MAY 16, 2026, SATURDAY – MOTORHEADS Rock Cut State Park; Wet & Swap
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Cut State Park, 7223 West Lane Road (IL Highway 173), Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Nice lake to run your project engines on. 10 HP limit or no wake. Rest room on site. On site lunch facility. I will be Tailgating Coffee and donuts In the Parking lot.
Contacts: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 , Saturday – MOTORHEADS Rock River Fall Cruise Wet Meet
9:00 AM to 2:00 Pm
Mercy Rockford Sportscore, Loves Park Public Boat Ramp, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford, Illinois 61103
Directions: Main Street from downtown (IL Route 2), North on Main Street to Elmwood Road; East on Elmwood Road to Sportscore entrance; Follow entrance road to near its end to boat ramp; Almost 20 miles of Rock River to cruise; Probable lunch at local restaurant on the Rock River. Launch time no later than 10:30 am
Probable lunch at local restaurant on the Rock River
Contact: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237
Contacts: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237
JULY 25, 2026, Saturday Bob Barta’s home Farm 7th Annual — Dry Meet & Swap
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
1015 North Curran Rd McHenry, IL 60050
Rain or Shine...lots of room in the Barn in case of rain. Large display of racing engines! Lunch, Donations please. Bring a dish Rummage pile: Bring pieces, parts or engines you want to get rid of to put on the rummage pile. When your rummage ticket number is drawn, you will be able to take anything from the pile you may need! The Test tank will be available, so bring a motor to run. bring something to sell or swap.
Contact: Bob Barta 847/209-9023
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Contacts: Contact: Bob Barta 847/209-9023
“Garage Sale” Meet – “Lets Make A Deal”
Join the FUN! Nice Ramp right on the St. Lucie River – Plenty of Parking
Meet Theme = Race Motors Judging in All Categories Bring Chairs – Limited Seating Lunch Served – $9.00 donation Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cookies, Soft Drinks & Bottled Water FINAL MEET OF THE WINTER SEASON – Next Meet – November @ LaBelle
Contacts: Dennis Ladd – 772-631-7952
Dave Pahl – 518-258-4759
Yellow Jacket Resort,
55 SE 503 Ave. Old Town, FL 32680
From Old Town on US 19N / US 27 Alt N/US 98 go south on SE 349 Hwy (watch for signs to Yellow Jacket Campgrounds) approx 9.5 miles, turn left on SE 477 Ave approx. 0.9 mile, turn right on SE 752 St approx. 0.3 mile, turn left SE 503 Ave to Yellow Jacket Campgrounds
A cruise is planned for Friday afternoon and we’ve decided to call it the Jim Benjamin Memorial Cruise. Casey Lynn has planned the 100-mile round trip and will be the cruise director. Keep your eyes open for an e-mail blast coming your way outlining the requirements for the trip!
Meals
Friday Lunch: Sub sandwiches, provided once again by Deb’s Deli with all the
fixins, including chips and bottled water. $10 per person.
Friday Dinner: We will meet at our old standby, Salt Creek Restaurant.
Saturday Lunch: Fried chicken with coleslaw, baked beans and bottled water.
$10 per person.
RSVP for meals to George Emmanuel by Monday, April 13, 2026!
gemmanuel@bellsouth.net
or call/text 352-219-3730.
Lodging
Bill’s Fish Camp 352-542-7086
Yellow Jacket Campground 352-542-8365
Contacts: RSVP for meals to George Emmanuel by Monday, April 13, 2026!
gemmanuel@bellsouth.net
or call/text 352-219-3730
Lake Lenape Park features a convenient dock area, a spacious beach, ample parking and clean facilities. The event begins at 8 am with registration, coffee and donuts. Lunch will be served. Donations will be accepted. This year’s event will feature a slow motor contest for motors up to 6 hp. Contact Jim Purcell at purcells2@comcast.net or 302-563-2375 for more information.
Contacts: Jim Purcell 302-563-2375 or purcells2@comcast.net
From the NYS Thruway, take exit 27 north on Route 30 to the lakefront of Lake Algonquin. Look for the AOMCI sign.
Breakfast foods, coffee and donuts in the AM, burgers and dogs at lunchtime, free will offering, with donations going to the local ambulance corps. This meet will have a number of rowboat motor era motors and draws an eclectic group of members from all over the country.
Contacts: Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558
Located on Route 50 between Scotia, NY and Saratoga, NY at the business shop and parking lot of Schrader and Company, across the street from Burnt Hills Upholstery (big red barn with white trim). The AOMCI banner will be on the roadside.
