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Upcoming Events
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In light
of the recent health concerns, it would be a good idea
to check with the event contact or website to verify
the event is still happening.
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July 31 - August 8, 2021 |
St Malo, France
Thunderbolt Through Brittany
Have an interest in
WW2 History and willing to be a team player?
Well, join up with the 83rd Infantry Division fighting
along the shores of France and experience life as an
Infantryman. This 7 day event will probably be more that most have ever experienced or maybe can handle so challenge yourself and sign up now!
The Warning Orders have already been posted. For more information, enlistment,
packing lists/uniform requirements, and updates, visit the event Facebook page. Contact your local recruiter, Alan Jones at ajones2ad@gmail.com. |
August 7, 2021
Update |
Peru, IN
15th Annual
Warbirds Cruise In
Grissom ARB Museum,
1000 W. Hoosier Blvd., (46970). 7:30AM-2:30PM.
7:30AM vehicle registration ($15), 9AM public gates
open. Vintage
warbirds and cars. You will want to take your HMV
to this show. We will meet at the Dutch Cafe across
US31 for breakfast at 6:30AM. Rustbusters eat
for free! Contact: 574-398-1451 or
director@grissomairmuseum.com.
Vist their website at Grissom ARB Museum. |
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August 7-8, 2021 |
Ypsilanti, MI
Thunder Over Michigan
Air Show
Willow Run Airport, 47884 D St.,
(Belleville, 48111). Visit the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show website for details and schedules. |
August 11-14, 2021
Convention |
South Bend, IN
46th Annual MVPA Convention
Century Center,
120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., (46601) Move in on 10-11
August; Convention runs 12-14 August. Featuring
AM General vehicles to mark the 50th anniversary of AM
General. The Indiana MVPA has
been asked to provide assistance. Contact an
Indiana MVPA officer if you can help out. We
will run a convoy up US31 on 10 August. If you
want to join in, let us know to get linkup details. More
Convention info on the MVPA
website. |
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August 14-15, 2021 |
Indianapolis, IN
WWII Pacific Theater
Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd.,
(46216). 10AM-4PM, re-enactment and displays. Contact M20CW
for more information. |
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August 19-21, 2021 |
Conneaut, OH
D-Day Conneaut
As seen on TV! THE regional
D-Day re-enactment to see. More info: D-Day Conneaut. |
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August 20-21, 2021 |
Aniwa, WI
2021 Central Wisconsin Military Show
Motorama Auto Museum, 4381
Stradale Ln., (54408). MV Show, Swap Meet, and Living
History Displays. Hosted by Alpha Heaven, Inc. Only 50
miles from the Iola site, 18 miles east of Wausau. For
more info, contact: Alfa Heaven at 715-449-2141 or
visit the Alfa Heaven site. |
August 21, 2021
Parade! |
Sweetser, IN
Sweetser Sesquicentennial Celebration Parade
Come help Sweetser celebrate it's 150th birthday. Special events, Cruise-In, Cornhole Tournament, Festival Parade, Live Music, Crafts, good food, and fun all day long. Cruise in free registration 8am-11am. Show 8am to 4pm. Looking for HMVs to participate. If you are interested in joining the Indiana MVPA lineup, contact Matt Simmmons at
masimmons@bright.net.
For more info, see the Sweetser Facebook page HERE. |
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August 27-28, 2021 |
Kingston, OH
Historic Military Show
Ft Economy Museum, 6587 State Route 180.
Fri. 8AM-7PM, Sat. 8AM-5PM. FREE Admission. Military flea market,
vehicles for sale, food. Free parking, museum will be open, primitive camping available. Contact: george.diehl@live.com.
Flyer
HERE. |
August 28, 2021
HMV
Request |
Pierceton, IN
Honoring our Heroes
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, 1916 N 850 E, (46562). 10AM-5PM. American Huey 369 from Peru, IN will be flying two Huey helicopters in and doing membership flights.
Food vendors and jump house for kids. Sunday, 29 August is the rain day. To participate or for more information contact Ryan at ryan@triplellltruckrepair.com. Visit the Honoring our Heroes Facebook page for schedule and updates. Bring your HMV and enjoy the day!
Download
Event Flyer. |
September 4, 2021
HMV
Request |
Marion, IN
The 30th Anniversary Fly/In Cruise/In
Marion Municipal Airport, 5904 South Western Ave., (46952). 7AM-noon.
