2026

Kentucky's Aviation History

Thursday, March 19

Walton Branch, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about Kentucky's aviation history, featuring innovators John Leland Atwood of Walton and Solomon Van Meter of Lexington. Presented by the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.

Dayton Model Rama

Friday March 20th 9 to noon.

Dayton Air Force Museum

Friday March 20th Noon to 4pm.

Pattern Event

May 16th, 17th

EDF Jet Jam

June 5 - 7

The Original EDF Jet Jam held at the fabulous Bill Beach Airfield located in Southern Indiana, just 20 minutes from Louisville, KY. Nestled in the Ohio River Valley between Indiana and Kentucky.

Flite Fest 2026

August 6th - 9th

National Museum United States Air Force

Pattern Event

September 19th, 20th

Tri-State Warbirds Museum

Warbird Flying Showcase 2026

September 19th, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

General Admission $50, Veteran Admission $30, Member Admission $45, Kids are FREE! (17 years and younger)

The Tri-State Warbird Museum proudly presents the Warbird Flying Showcase happening on September 19, 2026. This year’s Festival of Warbirds will be showcasing more than 10 flying WWII aircraft! This family friendly activity brings history to life. A food truck and beverage stations will be on-site to offer food and drinks available for purchase. Be sure to bring your own folding chairs or a picnic blanket to sit on our lawn in front of the runway!