A circa-1964 Polaris Sno Traveler. WinterFest photos courtesy of Owls Head Transportation Museum.
The Owls Head Transportation Museum used to include a display of snow machines as part of its (formerly) annual WinterFest, but per public relations director Jenna Lookner, this event hasn’t been held in several years. On January 23, the museum will dedicate a day to one of WinterFest’s most popular attractions: the vintage snow machine. Focusing on hardware built before 2000, “The Evolution of Snow Machines” will take place on the grounds of the Owls Head, Maine museum.
A Model T snow machine conversion.
The event is open to all pre-2000 mechanical snow machines, including Model T conversions, snowmobiles, Sno-Cats and others. Those wishing to display vehicles are asked to register in advance with the museum, as indoor display space is limited to the first 50 entrants. Additional display space for running snow machines will be available outside, on the museum’s Runway 17, and short trails on the property will be available for running displays.
A Tucker Sno-Cat on the trails.
Judging will left to museum visitors, and categories will include Best of Show, Best Original/Preserved, Most Innovative Design and Best Restored Machine. Registration and setup begins at 7:30 a.m. on January 23, with the show open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The usual $12 adult entry fee covers admission to the event, and those over 65 get in for $10. Those under 18, as well as active duty and retired military, get in free.
The Evolution of the Snow Machine is the first in a series of 2016 events planned by the museum. For more details on upcoming exhibits and special events, visit OwlsHead.org.
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