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May 25, 2026 New Carlisle, IN
Memorial Day Parade

Fire Station, 204 E Michigan St., (46552). 10-11AM. The parade starts at the New Carlisle Fire Station and ends at the New Carlisle Cemetery. A short ceremony is held directly after the parade in the cemetery at the Memorial monument. Contact: Tom Schweizer at 219-608-5123.
May 28-June 1, 2026 Lakeside, OH
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Lakeside Chautauqua, 800 Maple Ave., (43440). $3-$17 Parking. FREE admission for veterans with a valid veteran ID. More information at Lakeside Chautauqua.
May 29-30, 2026 College Corner, OH
The 14th Annual Willys Jeep Rally

Hueston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Rd., (45003). Registration: Bill & Barb Marshal, email at registration.thewillysjeeprally@outlook.com; General Information: Mike Mee 513-649-4273 or mikem4x4@gmail.com / Rick Riley 513-423-8724 or rickieriley@att.net. More info at Willys Jeep Rally site.
May 30, 2026 Columbus, IN
Columbus Indiana Huey Open House

CIH Hangar, 2045 Taxiway Dr. 10AM-5PM. Learn more at Columbus Indiana Huey.
June 6-7, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
WWII Day Day Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-6PM. Displays both days. 6 June - Battle in the Bocage event. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
June 13, 2026 Franklin, IN
Camp Atterbury Community Day

Camp Atterbury Museum, 2949 E North St., (46131). 8AM-4PM. The Museum would like to get some displays and military vehicles for the event. We can setup on Friday the 12th, there will be limited space inside the museum. This will be WWII, Korea and Viet Nam on up through the Cold War. Contact: Dave Weakley at dwweakley@yahoo.com.
June 19-21, 2026 Fishersville, VA
51st Annual MVPA-HA International Convention

Augusta County Convention Center, 277 Expo Rd., (22939).  Details in History in Motion or on MVPA.org HERE.
June 23, 2026 Greenfield, IN
Military and First Responder Day

Hancock Co. 4H Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., (46140). 9AM-5PM. Looking for 6-7 HMVs for the event. Sponsored by the VFW & the American Legion. Contact: Hancock County 4-H Agricultural Association at 317-462-1469 or yourhancockfairgrounds@gmail.com.
June 26-28, 2026 Pierceton, IN
Hueys for our Heroes

Jellystone Park - Pierceton, 1916 N 850 E, (46562). Looking for HMVs and displays to supplement the event. Huey369 on site. Event page HERE. Contact Jeff Kelsheimer at 574-594-2124 for more info.
July 4, 2026 Portland, IN
Jay County 4th of July Celebration

Line up at S. Meridian St. (north of bridge), behind Norm's Place at 10AM and parade downtown starting at 11AM; fireworks at dusk. Calling for HMVs to participate. Food booths, games and more! Contact Jim Waechter to get into the lineup at milbuf57@yahoo.com (or just show up).
July 11, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Battle of Kursk-WWII Display
 
Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-6PM. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
July 18, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Indiana MVPA Meeting
Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center, 1-33 Otis Ave., (46216). Starts at 9AM. Challenge coin quotes, summer events updates, review of Rally activities. Bring you HMV and get into the park for FREE, stay for the KW displays.
July 18, 2026 Dana, IN
2nd Annual Jeep Show
The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum, 120 W Briarwood Ave., (47847). 10AM-3PM. Registration starts at 8:30-$20 early or $25 at door. Dash plaques for first 100 Jeeps registered, truck/trailer parking available, vendors, & food available. For more info, check out the Ernie Pyle Museum website.
July 18-19, 2026 Vincennes, IN
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation

Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St., (47591). Visit the IMM website for more info and updates.
July 18-20, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Korean War Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-6PM. Displays both days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
July 24-26, 2026 Celina, OH
Troops in Town

Harbor Point State Park, 306 Harbor Point Dr., (45822). See event Facebook page.
August 1, 2026 Peru, IN (Grissom ARB)
Warbird Cruise-In

Grissom ARB Museum, 1000 W Hoosier Blvd., (46970). 9AM-4PM. Get there early and park under one of the display aircraft. $20 car registration. $7 admission per person, 5 and under are free. Display cars line up at 7:30AM. Open to the public at 9AM. More info call 765-689-8011 or director@grissomairmuseum.com.
August 15-16, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
WWII Pacific Theater Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-6PM. Displays both days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
August 29-30, 2026 Peru, IN (Grissom ARB)
Grissom Air & Space Expo

