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Each year the MVPA’s annual International Convention brings together historic military vehicle enthusiasts from around the world and throughout the U.S. Many of the best vehicles – of all types and eras – and recognized experts are found in one place.

  • Hundreds of restored and original vehicles
  • Displayed, judged, and some available for sale
  • Scores of vendors provide access to parts and information
  • Technical seminars and discussions groups
  • New friends are brought together by a shared interest
  • Activities, tours, and event for all family members
12-14 September 2024
War Machines and War Birds: 49th Annual MVPA-HA Convention to be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

We are excited to announce that the 49th Annual MVPA-HA International Convention will be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds, 12-14 September 2024. The Midwest Military Vehicle Association (MMVA), the Wisconsin affiliate of the MVPA will be hosting the Convention.Oshkosh offers a variety of fun events and attractions for all ages. Surrounding lakes, rivers and trails provide year-round opportunities to explore the outdoors and the inviting downtown district features all the amenities of a big city within a small-city setting.

Oshkosh has both historic and modern venues featuring engaging exhibits and a vibrant performing arts scene. Year-round events range from gallery walks, dinner theaters and farmers markets to major music festivals and the largest air show in the world, EAA AirVenture. Enjoy shopping at unique boutiques in the downtown district and the popular Shops at Oshkosh, which are home to many popular brand-name stores. Supper clubs, waterfront dining, breweries, wineries, chocolate shops and drive-ins give visitors the opportunity to satisfy any palate.

Conveniently located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago along the US-41 corridor, Oshkosh is an easily accessible destination with numerous lodging and entertainment options that fit every budget. For one week each summer in July, 600,000 EAA members and aviation enthusiasts from more than 80 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh where they rekindle friendships and celebrate the past, present, and future in the world of flight. For more than 70 years, AirVenture has had it all when it comes to aircraft; warbirds, vintage, home-builts, and ultralights. For many, arriving at Oshkosh is a rite of passage that can only be satisfied by being one of the more than 10,000 aircraft flying in and landing at what becomes the busiest airport in the world. 

By partnering with the EAA, we gain the advantage of their experience, planning, and advertising skills to ensure a successful military vehicle show. The MMVA is combining a robust showing of military vehicles from bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, jeeps and light vehicles to heavy trucks, trailers and tracked armored vehicles with the exciting addition of vintage warbirds.

Wittman Airport provides the perfect venue for a combined ground and aircraft show in anticipation of a large number of public attendees. Utilizing two of the EAA grounds hangars, we have ample space for indoor military vehicle displays as well as vendor spaces. Outdoor vendor and military vehicle display areas will also be available for MVPA members.  On site camping and numerous hotels within a short commute make the EAA grounds the perfect site for the MVPA convention.

Nearby attractions include the EAA Museum, the Military Veterans Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum and USS Cobia submarine, National Railroad Museum, Lambeau Field, Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial, Oneida Casino and numerous shopping malls and local history sites.  Potential Fall sports opportunities include a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field, and a Milwaukee Brewers game in Milwaukee. 

No matter from which direction you travel to Oshkosh, there are numerous sights and attractions to visit on the way there or on the way home.  From the south you can stop at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, or 1st Division Museum in Cantigny, Illinois.  From the north you can stop at the Bong Museum in Superior, the Fire Museum in Peshtigo, or the National Railway Museum in Green Bay.  From the west you can visit Fort McCoy near Sparta, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison, or the Wisconsin Dells.  If traveling from the east, consider using one of the two car ferry services that help you avoid Chicago traffic.  The Lake Express connects Milwaukee, WI, and Muskegon, MI, and the SS Badger connects Manitowoc, WI, and Ludington, MI. 

We will be providing more info in upcoming issues of History on Motion and on our web site, www.MVPA.org/conventions.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

2025 Conventions
The 2025 Convention will return to the Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on 18-21 June. The KILROY Chapter will be the host, once again. 

