Save the Date 28-31 May 2025 51st Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally Hagerstown Aviation Museum

[surplusyes]

Maryland, 28-31 May 2025 51st Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and Militaria Flea Market at Hagerstown Aviation Museum 14211 Basore Drive Showalter Rd., Dome Hangar

Hagerstown MD 21742. This will be a wings and wheels event. All invited, public is welcome, all paved and handicap friendly. Historic military aircraft, vehicles, parts, accessories, vintage radio, uniforms, militaria, packs, bags, tents, vintage collectibles, display ordnance, great for collectors, re-enactors. Look, swap, show, sell, buy. Vender spaces also sold. Wide paved aisles, handicap and pet friendly. Proceeds benefit military museums, memorials and veteran causes. Photos from May 2024 attached, more Info: www.washingtonbluegray.com

More details to come, below is schedule, The Hagerstown Aviation Museum plans to be open during the Rally as usual

28 May, Wednesday Rally Set up day

29 May, Thursday Vendor Set up Day

30 May, Friday Public Day

31 May, Saturday Public Day

 

[surplusyes]

Attached is the full color advertisement that will be appearing in MVPA History in Motion, Military Vehicle Magazines etc. A Merry Christmas to all the Steel Soldier members and military vehicle enthusiasts Best Regards Tom

 

[Bulldogger]

Giving this post a bump 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, my HMMWV soft slant back kits, HMMWV window zipper repairs, HMMWV rear curtains, curtain upgrades and repairs, etc.? Based on the pictures I've found, it looks more like a buy and sell kind of situation. Less likely folks will have vehicle fabric parts needing repair, as compared to the Syria Graves Mountain Rally where everyone drives their MVs there and has them handy.
Certainly I can and will advertise my availability beforehand, but if likely customers won't be there it wouldn't be worth the trip up 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. (FYI, kits weigh 30 pounds each, so carrying them around while shopping is not likely).

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 your thoughts,
Alex

 

[Bulldogger]

Giving this post a bump 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, my HMMWV soft slant back kits, HMMWV window zipper repairs, HMMWV rear curtains, curtain upgrades and repairs, etc.? Based on the pictures I've found, it looks more like a buy and sell kind of situation. Less likely folks will have vehicle fabric parts needing repair, as compared to the Syria Graves Mountain Rally where everyone drives their MVs there and has them handy.
Certainly I can and will advertise my availability beforehand, but if likely customers won't be there it wouldn't be worth the trip up 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. (FYI, kits weigh 30 pounds each, so carrying them around while shopping is not likely).

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 your thoughts,
Alex

Bump

 

[ODAddict]

As one who has attended the Hagerstown show for the past few years, I can say its a good show with the air museum a bonus. There are a lot of swap meet-style vendors and buy/sell activity. My guess is that there has not been much activity for HMMWV canvas and vinyl upgrades and parts, so it may be a good business-building presence for you, even if it doesn't result in immediate sales.

Contacting the club directly is probably a better route to get your questions answered. They've been responsive and are focused on making this year's show again a successful one.

 

[maddawg308]

I plan on attending that Friday, not as a vendor, though. I love the new venue, and always look forward to seeing friends and attending the auction on Friday afternoon.

See everyone there!