Events

Local Events

Compiled by Chapter 54 member Paul Hove
The event dates and locations listed here come from a variety of sources. There may be changes, cancellations or editing mistakes. Please call ahead to verify that the event is taking place as scheduled.

June
June 1 2013, 14:00 to 20:00, Boone IA Pilot Palooza, , Boone Municipal Airport,(KBNW), Pilot forums starting at 3:30 p.m., Food available at 5 p.m., Featured speaker Rod Machado - aviation humorist & educator at 6 p.m. Planes arrival beginning at 2 p.m. and departure at 7:30 p.m. Under-wing camping available! Lawn chairs, tie-downs and a cooler for drinks. No rain date., , 515-964-1398. ,

June 1 2013, 7:00 to 16:00, Anoka MN Discover Aviation Days, www.DiscoverAviationDays.org, Anoka County Airport,(KANE), Come enjoy numerous aviation exhibitors, aircraft & helicopter rides, food booths and more! On display will be general and corporate aircraft, experimental and homebuilt, WWII fighters, trainers and bombers along with vintage and modern military aircraft. Those interested in a career in aviation, can stop by the numerous aviation education booths, see flying demonstrations, and kid's activities. A Pancake Breakfast & Lunch to be served both days., DAD Planning Team, 763-568-6072,

June 1 2013, 8:00 to 11:00, Council Bluffs IA Great Plains Win CAF Pancake Breakfast, , Council Bluffs Municipal Airport,(KCBF), PIC eats Free, Jeff Hutcheson, 402-981-4633, jeffhutchenson3@gmail.com

June 1 2013, 7:00 to 11:00, Amery WI Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, Amery Municipal Airport , Amery Municipal Airport,(KAHH), Everyone is welcome to join the Fly-in., Paul Isakson, 715-268-7170 ,

June 1 2013, 10:00 to 14:00, Alexandria MN Chandler Field Fly-IN, , Alexandria Municipal Airport,(KAXN), Lunch featuring pork chops and hot dogs along with Maui Wowie smoothies! Exhibitors include: LifeLink III, Minnesota DNR, Tanis Air Products, EAA Chapter 702, Cirrus Aircraft and more! $0.25 fuel discount/gallon for all aircraft flying-in. , Alexandria Aviation, 320-762-2111,

June 2 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Reedsburg WI Reedsburg Rotary Club Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, , Reedsburg Municipal Airport,(C35), Pancake breakfast, static displays and airplane rides., Britt Solverson, 608-524-2322, britt@solversonaviation.com

June 8 2013, 9:00 to 18:00, Rochester MN Scot Hosier WWII Roundtable, www.ww2roundtable-rochester.org, Rochester International Airprot,(KRST), The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing in conjunction with the Scott Hosier World War II Roundtable will have its B-25, PT-22, BT-13, and L5 aircraft at the Rochester Airport from 9:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday - Monday June 8, 9, and 10. These historic planes will be available each day for history flights and cockpit tours. On Monday the 10th at 7:00PM the Roundtable will continue with a discussion about the B-25 including WWII veterans who were involved with the B-25. See www.cafsmw.org and www.ww2roundtable-rochester.org for more information., , ,

June 8 2013, 10:00 to 17:30, South Saint Paul MN Annual Fleming Field Homebuilder's Fly-in, www.flemingfield.com/Flyin.html, South Saint Paul Municipal Airport,(KSGS), Come join us this summer for our annual fly-in with informational seminars covering a wide range topics related to amateur built aircraft. Here you'll be able to show off your plane and learn new skills from experienced builders. Admission is free to the public!, Ami Sela, 651-554-3350, airport@flemingfield.com

June 9 2013, 8:00 to 13:00, Montevideo MN EAA Chapter 688 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast & Classic Car Show , , Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport,(KMVE), In addition to the breakfast the Chapter will also be giving Young Eagles flights. A portion of the money raised from the pancake breakfast will be used to provide scholarships for local students to attend the Minnesota ACE camp as well as scholarships to local college students enrolled in aviation related majors., Chapter 688, , eaa688@gmail.com