Rest room available in the shop, coffee and donuts in the AM for a free will offering. Show off your winter project or get that last part or two to finish it up. This meet kicks off the season for the Chapter for meets and is always well attended, cover in the shop in the event of rain.
Contacts: Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558
Located off of I-88, take the Franklin exit and follow route 357 to the campground, located just past the dam itself.
ADA accessible restrooms, located within the campground grounds, the meet is at the boat launch and parking lot. Coffee and donuts available and meet registration to cover costs of the meet.
Contacts: Fran Secor 607-988-6805
Jeff Walshe 607-437-9998
Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558
Contacts:
Saturday May 9, 2026 the Midwest Chapter invites you to the
Okauchee Regional Classic Boat & Motor Show.
We have a large area to setup boats & motors to show sell, and swap. A large pavilion with rest rooms is on site. A barrel is on site to run motors. This is a CAN’T MISS MEET!! Members from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Indiana are in attendance! The public is welcome, many who bring motors and boats to sell. (A $5 donation would be appreciated if you are showing or selling.) A food vendor is on site.
The Okauchee Lions Park is located a few miles east of Oconomowoc on Hwy 16. Exit Sawyer road. The park is located just North of Hwy 16 at the intersection of Sawyer Road and Wisconsin Ave. The Okauchee Lions Park can be seen from Hwy 16.
Contacts: Dan Johnson, lauderdale900@gmail.com 262-607-0900
Scott Braaten, sabraaten@hotmail.com 608-622-6103
Ledgedale Recreational Area
263 Ledgedale Road
Greentown, PA 18426
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Ledgedale Recreational Area 263 Ledgedale Road, Greentown PA 18426
Greentown Exit off Route 84 onto North 507 North about 1/2 mile to a left onto Ledgedale Road. Turn right into the Ledgedale Recreational Area’s boat launch when you see the lake.
Lake Wallenpaupack, PA “The Annual Bill Fischer Memorial Meet” The Fischer family, my brother Jeff, and I will again be hosting this early spring “Wet Swap Meet”. Northeast AOMCI members have always enjoyed this meet each spring, as a time to get together with fellow collectors for a day on the water. Because this has always been one of the first wet meets of the year, there is always plenty of pent-up enthusiasm to test all those recently completed winter projects. An active swap of motors and parts is also found here each year. Bill’s Family will again be in attendance to help us prepare and serve up the food and play an active part of the day. A $7 donation helps to cover the cost of coffee, snacks, and a hot lunch. A test tank will also be available for the “How Slow Will It Turn” Competition. All Antique or Vintage motors must be 7.5 HP or less. Lowest RPM wins! Meet Location: Ledgedale Recreational Area 263 Ledgedale Road, Greentown PA 18426. For Additional Meet Information: contact Greg Ellsworth at gmellsworth@milnescompanies.com
Cell: 570-665-1252
Contact: Greg Ellsworth
gmellsworth@milnescompanies.com
Cell: 570-665-1252
The meet will be held at the boat launch area at White Water Lake.
When you get to the park go to the left and we will be in the parking lot at the launch area.
This is a meet for those that like to run their motors on a scenic mid size lake. There are a couple of docks available and plenty of shoreline to pull up on to switch up motors etc. The pavilion at the park has flush toilets available just short walk from the launch. Coffee and Tim bits will be available dockside and a BBQ lunch will be held at my RV site in the park. The launch is on a bay that is perfect for running smaller motors and the large part of the lake is great for running just about anything else, the adventurous can run up Levy Creek all the way to Moore lake which takes about an hour or so each way. Nearby is the Valley inn if you want to come up early and stay for the weekend https://www.valleyinnsudbury.com/
Or you can book a campsite in the park and enjoy the camping experience, electrical and water connections are available on most sites https://www.greatersudbury.ca/play/campgrounds-and-trailer-parks/whitewater-lake-trailer-park/
If you choose to stay the weekend I have a seasonal site at the park so come on Friday (or earlier) and depart Sunday campfires are a great way to end the boating day!
Contacts: Al Lockhart
goa@personainternet.com
705 670 7955
Exchange club Meet on State rd between Rt303 & Ledge Rd.
The Hinckley meet is a Bring what ya got to sell, swap, trade and display ! Great time to catch up with club members. Plus an awesome lunch will be provided, remember to be generous at the tip jar to cover the cost of the food !
