MODEL A FORD CLUB OF COLORADO
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Active Year round

The Model A Ford Club of Colorado enjoys a wide variety of events each year. These events range from driving events, educational seminars, parties and banquets, social gatherings, games, and multi-day tours. The club also actively participates in national and regional MAFCA tours and conventions.

The club is very active, with at least one club event per week (if not more). Guests are always welcome!

Tours

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Day Tours

Day tours are the club's main driving events. These excursions typically consist of gathering at a pre-defined meeting location and driving to a location of interest, and often gathering for lunch afterwards.

Some of our traditional tours include:
  • Driving to mail Valentines Day cards from Loveland Colorado (February)
  • A tour in the mountains to enjoy the fall colors (late September - early October)
  • Driving the Lariat Loop to the top of Lookout Mountain on the final Saturday of each year (December)

Long-Distance Tours

Tours can also span multiple days and cross state lines. These extended excursions are typically focused on sight-seeing, driving to national or regional MAFCA events, or to attend a unique festival or another event.

Past tour destinations have included:
  • Vancouver, Washington (2010)
  • Witchita, Kansas (2013)
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico (2018)
  • Kanab, Utah (2019)
  • Conway, New Hampshire (2021)
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Additional Tour Information
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We love Driving Our Model A Fords

​Based on reported mileage, the Model A Ford Club of Colorado has driven more than THREE MILLION MILES since the Milestone Program was established...and it has driven more than 2.5 TIMES THE DISTANCE TO THE MOON since the inception of the MAFCA mileage program. 

Parades

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The club actively participates in several parades around the Denver area. Parades are a great way to celebrate major holidays while introducing the general public to our old, unique automobiles. Depending on the parade and time of year, it is not uncommon to see at least 10 Model A Fords from our club participating in a parade, if not more!

Our club typically participates in the following parades each year:
  • Commerce City Memorial Day Parade
  • Park Hill 4th of July Parade
  • Buffalo Bill Days Parade (Golden)
  • Strasburg Hometown Days Parade
  • Louisville Labor Day Parade
  • Longmont Veterans Day Parade

Seminars

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The Model A Ford, like any other automobile, is a complex machine. There are several components that work together to make a Model A run. Learning how each of these systems work, and how they relate to other components, can be daunting.

The club has countless experienced Model A mechanics that are willing to share their knowledge and expertise regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the Model A Ford. These educational seminars are crafted to help you understand how each components works, as well as key tips and tricks to make working on your car easier.

Past seminar topics have included:
  • Engine rebuilding
  • Transmission overhauls
  • Overdrive installation
  • Electrical system overview
  • How to troubleshoot your car
  • Upholstery assembly

Parties and Banquets

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The club hosts parties and banquets throughout the year to celebrate the club's extensive history and the contributions of its members. Model A era fashion is welcome at these events, but not a requirement. 

The club typically hosts the the following parties throughout the year:
  • Inaugural Banquet (late January / early February)
  • Club Picnic (June)
  • Christmas Party (December)

Ladies Seminars and Events

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There are also a wide variety of events available for ladies in the club. Ladies seminars can occur at the same time as technical seminar, or they can be their own event. Ladies seminars can be Model A related (typically in regards to Model A era fashion) or they can be other fun events.

Past ladies seminars have included:
  • A trip to the Cheese Importers in Longmont
  • Painting classes
  • Era fashion classes and seminars

Social Gatherings and Games

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Not every event has to be strictly car-focused. We offer several events just for the sake of getting together and enjoying time with other club members. Our club offers lunch gatherings and games on a monthly basis to provide fun opportunities to meet and socialize with other club members.

Some of these monthly social gatherings include:
  • Just Lunch Bunch
  • Bunco
  • Pinochle

Lillie Fahey Participation Award

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Jim and Lou Huff, winners of the 2019 Lillie Fahey club participation trophy
​All MAFCC members are eligible to earn points toward the Lillie Fahey Participation Awards. Points are awarded for:

  • Attendance at club-sanctioned events that are open to everyone
  • Driving your "A" to club events
  • Wearing era attire to club events
  • Contributing articles to the "Quail" newsletter
  • Planning and hosting club activities
  • Recruiting new members​​


Click here to view the Lillie Fahey Award point guidelines

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