This year featuring Yankee Air Museum's B-17G "Yankee
Lady" and Mid America Flight Museum's B-25J "God and
Country". Antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight,
rotorcraft & warbird aircraft, vintage cars & trucks, HMVs & tractors. All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast benefiting
the Grant County Rescue Mission. Visit Fly/In Cruise/In for more info & updates. |
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September 4-5, 2021 |
Vincennes, IN
WWII Living History and Reenactment Event
Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St.,
(47591). Re-enactments, displays, and battles.
Registration is now open for re-enactors and living
history exhibitors. All such participants are welcome
along with military vehicles to be on display and/or
in the drive around exhibits. There will be 2 battles
per day. For more information and registration check the IMM website or contact Jim Osborne 812-890-0210.
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September 11-12, 2021 |
Indianapolis, IN
VN War Weekend
Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd.,
(46216). 10AM-4PM, re-enactment and displays. Contact M20CW
for more information. |
September 17-18, 2021
Rally & Meeting |
Portland, IN
30th Indiana MVPA Rally & Swap Meet -
Museum of the Soldier's Open House & Fundraiser Dinner
Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 East Votaw
St., (47371). 9AM-6PM Friday, 9AM-4PM Saturday. FREE Admission!
Combined with the Museum of the Soldier's annual Open
House & Fundraiser Dinner. Featuring 14th
Armored's M5A1 Stuart tank and a UH-1 Huey from
Columbus Indiana Huey. Helicopter rides
available. The Museum of the
Soldier at 510 East Arch
Street will be open. There will be an Indiana MVPA
meeting open to all on Saturday, 18 September after
the 10AM parade. Fairgrounds open Thursday, 16
September, for setup. For vendor information,
contact: Mike Lusty at mlusty@indy.rr.com.
Event Flyer |
September 19, 2021
HMV
Request |
Paulding, OH
20th Annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival Truck Show
John Paulding Historical Society Museum, 600 Fairground Dr., (45879).
9AM-4PM. Rain or Shine! Free admission, no vehicle entry fee. Looking for HMVs this year. Contact: Henry Kauser at 419-399-5462 or visit Kauser Trucking. |
September 24-25, 2021
New Event |
Gilbert, PA
Redball Annual Fall Show - 2021
West End Fairgrounds, 570 Fairgrounds Rd.,
(18331). 8AM-5PM daily. Contact: Jim Gilmore at jgilmore@ptd.net or 570-325-5216
or visit Redball Military Transport Club. |
October 7-9, 2021
Update |
Hagerstown, MD
47th Annual East Coast Rally and Flea Market & Fundraiser Dinner
(formerly Aberdeen show)
Hagerstown Aviation Museum (Entrance Gate), 14211 Basore Dr.,
(21742). Free admission. Vehicles, tents, militaria, insignia, collectibles, knives, gun parts, electronics, surplus, and uniforms. For more info, contact: Anja Taylor
at 800-730-662 or wacbgmvt@yahoo.com. Visit Washington Blue
& Gray. |
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October 9, 2021 |
Vincennes, IN
Salute to the Veterans of Vietnam
Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St.,
(47591). 9AM-4PM. Indiana Air Search and Rescue will be onsite selling
(Huey) helicopter rides and Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis will be meeting and greeting people for the day. All Vietnam Veterans will have free admission to the museum and will also be entitled to free food and refreshments. All WWII Veterans are entitled to a free ride on the helicopter, which is flown by Indiana Air Search
& Rescue.For more information check the IMM website
or contact Jim Osborne 812-890-0210. |
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October 14-15, 2021 |
North Baltimore, OH
MVPA Archives Meeting
Looking for
volunteers to help out. 9AM-5PM, 7:30-. If
you are able to attend both days, the MVPA will
provide a hotel room. Contact: Art Pope at
apope8@aol.com. |
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October 16, 2021 |
Noblesville, IN
Greater Indianapolis Militaria Fall Show
Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St.,
(46060) Building 7/"OV Winks" Building. Fri Setup, Sat
9AM-4PM. $6 admission, $5 w/postcard. Uniforms,
bayonets, weapons, field equipment, insignia, books
and more. Bring your HMV! For information or vendor
tables, contact Sue or Phil Elder at 317-332-7819. |
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October 23-24, 2021 |
Newburg, IN
Evansville Military Collectors Club Show
American Legion Post 44, 711 State St., (47630). For more info, contact: Neil Johnson at 812-483-3064 or visit Evansville Military
Collectors website. |
December 4-5, 2021
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December 11-12,
2021
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December 18-19, 2021 |
Indianapolis, IN
Battle of the Bulge Display
Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd.
Bldg 701, (46216). Noon-4PM.
Displays on all days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park. Contact M20CW
for more information. |
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For more events nationwide, visit:
MVPA Events Calendar
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