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The Findlay Show: Armed Forces Day Celebration

May 18, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Plan to attend one of the largest military vehicle shows in the United States, all while honoring the men and women who are currently serving our country!

This year’s show will be the Mule Muster!  Come and join in one of the largest gathering of Mules ever at one show.  In addition you won’t want to miss the Flame Thrower demonstrations, American Huey 369 and UH-1B Gunship 049, historical displays, reenactors, swap meet, and more!  See the flyer here.

See the map here!

Thursday, May 18
6 a.m. FMA Food Booth Opens
7 a.m. Gates Open to the Public
8 a.m. Master Modeler Museum, Vietnam War Experience and other displays open.
9 a.m. Color Guard Raises Colors
6 p.m. Color Guard Retires Colors
10 p.m. Gates Close

Friday, May 19
6 a.m. – FMA Food Booth Opens
7 a.m. – Gates Open to the Public
8 a.m. – Master Modeler Museum, Vietnam War Experience and other displays open.
9 a.m. – Color Guard Raises Colors
Noon – American Huey 369 and Wolfhounds arrives and sets up
3 p.m. – Flame Thrower Demonstration – Main Grandstand
6 p.m. – Color Guard Retires Colors
9 p.m. – Flame Thrower Demonstration – Main Grandstand
10 p.m.– Gates Close

Saturday, May 20
6 a.m. – FMA Food Booth Opens
7 a.m. – Gates Open to the Public
7:30 a.m. – Awards Breakfast in Old Mill Stream Centre, followed by Veterans Awards Program
9 a.m. – Master Modeler Museum, Vietnam War Experience and other displays open.
10:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies – Arlington H.S. Marching Band – Cincinnati Warbirds Flyover
Guest Speaker Nicole Coleman – Hancock County Veterans Service Office
10:45 a.m. – American Huey 369 & Wolfhounds Greets Public
11:15 a.m. – Flame Thrower Demonstration – Main Grandstand
Noon – Ohio Motorpool meeting in Old Mill Stream Centre
1 p.m. – Genoa Band performs – Midway Gazebo
2 p.m. – WWII Battle Re-enactment – Lye Creek Bridge – back gates will be open
3 p.m. – Flame Thrower Demonstration – Main Grandstand
4:30 p.m. – Pass-N-Review Parade – Awarding Dash Plaques
6 p.m. – Color Guard Retires Colors
10 p.m. – Gates Close

Sunday, May 21
7 a.m. – FMA Food Booth Opens and Gates Open to the Public
Noon – Event Over

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6-17. Children under age 6 are admitted free.

Venue

Hancock County Fairgrounds
1017 E. Sandusky St.
Findlay, OH 45840 United States
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Phone:
419-429-7344