2026 VTCI/CTCI JOINT THUNDERBIRD CONVENTION
September 9-12, 2026 ∙ Flagstaff, Arizona
The 2026 Joint International Thunderbird Convention promises to be a landmark gathering. Timed to coincide with the Route 66 Centennial, the event celebrates both the Mother Road and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. Bringing together members, leaders, and guests from both the Classic Thunderbird Club International and the Vintage Thunderbird Club International, it aims to foster camaraderie among Thunderbird enthusiasts and promote travel along the historic route.
Event Hotel:
Little America Hotel – 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ
Group Rate $189 per night (Cutoff Date: Aug. 8-13, 2026)
For Hotel Reservations Call: (800) 352-2600
(Please let the reservation clerk know you are with the Thunderbird International Convention)
Or visit the Hotel’s Reservations Link
Concours d’Elegance: VTCI and CTCI Concours judging activities will be conducted separately per each organization’s time-honored standards.
Available Tours include local landmarks such as Lowell Observatory, Riordan Mansion State Park, and the Museum of Northern Arizona. Attendees will also have the option of one of two driving tours:
#1 along Route 66 through Seligman, Ash Fork, Williams, and Flagstaff
or
#2 - visiting the unique landscape of the Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments.
This once-in-a-generation celebration of two American icons – Route 66 and Ford Thunderbird - creates a destination experience that blends classic cars, American road travel, and unforgettable scenery. We cannot wait to see you there!
