OHIO VALLEY EARLY BIRDS
Ford Thunderbird Car Club
Fifty Years of Thunderbirding
Ford Thunderbird Car Club
Fifty Years of Thunderbirding
To download a PDF version of the Ohio Valley Early Birds event schedule Click here.
| Saturday , January 10th 2026 Planning Meeting Luncheon Please join us at Bennett's Publical Family Grill in Miamisburg at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 10th for the first OVEB meeting of 2026. Our annual planning meeting will be a great opportunity to relax and reconnect with old friends and to finalize upcoming club activities. 2026 will be a very exciting year for the Ohio Valley Early Birds as it marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of our club. Pictures of event |
| Saturday , February 21st Axe Throwing Event Join us for a spirited time on Saturday, February 21st at Class Axe Cincinnati Axe Throwing in West Chester Township. Afterwards we will have lunch at the Back Porch restaurant. Pictures of event |
| Friday , March 27th American Sign Museum Join us at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 27th for a tour of The American Sign Museum. Since the last time OVEB visited the Museum (shortly after it opened in 2012), it has undergone a $5.5M expansion project. Completed in July of 2024, the additional 20,000 square feet solidifies the American Sign Museum as the largest and most diverse public sign museum in the country. After the tour we will have lunch at nearby Camp Washington Chili. Pictures of event |
| Saturday , April 11th The Tri-State Warbird Museum in Batavia Ohio @ 10:00am A historic aviation museum dedicated to remembering those who fought for our freedom and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The aircraft collection currently consists of 11 significant WWII aircraft with additional acquisitions planned for the future. We had a great tour of the museum and then headed to the Red Lobster on Ohio Pike for lunch. Pictures of event |
| Saturday , May 2nd America's Packard Museum & The Spaghetti Warehouse @ 11:30AM We'll meet for lunch at Dayton's popular Spaghetti Warehouse at 36 West 5th Street in the heart of downtown. Following lunch, we'll drive a few blocks from America's Packard Museum at 420 S Ludlow Street. America's Packard Museum houses the largest collection of Packard automobiles and memorabilia anywhere in the world, with cars from 1903 to 1956. The vehicles are constantly being rotated, so there is always something new to see. A brand-new exhibit, The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution, just opened on April 24. It features British cars from all eras, as well as American cars built for the British market. Organized By: Jeff C. To let Jeff C. know you will be coming Click Here. For the event flyer Click Here. |
| Friday , June 5th OVEB 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the Kenwood - 11:30AM 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ohio Valley Early Birds. As a way of saying thanks to all of our members, please join us on June 5 for a nice buffet lunch in the party room high atop the Kenwood by Senior Star. We're doing this as a luncheon rather than dinner so that everyone will feel comfortable driving your classic car to the event (weather-permitting). Lunch, including beer and wine, will be provided to you at no charge, but please RSVP as soon as possible and absolutely before May 11. Organized By: OVEB Officers To let OVEB Officers know you will be coming Click Here. For the event flyer Click Here. |
| Friday , July 24th To Be Announced This event will either be a tour of the GE Aviation Museum in Evandale or a visit to the Ohio Historical Center Museum in Columbus, OH. Please stay tuned for details. Organized By: Gary R, Jim A, Brad |
| Thursday - Saturday , August 13th - 15th Dearborn, Michigan Excursion Join us as we explore the home of Ford Motor Company and many related historical treasures. Potential attractions include the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, the Ford F-150 Rouge assembly plant, the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Model T plant and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford mansion. Organized By: Bill and Gail |
| Friday , September 25th Thunderbird covered bridges driving tour Bridges located in Ohio's Montgomery and Preble counties. We'll primarily be driving on small, back country roads for this fall driving adventure. Organized By: Gary R. |
| Thursday - Monday , October 22nd - 26th Overnight excursion to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Some of the potential attractions include the Duquesne and Monongahela inclines, the Nationality rooms at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, the Carnegie museums, the Carrie Blast Furnace National Historic Landmark, the PA Trolley Museum, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Heinz History Center, Clayton, the Henry Clay Frick mansion and more. For those who wish to spend an additional day in the area, we will travel about an hour south of Pittsburgh to tour the two Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces: Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Organized By: Brad and Lisa, Bill and Gail |
| Friday , November 13th Neusole Glassworks, Forest Park Ohio Watch demonstrations of glass artisans at work. For those so inclinded, you can also try your own hand at glass blowing to create a unique piece of art. Organized By: Jan R. |
| Saturday , December 5th OVEB Christmas Party Join us for the annual OVEB end of the year event at the Heritage Pointe Clubhouse, Mason, Ohio Organized By: Gail C., Sue B, Lisa |
| Saturday , May 16th That Day in May Festival and Car Show - Oakwood OH Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, May 16th, for the "That Day in May" (TDIM) festival in Oakwood, OH. The TDIM festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of Oakwood. They are looking for 25 cars to display at the festival from noon to 3pm on May 16. This is the 51st year of the festival. For complete details, please refer to the event flyer compiled by Scott McGaha of the Thunderbirds of Southwest Ohio.Organized By: Mike Armstrong To let Mike Armstrong know you will be coming Click Here. For the event flyer Click Here. |
| Sunday , July 26th Thunderbirds at the Dayton Dragons Game OVEB members are invited to join the Thunderbirds of Southwest Ohio on Sunday, July 26 for a Dayton Dragons baseball game. Participants will be able to display their T-Birds in a protected area on the plaza outside the stadium's main gate while watching the Dayton Dragons take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Plan to arrive for setup by noon. Game time is 1:05PM. More information will be provided as the date gets closer, but this is a heads-up to to reserve the date on your calendar. After last year's rainout, the TSWO is hoping for perfect weather in 2026. Organized By: Scott M To let Scott M know you will be coming Click Here. |
| Sunday , October 11th Spring Grove 'Cruise In' Car Show 2026 Spring Grove hosts one of the largest Car Shows in the area each October. Show vehicles 25 years and older are welcome. There is no entry fee but we ask that participants bring a non-perishable food item to benefit CAIN (Churches Active In Northside). Concessions will be available to purchase. Mini tram tours will be available throughout the event. Registration will open on Monday, September 14, 2026 at NOON. If you are attending as a spectator, there is no need to register. This registration is meant for show vehicles only. To register After September 14th Click Here. |