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April 1-2, 2023 Vincennes, IN
2023 Great War Event Weekend

Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St., (47591). Visit the IMM website for more info and updates.
April 22, 2023 Noblesville, IN
Greater Indianapolis Militaria Spring Show

Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Bldg. 7, (46060). 9am-4pm. Admission $6, Under 12 FREE. 6ft tables $35, 8ft tables $45. Contact: Phil Elder 317-332-7819 after 5:30pm or milsho07@yahoo.com
April 28-29, 2023 North Baltimore, OH
MVPA Archives Team Meeting

Looking for help. Work starts at 9AM to 5PM Friday, 7:30AM to noon Saturday.  Help for one or both days.  If you are available, contact Mike Lusty at mlusty@indy.rr.com for details.  
May 6-7, 2023
Meeting
Indianapolis, IN
Soldiers Thru Time Living History Event

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. Good opportunity to bring
your HMV for display with one of the eras portrayed.

The Indiana MVPA will have a meeting at 9AM, before the living history event on Saturday morning. 
May 6-7, 2023 Vincennes, IN
WWII Remembrance

Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St., (47591). Visit the IMM website for more info and updates.
May 18-21, 2023 Findlay, OH
36th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration  

Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E Sandusky St., (45840). Thurs 7AM-10PM, Fri 7AM-10PM, Sat 7AM-10PM, Sun 7AM-Noon. This year features the M274 series Mule...bring em over! The Indiana MVPA will convoy again!  Download the HMV registration form if you are taking a HMV to the show.  For more info visit Findlay Show website. We've been asked to help run some shuttles and gate work.
June 2-3, 2023 College Corner, OH
The 14th Annual Willys Jeep Rally

Houston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Rd., (45003). Registration: Bill and Barb Marshal at registration.thewillysjeeprally@outlook.com; General Information: Rick Riley 513-423-8724 or rickieriley@att.net.  More info at Willys Jeep Rally site.
 
June 3-4, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
D-Day 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.
June 5-11, 2023 Fairfield, IA
2023 Gordon Maney Memorial Dodge Truck Reunion

Find registration and camping info HERE.
June 9-11, 2023 Butler/Slippery Rock, PA
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

Coopers Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., (16057). For more info: 724-256-4050 or info@bantam.org.  Check out Bantam Jeeps.
June 15-17, 2023 Des Moines, IA
48th Annual MVPA-HA Convention  

State Fair Grounds, 3000 E Grand Ave., (50317). Show and registration info at MVPA website.
June 23-24, 2023 Pierceton, IN (North Webster)
Honoring our Heroes
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, N 850 E & E 200 N, (46555). 10AM-5PM. Two days this year!  American Huey 369 from Peru, IN will be flying two Huey helicopters in and doing membership flights.  Jerry Lindquist's Traveling Museum will be set up.  Food on site. Bring your HMV and enjoy the ambience! Contact: Ryan Long at ryan@triplellltruckrepair.com.  Show FLYER.
June 23-24, 2023 Owosso, MI
Arsenal of Freedom Festival
Steam Railroading Institute, 405 S. Washington St., (48867). 10AM-5PM.  FREE admission.  Focus on HMVs & the railroad industry WWII relationship.  Cab tours of steam locomotive Pere Marquette #1225 (used during WWII), caboose rides, military bivouacs and living history displays, food on-site.  Living history display setup on Friday, 22 June.  Contact: Bill Thatcher at wrt1@comcast.net for details like food, lodging, etc.  Plan on participating?  Download the registration form.  Show FLYER.
July 1, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
WWII Battle of Kursk Mini 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.
July 15-16, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
Korean 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. Good opportunity to bring your WWII & KW era HMV for public display.
August 12-13, 2023 Aniwa, WI
Central Wisconsin Military Show

Motorama Auto Museum Grounds, 181705 Stradale Lane, (54408).  Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 8AM-6PM. Great show, grows each year. Swap meet, re-enactors, HMV displays, and food.  Party Friday night, awards Saturday night.  See Central WI Show for more information.
August 17-19, 2023 Conneaut, OH
Annual D-Day Conneaut

Conneaut Township Park, 480 Lake Rd., (44030). Visit D-Day Conneaut website for all the details and schedules.
August 18-19, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
WWII Pacific Theater Display and Re-enactment

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-4PM. Reenactment on Saturday, displays both days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information.
September 2-3, 2023 Vincennes, IN
IMM Salute to the Veterans of WWII

Indiana Military Museum, 715 South 6th St., (47591). Visit the IMM website for more info and updates.
September 9-10, 2023 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.
September 15-16, 2023
Rally & Meeting
Portland, IN
32nd Indiana MVPA Rally & 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!  This year features the WWII 1/4-ton (Jeeps).  Combined with the Museum of the Soldier's annual Open House & Fundraiser Dinner. 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, 16 September after the 10AM parade.  Fairgrounds open Thursday, 14 September, for setup.  For vendor information, contact: Mike Lusty at mlusty@indy.rr.com. You can help sponsor the show!  Go HERE.
September 23, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
WWII Operation Market Garden 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.
September 25, 2023 Peru, IN
Jeeps, Jets, and Jams

Grissom Air Museum, 1000 W Hoosier Blvd., (46970).  9AM-Jeep registration. Jeeps are $25 each and $5 for additional passengers. Arrive early to secure your spot next to the plane of your choice. 10AM-Gates open to the general public, general admission $20, children under 5 FREE. 11AM-The Grace Scott band, 3PM-Money Shot Tucker, 7PM-Brandt Carmichael. Food and drinks on site.  More info: Grissom Air Museum.
October 20-21, 2023 Shepherdsville, KY
2nd Annual Kilroy Victory Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet

Bullitt County Fairgrounds, 964 Clermont Rd., (40165) 9AM-6PM Daily. $5 parking/FREE Admission. For vendor space or more info, contact: Mario Maipid at 502-648-4727 or kilroymvpa@yahoo.com. Show Information Flyer
October 28-29, 2023 Greenfield, IN
Crossroads Air Show

Indianapolis Regional Airport, 3867 Aviation Way, (46140).  Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels.  All the info you'll need to know is HERE.
November 4, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
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.
November 11, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
The Little Wars of South Africa

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.
December 15-16, 2023 Indianapolis, IN
Battle of the Bulge Display

Ft Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Rd. Bldg 701, (46216).  10AM-4PM. Displays on both days. Presented by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft Harrison State Park.  Contact M20CW for more information.


For more events nationwide, visit: MVPA Events Calendar

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