Contacts: Gary Orloff 440-667-5548
TJ Fitzgerald (440) 665-2062
Bob Joynt (440) 724-6863
The event is located at Wooten Waterfront Park in downtown Tavares, Florida
– and directly on Lake Dora. 100 East Ruby street, Tavares, Florida 32778
Set up begins at 9:00 am Thursday, March 26. All displays must be set up on Thursday, no setup is allowed on Friday.
Admission has changed a little this year. From the Kalua Beach Bar, east, including the ramp that the sea planes use, our displays, including vendor row, and the Glaspar club displays are open to the public. A wristband is needed to view the boats on the docks and displays west of the Kalua Bar and Restaurant. For our members with a display there is a $ 10 fee which includes a wrist band. If you would like to walk up and look at the boats on the dock, we will have wristbands available for $10. Joe and Maria Fisher will have them available at the Club tent on Thursday and throughout the weekend. If not at the tent, call Maria, 321-863-4620 or Joe, 321-377-5513 and we will get them to you during the show to get you in.
All displays will be brought in at the gate by the railroad station.
When you arrive on Thursday, please call Joe Fisher, 321-377-5513, and we will help you get to the right spot and get you set up. If you have been there before you know the routine.
If you have any questions give me a call or email me at fish4620@hotmail.com.
https://acbs-sunnyland.org/show-attendees/
Contacts: When you arrive on Thursday, please call Joe Fisher, 321-377-5513, and we will help you get to the right spot and get you set up. If you have been there before you know the routine.
If you have any questions give me a call or email me at fish4620@hotmail.com.
New England Wireless & Steam Museum
1300 Frenchtown Road • East Greenwich • RI 02818
Due to the cancellation of the historic Mystic Seaport Antique Marine Engine Exposition held on the 3rd weekend in August over the last 34 years, the New England Wireless and Steam Museum will hold a marine and antique engine/machinery show at their museum grounds located at 1300 Frenchtown Road • East Greenwich • RI 02818 on August 15th and 16th. Aug 14th (setup after noon)
Come and display your antique engines and enjoy viewing the museums legendary wireless and steam exhibits.
Free admission for the exhibitor and 2 guests
Please sign up (web address or e-mail) before July 31st
Contacts: Yankee Chapter President Gary Mower, gdm362@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/NEWirelessSteamMuseum
Theme: 10 Horsepower & Under Bring Your Boats – It’s a WET Meet. Boat Ramp, and large area for Displays & Demos. Judging in all categories. LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN WHEN BOATING ON LAKE AVALON. Lunch Served $9.00 Donation, Hero Sandwiches, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Cookies, Cold Drinks
From Westbound I-75 – get off at Exit 101 (951), turn left on 951 go south 3 -1/2 miles To Rattlesnake Hammock Road (864) turn right and proceed 3-3/4 miles to Highway 41, turn right on Highway 41 go 3/4 Mile to Avalon Drive (light), turn left into park. From Southbound 1-75 – get off at Exit 105, Golden Gate Parkway West to Airport Pulling Road then turn left (south) to highway 41. Turn left off Highway 41 to Avalon Drive (light), turn right into the park.
Contacts: Dean & Shawne’ Rich 239 – 253 – 8239
Melick’s Cedar Riverside Home
540th Street, Menomonie, WI. North of Menomonie, WI- about 4 miles north of I- 94. From the East take exit 45 north on Co Rd BB; from the west take exit 41 north on State Rd 25, Head towards Jakes’ Supper Club. We are downstream 1/2 mile on the south side of the river.
Swap Meet in the AM on the Driveway. The Melick collection is being downsized – bring your wish list and cash. Morning coffee and Lunch, served on the grounds (actually on tables)- donations appreciated and potluck offerings welcome. In the afternoon, running boats on the river is encouraged. Bring your boats and motors to run. This is the 32nd anniversary of the first Melick Meet on the River. RSVP by mail, phone -(call 715-235-2230) or e-mail. Helpers prior to the day of the meet would be welcome.
Contacts: Ron Melick
litsourz@gmail.com
715-235-2230
J I Oaks Rd Bullock, NC
This is our biggest buy/sell/swap meet of the year. Also a lot of motor fixing and running in barrels. A wonderful lunch is served.
Contacts: Bobby Russell, boddyjrussell0922@aol.com, 301-752-2589
Twin Ridge Marina Rd, Henry, VA, and nearby Salthouse Branch campground
This is our premier three+ day camping meet beginning 9/25 or earlier. The main meet day is 9/26 at Twin Ridge Marina. We have a rented pavilion and great docks and ramp. We’ll have camping, cookouts and cruises throughout the period. Good place to tinker with your motors and buy/sell/swap. The camping is a short boat ride away at Salthouse Branch campground. Reservations are suggested.
