Shay Owners Club International
Serving Shay and Camelot Model A & Tbird Enthusiasts since 2001
Getting our Kicks on Route 66!
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The 2026 Shay Owners Club, International Annual Meeting and Convention is now ready for you to sign up! Save the dates now... In Springfield, MO, from September 15 to September 19, 2026. Once you're pretty sure you're going to make it to the Convention, you can register with us online at this link (opens in a new tab). See the links at the bottom of this page for lodging, convention registration, and other helpful info.
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You do not have to own or bring a Shay or Camelot car. You do not have to be a member to attend.
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Springfield, MO is the official Birthplace of Route 66, beginning with a historic meeting in, and a historic telegram sent from Springfield on April 30, 2026 designating Route 66 (here's a video). Our presence there will roughly coincide with the 100th anniversary of the designation of this historic highway as Route 66, and the City of Springfield will still be abuzz with the excitement. Our local guide, SOCI member Don Smith, has lots of stuff planned for us, including a cruise on the original Route 66, and plenty to do in Springfield.
September 15 will be the travel and arrival date. Book your first night for that evening. As attendees arrive, we can all meet in the hotel restaurant and get informally acquainted. You'll likely have had a long day's drive, and will want to settle in for a good night's rest.
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September 16, 17 and 18 will be the Convention days. Events will include a cruise to Route 66 historic places along some of the remaining, original elevation of Route 66; Some visits to Route 66 and historic auto museums; Great dining in Springfield; Visits to some of the many attractions including the Bass Pro Shop Aquarium, the Ralph Foster Car Museum, a Wild West Museum, Fantastic Caverns, and more. There will be some free time, so you can tour as you like, by yourself or with other Convention attendees, and we'll have suggestions for where you might go. On the last day, we'll gather for a last dinner at or near the hotel.
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September 19 is the day we'll head for home. After a group breakfast at the hotel, we head out with new friends made and a great time to remember. If you'd like to stretch your stay, we'll have a long list of other places to go and things to do in and around this great, historic city.
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MANY THANKS!! To SOCI member Don Smith, a proud Springfield resident, and our local tour guide.
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Drop in to this site now and then for links to the most recent updates.
Helpful Links (opens in a new tab):​
Book your hotel, Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield.​​​​
Description of event on the SOCI Forum pages.​
Sign-up and Registration form to attend the SOCI Convention.
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You can find a running log of previous communications from this page at this link.
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SOCI Annual Meeting and Convention 2026 (Updated Apr 2, 2026)
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