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Military Vehicle Show Honors Veterans And The Armed Forces
“Our show’s main focus goes back to our grassroots,” says Findlay Military Association Commander John Cheney. “We pay tribute to the armed forces, thank our veterans, showcase some of their vehicles, and educate the public about their sacrifices. Honoring our military heroes is our primary goal and directive.”
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Military Vehicle Show Honors Veterans And The Armed Forces
“Our show’s main focus goes back to our grassroots,” says Findlay Military Association Commander John Cheney. “We pay tribute to the armed forces, thank our veterans, showcase some of their vehicles, and educate the public about their sacrifices. Honoring our military heroes is our primary goal and directive.”
To help achieve that mission, the Findlay Military Association is sponsoring and hosting its 38th annual Military Vehicle Show at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, Ohio, on Armed Forces Day weekend, May 15-18, 2025.
Now one of the largest shows in the United States, this year’s event will feature the Marlboro Mobile Museum, a massive military parts and memorabilia swap meet with more than 170 vendors and 500 booths and tables, an awards breakfast and ceremony, live music throughout the weekend, and food trucks.
Cheney expects 150 to 200 military vehicles from as far away as Texas and North Dakota to be judged for prizes. Light artillery cannons will be demonstrated, and reenactments and living history performances will represent WWII, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, the Cold War, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. An hour-long, live battle reenactment will highlight Saturday’s events.
A featured attraction will be the return of the American Huey 369 airships, offering static displays and flight demonstrations, with takeoffs and landings scheduled throughout the weekend.
“There’s something for everyone during our 3 1/2-day show, whether you’re a collector or just here to view the displays and events,” Cheney says. “A key feature is that our vehicles aren’t just parked—they’re in motion. You’ll see everything from a half-track to a German tank driving around the fairgrounds.”
This year’s showcase is the “Deuceapalooza Two-Ton Weekend.” The fairgrounds will stage plenty of “Deuce and a Half” military cargo trucks.
“You’ll see vehicles here that you won’t see anywhere else,” Cheney says. “We’ve even got one of the two Jeep Tugs in existence coming from Mississippi.”
Tickets for the weekend are affordable for singles or families. Young children are free, and a full-weekend adult pass is $20. RV hook-ups and camping are also offered.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Findlay Military Association, P.O. Box 24, North Baltimore, Ohio 45872 (www.findlaymilitaryshow.org).
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