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Arkansas, May 2 & 3, 2008: the Arkansas MVPA “Travelers” announce the 1st annual Red Ballin’ thru the Ozarks 100+ mile convoy through the beautiful north west Arkansas Ozark mountains starting in Fayetteville, AR. All HMV are welcome that can handle the steep grades on paved surfaces. Info: http://www.armvpa.com/; contact: Jerome Casey; (479) 444-8990, sarge@dicksonstreet.com or Paul Harless; (501) 727-5530, plheh@cyberback.com.

Maryland, May 8 –10, 2008: 35th Annual East Coast Rally in Aberdeen, MD. Longest, continuously held outdoor flea market in the US. Museum tours, restoration facility tours, auction, displays and flea market are all part of the action. Located at Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD. Info: www.wacbgmvt.org/ecr/; EastCoastRally@wacbgmvt.org or (800) 730-6621.

Illinois, May 9 – 11, 2008: Midwest Willys Reunion at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center, Springfield, IL. Willys (jeep) show and swap meet, banquet and get together are featured. Contact: Dennis Caraway; (636) 390-8907; dennis.caraway@sentry.com .

Pennsylvania, May 9-10, 2008: Wings Over Pittsburgh 2008 at the USAFR 911th Air Base. Newly forming MVPA chapter in Western Pennsylvania-Eastern Ohio-Northern West Virginia, "The First Frontier Mechanized Calvary" joins with The United States Air Force and the USAF Auxiliary The Civil Air Patrol, to represent a 1940's World War II United States Army Military Camp in the midst of this major tri-state air show. WWII HMV owners and WWII re-enactors contact: Patrick Henry Nicholson; (412) 831-1006, patn@deckmasters-tech.com.

Missouri, May 16-17, 2008: 6th Annual WWII Military Vehicle Convoy through Missouri. It will start and end in Mexico, MO. The event route will trace four different roads used during two Civil War battles, the 1861 Battle of Mount Zion Church, and the 1864 Battle of Centralia. Contact: Tim Scherrer; (573) 489-4891; soldierboy440@yahoo.com or visit:
www.railsplitterslivinghistory.org/.

New Jersey, May 17, 2008: Veteran’s Appreciation Day at the Somerset National Guard Armory, 1060 Hamilton Street Somerset, N.J. 08873. Open to the public 8 am to 6 pm. No LIVE WEAPONS. Visit: Contact: John Peterson,
(732) 317-2146; cjmmpeditor@optonline.net or visit: www.cjmmp.org/.

Tennessee, May 17, 2008: Armed Forces Day at Dyersburg Army Air Base, a WWII
B-17 training base, at 100 Veterans’ Dr., Halls, TN. Sponsored by The Veterans' Museum, all military vehicles are invited. The day includes salutes to our military and WWII reenactments (Japanese and German). Contact the Museum: (731) 836-7400; vetmuseumhalls@bellsouth.net or visit: http://www.dyaab.us/.

Michigan, May 17, 2008: The Detroit Arsenal Museum & Great Lakes Hobby Spring Military Event from 0900-1600 at the museum on Van Dyke Rd (just north of Hall Rd), Shelby Twp., MI. Military vehicles, re-enactors, Allied & Axis, all welcome to attend. Food and drink provided. Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind22@comcast.net or visit: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com/.

Ohio, May 16 – 18, 2008: 21st Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Findlay, OH. Military vehicle show and swap meet, re-enactors and displays are all planned with over 150 HMVs of all eras. Sponsored by the Findlay-Hancock County Military Association. Contact: Jeff Neff; (419) 387-7263 or John Cheney; (419) 257-2388.

Delaware, May 17, 2008: 10th annual Delaware City, DE Antique Truck, Tractor and Military Vehicle Show, celebrating the 100th anniversary of General Motors. Featuring all General Motors made trucks. Dash plaques and trophies awarded. May 18, 2008 is the rain date. Contact: GJKsmith@msn.com; (302) 731-5217.

