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May 19 through June 03, 2013
Newark to Toledo, New Jersey to Ohio, United States
A 1943 Willys MB will celebrate its 70th birthday returning to Toledo, where it was accepted by the US Army on June 3, 1943. What makes this trip unique is that the car resides in Italy, near Rome. Owner Vittorio Argento will ship out the US-marked MB in April, collect it in mid-May in New Jersey and drive at a leisurely pace to Ohio with fellow enthusiast Gregory Alegi. Exact stops and dates are still flexible due to the usual factors, but we will be updating daily via Twitter (@ajeepcomeshome, #ajeepcomeshome), Facebook (A Jeep comes home) or watch out for the MB on a road near you. The e-mail is ajeepcomeshome@gmail.com.
For more information visit: ajeepcomeshome.wordpress.com
June 08, 2013
SOMERS, Connecticut, United States
36TH ANNUAL CT. MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW & FLEA MARKET. NEW LOCATION: FOUR TOWN FAIRGROUNDS , SOMERS CT. JUNE 8TH 2013. 8 - 4 . ANTIQUE MILITARY VEHICLES & DISPLAYS, FLEA MARKET. FOOD ON SITE. ADMISSION $ 5.00/ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND YOUNGER FREE. VENDOR INFO: BOB ARTIBONI 860-798-5344
For more information visit: www.comvec.com
June 14 through June 16, 2013
Butler, PA, Pennsylvania, United States
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Finalizes Plans for 2013 Event The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival has finalized plans for the third annual event celebrating Butler, Pa. as the birthplace of the Jeep. New this year, the Festival will take place over three full days, June 14-16, 2013, at Cooper’s Lake Campground, just 10 minutes west of the previous location. “We’re excited to grow the event into three days so Jeepers can make the Festival be part of a new Father’s Day weekend tradition,” said Patti Jo Lambert, Festival director. “The additional day gives Jeep enthusiasts the chance to have more fun with their family, whether they spend all three days in Butler County or attend the Festival and then return home for other family activities.” The event will feature the popular Jeep Invasion in downtown Butler on Friday night, June 14, as well as a new off-road playground, mud pit, rock crawl, trail rides, WWII encampment, history displays, national vendors, how-to clinics, flea market and more each day. New Activities Offered in 2013 Three Full Days of Fun All Festival activities will now take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Cooper’s Lake. The Festival will open each day at 9 a.m. and will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Bigger, Better Trails The property at Cooper’s Lake will give off-roaders the chance to try new challenging trails. At least five different trails will be offered for both stock and intermediate Jeeps. Some trails will offer additional challenges for those with Jeeps equipped to handle such obstacles. Each trail will be nearly triple the length of those previously offered. Expanded Times for Mystery Road Rally and Jeep Team Challenge The Mystery Road Rally and Jeep Team Challenge activities will be expanded to more hours on all three days to accommodate more participants. The Rally is a scavenger hunt that takes Jeepers on various routes throughout Butler County where they need to answer questions about places along the route. The Jeep Team Challenge features fun obstacles for a driver and passenger to do together. Last year’s teams had fun playing “broom ball,” driving in reverse, smashing water balloons and more. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of both activities. Glacial Interpretive Driving Tour On Friday afternoon, Jeeps can enjoy a drive on Butler County’s scenic back roads and also learn about our geologic history. Three groups of Jeeps will visit three interesting geological formations made by glaciers that covered the area during the last Ice Age. Interpretive staff from Moraine and McConnells Mill State Parks and Jennings Environmental Education Center will offer a short hike and share details about each feature. The activity is geared for all ages. Expanded Show ‘n Shine Classes and Trophies Stock and modified trophies will be awarded in most classes, giving Jeepers even more chances to bring home a prize they can proudly display. All winners will be determined by a panel of judges with the exception of Best of Show which will be voted on by the registered participants. Little Jeepers Show ‘n Shine Kids of all ages will want to join in the fun and participate in