Military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, restorers, reenactors, and scale modelers alike should mark their calendars now for one of the premier military vehicle events in the country—the 2026 International MVPA Military Vehicle Show & Festival.
Hosted by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) and promoted by Rich VanBreemen, this exciting three-day public event will take place in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we are proud to support events that preserve military history and inspire modelers through real-world vehicle restoration, historical displays, and community engagement.
Event Information
2026 International MVPA Military Vehicle Show & Festival
51st Annual MVPA Convention
Dates: June 19–21, 2026
Location: Fishersville, Virginia
Duration: 3 Days
Open to the Public
Registration is now LIVE: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/MVPAFestival/home/
Move-In & Move-Out Schedule
- Move-In Begins: June 15, 2026
- Move-Out Deadline: June 24, 2026
Whether you're bringing vehicles, displays, vendor merchandise, or reenactment equipment, organizers are providing ample setup and teardown time for participants.
Celebrating the 51st MVPA Convention
The 2026 event marks the 51st Annual MVPA Convention, a major milestone for the Military Vehicle Preservation Association and the military vehicle hobby community.
The MVPA has long been dedicated to:
- Preserving historic military vehicles
- Educating the public
- Supporting restoration projects
- Honoring military history
- Bringing enthusiasts together from around the world
The convention continues to serve as one of the largest gatherings of military vehicle collectors and restoration experts in North America.
A Must-See Event for Modelers
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we know firsthand how valuable real vehicles are for scale modeling reference and inspiration.
Events like the MVPA Festival allow modelers to:
- Study authentic weathering and paint finishes
- Photograph rare details and vehicle interiors
- Examine field modifications and equipment stowage
- Meet restorers and historians
- Gather ideas for future dioramas and builds
Whether your passion is:
- WWII armor
- Soft-skin vehicles
- Modern military trucks
- Halftracks
- Jeeps
- Artillery tractors
…the MVPA Festival offers an incredible opportunity to experience military history up close.
What Attendees Can Expect
Visitors can expect:
- Historic military vehicle displays
- Restored armored vehicles and trucks
- Vendor areas and swap meets
- Reenactments and living history displays
- Educational opportunities
- Family-friendly activities
- Military history presentations
- A strong community atmosphere
The scenic Shenandoah Valley setting makes the event even more memorable, combining military history with one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Supporting the Hobby Community
At AFVHobbyHub.com, we proudly support:
- Scale modelers
- Military vehicle clubs
- Historical preservation organizations
- IPMS chapters
- Local and national hobby events
Military vehicle events like the MVPA Festival help preserve history while also inspiring builders, researchers, painters, and diorama artists across the modeling world.
Plan Your Visit
With three full days of activities and displays, the 2026 MVPA International Military Vehicle Show & Festival is shaping up to be one of the biggest military vehicle events of the year.
Fishersville, Virginia
June 19–21, 2026
Register here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/MVPAFestival/home/
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