June 9 2013, 7:00 to 11:00, Spencer IA Fly-In Breakfast, , Spencer Municipal,(KSPW), PIC and SIC eat free. Join us for some fun at the airport?, Gayle Brandt, 712-262-1000, spencerairport@smunet.net

June 9 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Sioux City IA Siouxland Avitaion & Transportation Expo, , Sioux Gateway/ Col. Bud Day Field,(KSUX), Breakfast, PIC eat Free 8am-Noon at Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field. Free museum entrance with breakfast. Cessna LSA on display, Balloon rides, car show, new Corevette and Camaro. Much More!!, , ,

June 9 2013, 8:00 to 13:00, Fergus Falls MN Annual Fund Raiser Fly-In Breakfast, www.eaa1174.com, Fergus Falls Municipal Airport,(KFFM), Dad's Belgian Waffles will be serving the best waffles in Minnesota, , ,

June 9 2013, 8:00 to , Rush City MN Lions Pancake Breakfast & Air Show, , Rush City Regional Airport ,(KROS), Food Vendors, Antique Airplanes, Remote Control Planes, Plane Rides, Helicopter Rides, Antique Tractor Display, Classic Car Show, Traveling Aircraft Museum, , ,

June 9 2013, 17:00 to 20:00, Cloquet MN EAA Chapter 1221 Food and Fun Gathering, www.1221.eaachapter.org , Cloquet-Carlton County Airport,(KCOQ), Members and Non-Members - Come join us at 5:00 PM for food and fun at Hangar 1221 at the Cloquet Airport! Featuring Great BBQ, Flying and Flying Stories. Fly-In or Drive In, all are welcome. Hear about our Local EAA Chapter, Current Updates, see Our Chapter's Restoration Work on our own Homebuilt Airplane (perhaps it will be your's someday) & see how we promote Affordable Flying in our Community, Mike Hongisto, 218-310-4301,

June 15 2013, 7:00 to 11:00, Moose Lake MN Lake Air Flying Club Annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, , Moose Lake Carlton County Airport,(KMZH), PIC Eat Free, Larry Peterson, 218-485-4441,

June 16 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Lake Elmo MN St. Croix Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Annual Father�s Day Pancake Breakfast, , Lake Elmo Airport,(21D), Menu includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Scrambled eggs, Juice, Milk & Coffee. Cost: $7.00 each, Kids 4-12 $4.00 each & Kids under 4 are Free! Additional items: Static Aircraft Display, City of Bayport Fire Engine, Silent Auction & Raffle , , ,

June 16 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Stanton MN 23rd Annual Fathers Day Fly-In Breakfast , www.stantonairfield.com, Stanton Airport,(KSYN), Breakfast 7-12, Kent Johnson , 507-645-4030,

June 16 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Hutchinson MN Fly-In Breakfast & Pork Chop Dinner, , Hutchinson Municipal Airport,(KHCD), Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon) Pork Chop Dinner: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PIC free Pork Chop dinner includes: baked potato, beans, corn, apple sauce bread and coffee or juice., , 320-587-3802 ,

June 16 2013, 7:00 to 15:00, Crystal MN Father�s Day Airport Open House - Pancake Breakfast , , Minneapolis Crystal Airport,(KMIC), PIC's Eat Free! Warbirds, static displays, fly-overs, airplane rides, exhibitors, Willie Gabbard , 763-533-4162, wgabbard@thunderbirdaviation.c

June 16 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Dodge Center MN Breakfast, , Dodge Center Municipal Airport ,(KTOB), Pancake Breakfast, , ,

June 22 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Menomonie WI AirFest, , Menomonie Municipal Airport,(KLUM), Air show, car show, pancake and sausage breakfast, and lunch options available. Radar Run., Darrel Gibson , 715-220-6549,

