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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
WHEN: 19-21 June 2026
WHERE: Fishersville, Virginia

51st Annual MVPA Convention in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia's Augusta County Expo Center. DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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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, Ohio
CANCELLED
2021
South Bend, Indiana
MVPA Board of Directors
2022
South Bend, Indiana
MVPA Board of Directors
2023
Des Moines, Iowa
MVPA Board of Directors
2024
Oshkosh, WI
Midwest Military Vehicle Association, Inc.
2025
Louisville, Kentucky
MVPA Board of Directors

Members' Choice

Joe Imel
1957 M107 Water Trailer

Judges' Choice

Patrick Sturges
1945 Studebaker M29C

Participants' Choice

%
Joe Imel
1957 M107 Water Trailer

Master Class

98.04
%
Patrick Sturges
1945 Studebaker M29C

Factory Class - Gold

No items found.

Factory Class - Silver

93.09
%
Marty Bordson
1944 Harley-Davidson 42WLA
90.92
%
Sean Carrigan, Sr.
1943 Willys MBT Trailer

Factory Class - Bronze

No items found.

Motor Pool Class - Veteran

99.08
%
Bill Bloom
1942 Ford GPA
99.03
%
Scott Cepak
1942 Husqvarna M42 Bicycle
99.00
%
Doug McKee
1944 Studebaker M29
98.72
%
Joe Imel
1957 M107 Water Trailer
98.16
%
Scott Cepak
1993 Land Rover 110 Defender TUMVPK

Motor Pool Class - Gold

97.06
%
Larry Peterson
1945 Dodge WC-64
96.82
%
Don Studnicka
1945 Harley-Davidson WLA
96.15
%
Walter Roberts
1965 Rock Island Arsenal M151A1C
95.88
%
Grat Correll
1943 Bantam T-3 Trailer
95.53
%
Jeff Oosting
1986 Chevrolet M1028A2
95.20
%
Richard Hanson
1943 Ford GPW
94.49
%
Jeff Oosting
1988 Chevrolet C30
94.32
%
Robert Brough
1952 Strick M100 Trailer
94.20
%
Howard Rutledge
1977 AM General M151A2
93.57
%
Alan Giddens
1941 Ford GP
93.14
%
Arlon Anklam
1943 Ford GTB
93.02
%
Greg Drenning
1944 Ford GPW
93.02
%
John Detherage
1953 Willys Overland M38A1

Motor Pool Class - Silver

92.00
%
Ken Figa
1942 Ford GPW
91.98
%
Daryl and Lida Bensinger
1961 AM General M422A1
91.07
%
Tim Evans
1952 J.I. Case SI-Airborne Tractor
90.76
%
Richard Cleer
1967 Ford M151A1

Motor Pool Class - Bronze

81.95
%
Seth Alberts
1944 Willys MB
80.02
%
John Paul Straub
1985 Chevrolet M1009
79.20
%
David Morrison
1941 White M2A1 Half-track

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