OWLS HEAD — Put the top down and feel the wind in your hair, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., as Owls Head Transportation Museum kick-starts summer with American-made hot rods, convertibles, and classic muscle machines from the ‘50s and ‘60s at the American Dream Machines two-day event.

There will be historic aircraft and automotive demonstrations, a Kids STEM Center and activities, open-air café, scenic biplane rides and more.

Exhibitors Welcome: Get free admission for you and one passenger when you exhibit at this event with ANY custom or special interest vehicle that is at least 20+ years old.

On both Saturday and Sunday, the museum will be alive with demonstrations and interactive displays. Attendees will have the opportunity to take ride in one of OHTM’s vintage cars or get some shade indoors and explore OHTM’s full collection of classic automobiles and vintage aircraft, museum gift shop and more. 

Did You Know!

In the 1950s Ford decided to enter the sports car market to keep consumers in the Ford family. After the introduction of Chevrolet's Corvette in 1953, Ford accelerated this process with the Thunderbird under instructions to create a two-seat car able to reach 100 mph.

The Thunderbird was a pleasure car for drivers who wanted to use their expendable income on a sporty car filled with creature comforts and safety features. In 1955 Ford sold 2 times as many Thunderbirds than the Chevrolet Corvette. More importantly, the Thunderbird helped transform Ford as the maker of working-class cars into a pop culture icon that attracted American youths and young executives. Over time, the Thunderbird grew larger and only more popular.

Visit the OHTM website for an updated listing of historic automotive and aircraft demonstrations for the event at https://owlshead.org/.

Event Details:

When:                          July 6 & 7

10AM– 3PM

Where:                        Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St. Owls Head, ME 04854

Ticket Rates:              Kids: FREE (10 and Under)
                                    Youth: $5 (11 to 17) 
                                    Adults: $18
                                    Seniors: $16

Groups of 15+ persons: $10 per person
            Members: FREE

US Active Military Members, Military Dependents and Veterans: FREE

About OHTM:

Founded in 1974, The Owls Head Transportation Museum is a nonprofit educational organization with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and historic aircraft and ground vehicles significant to the evolution of transportation for the purpose of education. Unlike static displays, the vast majority of OHTM’s collection is operational. The museum also offers a variety of hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-based programs to young students and schools at no cost.