IDAHO MILITARY
VEHICLE PRESERVATION
ASSOCIATION





2023 Events
Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month. Social hour
at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm.
Yes, Regular Meetings Have Resumed.
MEETING PLACE
Gates Towing, Address is 604 north 36th street, Nampa ID
March 11th
Women Veterans Memorial car show March 11 from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1925 E. Lake Hazel Rd. Meridian. This is to raise funds for the Women Veteran’s Memorial which will be placed in the Veteran’s Garden.
March 30th
Forge Middle School Career Parade and Show March 30th in Middleton. It starts at 10AM at 208 Hartley Lane, across from Perfection Tire on the West end of town.
April 19-22nd
Camp Plymouth 2023 Military Vehicle and Swap Meet; April 19-22nd at Plymouth California. Tuesday is a set up day and Sunday is a departure day, not a show day. Free admission and parking. Lodging options are RV, travel trailer, camping, and cabins. Contact info is e www.mvccnews.net
May 10th-11th:
The Wendover Utah Airfield will have a B29 and several military vehicles on display and it’s open to the public. Reach out to the Utah Military Vehicle Preservation Association for more information.
May 14th:
Celebration of Life for Marney Bernard, founder of the Veteran’s Network. They would like vehicles at Dry Creek Cemetery 11am-2pm. Arrive at 10-10:30am. A BBQ at noon will be provided.
May 20th:
Idaho State Veteran’s Home car show at the Veteran’s Home at
5th and For at 9 AM
also May 20th:
Nampa Parade America. Line up behind Northwest Nazarene on Colorado Street and be there by 10AM.
May 23rd
Idaho Motor Pool Retirement Sale is complete.
Congrats to Mr. Gordon for four decades of success
and we wish you the best in your retirement.
May 29th:
-Kohler Lawn Memorial Day Ceremony was a great success
-June 4th
Convoy time! Meet up at the Gowen Field Military Museum at noon for a range road drive. Trip is 125 miles total. Bring snacks and water.
June 25th:
Idaho Auto Investments is having a show at 475 N Linder Rd. Meridian from 9AM-2PM. This show benefits the VFW auxiliary.
June 29th - July 2nd:
Scentsy on Eagle Rd., Meridian: the ¾ Scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be displayed. IMVPA military vehicles can come and go as they see fit.
July 4th:
Star Parade in Star, ID
-July 4th:
Caldwell parade at Arlington Street near Caldwell Memorial Park. Line up between 7:30-8:30am. As a non profit there is no charge for the parade. I believe we are number 9 in the parade and they would like us to line up by 8:30 at the Caldwell Memorial Park on Irving St.
July 8th Eagle Fun Days 12noon
Old State Street dowtown Eagle
July 15th Lion's Club Emmett Show
on the lawn across from the court house. This is the
big one so arrive very early or the night before.
July 16:
Patriot Thunder at High Desert Harley Davidson. Be in there by 8:30 AM. This is a motorcycle ride to benefit veterans and normally has 1000 motorcycles
-July 17th:
Daughters of the American Revolution are having a show and selling wreaths at the Village at Eagle Road and Fairview Ave. This is Wreaths Across America and benefits wounded warriors. The event is 11AM-5PM. This will be at the Village in Meridian at Fairview and Eagle
July 29th Kuna Lions Club Show
at City Green Belt Park
August 5th Kuna Days Parade
Meet at the Kuna Fire Station at Linder and Boise 9AM
We'll convoy to the parade which starts at 10AM.
Thank you Benjamin for providing leadership.
August 12th-13th
Warhawk Museum Warbird Roundup, Bring your MV.
August 26th and 27th
Gowen Thunder at Gowen Field
September 8th and 9th
Cruise Night Payette
September 9th
Air Force Appreciation Day at Mountain Home,
10:30 AM. IMVPA will attend
September 24th
POW MIA Chrome at the Home car and motorcycle show
at the Veteran’s Home
October 14th
Ola Harvest Festival at Ola Community Hall
at 9AM
October 28th
The Military Vehicle Collector’s Club of Oregon Military Show, in conjunction with the NW Historical Military Collector’s Assoc at Kliever Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Drive in Portland Oregon. This is a 1 day show, Sat, 9- 3PM. All kinds of GI clothing and gear is available.
November 4th
Boise Veteran’s Day Parade
November 5th
POW-MIA Toys for Tots. Ride starts at Harley Davidson
and goes to Quinn's lounge on Vista.
November 9th, Boise State University Veteran’s Day Event, 10AM on Caesar Chavez lane. Group will meet there and drive together to the display pad on the campus as a group. The display time is 10am to 2pm then members are free to leave. POC is Don W
Golden Corral on Nov 13th in Nampa
November 18th,
Idaho Truck Invasion is having a Toys for Tots at
Lakeview Park in Nampa, 2-6PM.
December
IMVPA Annual Holiday Party
December 9th at 6pm at the
Warhawk Air Museum