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December 04 through February 28, 2012
Richmond, California, United States
Battleship Expo is a series of weekend open houses while the USS Iowa is in Richmond getting painted prior to the tow to San Pedro to be a museum around March 1. MVs of all eras are invited to display every weekend and they have created a temporary museum in a warehouse building with battleship info and MV displays by Military Vehicle Technology Foundation and Alameda Naval Air Museum. Those who bring MVs to display at least one day will be invited to a special interior tour of the ship. POC is John Neuenburg at in_garage@hotmail.com. See complete details and updates on the G503.com MVCC club forum link below.
For more information visit: http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f...
April 01, 2012
Newark, UK, -, Czech Republic
For those who don't know the Northern Military Expo is organised by Jeep Promotions, Military Designs and Axholme Signs. Who between them have, as traders and public, attended many shows over the years and wanted to bring something new to fill a demand and decided to organise a show and now they're doing more! The April show will be held again at Newark Showground this time in the Lady Eastwood Pavillion. -Up to 200 Trade Stalls -Vehicles, Parts & Accessories -Uniforms, Medals & Patches -Books, Manuals & Models -1940s & 1950s Fashions -Modern Military & Retro Clothing -Indoor Trade Hall -Cafe & Toilets in Trade hall -Military Vehicle Sales Pitches -Auto Jumble -NEW for April Re-enactment and Vehicle Displays ... & much more!
For more information visit: www.northernmilitaryexpo.co.uk
April 15 through April 22, 2012
Near Lodi, California, United States
The Military Vehicle Collectors of California has hosted the largest annual MV event in the West since 1977! This is the incarnation of the Big Bear and Patterson meets. Location is the Stockton/Delta KOA, 6 miles west of I-5 on State Route 12. For pro and amateur vendors this is low cost - like FREE at your large, paid campsite! NO admission charge. NO MV registration fee. Shady, grassy sites. Inexpensive dry camping option and living history units are encouraged. Expanded parking now on the levee! Special 2012 displays being planned are, "Concours d'Eleguns - MVs with Mounted or Towed Ordnance," "Engineer & Work Vehicles," and "All IHC Motor Pool." Also Madames Afternoon Social, Friday Night Raffle & Party, restaurant with bar, marina, boat ramp, store. Campers without reservations must contact MVCC First Lady JoAnn Lesser for info at mamalesser@yahoo.com. See past event details at http://www.mvccnews.net/events.htm. Spring info to be posted soon. Photos of past Camp Delta and other MVCC events are in the Gallery section off the home page. For activities info contact John Neuenburg at in_garage@hotmail.com or see event chatter on the MVCC forum here on the Gee.
For more information visit: www.mvccnews.net
May 03 through May 05, 2012
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
The seventeenth annual meeting of the Military Radio Collectors Group West will be held at the NCO Club, Camp San Luis Obispo , California from May 3rd to May 5th , 2012. Events will formally begin at 0800 Friday morning,but early arrivals are welcome in the late afternoon, after 1800, on Thursday, May 3rd. Registration will be open at 1800 Thursday evening. Those planning to attend should contact Lynn Fielding, KE6JZD, (MRCG Coordinator) at lfielding@elcamino.edu or call (310)533 8627. There is lodging in town and a RV/camp site next to the NCO Club. This is a active military base and when you enter the security check in you will have to show your drivers license , vehicle registration and proof of auto insurance.
For more information visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mrcg_west/
May 19 through May 20, 2012
Pt. San Quentin (San Rafael), CA, California, United States
The Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance will feature a 75-100 MV support display. MVs of all eras, nationalities invited. Original or field condition, no gross non-military mods. Camping. Amphibious ops in a large pond. Special invitation to Italian and French MVs because of the Concours theme. Military displays. See all details at the link below to the MVCC club forum here on the G.
For more information visit: http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f...
June 08 through June 10, 2012
Wurtsmith Airport, Oscoda, MI (Former SAC Base), Michigan, United States
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.
