Denton Military Show April 26-27, 2025

[Denton Military Show]

I'm undecided about attending this year. It's a tight fit with my work schedule. Hauling the MKT over and setting it up isn't worth the effort to me if there aren't a bunch of folks camping in the Steel Soldiers area who want to partake of my cooking...
I skipped last year, only the second time that I have not been to the since we moved the gathering of MV owners to the FarmPark from our previous gathering spot at Baden Lake, since there weren't that many folks from this site attending.

Well that just means we need to get more people from here interested in attending. A lot of people don't know about it so that is why I have been pushing to spread the word. Who knows, with all this talk about you cooking , you may convince some people yourself!

 

[Denton Military Show]

I’m seriously considering going to this show. Is anyone going that could give /demo rides in a LMTV equipped with Eco Hubs?
I would like to set up as a vendor and don’t have a way to get my truck there and my motor home…. I can help with costs concerning demo rides No problem…. Any input would be appreciated. We would bring several sets of hubs and other misc.to offer for sale.
Might be a great way to save on shipping and maybe a little more! Would also like to meet some of the Steel Soldiers family.

Ill keep an eye out for someone that could hep you and it would be great to have you here. Sounds like what you have to offer would sell, plus you would have a great time especially if CGarbee is cooking ;D

 

[Denton Military Show]

April 26-27th at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC ! ALL vendors/ sellers of anything military related are welcome to set up!

RALLY INFORMATION: The convoy will line up at the parks entrance at 4:30 and we will pull out at 5 wheelspinner will be putting this convoy together like he has in the past! We cant wait to see our steel soldiers family all together for the show!

 

[Denton Military Show]

more confirmed to attend!

 

[Denton Military Show]

Its coming up soon!! Get your buddies together!

 

[msgjd]

i am visiting my 2 boys in VA and NC sometime in the next few weeks depending their schedules, both are about 2hrs from the show.. Neither of them would be interested in going although the youngest is still active army nearing 20 years service .. Perhaps my oldest boy's (younger) half-brothers (afghan/iraq vets) may want to go, but perhaps their PTSD and TBI's are still too "fresh" for them .. Either way, alone or not i will try to get there if the dates align !

update 08Apr : i cannot make it , will be leaving NC the weekend before the show

 

[Denton Military Show]

i am visiting my 2 boys in VA and NC sometime in the next few weeks depending their schedules, both are about 2hrs from the show.. Neither of them would be interested in going although the youngest is still active army nearing 20 years service .. Perhaps my oldest boy's (younger) half-brothers (afghan/iraq vets) may want to go, but perhaps their PTSD and TBI's are still too "fresh" for them .. Either way, alone or not i will try to get there if the dates align !

Always put health first of course but it would be an awesome time if yall are able to make it out!

 

[Bulldogger]

Am considering attending as a vendor. This post is to ask folks familiar with this event for their opinions if this is the kind of swap meet and market whose attendees would be interested in canvas and vinyl repairs, HMMWV window zipper repairs, new HMMWV rear curtains, curtain upgrades and repairs, my HMMWV soft slant back kits, etc.?
It's hard to tell from the photos if folks may have vehicle fabric parts needing repair.
Certainly I can and will advertise my availability beforehand, but if likely customers won't be there it wouldn't be worth the drive from Quantico. If on the other hand there might be an opportunity to make some repairs, sell some rear curtains and soft slant back kits, it's more attractive.

Appreciate folks' opinions. Never been to Denton or Hagerstown. I'm not a typical rally vendor, I'm looking for ways to supplement myself while the Wash DC job market sorts itself (and me) out.

Many thanks for everyone's thoughts,
Alex

 

[Denton Military Show]

@wheelspinner look at @Bulldogger comment and tag the fellas

 

[Bulldogger]

Thanks DMS. Bumping for more replies

 

[Bulldogger]

I have registered as a vendor and plan to attend.

If anyone wants to see a HMMWV soft slant back kit in person, please plan to come by. I plan to take several frames and all my covers on hand with. Tell me what color and material you want to see and I will try to have one on hand. Also, I am bringing one or more sewing machines, to make on-site repairs to whatever is needed. Assuming I get my hand crank leather sewing machine out of layup (haven't used it in quite some time) I will be able to resew HMMWV door window zippers and so on. I also can bring my cobblers stand, leather punching and stitching tools, grommets in all sizes and more.

I am having signs made that say "HMMWV Vinyl" and "SEWING" so look for them and my blue canopy.

I will also have a few 2-man HMMWV curtains and can take orders for custom curtains 2- or 4-man, with oversize windows, zippered centers, etc.
Message me for any particulars.

Bulldogger

 

[TacMac2012]

Planning a day trip to Uwharrie on Friday if anyone would like to join. Two, possibly 3 HMMWV's going at the moment. May also go at some point on Saturday afternoon/evening, not sure yet.

 

[Denton Military Show]

Its next week yall!!! Tell your friends!

 

[Dave M38A1]

Look forward to this show all year.
Unfortunately, I hurt my back working on the old barn. Will be laid up until I can get a back injection. Will hate to miss it this year.
Adding the 1st Hospital decals for the 64 USMC M38A1 for next year.
Take pictures for me please

Dave

 

[Bulldogger]

My son and I are driving down Friday to check in and set up. Plan to man the booth Saturday and Sunday. Come by if you need sewing repairs or want to see a HMMWV Soft Slant Back in person.
BDGR

 

[Denton Military Show]

So excited for this weekend!