Iola Wisconsin MV show this weekend

[wesk]

I am on my way!

Reporting From The Field
John Adams-Graf
Editor, Military Trader & Military Vehicles
militarytrader.com
Iola isn’t the easiest place to find. Located in the dead-center of Wisconsin, it is a town of a few thousand folks. To lure upwards of 10,000 visitors to the show for nearly a quarter of a century is no accident. It has been a careful evolution that keeps family activity as the focus.

Founded by entrepreneur and publisher, Chet Krause, the Iola Military Vehicle Show emerged out of the desire to represent the vehicles that he serviced during WWII while an NCO in anti-aircraft battery. The first show functioned as a rendezvous point for his battery’s reunion. From there, Chet incorporated his other interests into the show: Guns, tractors, and early civilian trucks.

After turning over the show’s management to the Iola Old Car Show Office, other family-friendly aspects were added to the show. In past years, there have been helicopter rides, radio-controlled airplane demonstrations, firearms safety training and orientation, Red Cross Bloodmobile, trail rides, tractor pulls, and driving competitions. The success of the show has been built on this variety of activities that focus on a “whole-family inclusion.”

Join me ...

http://iolavms.com/

[cabinfever]

I am going to have to attend one of these years, either Iola or the national MVPA conference. Have a great time and bring back stories and photos!