OMVA Milton 2018

[Terry Witiuk]

OMVA Milton 2018, in conjunction with Steam-Era, is scheduled for Friday August 31st to Monday September 3rd, Labour Day weekend. Look forward to seeing everyone there...stay tuned for more info!

[Terry Witiuk]

Hello to All. Just a quick reminder that OMVA Milton 2018 is fast approaching...Labour Day Weekend...only four weeks to go. For those who have not attended previously, this is a excellent opportunity to bring out your MV and have a great time with fellow OMVA members. If you are attending with an MV, you will be granted complimentary admission. Entrance into the park with vehicles is through the service entrance, just a few hundred feet south of the main public entrance. There are daily vehicle parades and there will be a Military Vehicle only parade on Saturday afternoon. If you plan to attend without an MV, entrance will be through the park's main gate and regular admission ($12.50) will have to be paid. Vehicle award presentations will start at 4pm Saturday afternoon and then followed by an OMVA Member and family BBQ. If you wish to camp on site, there still may be some campsites available. There are showering facilities. The following links will take you to the Steam Era website where you can find contact info for camping and more info.

http://www.steam-era.com/
http://www.steam-era.com/camping.html

If you are planning to attend with or without a MV, please let us know so that we can prepare name tags. Vehicle details would be appreciated. Also...if you're planning to be there for the BBQ, please let us know so we can plan for enough food. If you are bringing a MV, licenced or not, and you wish to participate in any of the vehicle parades or drive around the park, liability insurance is required.

If you have any questions, please ask. Hope to see as many of you as possible.

[Robin Craig]

Don't forget the side shows at the event, I think I heard Les Fisher will be giving a whipping and rope splicing seminar for those interested. I am sure others will share their talents in other areas.

[charlie fitton]

..vehicle parades or drive around the park, vehicle insurance is required.


that sucks the fun out of it

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

..vehicle parades or drive around the park, vehicle insurance is required.

...that sucks the fun out of it

The whipping side show may make up for it. Perhaps do that part twice?

[chris vickery]

That brings up a curious question regarding insurance.
Is this a requirement of the OMVA or that if the host (Steam Era)?
I am wondering if and how all the collectors that display their antique farm tractors insure themselves for such an event?
Does the OMVA not carry liability insurance that acts as an umbrella for those operating vehicles as part of a group function?

[Robin Craig]

There are many facets to the insurance Chris, while the OMVA has insurance it is typically the responsibility for those running vehicles around to be insured.

The sub atomic hair splitting and finger pointing of who is liable for what will likely take this thread viral, but in my basic understanding the OMVA insurance would (and I am willing to stand corrected) cover someone exhibiting a vehicle and another person tripped on a corner and sued. That is different than if you were trundling around the site in your universal carrier and flattened muffy the family pet.

That is kind of my take on it. Maybe the wise elders of OMVA can expand on it. I know my CL70 if brought will not be insured but then again it wont be running just yet.

[Sam D]

Originally Posted by Terry Witiuk

OMVA Milton 2018, in conjunction with Steam-Era, is scheduled for Friday August 31st to Monday September 3rd, Labour Day weekend. Look forward to seeing everyone there...stay tuned for more info!

Being new to this hobby are there any jeeps for sale that show up at the meet? Which day attracts the most vehicles?

[Terry Witiuk]

Sam. Biggest day for vehicle turnout is Saturday. In the last few years, there haven't been any jeeps on display with "For Sale" signs on them but that doesn't mean that they are not. This is a great opportunity to meet/chat with vehicle owners and you never know what can come out of such a discussion. If you're there and express interest in purchasing a vehicle, this can often result in a lead for a vehicle that may be for sale elsewhere or possibly make an owner think about selling. Hope to see you there.

[Sam D]

Originally Posted by Terry Witiuk

Sam. Biggest day for vehicle turnout is Saturday. In the last few years, there haven't been any jeeps on display with "For Sale" signs on them but that doesn't mean that they are not. This is a great opportunity to meet/chat with vehicle owners and you never know what can come out of such a discussion. If you're there and express interest in purchasing a vehicle, this can often result in a lead for a vehicle that may be for sale elsewhere or possibly make an owner think about selling. Hope to see you there.

I look forward to meeting/chatting and getting educated on the vehicles.

Thanks Terry!

[Terry Witiuk]

Hello to All. Just five days to go. If you’re an OMVA member and plan to be there with your MV, please let us know. If you’re an OMVA member and plan to be there for our Saturday BBQ, again, please let us know. Look forward to seeing you there!

[Terry Witiuk]

Thanks to everyone who came out...awesome weekend that ended way too fast! Shall post some pics later this week.