New York, May 17 & 18, 2008: Wings Wheels and Tracks Show 2008 sponsored by the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the NY-PENN Military Vehicle Collectors Club at the Schoharie County Fairgrounds on S. Grand St.., Cobleskill, NY. Historic military artifacts, a 1943 USO Show with a big band and more are planned for the entire family. Contact: Bill Peaslee; (732) 489-1012, John Tennis; (518) 736-8131, Bob Muller; (518) 872-1002 or visit http://www.wingswheelsandtracks.com/.

United Kingdom, May 22-26, 2008: ‘Somewhere in Suffolk’, AAF Station 468, Bury St., Edmunds, England. An event to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the arrival of the USAAF’s 94th Bomb Group to Rougham airfield. Two days of convoys visiting 4th Combat Wing airfields, ‘Operation Render’ (a recreation of June 1943 at the restored control tower), military motorcycle ‘Bike About ’ and the opportunity to attend the annual Memorial Service at Cambridge American Military Cemetery. Full details of the event and downloadable entry forms are available at: http://www.suffolkmvt.co.uk/.

Texas, May 24 & 25, 2008: Pacific Combat Living History Program at the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, TX. No cost to participants, food and drink provided. Re-enactors/Volunteers please call ahead for specifics. Contact: Marvin F. Schroeder; (830) 456-7226; file://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php

Alabama, May 24, 2008: Annual Veteran’s Memorial Museum Open House and Military Vehicle Show. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vehicles collectors are invited to display their vehicles on the grounds of the Paul L. Bolden Military Museum building. Militaria vendors are also welcome, but bring your own tables. Museum is located at 2060A Airport Road, Huntsville, AL; (256) 883-3737 for additional information.

Texas, May 30 & June 1, 2008: Fort Worth Militaria Show is coming up fast at the Amon Carter Convention Center. Admission is $10 unless you are under 12 or come in uniform it is FREE. Contact: Jess Minton; (817) 999-5470 orvisit: www.ftworthmilitariashow.com.

Illinois: May 31 – Jun 1, 2008: Army Wings and Wheels 2008 sponsored by the EAA 1414, Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, Kaney Aerospace, HRS at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, Poplar Grove Airport, IL (C77). Featuring L-bird fly-in and living history battle re-enactment, flying events, pancake breakfast, awards and displays. Contact: Museum at (815) 547-3115 or visit: http://www.blogger.com/www.ArmyWingsAndWheels.com for further details.

Idaho, June 5 - 7, 2008: Idaho Military Vehicle Preservation Association's Vintage Military Vehicle Show at the intersection of Hwy 95 & I-84, Fruitland, ID. Swap meet, desert trail rides, military and vehicle displays, demonstrations and car crushing are part of the activities. Chow Line and ice cream social on Friday evening! Contact: D&J Enterprises, Duane Seidenstucker; (208) 455-1130, sargeduane@aol.com or visit:
http://www.idahomotorpool.com/.

Kansas, June 7, 2008: 8th Annual Heartland Military Day at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS sponsored by the Rolling Thunder Chapter of the MVPA from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. WWII re-enactments at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Veterans’ Roundtable discussion at 3 p.m. Swap meet open with a Sherman tank and several other historic military vehicles will be on display. Contact: Bruce Zimmerman; (785) 234-6174 or the museum; (785) 862-1020.

Iowa, June 11 - 14, 2008: 21st Anniversary Vintage Dodge Power Wagon Rally in Fairfield, IA, sponsored by Vintage Power Wagons. All vintage Dodge military and civilian trucks are welcome! Lots of fun events and hopefully, over 100 vintage Dodge trucks. Contact: (888) 695-0578; rally@vintagepowerwagons.com or visit: http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/.

Michigan, June 14 & 15, 2008: Detroit Arsenal Museum is again proud to co-host the Motor Muster at Greenfield Village in Dearborn Mi. Open to all ALLIED forces vehicles and re-enactors. Attend for a complete weekend of FUN. The Museum and Village are FREE for families. Sign up before May 15, 2008. Contact: John Lind; (586) 640-5393; (586) 604-5393; jlind22@comcast.net or visit: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com/.

Connecticut, June 14 & 15, 2008: 31st Annual Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors Show and Flea Market at the Hebron Fairgrounds, Rt. 85, Hebron, CT. Contact: Bob Artiboni; (860) 582-2151 or visit http://www.blogger.com/www.comvec.org.