the Little Jeepers Show ‘n Shine. Wooden toy Jeep kits will be available for purchase via the online store (available in February) and at the event. Jeeps can be painted and modified in any way and brought to the event for the competition or they can be painted on–site. Prizes will be awarded in various classes. Jeep Competitions Several different free competitions are planned for all participants including a teeter totter and more. A trophy will be awarded to the first place male and female participant. BBQ, Band and Bonfire The fun continues Saturday night at the Great Pig Out featuring an all-you-can-eat pig roast with all of the trimmings. New in 2013, hang out with your new Jeep friends around a huge bonfire and listen to the sounds of a live band. Tickets to the Great Pig Out must be purchased in advance and are required for entry to the band and bonfire. Registered campers at Cooper’s Lake Campground may also enjoy the band and bonfire. Father’s Day Breakfast Start off Father’s Day with a hearty breakfast of all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs and bacon on Sunday morning. Breakfast must be purchased in advance through the registration process or via the online store. Participant Package Offers Savings New this year, participants can purchase the Festival Package which offers a 30 percent discount on select activities. The package include the Jeep Invasion, Playground/On-Site Trails, Ruff ‘n Tuff and the Mystery Road Rally. Free Festival decals are also included. The price increases after March 31 and is not available for those who register on-site. Dogs Welcome! Friendly dogs on leashes may join their pet parents at the Festival. Participant Packets Will Be Mailed To make the trip to Butler even more convenient, participant packets will be mailed in late May. Pre-registered participants will now be able to proceed directly to Festival activities as long as items included in the packet are on display when needed and all passengers have spectator wristbands. On-site registration will be available at Cooper’s Lake beginning at 8 a.m. each day and also at Clearview Mall in Butler on Friday, June 14 between 2 and 7 p.m. Other Festival Information • Online registration for participants, volunteers, and vendors is now available on the website. In addition to the new Festival Package, participants can purchase Jeep activities a la carte. The deadline for online registration is May 19, 2013. • Cooper’s Lake Campground is now accepting camping reservations. Campsites can be reserved and selected online at www.cooperslake.com. Prices are $10 per person per night. Children’s fees are $3 per person per night. Electric and sewage are available for an additional cost. The campground features large sites that can accommodate a variety of group sizes. Call Cooper’s direct with questions at 724-368-8710. Pets and campfires are welcome. • Volunteers are needed! It takes more than 300 volunteers to execute the Festival. Please volunteer some time to make this year’s Festival the best one yet. Jeep owners who volunteer approximately 8 hours will receive some Festival activities for free! Non-Jeepers will receive benefits too. A prize valued at nearly $100 will be awarded to the person who refers the most volunteers for the event. “We’re excited about all of the new things we are offering this year, and we believe Jeepers will love having the event at Cooper’s Lake,” said Lambert. “We have strived to create an event that all Jeep owners will enjoy, including those who love the history and military aspects of the Jeep to those who can’t wait to get their Jeep dirty in the mud pit. Our goal is to pay tribute to the Bantam jeep, the father of all Jeeps, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back home to Butler on Father’s Day weekend.” During the event’s inaugural year in 2011, the Festival set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Jeeps with 1,106 Jeeps participating in the parade. Last year, 1,485 Jeeps from 24 states participated in the event, a 14 percent increase from the first year. For more information or to register, visit www.bantamjeepfestival.com or call 724-234-2291.
For more information visit: www.bantamjeepfestival.com
June 14 through June 16, 2013
Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
This event was created to celebrate the heritage of the Jeep and Butler, PA (the birthplace). Over 1,400 Jeeps attended last year. Come join the fun activities including mud pit, trails, competitions, history exhibits, show 'n shine, and vendors from all over!