June 22 2013, 7:30 to 16:00, Boone IA Breakfast Fly-In, www.booneiowa.us/en/convention__visitors_bureau/up, Boone Municipal Airport,(KBNW), RSVP two weeks in advance for free breakfast and transportation to local attractions , Dave Morgan, 515-432-1018,

June 30 2013, 7:00 to 15:00, Aitkin MN Fly-in & Car Show, , Aitkin Municipal Airport,(KAIT), Breakfast 7am-11am, lunch 11am-3pm. Fly-in and car show, pancake breakfast, brats & hamburgers, afternoon- biplane rides, Ron Sieling, 612-618-7522, rsieling@hotmail.com

June 30 2013, 8:00 to 13:00, Saint Cloud MN Granite City Festival Fly-In, , Saint CloudRegional Airport,(KSTC), Granite City Festival Fly-In; Static Displays; Classic Cars; Pancake Breakfast; Free for PICs, , 320-253-6400,

June 30 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Wells MN Airport Fly-IN, , Wells Municipal Airport,(68Y), Breakfast Includes: pancakes, French Toast, sausage, eggs to order, milk, juice and coffee. PIC Free! Fuel available, airplane rides., Wells Aviation, 507-553-3100,

July
July 4 2013, 9:00 to 17:00, Brainard MN Ford Tri-Motor and Airport Open House, brainerdairport.com/trimotor.html, Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport,(KBRD), Experience the thrill and romance of early air travel when the 1929 Ford Tri-Motor visits the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport on July 4-7, 2013. This rare aviation �Queen of the Air� will be providing historic air rides over the Beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area for four days over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In conjunction with the Tri-Motor visit this summer, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, July 6th., Jeff Wig, 218-825-2166, jeffwig@brainerdairport.com

July 7 2013, 7:00 to 13:00, Austin MN Fly-In Breakfast, , Austin Municipal Airport,(KAUM), The Austin Morning Lions Club is sponsoring a Fly In breakfast at the Austin city airport. The cost is $5.00 for age six and over and is free for Pilots In Command. The menu is pancakes, Spam, sausage, milk, coffee and juice. , Steve Jensen, 507-433-7115,

July 7 2013, 7:30 to 11:30, Winona MN 30th Annual Max Conrad Fly-In Breakfast/Airshow, , Winona Municipal Airport,(KONA), Great Family event! Catered breakfast (7:30-11:30AM), Free airshow (Military planes, helicopters, all types of planes on display) at 10:30AM. Free Car show! Airplane rides available all day for a nominal fee., , ,

July 13 2013, to , Eden Prairie MN AirExpo 2013, , Flying Cloud Airport,(KFCM), , Minnesota premier aviation eve, ,

July 14 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Hallock MN Fly-In Breakfast, , Hallock Municipal Airport,(KHCO), Pancake and sausage breakfast with scrambled eggs, coffee and juice. 7:00 am-noon. Young Eagle rides. , , 218-843-2593,

July 14 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Two Harbors Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, , Two Harbors Municipal Airport,(KTWM), Pancake and sausage breakfast in conjunction with Airfest. , , ,

July 14 2013, 9:00 to 13:00, Sauk Centre MN Fly-In Breakfast, , Sauk Centre Municipal Airport,(D39), Kicking off our Sinclair Lewis Days festival. , , ,

July 14 2013, 17:00 to 20:00, Cloquet MN EAA Chapter 1221 Food and Fun Gathering, www.1221.eaachapter.org , Cloquet-Carlton County Airport,(KCOQ), Members and Non-Members - Come join us at 5:00 PM for food and fun at Hangar 1221 at the Cloquet Airport! Featuring Great BBQ, Flying and Flying Stories. Fly-In or Drive In, all are welcome. Hear about our Local EAA Chapter, Current Updates, see Our Chapter's Restoration Work on our own Homebuilt Airplane (perhaps it will be your's someday) & see how we promote Affordable Flying in our Community, Mike Hongisto, 218-310-4301,