Contacts: Guy Bergloff, gbergloff@MSN.com, 540-537-1458
The debut of Dave’s new Boathouse Museum.
Drop in anytime for a tour but don’t be late for Dave’s smoked Boston butt BBQ lunch.
This is arranged by Dave and Steve Rutigliano as part of our annual “workshop sneak and peek” events. Stay tuned for more.
Contacts: Dave Coone, dtcoone@gmail.com , 276-465-0390
| Lake Hunt, 551 Ironworks Rd, NC |
This is an active boating meet on a small lake with a ramp and a nice pavilion
Contacts: Scott Boque, Scott.aomci@gmail.com
Pamlico Plantation, 150 Clubhouse Road, Washington, NC
Held at a private park with a nice pavilion and boat ramp
Contacts:
| David Wheeler, dwheeler46@embarqmail.com |
7 Poplar Creek Ln, Elloree SC
An active wet meet motoring into Santee Lake. A nice ramp, restaurant, restrooms and field camping on-site. Taylor usually brings his mobile museum.
Contacts: Taylor Garrick, rlculler@aol.com, 803-837-3411
This is a new meet in held in Bukolt Park.
This is a fantastic place for a meet with miles of water to run on, docks, bathrooms, and acres of park to explore. Everybody really enjoyed it last year. If you didn’t come last fall you missed out on great weather, great water and lots of room to roam. Lunch will be provided.
Contacts:
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This is a 4-day meet, August 4 @ 8:00 a.m. – August 7, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
We use the hockey arena to set up outboard motors & boats for display and judging by AOMCI members. The swap area is an old air strip & soccer field. The city of Tomahawk is responsible for camping and vending spaces that you can rent from them at 715-453-4040. Over 100 camping & vending sites are available. Quite a few are already spoken for but there is plenty of room for everybody. There are no hookups. The arena has bathrooms which include showers and will be available to campers. You can set up your spot at the event NO SOONER THAN MONDAY AUGUST 3 AT 10:00 A.M. We also supply a number of port-a-potties for everyone’s convenience. The meet cost is $10 which covers ALL 4 DAYS. We have judging in 13 divisions and on-water events consisting of: Stock Merc KF5/Mark5, any 5-1/2 1959 or older motor, predicted log and a blind-folded event for which the Northwoods Chapter supplies the boat & motor. Merc KF5/Mark 5 & the 1959 5-1/2 or older events require a 12 ft. factory boat or larger. The predicted log event can be run with any boat & motor. The Zephyr events are yet to be determined for this year. Registration opens every morning at 8:00 a.m. with coffee & bakery. The arena is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 4 – 6 and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 7. On August 7 there will be a members-only banquet and awards presentation starting at 6:00 p.m. in the banquet hall in the arena.
Contacts: Karen Dalle Ave, Northwoods President 715-356-5649 email: dallekave411@gmail.com
Ted Howland 715-453-2395
Bathrooms on site. Lunch Provided. Bring your own chair.
Contacts: Dale Wagner 715-360-5940
Dome Sports Bar & Grill
Bathrooms on site, tables & chairs available and food available.
Contacts: Jim Zeinert 920-470-0412
If you have not attended before, this is our largest attended event with lots of networking and swapping going on. There will be plenty of space to set up your boats/motors/trucks/trailers & swap tables. We also have indoor space if you wish to display something.
Lunch will be available as well as coffee and doughnuts in the morning (for your donation of course).
This is a great opportunity to find dust off those winter blues and find those missing parts for your outboard projects
From Hwy 54 and Business Highway 5 Junction in Camdenton, head south on Bus Highway 5 for 0.4miles. Turn Left onto Lake Dr. then take your first right onto Dare Blvd. Tech Center will be on the right and the M.A.P.S. meet will be behind the building.
https://www.facebook.com/propspinners
Contacts: Jason Paxton-
MAPS President
816.719.0986
fastboat3@aol.com
The meet is held inside Bathrick Marine.
Lunch including drinks will be available for a $5 donation. Bring your own chair. The public is welcome to participate in the swap meet and to visit our motor display from 10 – 11:30 AM. The outboard test tank will be available for our use.
Contacts: Bill Shattuck
wgshattu@gmail.com
616-510-8673