— Bill Scott, Event Director
eventdirector@MVPA.org or 502-649-6675

Year

Location

Host Affiliate

1976
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Area Affiliate - Hell on Wheels
1977
Lakehurst Naval Air Station, NJ
North & South Jersey Affiliates
1978
Lowry Air Force Base, CO
Rocky Mountain MV Historical Society
1979
Chicago, IL
Tri-State Affiliate
1980
Valley Forge, PA
Greater Pennsylvania Affiliate
1981
San Pedro, CA
Central California Affiliate
1982
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Mid Kansas, Rocky Mountain Affiliates
1983
Vancouver, BC Canada
Western Command
1984
Charlotte, NC
First Carolinas Affiliate
1985
Wichita, KS
Kansas City, Mid-Kansas, Rocky Mountain Affiliates
1986
Lowell, MA
The New England Affiliate
1987
Galveston, TX
Houston Area Affiliate
1988
Portland, OR
Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon
1989
Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain MV Historical Society
1990
Hampton, VA
Blue & Gray Military Vehicle Trust
1991
Chicago, IL
Northern Illinois Affiliate
1992
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club
1993
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Area Affiliate ? Hell on Wheels
1994
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
Red Ball Military Transport
1995
Arlington, TX
Arrowhead Affiliate of the MVPA
1996
Portland, OR
Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon
1997
Memphis, TN
Mid-South Affiliate of the MVPA
1998
Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA
Red Ball Military Transport
1999
San Jose, CA
Military Vehicle Collectors of California
2000
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Area Affiliate - Hell on Wheels
2001
Fort Lee, VA
Virginia Military Vehicle Association
2002
Dallas, TX
Arrowhead Affiliate of the MVPA
2003
Alameda, CA
Military Vehicle Collectors of California
2004
Mobile, AL
Dixie Division Military Vehicle Club
2005
Duluth, MN
Red Bull Historic Military Vehicle Association
2006
Dayton, OH
Ohio Motorpool
2007
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas MVPA - MV Travelers
2008
Portland, OR
Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon
2009
Evansville, IN
Indiana Military Vehicle Preservation Association
2010
Topeka, KS
Rolling Thunder
2011
Dayton, OH
Ohio Motorpool
2012
Huntsville, AL
Dixie Division MVC
2013
Portland, OR
MVCC of Oregon
2014
Louisville, KY
Kilroy Chapter, Indiana/Kentucky
2015
Topeka, KS
Rolling Thunder Living History Foundation
2016
Pleasanton, CA
Military Vehicle Collectors of California
2017
Cleveland, OH
Ohio Motorpool
2018
Louisville, KY
Kilroy Chapter, Indiana/Kentucky
2019
York, PA
MVPA Board of Directors
2020
Findlay
CANCELLED
2021
South Bend
MVPA Board of Directors
2022
South Bend, Indiana
MVPA Board of Directors
2023
Des Moines, Iowa
Board of Directors

Judges' Choice

Dan Williams
1942 Willys MB AAF Desert Jeep
Dana and Joan Smith
1943 Willys MT Tug

Members' Choice

Michael & Karolee Wolter
1985 AM General HMMWV

Participants' Choice

%
Dana and Joan Smith
1943 Willys MT Tug

Master Class

98.72
%
John Schroeder
1945 Springfield Auto G-527 Trailer

Factory Class - Gold

97.10
%
Dana Smith
1943 Willys MT Tug
96.50
%
Patrick Sturges
1945 Studebaker M29C

Factory Class - Silver

90.27
%
Randy Wyman
1969 Ford M656

Factory Class - Bronze

No items found.

Motor Pool Class - Veteran

99.26
%
Scott Lackey
1942 Harley-Davidson WLA
99.08
%
Dan Schultz
1941 Ford GP
99.00
%
Mike Wright
1941 Willys MB
99.00
%
Dan Williams
1942 Willys MB
98.60
%
Karl Lind
1944 Cushman Scooter
98.39
%
Martin Bordson
1982 AM General M151A2
98.21
%
Douglas McKee
1944 Studebaker M29
98.20
%
Thomas Durbin
1942 Ford GPW

Motor Pool Class - Gold

97.70
%
Karl Lind
1943 John Wood M3A4 Hand Cart
97.18
%
Jeff Oosting
2003 John Deere Gator
97.02
%
Sean Carrigan
1943 Willys MBT Trailer
97.00
%
Matthew Stein
1944 Willys MB
96.21
%
Karl Lind
1941 Dodge WC-6
95.80
%
Gil Snyder
1945 Willys MB
94.95
%
Kevin Emdee
1967 Ford M151A1
94.86
%
Rick Shepherd
1951 Willys M38
93.50
%
Mark Ingram
1941 Willys MB

Motor Pool Class - Silver

92.92
%
John Ellison
1953 Dodge M37
91.80
%
Jeff Oosting
1983 Chevrolet M1009
90.55
%
Richard Cleer
1967 Ford M151A1
86.85
%
Frank Disney
1953 M38A1D

Motor Pool Class - Bronze

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