EXHIBITORS WANTED: Owners of pre-1991 vehicles—as well as members of sanctioned car & motorcycle clubs—are invited to exhibit free of charge at any of our events. Exhibitor gates open at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not necessary, though registration at the event is appreciated. You will be directed onto the grounds by traffic managers once you arrive at the event.

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Sunday, October 8 & 9 Open to the public at 9:30 AM
Admission: Adults/Seniors: $12.00
Museum Members & Children Under 18–Free

More than 150 antique automobiles from around the world will rally at the Owls Head Transportation Museum Saturday and Sunday, October 8 & 9, for the Museum's annual Foreign Auto Festival and Antique Aeroplane Show.

This annual event attracts pre-1991 foreign car enthusiasts from all over the state—from luxury sedans to the high-performance sports cars. The variety can be impressive: Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, Porsche, Ferrari, Citroen, Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and more. The meet draws a large number of Japanese models as well. Owners of pre-1991 cars and trucks are welcome to exhibit at this and all other Museum (non-auction) events at no charge. Visitors are encouraged to come early to guarantee seeing the highest concentration of exhibiting vehicles

This year Volkswagen is the featured marque. All Volkswagens — OF ANY YEAR — are welcome to exhibit on Runway 17 for free. Free admission includes the driver and one passenger. .

The Museum will also set aside an area for children to exhibit their “wheels” (i.e. bicycles, tricycles, scooters, etc.) near its popular "Kids Corral" pedal car area. Children under 18 are always admitted free..

As part of each day’s activities the Museum will actively demonstrate a few of its turn-of-the-century automobiles as well as give free rides in Ford Model Ts. Special children’s activities—including the popular styrofoam plane building with volunteer Richard Brower—and Museum tours are planned. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family. Young children can practice their driving skills in the Kids Corral area, which features pedal cars and pedal planes.

The antique aeroplane show will begin at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. Aircraft conservator Karl Erickson and a team of volunteers have been working tirelessly on getting the Museum's fleet of of World War I-era biplanes ready to take to the skies. Back on the flight line will be the 1917 Curtiss JN-4 or "Jenny" made popular by barnstormers of the 1920s. Also seeing action will be the 1917 Nieuport 28C.1 and 1917 Spad XIIIc.1, among others. An open flightline will allow visitors to get an up close look at the planes as well as talk to the pilots.

Coastal plane rides aboard the Museum's 1941 Stearman will be available and may be purchased at any time during the event. Ride certificates do not expire and are transferable. The Stearman carries one passenger. Price is $200 and includes a membership to the Museum. Current museum members receive a discount.

In addition to all the fun of the show, rain or shine, event visitors have complete access to the Museum's indoor collection of dozens of antique cars and pioneer aircraft.
The Museum will offer free Model T rides will be available throughout the day.

Gates open at 9:30 am. Food and refreshments, provided by French & Brawn, will be available at the Caboose. Pets are not allowed in the Museum or outdoor exhibit area.

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is located at 117 Museum Street, off Route 73 in Owls Head, approximately two miles south of Rockland. Event admission is $12 for adults. Museum members and children under 18 are admitted free. There is plenty of free parking. For more information call 207-594-4418 or go to www.owlshead.org.