.com.
Michigan, May 25, 2009: Royal Oak, MI Memorial Parade; 0800 hrs open to all re-enactors , vehicle owners contact us for positioning; John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Wisconsin, May 30 & 31, 2009: Reclaiming Our Heritage, an annual encampment and veteran tribute event at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. The weekend includes a Positively Patriotic Parade, Historic building and grounds tours, HMV displays, entertainment and a multi-era dance, Cemetery-by-Lantern tours and Sunday morning Chaplain’s field services. A Timeline of American Fire Power and a Civil War skirmish are both very popular attractions for this event sponsored by the Friends of Reclaiming Our Heritage, Inc. and hosted by the staff of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. For Information and volunteer opportunities contact: (414) 902-5599, friends@FOROH.org or visit: http://www.rohmilwaukee.org/.
Michigan, June 5-7, 2009: Detroit Arsenal Museum and the Romeo Lions are announcing the Romeo Military Rally at Romeo Lions Field, Romeo, Mi, MVs, Military Vendors, Re-enactors, public battles and a parade. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis, all vehicle owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Kansas, June 6, 2009: 9th 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 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WWII re-enactments at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Swap meet open; military vehicles from all eras will be on display. Contact: Bruce Zimmerman: (785) 234-6174 or the museum: (785) 862-1020.
A NATIONAL MVPA EVENT: June 13 – July 8, 2009: MVPA’s 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy, from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA. A Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles from all eras following the route taken by the US Army during the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy – the FIRST Motor Convoy across the US! Select the “Convoy” tab on the main page for more details. Join the Convoy for a few days, a few hundred miles or the entire route. Contact: Terry Shelswell: (586) 212-9523; terry.shelswell@inergyautomotive.com.
Florida, June 13, 2009: Florida Community College Classic Car Cruise-in at 401 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL. Admission is free with concessions on site. Several classic car clubs in the area, including the FFCMVPA will have vehicles on display. Contact: (904) 598-5695.
Tennessee, June 19 & 20, 2009: Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Franklin Ag Center, Williamson County Ag Expo, 5215 Long Ln., Franklin, TN, exit Peytonsville Rd., off I-65 south. Open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days. Contact: Tim Baltz; (615) 533-7701.
Illinois, June 21, 2009: Fathers Day Military Event at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo, IL. Contact: Cyndi Sarabia; (815) 385-3644; cyndis@volocars.com; www.volocars.com.
North Dakota, June 27 & 28, 2009: 6th Annual Summer Show with MVs and Historical Aircraft sponsored by the North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Association at the Dakota Territory Air Museum, located north of Minot, ND on Hwy 83 at 34th Ave. Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: Ken Yuly; (701) 725-4915 or Maurice Stansbury; (701) 330-0719 or visit: http://www.ndmvca.com/ or http://www.dakotaterritoryairmuseum.com/.
Indiana, July 10 – 12, 2009: 18th Annual Military Vehicle Show, Military Swap Meet & Reunion at the Historical Military Museum, 2330 Crystal St., Anderson, IN. Sponsored by Knight's Armament Company. Admission is $4.00. Contact: John Krieg; (765) 649-8265. Vendors contact: Dave Burton; (317) 826-4894 or burton449@yahoo.com.
Wisconsin, July 18, 2009: Central WI MV Summer Party, 2698 Nolan Rd., Aniwa, WI. Activities include garage and museum tours, 6x6 races, Tech Sessions and camping on grounds. Refreshments provided by hosts Alfa Heaven and Red Arrow MVPA. Contact Tom: (715) 449-2141; cosmo3z@wildblue.net.
Ohio, July 24 – 26, 2009: 2nd annual Mid-Ohio Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet hosted by the Buckeye Military Vehicle Collectors at the Cardinal Center Campground, exit 140 off I-71. Open 0800 – 1700 all three days. There is no admission fee and parking in only $5 per car. Historic military vehicles of all ages, huge vintage parts market, purveyors of surplus and military collectibles and just plain cool military stuff. Camping and concessions on site with hotels nearby. Vendors: Tom Wolboldt; (740) 374-3086; xstuff@juno.com. Contact: Brian Wolf; (419) 864-3669; wolf.214@osu.edu or visit: www.ferret-afv.org/MidOhio/MOMVSS.htm.
Michigan, July 24-26 2009: Detroit Arsenal Museum is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Veterans Weekend, Veterans Memorial Park, St Clair Shores, MI. HMVs, military vendors, re-enactors, public battles and parade. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis and all HMV owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net.
Indiana, August 2 – 4, 2009: Indiana MVPA Invites you to the Ropkey Armor/Military Museum Open House at 5649 E. 150th North, Crawfordsville, IN. The museum will be open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Overnight camping is available (no hook-ups). Vendors are welcome and there is a 2600’ grass strip for flyers. There is no charge for his event. Stop on your way to the MVPA Convention in Evansville! Contact: Lani Ropkey; (765) 794-0238.
Indiana, August 1 & 2, 2009: The Great Lakes Museum of Military History's 2009 Military Vehicle Show and History Fair, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City, IN. For info, please call the Museum; (219) 872-2702 or (800) 726-5912.
Indiana, August 5, 2009: MVPA Board of Directors Summer meeting in Evansville, IN.