Iowa, June 20 - 22, 2008: 1st annual Weasel Fest in Elk Horn, IA at Liberty Auto Restoration. This event is open to all weasels and tracked vehicles. Weasel obstacle course, 20 mile convoy and technical sessions are all part of the activities planned. Contact: (712) 764-2170; info@libertyar.com or visit: http://www.libertyar.com/.

Massachusetts, June 22, 2008: Operation Troop Support and the Danvers Falcon Riders are hosting a Motorcycle Run and Antique / Military Vehicle Show.
Danvers High School, 62 Cabot Road, Danvers, MA. Bike Staging at 9:00; run starts at 11:00, vehicle staging at noon. Bikes return around 1:00. Raffles, food and snack concessions, military recognition program to follow until 4:00. Come join us with your HMV, no charge, enjoy the sun, and support Operation Troop Support. Contact: Gardner Trask; (978) 821-6624, or visit:
http://www.blogger.com/www.troopsupportusa.com or http://www.blogger.com/www.falconriders.com.

Tennessee, June 21 & 22, 2008: 1st Annual Military Motorpool of Tennessee Military Vehicle Show in conjunction with Bob Pope’s Gun Show at the Williamson County AG Expo Complex. This is just 10 miles south of Nashville, TN; I-65 S to Exit 61. Vendor and vehicle space available. Contact: Richard Hanson; (615) 300-0818 or Gary Bowen; (615) 390-5266.

Ohio, July 25 & 26, 2008: Mid-Ohio Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Cardinal Center Campground, Marengo, OH, Exit 140 off I-71 sponsored by the Buckeye Military Vehicle Collectors. Historic military vehicles from all eras, surplus, collectibles and other cool stuff. Admission is free and parking is only $5.00 per car. Contact: Tom Wolboldt; (740) 374-3086; xstuff@juno.com or Brian Wolf; (419) 864-3669; wolf.214@osu.edu.

Michigan, June 28 & 29, 2008: Clarkston (MI) Military Event is open to all Allied and Axis vehicles and re-enactors at the American Legion, 4819 Mary Sue Ave., Clarkston, MI 48346. American LegionContact: American Legion; (248) 673-9301.

Texas, July, 5 & 6, 2008: Pacific Combat Living History Program at the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, TX. No cost to participants, food and drink provided. Re-enactors/Volunteers please call ahead for specifics. Contact: Marvin F. Schroeder; (830) 456-7226; file://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php

Indiana, July 11 – 13, 2008: 17th Annual Military Vehicle Show, Military Swap Meet & Reunion at the Historical Military Armor Museum, 2330 Crystal St., Anderson, IN. Hosted by the Indiana Chapter of the MVPA. Admission is $4.00 and includes entry to the show and museum. Contact: Don Hartsell; (765) 643-7059; tractorman7@hotmail.com.

Vermont, July 11-12, 2008: Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Summer Rally at historic Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. Set up is July 10th.
Contact: Steve Board; (802) 485-3627 or Hank Baer; (802) 476-6034 or visit our http://www.angelfire.com/vt2/gmmvc.

France, July 12-14, 2008: US Camp and Military Vehicle parade at Murat France. For information and participation please contact Jacques; Jacques.lieut@gmail.com or Claude; whitem2a1@orange.fr; telephone in France
(33) (0) 555271681 or (33) 0672780041.

New Hampshire, July 24 – 26, 2008: Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors’ 21st annual Summer Rally and Military Vehicle Show in Weare, NH (see web site for directions and location). Contact: Larry Damour; $603) 529-2884 or visit http://www.mvmvc.org/.

Massachusetts, August 2 & 3, 2008: 12th Annual All American Military Vehicle Show, 200 Sportsmen’s Club (on Sutton Rd.), Webster, MA. Set up Friday, open to the public Saturday and Sunday; admission: $4.00 per person, $8.00 per carload. Living history and historic military vehicle displays from the Revolutionary War through Desert Storm. Contact: Dave; (508) 764-0727; (774) 289-3140 or Paul: (508) 943-4211.