For more information visit: www.bantamjeepfestival.com
June 14 through June 16, 2013
Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Once again the First Frontier Mechanized Cavalry will be hosting the WWII encampment at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. While we include many types of mv's in this encampment, because of the nature of this event we strive to make the military jeep the center piece of our displays. If you or your group are interested in joining us in our encampment and contributing to our historical displays, please contact FFMC Commander Pat Nicholson (patn@deckmasters-tech.com) or FFMC Vice-Commander Julius Lorentzson (jlorentzson@aol.com)
For more information visit: http://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/
July 13 through July 14, 2013
Chesterfield, Michigan, United States
Event Information and Theme: The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society and the Chesterfield Historical Society are proud to present Macomb County’s newest event. The theme this year is Operation Cobra (25–31 July 1944), the breakout of Normandy during World War II. Smaller part of Operation Overload, Cobra took place seven weeks after DDAY. The event will have both an allied and axis camp for public displays, with two public battles on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, Military vehicles will be on display and various vendors will be on site. Meals will be provided for military reenactors, thanks to Phil Naud and his World War II field Kitchen. Food will be provided for all WWII military and home front reenactors. We have a very cooperative venue, easy access from a major expressway and a local government that is on board. If you are a reenactor with a vehicle or just an owner, we invite you to come out and participate. For vehicle owners, we have prime spots in the middle of the event, between the Allied and Axis camps. It will be a great event for display and discussion with the public. With the limited show space, currently there are no plans to include vehicles in the battle. This could change once we visit the site to assess the space to work with. As this is a first year event, we will not be able to provide fuel reimbursement. If the show is a success we have the possibility of doing so next year. If questions, comments or additional information, Contact myself, Joshua Kuligowski at joshuakul@yahoo. More information and current details can be found on our Eventbrite page and Facebook Page. Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5165464042/efblike# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/121975541305606/?ref=ts&fref=ts
For more information visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5165464042...
July 19 through July 20, 2013
Mount Olive, Alabama, USA
Held at Gamble Truck parts, this will help those traveling to the National to stop off in Mt. Olive the weekend before and on their way to The MVPA Convention which is July 24-27. Address Gamble Truck Parts 2800 Mount Olive Road Mount Olive, AL 35117 Contact: Name: Ronnie Guin Email: President@ddmvpa.com
For more information visit: http://www.ddmvpa.org/?p=events
August 30 through September 01, 2013
Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, England
National Battle Announcement – Operation Mountain Victory The Colorado Military Historical Group is pleased to announce the hosting of a national battle at Ft. Carson, south of Colorado Springs, CO. The date of the battle will be 30 August – 1 September 2013. The CMHG will be providing an opportunity for quality units to experience reenacting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The action will be taking place in military training areas 28, 29 and 30 on historic Ft. Carson, “The Mountain Post”, home of the 4th Infantry Division. The areas currently reserved for the action total approximately 7.5 sq miles (5,000 acres) and include features such as a Bailey bridge, rolling hills, forested areas, open fields, dirt roads and tank trails, dry washes, and a modern Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training facility. All this is available as part of the developing scenario. Elevations vary from 5940 feet to 6600 feet. We are currently envisioning a 1943-1944 MTO/Italian campaign scenario. As we develop the event we will be focusing on more specifics about the timeline. It is our intent to keep it flexible enough to accommodate the majority of units that were historically active in the MTO. Please visit our web site at http://cmhg.net/2013_National_Battle.html and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Colorado-Military-Historical-Group-CMHG/119169284775182?ref=hl for more information about our group. Please mark your calendars for this important event!