July 14 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Two Harbors MN Chapter 1128 Pancake Breakfast, www.1128.eaachapter.org , Richard B. Helgeson,(KTWM), Fly-in drive-in pancake breakfast., Engine Anderson, 218-834-4392,

July 21 2013, 7:00 to 12:30, Preston MN Fillmore County Fly-IN Omelet Breakfast, , Fillmore County Airport,(KFKA), Omelets served by the Fillmore County Pork Producers , Dave Mensink, 507-951-1788 ,

July 27 2013, 8:00 to 16:30, Green Bay National Mitsubishi MU-2 Fly-In, //jetairgroup.com/about/events/mu-2-fly-in-2013/, Green Bay International Airport,(KFRB), 8:00 a.m. � 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. � 10:00 p.m. hangar party. See web link for more details., Alan Timmerman, 920-494-2669, alan@jetair.net

July 27 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Ashland WI JFK Memorial Annual Fly-in Airshow, , John F Kennedy Memorial Airport ,(KASX), Event time: 8:00 a.m. � Noon, airshow until 1:00 p.m. Fly-in, airshow � 5 performers in Exta 330, Pitts, Yak, Citabria, & Panzl. Pancakes & Sausage fly-in, bratwurst in the afternoon in the pm, John Sill, 715-682-7070,

July 27 2013, 7:00 to 1:00, Siren WI Fly-In, , Burnett County Airport,(KRZN), Breakfast including wild rice pancakes, ham, cheese, ice cream, drinks until 11am. Static displays including: military aircraft & unique aircraft including the Fairey, military vehicles, emergency vehicles, RC Aircraft exhibition, classic cars. 5k walk/run, and aerobatic performance., Jeremy Sickler , 715-349-7076, sickler@burnettcounty.org

July 29 2013, to , Oshgosh WI EAA AirVenture 2013, www.airventure.org, ,(), , , ,

August
August 4 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Red Wing MN 37th Annual Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast, www.1518.eaachapter.org, Red Wing Regional Airport,(KRGK), 37th Annual Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast. Sturdi Wheat Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Suasage, Coffee, Milk and Juice. Adults $7.50, Kids $5,00, PIC Eats free, Dan Johnson, 715-441-1790,

August 4 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Humbolt IA Rotary Club Annual Fly-In Breakfast, , Humbolt Municipal Airport,(0K7), PIC eats Free, Dave Dodgen, 515-368-1714, dave@growthland.com

August 10 2013, 7:00 to 13:00, Rice Lake WI Airport Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, , Rice Lake Airport,(KRPD), 7:00/10:00 Pancake Breakfast. 10:00/1:00 Sandwiches/Ice Cream/Popcorn/Hotdogs. Parachute Jumpers at 11:00. Helocopter Rides Warbirds, Static Displays, Medical Helocopter, Police and Fire Units. FREE BREAKFAST FOR PILOTS WHO FLY IN, , 715-651-6878,

August 10 2013, 17:00 to 11:59, Milaca 2013 Annual Fly-In/Drive-in Breakfast, www.cityofmilaca.org, Milaca Municipal Airport,(18Y), 5:00 PM - Pot Luck Until it�s gone: Flag Retirement Ceremony by American Legion. Sunday, August 11, 2013 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon): Breakfast with Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Fruit and Beverage. Cost Adults - $7.00, Children under 12 - $4.00, Children under 3 - Free Served by Milaca American Legion. Under wing camping and limited RV Camping available. Various displays and demos. , Ken Muller, 320-630-5064, kdmuller@jetup.net

August 11 2013, 10:30 to 2:30, Chetek WI Annual Charity BBQ Fly-in and Antique Boat Show, , Chetek Municipal Airport,(Y23), Members and Non-Members - Come join us at 5:00 PM for food and fun at Hangar 1221 at the Cloquet Airport! Featuring Great BBQ, Flying and Flying Stories. Fly-In or Drive In, all are welcome. Hear about our Local EAA Chapter, Current Updates, see Our Chapter's Restoration Work on our own Homebuilt Airplane (perhaps it will be your's someday) & see how we promote Affordable Flying in our Community., Chuck Harrison, 715-456-8415, charleytango@yahoo.com

