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WACO Annual Fly-In

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SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2026:

Step back into aviation’s golden age at WACO Museum’s annual fly-in, a September tradition that brings pilots, families, and history lovers together in Troy, Ohio. From the rumble of radial engines to the sight of WACO biplanes returning home, this three-day celebration is where history takes flight.



2026 lineup of events:


Friday | September 18

  • Flag Raising | TBD

  • Museum Open | 10:00am - 6:00pm

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Biplane Rides*

    • Silent Auction

  • Food Trucks | 10:00am - 5:00pm

  • Powered Paramotors | Weather-Permitting

  • Kids Activities | TBD

    • Pedal Planes

    • Plane Train

    • Aviation-Related Activities


Saturday | September 19

  • Pancake Breakfast | TBD

  • Flag Raising | TBD

  • Museum Open | 10:00am - 5:00pm

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Biplane Rides*

    • Silent Auction

  • Food Trucks | 10:00am - 5:00pm

  • Car Show | TBD

  • WACO Airplane Parade | TBD

  • Kids Activities | TBD

    • Star Wars Character Photo-Op

    • Pedal Planes

    • Plane Train

    • Aviation-Related Activities

  • Fundraiser Gala* | 6:00pm - 8:00pm *Requires additional purchase, first come, first served.


Sunday | September 20

  • Flag Raising | TBD

  • Museum Open | 10:00am - 6:00pm

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Biplane Rides*

  • Food Trucks | 10:00am - 3:00pm

  • Flour-Drop Contest | Weather-Permitting

    • Sponsored by: Sporty’s, Flight Outfitters, and Aircraft Spruce

  • R/C Airshow and Candy-Drop | TBD

    • Sponsored by: Barnstormers R/C Club

  • Kids Activities | TBD

    • Pedal Planes

    • Plane Train

    • Aviation-Related Activities

    • Touch-A-Truck

      • Police, Fire, CareFlight, Gravel


Children 3 & Under | FREE

Parking: On-Site | FREE

Handicap-Accessible Parking Available



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WACO Air Museum & Learning Center • 1865 S. County Rd. 25A • Troy, OH 45373 • 937-335-9226

 

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WACO Air Museum & Learning Center is Site #11 on the Aviation Trail




































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