17th Annual Mason Dixon Willys Jeep Gathering. Oct 13-15th

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!!2024!! 18th Annual Mason Dixon Willys Jeep gathering events will be Oct 18-20.

-This site is now completely updated for the 2023 show. Information on both drives is updated. All events are rain or shine. Weather predictions have improved for Sunday–

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October 13th 6pm until ??  Open House at Hanson Mechanical Restorations at 40 NorthQueen St. Littlestown, PA. There will be pizza, donations of chips, cookies, snacks etc.. are more than welcome. BYOB. Follow directions below or you will not find it!

—Only park in the field, or on Queen St. or directly in front of barn (Never beside it)

Coming from Gettysburg drive South on 97. If attempting to park in by the barn entrance then after you pass the blue Napa Auto Repair (on left) watch for your next right at an empty gas station. At the vacant gas station turn right on Locust. Drive halfway down the block and turn right after the grey building. You will see the barn with jeeps in the parking area. 

If parking in the field turn right on West Myrtle when you see the Blue Napa Auto Repair. Then take your first left on Dixon Alley (there is no sign.) Drive down to the field and park in the field.

Coming from Westminster go North on 97. Pass through the light in the center of town where King and Queen Streets cross.  If attempting to park in by the barn entrance then watch for your next left on Locust at an empty gas station. Drive halfway down the block and turn right after the grey building. You will see the barn with jeeps in the parking area. 

If parking in the field turn left on West Myrtle when you see the Blue Napa Auto Repair (on right). Then take your first left on Dixon Alley (there is no sign.) Drive down to the field and park in the field.

Red Boxes and lines are recommended parking. Smallest red box by barn is for vintage Jeeps. Green lines are how to get to parking. Blue lines are walking to the barn.

October 14th Annual Jeep drive ALL drives meet at the WWII American Experience Museum 845 Crooked Creek Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325. There is space for trailer parking. It is just up the road from our old meeting point at the Peace Light. Drives leave at 9:30 am sharp. Arrive early so you don’t miss your drive. No Sign up needed

Requests for rides: We are not in any way coordinating folks who want to ride in a Jeep with Jeep drivers and owners. That is up to the discretion of the Jeep owner/ driver. You have to ask them. Expect that many folks will likely say no for liability reasons, or because they just enjoy driving on their own. We have had alot of requests for rides and drivers should not feel obligated in any way to take on riders for the Saturday drives.

Drive # 1 This is a about a 65 mile run out into Michaux forest. We will stop by Laurel lake and drive through the remains of Camp Michaux (a former WW2 Prison Camp). You need working 4wd low on this as there is a steep rocky road. Pack food. Restrooms are only available at Laurel Lake, about 35 miles into the trip. Thank you to Paul Rea for leading this drive!

Drive #2 This is a local run around the Gettysburg area and battlefield. Kyle Buchter will lead this and the goal is to find vintage locations for cool vintage style photos. dress 1940s and fall back in time! The length of this run is not currently determined but it will stay close to home and keep an eye on the weather.

October 15th 9am to 3pm:  Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158. 

Website: Union Mills Homestead

Show Basics:

  • Cost: Free.  Entry and attendance are free. Donations are happily accepted and go towards show expenses and Union Mills Homestead.  Over the years we have donated over $10,000.00 to Union Mills Homestead.
  • T shirts are $20.00 first come, first served. Sizes from small to XXL (a couple XXXL may be available). Limited quantities of shirts are available. Last year’s shirts are available for $15.00 each.
  • All civilian Willys and Kaiser products are welcome.  No newer jeeps in the judged areas.
  • Stock AMC Jeeps now are a judged class. Expectations for AMC Jeeps are unmodified or lightly modified. Cut off date is 1986.
  • Military Jeeps from WW2 onwards are welcome, and we love to have any other vintage military vehicles on display.  Those with living history displays are welcome to set them up.
  • Slow crawl race is planned for 12 O’clock. (Weather permitting) There will be a prize sponsored by Kaiser Willys (neon clock) for the winner.
  • Parts fleamarket:  Those selling used parts the fee is $25.00  if you have an awesome day selling we ask you to be fair and throw a bit more towards the show as this is a not for profit event.  If you are just selling 3 parts you brought in your car or something then there is no charge.
  • Vendors:  Jeep related commercial vendors are more than welcome.  We usually ask $250.00 towards the show, and if you sign on early enough we add you as a sponsor and place your logo on the t-shirt.
  • Behavior. Attendance at the show requires agreement by the attendee to participate in a positive manner. Show entrants/ attendees who create a negative environment will be asked to leave, and if they do not leave the police will be called.

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