The OPW Region of AACA will be hosting the 2026 AACA National Sentimental Tour from

June 15 thru June 19, 2026 in the Mechanicsburg, Pa. and surrounding areas.

 

The Sentimental Tour is a 5 day tour for 1928 thru 1958 stock [non modified] vehicles and was first

hosted in 2001. It is hosted by an AACA Region in even numbered years. An exception can be made for a 1926 ,1927 and any pre 1928 Oakland. No vehicle newer than 1958 will be accepted on the tour. We need to have 50 cars registered for the tour. The tour will be open to all AACA members.

 

The host hotel is the Fairfield by Marriott, 503 Winding Creek Blvd. Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050. The hotel

is 2 years old with a pool and fitness center located just off exit 57 on Interstate 81. Forty rooms have been reserved for the tour at $119.00, plus taxes, per night. The price includes breakfast. Use promo code AACA2026 when registering.

 

Trailer and motorhome parking [no hookups] are adjacent to the hotel. You can book your room by

calling 717-795-1918 using the code AACA. I would recommend booking your room on June 14 as the

opening banquet will be Sunday 6/14 with the closing banquet on Friday evening 6/19.

 

Each day’s tour will start and end at the host hotel and we will have a hospitality room at the hotel for

evening socializing. Most touring will be on 2 lane scenic country roads with daily directions provided. The price [yet to be determined] will be inclusive with dinner on your own Monday thru Thursday evenings. Many restaurants from fast food to fine dining are located a mile from the hotel.

 

Tentative schedule is as follows:

Sunday Evening-Opening banquet at Vissaio’s.

Monday-Visit Don Barlup's 1926 service station in New Bloomfield for coffee stop.  Tour Perry County covered bridges with box lunch at Little Buffalo state park.

Tuesday-Visit Army Heritage center in Carlisle with a presentation on The Carlisle Indian School with lunch there.  Optional stop at Carlisle antique mall.

Wednesday-Visit Fort Hunter mansion and grounds with a box lunch. Travel to Halifax for a tour of the Lake Tobias wild animal park.

Thursday-Visit the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing followed by a tour of the historic Eichelberger Distlllery @ Dills Tavern.

Friday-Visit the Rolls Royce Museum with a coffee stop in Mechanicsburg and tour a private car and sign collection in Camp Hill.  Closing banquet at Vissagio's a mile from the host hotel.

 

As with any undertaking of this scope additional help would be appreciated. If you live within a reasonable distance I could use your assistance.

If you have any questions or can provide some assistance, please call me at 717-877-4766 or email me at pullman1914@aol.com. Mark your calendars for June 14 thru 19, 2026 and reserve your room now.

Don Barlup

Tour Chairman

rev12/27/25

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You can visit the AACA web sight under the EVENTS page for more details.