Grissom ARB, Main Gate, (46971). Saturday & Sunday 10AM-6PM. Re-run of the excellent 2019 Air & Space Expo! U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline. The Indiana MVPA will display as part of the show. Watch for updates on their event Facebook PAGE.
September 5-6, 2026 Vincennes, IN
Salute to WWII Veterans

Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St., (47591). Visit the IMM website for more info and updates.
September 5, 2026 Marion, IN
35th Annual Fly/In, Cruise/In

Marion Municipal Airport, 5904 S Western Ave., (46953). 7AM-1PM. Pancake breakfast runs 7AM-noon. Featured aircraft are a 1955 Douglas AD-5 Skyraider AND a 1941 TBM-3E Avenger along with antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and other warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles (us) and tractors. Setup Friday afternoon, Tracy cooks dinner! Fly-In Website
September 12-13, 2026 Linden, MI
5th Annual MVCCMI MV Show and Swap Meet

Mueller's Orchard, 6036 Lobdell Rd., (48451). 10AM - 5PM Free Admission! Camping, static show, swap meet, with demos, trail rides, food & youth activities. Free lunch for exhibitors. Michigan's Rally & Swap Meet. Setup September 10-11. Contact: Doug Lentz at lentzdoug@aol.com or 810-513-9920. FLYER
September 12, 2026 Oakwood, IL
Middle Fork Jeep Fest for Mission K9 Warrior
Vermilion Co. Fairgrounds, 17528 N 1180 East Rd., (61858). Funding service dogs for veterans since 2014. The Vermilion County War Museum will have their M-38 jeep on display along with jeeps from all time periods. See FLYER for more details. Contact Donald Smith: captdrs@sbcglobal.net or 217-260-1387.
September 17-21, 2026 Plainfield, IN
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Hummel Park, 1500 S Center St., (46168). More information at Vietnam Traveling Wall.
September 18-19, 2026 Portland, IN
35th Annual Salute to the Troops Rally and Swap Meet - Museum of the Soldier's Open House & Fundraiser Dinner

Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 East Votaw St., (47371). 9AM-4PM Friday, 9AM-3PM Saturday. FREE Admission! Combined with the Museum of the Soldier's annual Open House & Fundraiser Dinner. Indiana MVPA meeting after the 10AM parade through town Saturday. For vendor information, contact: Mike Lusty at mlusty@indy.rr.com.
September 18-20, 2026 Defiance, OH
Forgotten Fields of '44 Tactical
Auglaize Village, 12296 Krouse Rd., (43512).  Battle Saturday. $25 Registration. FLYER
September 19, 2026 Noblesville, IN
Greater Indianapolis Militaria Show 2026

Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Llama Building, (46060). 9AM-3PM. Admission $6, Under 12 FREE. Tables: $55/ea. Contact: Phil Elder at 317-332-7819 (after 5:30PM) or milsho07@yahoo.com.
September 26-27, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Vietnam War Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-4PM. Displays both days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
October 16-17, 2026 Shepherdsville, KY
2026 Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet
Bullitt County Fairgrounds, 964 Clermont Rd., (40165). 9AM-6PM Daily. $5 Admission, FREE for Veterans & 12 and under. M5A1 Tank and UH-1 Helicopter on site; rides available. Living History & military vehicle displays. Contact: Mario Maipid, usgimvhg@yahoo.com.
November 7, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Great War (WWI) Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-4PM. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
November 7, 2026 Henryville, IN
Veteran's Day Service

Safe Harbor Christian Church, 3002 Murphy Rd., (47126).  5-7PM. A meal, missing man tribute, battlefield cross, door prizes, guest speakers, elementary school choir, and vendors are planned. Meals by donation, veterans eat FREE. Contact: Mike Hemphill at 502-523-0980 or halpost105@aol.com. FLYER
November 21, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
Hurtgen Forest Battle Demonstration and Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-4PM. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information. 2026 Schedule HERE.
December 11-13, 2026
December 18-20, 2026
December 25-27, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Battle of the Bulge Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  Noon-4PM. Displays on each day. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information.
February 19-21, 2027 Louisville, KY
Show of Shows

Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing Hall C, 937 Phillips Ln., (40209). Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-3PM. Militaria everywhere...bling out your HMV or yourself.


For more events nationwide, visit: MVPA Events Calendar

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