For more information visit: http://cmhg.net/2013_national_battle.html
September 15 through September 22, 2013
Near Lodi, California, United States
The FALL version of Camp Delta is the second largest annual MV swap meet and show in the West, again hosted by the Military Vehicle Collectors of California this September. Location is the Stockton Delta KOA at Tower Park Resort, six miles west of I-5 on State Route 12. For pro and amateur vendors this is a low cost event - FREE except for your paid campsite through KOA! NO admission charge, NO MV registration fee, NO parking fee, and NO SNIVELLING! Vendors must rent campsites. Large, mostly shady, grassy, full-hookup sites, dry camping option, plus KOA Kabins. Unlike at the April event, plenty of good campsites are available. Join us Friday night for the "South Seas Luau!" Break out your aloha shirts, mumus, khakis, and HBTs. Military watercraft are invited, in or out of the water. Recognition for Longest Distance Driving a MV, Longest Distance Transporting a MV, and Hard Luck Award getting to or during the event. Friday is Uniform Day (as is every day!). MVCC Meeting Saturday morning - meet the new MVCC Board. MV commuter parking close-in, BBQ dinners, restaurant with bar, marina, boat ramp & rentals, store, ice cream shop. Pool with water features for the kids plus adult pool, spa. Unlike in Spring, for FALL event camping go direct to KOA at http://koa.com/campgrounds/stockton/ or 800-562-0913. Identify yourself as being with the military vehicle group and REQUEST CAMPGROUND 4 (Fall meet only) unless you prefer Campground 2. We focus on CG4 to minimize "civilians" camping in our area. Activities Coordinator is John Neuenburg at in_garage@hotmail.com or 415-491-1601. For more details including nearby lodging, important parking info, directions, see event calendar at www.mvccnews.net. All welcome! Don't forget the largest annual MV meet in the west, the April version of Camp Delta at the same great location. We also encourage YOU to join the MVCC - the oldest regional MV club in the U.S.!
For more information visit: www.mvccnews.net
September 20 through September 21, 2013
Brierfield, Alabama,
A yearly event at the peaceful Brierfield state park. Its a great location with plenty of space that makes this an excellent show every year. Address: Brierfield Iron Works 240 Furnace Parkway Brierfield, AL 35035 Contact: Name: Teresa Eldred
For more information visit: http://www.ddmvpa.org/?p=events
October 16 through October 20, 2013
Butte County Fairgrounds Gridley, CA, California, United States
Annual CAMP GRIDLEY EVENT at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St. Gridley, California from 16 to 20 October 2013. Hosted by the NORTHERN RECON GROUP Military Vehicle Restorers and Collectors. If you enjoy driving your M V you will enjoy this event! Participants will convoy over less travelled roads, navigate challenging hills and trails at the Clay Pits off-road park, drive scenic back roads with stops at historic sites on Casual Convoy Day, enjoy great chow and awards ceremony. Camping, display and vendor sites are $30.00 per night with full hookups. Tent sites are $15.00 per night. Clean restrooms and shower facilities. No reservations required. Payment due at arrival. Come whenever. Stay one or more nights. Contact Dave Palmerlee, Chairperson 530 370 3701 or nrg-news@comcast.net. To view or print all details please visit our website: http://www.northernrecongroup.org
For more information visit: http://www.northernrecongroup.org
October 17 through October 19, 2013
Samson, Alabama,
If you haven't made it before this is an awesome opportunity to head into the Fall activities with an exciting and fun-filled event. Trail rides, convoying, displays, swap meet, food, and campfire discussion. Lamar and Jewell always have a fantastic event and each one gets better. Address: Just-a-Loafin RV Park 7557 Alabama 153 Samson, AL 36477 Contact: Name: Lamar Rowland Phone: (334) 313-6040
For more information visit: http://www.ddmvpa.org/?p=events
October 20, 2013
Lincoln, Alabama,
An opportunity to honor our veterans, display our vehicles and participate in a pre-race parade lap as part of the NASCAR race day activities. Awesome fun and a great way to spread the word about our hobby. The response from the race fans is incredible! Address: Talledega SuperSpeedway 3366 Speedway Boulevard Lincoln, AL 35096 Contact: Name: Johnny Lawrence Phone: (334) 750-5091
For more information visit: http://www.ddmvpa.org/?p=events
November 01 through November 02, 2013
McCalla, Alabama, USA
Annual Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club Fall Rally and Business Meeting at Tannehill State Park. The annual Fall Rally and Swap meet for the DDMVC. We also conduct our Annual Meeting on Saturday starting with lunch. Address: Tannehill State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway McCalla, AL 35111 Contact: Name: Ronnie Guin Email: president@ddmvpa.com Phone: (205) 631-0723
For more information visit: http://www.ddmvpa.org/?p=events