Antique truck, tractor, commercial and military vehicle enthusiasts won’t want to miss this long-standing popular event where we celebrate the biggest, most rugged rigs to hit the road! And don’t miss our fleet of historic aircraft!
This year’s show honors the vehicles of public safety. From classic fire trucks to ambulances, tow trucks and more, join us as we salute the vehicles and people that are first on the scene when trouble appears.
Visit OHTM on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an exciting roster of activities ranging from an antique military vehicle showcase to blind-spot demonstrations and a synchronized horn blow from all the assembled trucks!
“It’s going to be a weekend of fun with tractor parades, Darling’s Ice Cream For a Cause truck on Saturday, and this is the largest, most family-friendly event. It’s for kids of all ages – who doesn’t love trucks?” said New England Auto Auction™Director Toby Stinson, adding that some specialty, newly-restored fire engines will be on display by Randy Smith Restoration.
And fire engine enthusiasts won’t want to miss OHTM’s 1926 American LaFrance Ladder Truck which was converted from a Model T. This absolutely original chemical truck was used by the Farmington Fire Department. Two 25-gallon chemical tanks are filled with water, into which 10 pounds of bicarbonate soda is dissolved. Sulfuric acid is placed in a glass receptacle near the top of the tank. The result is a chemical reaction that forces the water out of the hose!
On Sunday, author Chris Van Dusen will also be on hand for a book signing and meet-and-greet with his children's book Big Truck Little Island . On both days, attendees can enjoy vintage car rides, food and beverages from Station 118, or get some shade indoors as they explore OHTM’s collection of classic automobiles and vintage aircraft.
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With aircraft and auto demonstrations, a Kids STEM Activity Center, and vintage car rides, this event is fun for the whole family. You can even purchase a scenic 20-minute flight in a historic biplane! Weather permitting
Event Details:
When: July 15 & 16
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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
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.
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