For more information visit: www.mimvpa.org
June 22 through June 23, 2012
Mount Olive, Alabama, United States
June 22-23, 2012 Mt. Olive MV Rally and Swap Meet Mt. Olive, AL. Mt. Olive Military Vehicle Show and Swap meet Mt. Olive Exit 272 from I-65 North of Birmingham, Al. Go West about 1 1/2 miles and The show is located on your left at Gambles Truck Accessories. Limited overnight camping. Hotels and WalMart at exit 271 with more hotels at exit 267. Contact Ronnie Guin bguin0723@charter.net
For more information visit: ddmvpa.org
June 28 through June 30, 2012
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
The Dixie Division Military Vehicle club is proud to host the MVPA convention at the Von Braun Convention Center in Huntsville, Alabama July 28 - 30, 2012. Huntsville has many sights to see with the NASA Space and Rocket center, Space camp, Veteran's Memorial Museum, Antique stores, Point Mallard Decatur, Al.home of the First Wave Pool in America on the Tennessee River, the Huntsville-Madison County Botanical Garden, the Weeden House Museum, The Burritt Museum, Old Railroad Museum, and the Huntsville Museum of Art, all easily accessible by the hourly downtown trolley. Huntsville also contains Alabama’s largest Antebellum District, with restored homes dating back to the early 1800’s More details to come as the show nears. Club website ddmvpa.org
For more information visit: ddmvpa.org
August 04 through August 30, 2012
Dawson Creek Canada Fairbanks Alaska, Alaska, United States
MVPA Announces 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the building of the ALCAN military highway thru Canada and Alaska during WWII, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) will convoy our historic military vehicles on the famous Alaska Highway in August 2012. All military vehicles from any era are welcome to join up. Drive all or part of the route. Make history again. 4 weeks. 3,046 miles. A once in a lifetime trip. Look for more details in Supply Line Magazine, on the MVPA web site www.mvpa.org or contact Convoy Commander at 1-800-365-5798 or hq@mvpa.org. Look for the Alaska Convoy on Facebook too.
For more information visit: www.mvpa.org
August 18 through August 19, 2012
LACOCK, WILTSHIRE, -, UK
Commemorating 68 years since the arrival of the first American Troops in Lacock in the lead up to DDay. Lacock at War is a wonderful military show set in the unspoilt village of Lacock, famous for its magnificent Abbey, which is also a popular film and television location. Military Vehicles & Static Displays ~ NAAFI Trade Stands ~ Re-Enactors Military & Homefront Exhibits Battle of Britain Memorial Flight(applied for) 40’s Dress Encouraged. £3 Adults £1.50 Children Under 5's free
For more information visit: www.westwiltsmvt.co.uk
October 17 through October 21, 2012
Butte County Fairgrounds, Gridley,, California, United States
MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTORS CALLED-UP FOR ACTIVE DUTY TO PARTICIPATE IN MANEUVERS FACILITATED BY THE NORTHERN RECON GROUP BIVOUACKED AT THE BUTTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, GRIDLEY,CA. FROM WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER THRU SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 2012. [Same week as previous years] Participants will CONVOY over less travelled roads, navigate challenging hills, trails and mud bogs at the Clay Pits OFF-ROAD Park, display military vehicles and accoutrements on LIVING HISTORY DAY [open to the public] enjoy great CHOW and AWARDS ceremony. Camping, Display and Vendor sites cost only $30.00 per night. Tent sites cost $15.00 per night. Full Hookups Clean Restrooms and Shower Facilities. No reservation required. JOIN THE ACTION: Wednesday 17/10: Move-in Set Up Camp; Thursday 18/10: Convoy Less Travelled Roads; Friday 19/10: Off-Road Driving Challenge; Saturday 20/10: Living History Day and Awards Dinner; Sunday 21/10 Break Camp, Move Out. To receive a detailed event flyer, send your email request to nrg-news@comcast.net. Dave Palmerlee, Chairperson 530 370 3701
For more information visit: request event flyer: nrg-news@comcast.net