31ST ANNUAL ANTIQUE MACHINERY, TRUCK  SHOW

Hosted by : The Century Museum Village &..Collectors Association

At : The Dutchess County Fairgrounds,

Rte. 9, Rhinebeck, NY

June 14-15, 2008  8 am to 4 pm.

Early exhibitor setup Friday, noon to 9 pm.

FREE EXHIBITOR ADMISSION

2008 brings some exciting changes for our 31st Antique Machinery, Truck  Show.

Building on last year's momentum, the "Northeast Coalition of the AMCA", comprised of six northeastern chapters of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), has rented the entire Fairgrounds for the weekend of June 13-15  from 8AM to 5PM to host AMCA's "Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet" Swap Meet & Show. The "Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet" is the largest antique motorcycle meet in the USA; tens of thousands of spectators are expected and many will view our an­tique machinery displays. The Century Museum Village & Collectors Association (CMVCA) and the Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) have been invited to participate.

The rental of the Fairgrounds is a major expense to the AMCA; therefore, a general spectator gate admission of $15 per day, $25 for a three day pass (under 13 free) will be charged. Exhibitors of antique machinery, trucks and motorcycles will be admitted free, Also if you are working at the meet or museum there is no gate fee.

CMVCA, ATCA and AMCA members who come as spectators (not exhibitors)

will be admitted at a discounted admission of $ 10.00 per day or $ 15.00 for a 3 day admission pass (children under 13 are FREE). A current membership card must be shown at the gate to receive the discount. (Please see the last page of your March 2008 Newsletter for your “member discount coupon" on it.)

Ven­dors will be charged $50 and merchandise must be directly hobby related. Show

chairmen have the right to determine what is acceptable merchandise.

The antique machinery and truck exhibits will again be held at the same location, the racetrack infield.

Tractor pulls will not be held this year.

Pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds (Fair policy).

Please see our website at: www.cmvca.org or the AMCA website at www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com where there are pictures of the 2007 show.

Field Layout:

Thursday, June 13th, starting at noon. Volunteers are needed for field layout. This is a very important part of our show. Having the field laid out before Friday morning makes the en­tire registration & exhibitor setup much more efficient. Please contact Jim Boice (845-266-5212) be­fore Saturday, June 7th for information on the exact time and where to enter the fairgrounds.

Exhibitor& Vendor Information:

Please contact Jim Boice before Tuesday,June 10th for information.845-266-5212

Volunteer Information:

Orange wrist bands are needed for entrance to the Fairgrounds.

Registration & Gate:

Volunteers are needed for this. There should be several people willing to take shifts in the registration tent during the two days of the show. We also need some people will­ing to help direct exhibitors, vendors and volunteers to their proper locations on the fair grounds. For more information please contact Carol or Jim Boice before Saturday,June 7th.

Museum Volunteers:

This will be a large show and we will have many new visitors to the mu­seum. Every spot should have sufficient volunteers (in period dress) for the two days. Please contact Carol Boice before Saturday,June 7th. 845-266-5212

Parking for Volunteers:

There will be limited vehicle traffic in the show area so please ar­rive before 9AM. Further information on this issue will be discussed at future meetings, so please make every effort to attend.

ORANGE WRISTBANDS:

Volunteers will need these to be admitted into the Fairgrounds.

These will be given out at meetings starting with the April 8th meeting., so please try to attend all meetings.

If in question about anything regarding the show please don't hesitate to contact Jim Boice (845-266-5212) or Mark Germond (845-868-7124). More details about the show will be discussed at the next three meetings, so please make every effort to attend.