06/29/2026
Owls Head Transportation Museum
New Opportunities for Exhibitors and Motorcycle Enthusiasts Highlight Summer and Fall Events
OWLS HEAD, MAINE — The Owls Head Transportation Museum is preparing to launch its 2026 event
season with First Responders Weekend, taking place June 27–28, followed by a summer and fall lineup
filled with opportunities for exhibitors, enthusiasts, and families to celebrate transportation history.
Throughout the summer, the museum comes
alive as antique automobiles, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles join OHTM& #39;s
operational collection of pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, and engines for a series of unique
transportation-themed events.
New this summer, OHTM is introducing a Model T Driving Experience, giving participants the rare
opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of America& #39;s most influential automobiles. Participants will
learn the unique controls and operation of the iconic Model T while gaining a deeper understanding of the
engineering innovations that helped transform personal transportation in the early 20th century.
For 2026, the museum continues to welcome exhibitor vehicles that are 35 years old or older, with free
admission provided for the driver and one passenger. These participant vehicles help transform the
museum grounds into a dynamic display of transportation history while giving visitors the opportunity to
experience vehicles rarely seen outside private collections.
This season also brings expanded opportunities for motorcycle enthusiasts. In previous years, motorcycles
were primarily featured during a single event weekend. Beginning this year, riders will have a dedicated
exhibition space during both the Wings & Wheels Air Show on August 1–2 and the Season Rally
Finale on September 26–27. These expanded opportunities allow motorcycle owners to showcase their
bikes alongside other historic and specialty vehicles while connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
The season officially begins with the museum& #39;s inaugural First Responders Weekend on June 27–28, a
two-day event honoring the men and women who serve their communities through fire, police, EMS,
dispatch, and emergency management services. Visitors can explore emergency vehicles, meet first
responders, enjoy demonstrations, and learn more about the organizations that help keep Maine
communities safe.
Additional events throughout the season include the Truck & Tractor Show, Wings & Wheels Air Show,
New England Auto Auction™, Pine Tree Jamboree, and the Season Rally Finale.
Visitors can also explore the Museum& #39;s growing Science & Industry Center, a hub for hands-on learning
and discovery that connects transportation history with modern STEM concepts. Open year-round, the
center features interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, weekly STEM activities, camps,
workshops, after-school programs, and outreach opportunities designed to engage learners of all ages.
Whether arriving as an exhibitor, participant, or spectator, visitors will find opportunities throughout the
season to connect with fellow enthusiasts, experience living history, and celebrate the innovation and
ingenuity that have shaped transportation for generations.
For a complete event schedule, exhibitor information, and registration details, visit owlshead.org.
