Reunions & Conventions
July 15-18, 2026, Pontiac, IL
DIVCO Convention
Celebrating 100 Years of DIVCO and “Kickin” on Route 66”
Date: The convention is July 15-18, 2026, in Pontiac, Illinois, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of DIVCO – 100 Years of Divco. The convention will be held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Route 66 – “Kickin’ on Route 66”. Registration form below.
Please register early to help us with planning and arrangements. If you have questions, contact Dale Jenkins (217)413-6605, email: dalejenkins@sbcglobal.net. If you need a registration form, contact Barb Parmelee, (860)483-0558, email: barbgeoparm@sbcglobal.net.
Hotel: The host hotel is Hampton Inn-Pontiac, 2000 Grand Prix Dr, Pontiac, IL, 61764. The rate is $155 per night, plus tax. You can make a reservation by calling the Hampton Inn at 815-844-4400. The group booking code is DCB. Please use this code when you make your reservation. This code and rate is available until June 14th and for arrival date Monday, July 13, 2026, through departure date Sunday morning, July 19, 2026. Select the dates of your choice during this time period.
Wednesday – Registration, evening meet and greet at the Hampton Inn
Thursday – Provide your own transportation (map will be available) to visit area museums and two 1930’s gas stations. Two museums are in downtown Pontiac, the 1932 Standard station is 10 miles north of Pontiac on Route 66, and the 1933 Texaco station and Crazy 80’s car museum are an additional 9 miles north on Route 66 in Dwight. Downtown museums are the RT 66 Hall of Fame and Museum that include a Titanic display, Livingston County War display, and a 1940’s Home display. There is also the Pontiac and Oakland Automobile Museum about 2 blocks from the Hall of Fame. There is no fee to visit these museums but they do accept donations. Lunch and dinner on your own. There are many area restaurants to choose from.
Thursday evening in Pontiac: Rocking at the River music concert, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Also, an all women motorcycle group, “Stilettos On Steel”, will be touring Route 66 in the evening.
Friday- Bus trip to Caterpillar Museum, Peoria, and Wheels O’ Time Museum, Dunlap. See World headquarters of Caterpillar and the Caterpillar Visitors Center and Museum. This is a display of their equipment and history with interactive equipment displays. Next, on to the Wheels O’ Time Museum. This is one incredible museum with an extended variety of interesting vehicles and a variety of interaction displays. There is an outdoor train display of a steam locomotive, caboose, passenger coach and office car. Lunch is included, a buffet at the Pizza Ranch in Peoria. Dinner on your own.
Saturday: As a group, travel Route 66. A stop is planned at the 1932 Standard station for photo shoots in front of the gas pump and station (sunlight will be perfect for photos). Convoy back to Pontiac for a Divco display in downtown Pontiac. A Cruise-In show will begin at 3pm, closing the street, Cruise 5-8pm (keep in mind the Divco banquet starts at 6). Lunch on your own.
Saturday evening banquet, 6pm - Will be held in the Baby Bulls Banquet Center, Pontiac. A buffet dinner will be served. An auction is being planned at the banquet. All contributions are welcome. Thank you in advance. This is always a fun way to end the convention and there are a few really nice items already planned.
Evening program - music by Rich and Deb Ferguson.
Ice Cream from a local creamery – Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings until it is all gone!
Activities are still being coordinated with the Bureau of Tourism and the Route 66 Association to celebrate 100th anniversary of Route 66, as well as 100 Years of Divco.
This will be another great convention. Mark your calendar! Reserve your room!
If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor for 2026 Convention, please contact Barb Parmelee, email: barbgeoparm@sbcglobal.net, cell 860-483-0558 (leave message).
2022 Convention, Detroit Michigan
2022 Convention in Detroit, July 13-16
By Barb Parmelee, #053
Another great convention is in the record books. Many thanks to John and Annie Sterly, Mike Szilvagyi, and Danny and Wanda Hall for all their hard work. There were 21 trucks. On Wednesday evening, there was a welcoming picnic held at the motel. On Thursday, the trucks paraded to the Ford Museum where a pizza lunch was had. The museum was outstanding (as was the pizza). An ice scream social was held in the evening, with leftovers finished up Friday evening. Music was provided by Rich and Deb Ferguson on Thursday and Friday evenings. On Friday, the trucks were invited to the Ford Research and Design building. Other folks boarded a bus to tour the Ford factory that builds pick-up trucks. The bus driver narrated along the way, giving an interesting history of the area. The banquet and auction were held on Saturday evening at the Ford Garage Restaurant. A very cool place with gas pump handles used as door handles and faucets in the bathrooms. Auction was fun with tons of items to auction off. Everyone had a great time!
Group Photo 2. Motel Parking Lot at night 3. Auction 4. Banquet 5. Motel Parking Lot
2019 DivCon Convention, Dublin, California
The 2019 DCoA Convention was held in Dublin, California July 10-13, 2019. On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 everyone was welcomed to the Headquarters Hotel in Dublin, CA. We visited, made new friends, got reacquainted with old ones, and of course talked trucks. Then, we ate pizza and had ice Cream from Loard’s Ice Cream for dessert. Some worked on the DIVCO Jigsaw Puzzle, and everyone was entertained by our own Rich and Debra Ferguson with Bluegrass Music. Thursday morning saw us boarding the bus and taking us on a tour to Big Al’s wonderful collection. After lunch, it was on to the Rosie the Riveter Museum and then a stop for a Golden Gate Bridge Tour. The day was completed with a trip to Pier 39 for shopping and sightseeing. It was a very full day. Friday morning we boarded the bus again and went to the Blackhawk museum for a very nice tour. That afternoon, we caravanned all the DIVCO’s to Heritage Park in Dublin where the DIVCO's went on display. The Alameda County Fire Department put on a barbeque with their 1927 REO Speedwagon. Saturday morning found us caravanning to the Meadowlark Dairy in Pleasanton for another DIVCO Display. After the display we gathered at the restaurant for our traditional DIVCO Banquet. We finished up Saturday evening at the Hotel with our trophies presentation and club auction. Thank you to Rich and Debra Ferguson for co-chairing the convention and making it a huge success!
2018 Divco Club of America Convention, Hamburg, New York
The 2018 DCoA Convention was held in Hamburg, New York (near Buffalo, NY) July 19-22, 2018. Wednesday evening, July 18, 2018 there was a Divco gathering with sandwiches and beverages. On Thursday and Friday several tours were arranged included: Pierce Arrow Museum (Buffalo), Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist boat ride at the bottom of Niagara Falls, and Buffalo Harbor and grain storage mills. Saturday, we displayed our vehicles at the Hamburger Festival in downtown Hamburg. The streets were blocked off for the festival and parking was been arranged for us. On Saturday evening we had the convention dinner and auction.
