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2026 Dates
March 8-10 – Fly North Dakota Conference, Minot
March 15 – Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) is sponsoring scholarships available to support future aviators, deadline is no later than March 15. Read more: https://midwestflyer.com/minnesota-aviation-trades-association-mata-scholarship-opportunities/
March 19-21 – 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas (Grapevine)
April 1 – Minnesota Pilots Association scholarship deadline. One of the missions of the Minnesota Pilots Association is to promote aviation education. They offer scholarships for people who are pursing training as pilots or as aviation maintenance/avionics technicians. If you know of a young person who would be a good candidate for an aviation scholarship please point them to the following website for more information: https://mnpilots.org/scholarships/
April 11 – 36th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet. Email: carol@mahof.org
April 14-19 – SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, FL
April 22–24 – 2026 Minnesota Airports Conference. Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation and facilitated by the Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP): https://airtap.umn.edu/events/airportsconference
May 1 – Aviation Training Scholarship deadline. Applicants seeking financial support for flight training leading to a pilot’s license, or advanced ratings, or other aviation careers are encouraged to apply. Read more: https://midwestflyer.com/aviation-training-scholarship-offered/
May 2 – Breezy Point, Minnesota. 11th Annual Breezy Point Aviation Day, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Breezy Point Airport, Muller Field (8MN3). Fly-in and classic car show. Pilots are required to call Cliff Muller at 218-838-3434 for permission to fly in and must watch an informational video at www.breezypointairport.com in advance. Unicom:122.9 Mhz.
May 15 & 16 – The Eleventh Annual TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans, Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, Illinois. Featuring the world’s largest gathering of TBM/TBF Avengers, a full two-day airshow, and a moving tribute to military veterans, the event has become one of the most anticipated warbird gatherings in the United States.
May 15 & 16 – 11th Annual Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG), Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE). Email suggestions for speakers, questions about flying in and accommodations, or to become a member in the Minnesota Pilots Association: info@mnpilots.org. Members in good standing gain complimentary admission each day. We hope to see you there! Minnesota Pilots Association, P.O. Box 635 Circle Pines, MN 55014
May 17 – Brodhead, Wis. Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am – 12:00 noon. www.eaa431.org.
June 6 – Flour Drop Contest, 10:00 a.m., Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wis. All general aviation pilots are welcomed to participate. Prize money is awarded, and a complimentary luncheon is served to all guests.
June 28 – The Redwood Falls Rotary Club will be hosting its annual Fly-in Pancake breakfast at the Redwood Falls Airport on June 28, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Pilots flying in for the day eat free and receive a $0.30 cent fuel discount.
July 16-19 – Brodhead, Wis. Pietenpol/Hatz Reunion: www.pietenpols.org.
July 20-26 – AirVenture 2026, Oshkosh
August 31 – 2026 deadline for Sheltair & Avfuel: Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program
Sept 28-30 – Pistons & Props Airshow, Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL)
Sept 10-13 – Brodhead, Wis. Midwest Antique Airplane Club (MAAC) Grassroots Fly-In. To join, attend, or assist with table registration, parking and camping, kitchen support, fuel sales, etc., contact info@maacgrassroots.net.
Sept 12 – Spot Landing Contest, 10:00 a.m., Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wis. All general aviation pilots are welcomed to participate. Prize money is awarded, and a complimentary luncheon is served to all guests.
Sept 26-27 – 24th Annual Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association (ISPA) Splash-In, Pokagon State Park on Lake James. For details check the website: https://indianaseaplanes.com/, email zack.willig@gmail.com, or call 630-470-2935.
Oct 20-22 – 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, Nev. (nbaa.org).
Oct 26-28 – 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (WAC), Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Nov 7 – Brodhead, Wis. Chili Fly-In, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. www.eaa431.org.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh dates confirmed through 2029
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – Dates for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, have been confirmed through 2029. Upcoming event dates are as follows:
- 2026: July 20-26
- 2027: July 26-August 1
- 2028: July 24-30
- 2029: July 23-29
EAA Aviation Museum’s 2026 Speaker Series schedule includes:
- March 19 – “The Art of Flying Historic Aircraft” with Doug Rozendaal
- April 16 – “The B-1 Program” featuring a panel of B-1 experts led by Kenneth Katz
- May 21 – “Recue Me!” featuring a panel of firefighting pilots
- June 18 – “Black Sheep Squadron” with Stephen Chapis: A presentation on the show Baa Baa Black Sheep which is based on the World War II Black Sheep Squadron. The show celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.
- August 20 – “Buster: The Recreation of a Racing Icon” with Jim Cunningham, Mike Butler, and Jim Casper: Hear from part of the team responsible for the building a replica of Steve Wittman’s legendary aircraft that had one of the most successful careers in air racing history.
- September 11 – “EAA Remembers 9/11: 25th Anniversary” (Speaker: TBD): A special evening honoring those who risked their lives on September 11, 2001.
All Speaker Series events take place at 7 p.m. on their scheduled date are free to attend for EAA members and $5 for nonmembers. More information on each presentation is available at EAA.org/SpeakerSeries.