August 11 2013, 17:00 to 20:00, Cloquet MN EAA Chapter 1221 Food and Fun Gathering, www.1221.eaachapter.org , Cloquet-Carlton County Airport,(KCOQ), Members and Non-Members - Come join us at 5:00 PM for food and fun at Hangar 1221 at the Cloquet Airport! Featuring Great BBQ, Flying and Flying Stories. Fly-In or Drive In, all are welcome. Hear about our Local EAA Chapter, Current Updates, see Our Chapter's Restoration Work on our own Homebuilt Airplane (perhaps it will be your's someday) & see how we promote Affordable Flying in our Community, Mike Hongisto, 218-310-4301,

August 17 2013, 7:00 to 16:00, Forest Lake MN Annual Forest Lake Open House and fly-in, www.forestlakeairport.org/, Forest Lake Airport,(25D), BREAKFAST 7AM! Daniel De Ponti Memorial Airport in Forest Lake, Minnesota (25D) (Home of 24-hour gas and 24-hour grass) will be hosting its 12th Annual Open House and Fly-in on Saturday, Land on 2,700 ft. grass strip! The Fly-in will feature pancakes and fixings by EAA chapter 237, corn on the cob and brats sold by the Forest Lake Lions, and ice cream is available for dessert! Young Eagle rides offered, sponsored by EAA chapter 237. Car show., John Schmidt, 651-776-1717,

August 18 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Boyceville Annual Fly-In Breakfast, , Boyceville Municipal Airport,(3T3), Join in for breakfast at the Boyceville Airport., Richard Nerling, 715-790-6162, nerlingaviation@centurytel.net

August 18 2013, 7:30 to 12:30, Mankato MN Annual Fly-In/Drive-In, www.642.eaachapter.org , Mankato Regional Airport,(KMKT), Annual Fly-in/Drive-in breakfast, rain or shine, with home made pancakes, eggs to order, sauges, milk, juice, and coffee. Price is $7.00 or free to pilots in command and children five years old and under., Jon Guentzel, 507-317-1958,

August 24 2013, 10:00 to 14:00, Glencoe MN Sweet Corn & Bratwust Feed Fly-IN, www.eaaul92.weebly.com , Glencoe Municipal Airport,(KGYL), Feed from 10am until 2pm. , , 320-238-2376,

August 25 2013, 8:00 to 12:30, Windom MN Fly-IN Breakfast, , Windom Municipal Airport,(KMWM), Pancakes and French Toast. PIC's Eat Free!, Brian, 507-830-0273 ,

August 25 2013, 7:00 to 11:00, Cumberland WI Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, , Cumberland Municipal Airport,(KUBE), Pancake breakfast sponsored by EAA Chapter 631served from 7:00am-11:00am. Field is closed for an aerobatic demonstration from 11:00am-Noon sponsored by the Island City Aero club. Camping is allowed either by your plane or with a camper. Annual Cumberland Rutabaga Festival in town, call (715) 822-3378 for entertainment schedule., Al Seierstad, 715-204-4474, kube@centurytel.net

August 31 2013, 7:30 to 11:30, Shell Lake WI Town & Country Days Flight Breakfast, , Shell Lake Municipal Airport,(KSSQ), Flight breakfast/reunion. No Airshow., Niel Petersen , 952-356-4942, daneth1@earthlink.net

September
September 1 2013, 9:30 to , Mondovi WI 27th Annual Log Cabin Airport Fly-in, , Mondovi Airpot,(W69), Event time: 9:30 a.m. Lunch at Noon. Picnic lunch: hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, fresh buttered sweet corn, coffee, water, pop, assorted desserts and lots of camaraderie., Doug Ward, 715-287-4205, logcabinairport@tcc.coop