Indiana, August 6 - 8, 2009: 34th Annual MVPA Convention at the 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville, IN. See upcoming issues of Supply Line for complete details.
Massachusetts, August 8 & 9, 2009: 13th Annual All American Military Vehicle Show, 200 Sportsmen’s Club, Sutton Rd, Webster, MA. Enjoy living history displays, vendors and ½-chicken barbecue dinner (Saturday evening only; $10). Entrance fee: $4.00 per person or $8.00 per carload. Contact: Dave Maricola; (774) 289-3140; daviddlm1@aol.com.
August 29 – 30, 2009: Tanks in Town to thank Mons Belgium. Join us for this special event of WWII tanks and armored cars. More than 30 tanks participated in last year’s event and we would like it to be more in 2009! Saturday will be for exhibition and free riding on the trail field, Sunday is the tank deployment; re-enactment with pyrotechnic effects and the parade will enter the town of Mons. Contact: Pierre; info@tanksintown.be.
Rhode Island, August 30, 2009: 8th Annual Historic Military Vehicle Show near Kingstown RI. Sponsored by the Rhode Island MVCC. 70+ HMVs, Vendors, Concessions and re-enactors are all part of the plans. See our display ad in the next Supply Line for more details and exact location. Contact: Eric; (401) 294-3061 or Paul; (401) 766-4409.
Indiana, September 12 & 13, 2009: Indiana Military Museum presents the 2nd annual Living History Event ~ Salute to the Veterans of WWII at 2074 Bruceville Rd., Vincennes, IN. WWII re-enactors, field kitchen, and vehicles ,including a rare Cushman Airborne Scooter will be on display outside. Vendors, a USO show, concessions on site and much more are part of the experience. Admission to the event is free; museum admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. WWII Veterans may enter the museum at no charge. Contact: Vincennes/Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau; (800) 886-6443 or visit: http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/.
Indiana, September 13 – 16, 2009: USMC Motor Transport Association will be holding their 13th Reunion in Indianapolis. Contact: Terry Hightower, PO Box 1372, Jacksonville, NC 28541-1372, secretary@usmcmta.org.
Pennsylvania, September 18 & 19, 2009: Annual REDBALL Military Transport Fall Rally & Swap Meet at West End Fair Grounds, Rt. US209, Gilbert, PA. Military Vehicle display, swap meet, vendors, rides and eats from 8 am to 5 pm each day. Judging is at 1 pm, Saturday. Camping available with hookups. Vendor setup September 17, noon to dusk. Contact: Jim Gilmore, jgilmore@ptd.net or visit www.redballonline.org/2009GilbertInfo.htm.
Michigan, September 18 & 19, 2009: 3rd annual “Driven to Victory” Detroit Arsenal Museum and Rochester Historical Museum are proud to host this event at Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, MI. MV’s, Reenactors, Public Battles and Military Vendors. Open to all re-enactors Allied and Axis, and all HMV owners. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind222@comcast.net for placement.
Arkansas, September 24-26, 2009: 9th Annual Petit Jean Mountain Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet at Morrilton, AR, sponsored by the AR MV Travelers. This is held in conjunction with the MOTA antique auto swap meet. Contact: Paul or Evelyn Harless; (501) 727-5530 or visit: http://www.armvpa.com/ or http://www.museumofautos.com/.
California, September 23 – 27, 2009: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Fall Meet at the Stockton Delta KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net, Park reservations: (800) 562-0913; Stockton@koa.com.
Virginia, Sept 26-27, 2009: 9th Annual Virginia War Museum Military Vehicle & Militaria Show, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA. This Military Vehicle and Collector Show will offer over 60 military vehicles of all eras, re-enactors, displays and two big militaria auctions, all on the grounds of the Virginia War Museum. Show and museum admission is free. Contact: Virginia War Museum; (757) 247-9523 for details, or email: classicfirearms@verizon.net.
Georgia, October 2-4, 2009: Currahee Military Weekend honoring veterans at the Currahee Military Museum, at the Downtown Toccoa Train Depot, Toccoa, GA. Veteran authored will be available to sign copies of their writings. Contact: (770) 287-5358 or visit: www.toccoahistory.com/index.htm .
Tennessee, October 3, 2009: 10th Annual Mid-South Chapter MVPA MV Rally and Swap Meet. This year’s event will be held in Atoka, Tennessee Baseball Field, approximately 30 miles north of Memphis off Highway 51. Please note our change of location and date, due to problems with our old location. All eras of military vehicles are welcome. Displays, encampments and vendors welcome. Contact: Bob McFarland, 10021 Old Memphis Road, Atoka, TN 38004,(901) 837-2921, mcfarcr@aol.com.
Alabama, November 6 & 7, 2009: 10th Annual Steel Soldiers at the Ironworks Military Vehicle Rally, flea market and club business meeting. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12 miles SW of Bessemer, Alabama in Bucksville. Day use fee for the park is $3.00 per vehicle. Camping available. Hotdog & hamburger lunch provided on Saturday prior to the club business meeting. 2010 club dues will be collected at the rally. Contact: Johnny Lawrence; jmlawrence@mindspring.com or (334) 750-5091 for details.