On the first week in January of 1926 at the New York Auto Show, the General Manager of Oakland Division, GM’s Alfred Sloan, and Native Americans launched Pontiac as a companion brand to Oakland. It was the most successful new automotive launch the world had seen to that date, and a precursor to the significant innovation Pontiac would bring to the industry over the next 80 years. A great reason for a centennial celebration in 2026!!
From June 22-27, 2026 the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) will hold a convention – how else but in Pontiac, Michigan with the museum as host! This group of owners and enthusiasts focuses on Pontiacs and Oaklands, but also GMC brand trucks. Not their first rodeo – they’ve been doing annual conventions for about a half century – but this will be the biggest with about 1200 people expected that week (from most of the 50 states and many foreign travelers). It’ll be a busy week in and around Pontiac – with plenty of automotive eye-candy!
How to get involved:
Sponsorships from local organizations will allow considerable prominence for your business or organization. Need more information? – Download the packet icon below. Ready to commit? You can do that by:
On-line payment through PayPal
Mailing a check (address/etc in this packet)
Speaking with one of our representatives.
Pontiac enthusiasts might consider joining and registering for the convention. Detail about POCI Membership and Convention specifics from their website (click below).
Non-member automotive enthusiasts may want to attend some of the convention’s public events – particularly the parade on the evening of June 26, 2026. You can also bet the museum will be buzzing that week with considerably expanded displays.
The museum is also collecting event volunteers (of all types and duties) for that week. Volunteer by sending us an email here.