Michigan, August 9 & 10, 2008: Thunder Over Michigan at Willow Run Airport, Belleville, MI. The largest WWII Tank Battle Re-enactment in the midwest! Vendors, WWII vehicle and aircraft displays and more are planned. Contact: (734) 483-4030 or visit: http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/.

Oregon, August 14 - 16, 2008: 33rd Annual MVPA Convention at the Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR. See the March 2008 Supply Line for full details. Contact: MVPA, HQ, PO Box 520378, Independence, MO 64052; (816) 833-6872. CLICK IN THE CONVENTION LINK TO THE RIGHT.

New York, August 23 & 24, 2008: Annual Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY. Contact:
Paul Dooling; (631) 732-0594 or Joshua; (516) 572-0411.

Michigan, August 23 & 24, 2008: Military Event Weekend at the Bruce Post VFW Post, 28404 E. Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI. Allied & Axis Military vehicles and re-enactors welcome. Detroit Arsenal Museum is proud to co-host this event. Sign-up is required by 30 August. Contact: John Lind; (586) 640-5393; (586) 604-5393; jlind22@comcast.net or visit:
http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com/.

Belgium, August 30 & 31, 2008: 10th annual TANKS IN TOWN meeting to commemorate the Battle of Mons. Largest tank event in the world. Over 63 armored/tracked vehicles and 32 wheeled vehicles and vintage aircraft participated in 2007. For more information visit: http://www.tanksintown.be/.

Michigan, September 6 & 7, 2008: Military Weekend at Michigan Renaissance Festival, 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI. Co-hosted by the Detroit Arsenal Museum and the Allied Military Vehicles and Re-enactors. Sign up is required by 8/30/08.
Contact: John Lind; (586) 604-5393; jlind22@comcast.net or visit:
http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com/.

Rhode Island, September 6 & 7, 2008: 8th Annual Historic Military Vehicle show near Kingstown, RI sponsored by the Rhode Island MVCC. 70+ HMV, vendors, concessions and re-enactors are all part of the event. See display ad in May Supply Line or contact: Eric; (401) 294-3061 or Paul; (401) 766-4409.

Texas, September 13 & 14, 2008: Pacific Combat Living History Program at the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, TX. No cost to participants, food and drink provided. Re-enactors/Volunteers please call ahead for specifics. Contact: Marvin F. Schroeder; (830) 456-7226; file://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php

Hawaii, September 14 – 17, 2008: USMC Motor Transport Association’s 12th Reunion in Kilauea, HI. Contact: Terry Hightower; (910) 324-7281; secretary@usmcmta.org.

Indiana, September 24 - 27, 2008: LST Week 2008. For more information visit: http://www.lstmemorial.org/ or e-mail: webskipper@lstmemorial.org.

Arkansas, September 25 - 27, 2008: 8th annual Petit Jean Military Vehicle Rally, sponsored by the AR MV Travelers at Morrilton, AR. For information visit: www.armvpa.com or contact: Paul Harless; (501) 727-5530; plheh@cyberback.com or Joe Allison; (501) 893-2896; jrallison@cyberback.com.

Michigan, September 27 & 28, 2008: World War II Bond Drive at Van Hoosen Farm Rochester Hills, MI. Detroit Arsenal Museum is proud again to co-host this event and welcome all Allied military vehicles and re-enactors. Music, Convoys and more are planned activities. Sign up is required by 9/20/08. Contact: John Lind; (586) 640-5393; (586) 604-5393; jlind22@comcast.net or visit: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com/.

Texas, November 8 & 9, 2008: Pacific Combat Living History Program at the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, TX. No cost to participants, food and drink provided. Re-enactors/Volunteers please call ahead for specifics. Contact: Marvin F. Schroeder; (830) 456-7226; file://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php

Alabama, October 31 & November 1, 2008: 9th Annual Steel Soldiers at the Ironworks Military Vehicle Rally, flea market and club business meeting. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12 miles SW of Bessemer, Alabama. Day use fee for the park is $3.00 per vehicle. Camping available. Hotdog & hamburger lunch provided on Saturday prior to the club business meeting. 2009 club dues will be collected at the rally. Contact: Chuck Watford; cwatford@alltel.net for details.