September 7 2013, to , Eau Claire WI Chippewa Valley Air Show 2013, , Chippewa Valley Regional Airport,(KEAU), September 7-8. Static displays, aerobatic performers, U.S. Navy Blue Angels will perform and food concessions., Matt Hill, 715-832-6671,

September 7 2013, 8:00 to 16:00, Osceola MN Wheels and Wings Fly-in Classic Car Show, www.osceolaaero.com/Wheels-Wings.html, L.O. Sinenstad Municipal Airport,(KOEO), Pancake breakfast, lunchClassic aircraft, hundreds of classic cars on display and an Airshow., , ,

September 7 2013, 16:00 to 19:00, Red Wing MN AnnualBar-B-Que, www.1518.eaachapter.org , Red Wing regional Airport,(KRGK), Seifert Skyways, Red Wing, MN Annaul Bar-B-Que Meet at Rob's hanger Burgers and Brats will be served Bring a salad or desert to pass., Dan Johnson, 715-441-1790,

September 7 2013, 8:00 to 11:00, Council Bluffs IA Great Plains Win CAF Pancake Breakfast, , Council Bluffs Municipal Airport,(KCBF), PIC eats Free, Jeff Hutcheson, 402-981-4633, jeffhutchenson3@gmail.com

September 8 2013, 7:00 to 12:30, New Ulm MN Lions Fly-In Breakfast, , New Ulm Municipal Airport,(KULM), All Pilots eat Free, , 507-354-8940,

September 8 2013, 17:00 to 20:00, Cloquet MN EAA Chapter 1221 Food and Fun Gathering, www.1221.eaachapter.org , Cloquet-Carlton County Airport,(KCOQ), Members and Non-Members - Come join us at 5:00 PM for food and fun at Hangar 1221 at the Cloquet Airport! Featuring Great BBQ, Flying and Flying Stories. Fly-In or Drive In, all are welcome. Hear about our Local EAA Chapter, Current Updates, see Our Chapter's Restoration Work on our own Homebuilt Airplane (perhaps it will be your's someday) & see how we promote Affordable Flying in our Community, Mike Hongisto, 218-310-4301,

September 8 2013, 7:30 to 12:30, Jackson MN Breakfast, , Jackson Municipal Airport,(KMJQ), Pilots eat free. Visit Fort Belmont Rendezvous. , , ,

September 12 2013, 8:00 to , Keokuk IA 23rd Annual L-Bird Fly-IN & Convention, www.lindneraviation.com, Keokuk Municipal Airport,(KEOK), Come join us for our 23rd Annual L-Bird Fly-In & Convention, September 12-15, @ Keokuk Municipal Airport, Keokuk, Iowa. Formation flights, bomb drop and spot landing competitions, vintage and restored aircraft. Saturday morning Pancake Breakfast - open to the public. Come show off your aircraft! All pilots and aircraft enthusiasts welcome! More information can be found at www.lindneraviation.com , Donna Farrell , 319-524-6203 , donna@lindneraviation.com

September 14 2013, 7:00 to 12:00, Faribault MN Pancake Breakfast & Balloon Rally, , Faribault Municipal Airport,(KFBL), Event time: Friday evening & Saturday all day. Breakfast served by Fairbault Area Pilot�s Association in conjunction with Airfest. Cakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk, orange juice served from 7:00 am- noon. Hot air balloon launch Friday evening & Saturday morning. Static displays and airshow Saturday afternoon., Bob Peasley, 507-744-5111, dilligas@means.net

September 22 2013, 8:00 to 12:00, Madison MN Lac qui Parie County Airport Fly-IN Breakfast, , Lac Qui Parle County Airport,(KDXX), Breakfast is served by the Madison Boy Scouts. There will also be an R/C aircraft demonstration, , ,

September 28 2013, 9:00 to 13:00, Ladysmith WI Leaf it to Rusk Festival Fly-In, , Rusk County Airport,(KRCX), Part of the Leaf it to Rusk Fall festival. Pancake brunch starts at 9am. Pilot in command eats free., Andy Albarado, 715-532-2257, aalbarado@ruskcountywi.us

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