Fly-ins and events
May
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
May 3, 2024
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Princeton Airport KPNM
Princeton, MN
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Experience the rich history of Cold War aircraft with S2F tours in Princeton, MN.
Explore iconic planes and learn about their significance in aviation.
Flight Expo, Inc.
1101 19th Avenue South, Princeton, MN 55371
763-568-3360
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Contact: Sharon Sandberg at flightexpoinc@aol.com
Waseca Summer Fly Ins, Rain or Shine. First Thurs of the month
May 2, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Waseca ACQ
Fly in/ Drive in - bring your own meat to grill, dish to pass, beverages. Grill and paper products provided. First Thursday of the month May through October.
Contact David Ziegler 507-838-8915 or Airport Manager if any questions
Breezy Point 9th Annual Fly-In
May 4, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8MN3 - Breezy Point MN
9th Annual Breezy Point Fly-In, Military Flyover Requested, Aircraft Static Display
Complimentary Brats, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Beverages, Classic Car Show
Pilots & Friends Social
Contact: Cliff at (218) 838-3434
Annual Fly-in/Drive-in Car Show Breakfast Sponsored by the VFW
May 18, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
New Richmond, WI KRNH (north ramp next to East Metro Jet Center)
Pancake breakfast by the VFW all proceeds go to the VFW Freedom Park project
Contact: Mitch Campeau
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
May 19, 2024
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Blue Earth Municipal Airport, 7575 Hwy 169
We will serve all you can eat delicious pancakes, toppings, sausage, scrambled eggs, and coffee/milk/juice. Pilots in command eat free. Tickets are $10 per person at the door or $8 in advance. Advance tickets can be purchased from Rick Scholtes at 507-525-0170. This event is sponsored by the Blue Earth Eagles Aerie #4486.
Contact: Rick Scholtes at 507-525-0170
Benson's EAA 745 Fly In/ Drive Pancake Breakfast
May 18, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
6MN9 Benson's Airport
White Bear Lake, MN
Breakfast coffee good friends blue sky.
Contact: David Roster, Airport at 651-429-0315
June
Amery Fly-In/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Jun 1, 2024
7-11 a.m.
KAHH - Amery Municipal Airport, Amery,WI
32nd Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast.
Children under 10 are free.
Contact: Paul Isakson: 715-554-3858
2024 Alexandria Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 1, 2024
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alexandria Airport - Chandler Field KAXN
Omelet Bar ($12 for adults, $7 for kids), airplanes on display, LifeLink helicopter on display, overnight camping area available for pilots!
Contact: Alexandria Aviation at (320)-762-2111
Life Link III Fly/Drive in Breakfast Fundraiser
Jun 8, 2024
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Range Regional Airport, Hibbing MN
Join Life Link III for a pancake breakfast fundraiser event on Saturday Jun 8th, 2024 from 0700-1200 to help support the mission of Life Link III and getting an inside look at the operations of Life Link III.
Funds raised will help with the acquisition of important clinical supplies utilized in air medical transports and assist in ongoing education of our crews as we stand ready to provide exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients.
Static display aircraft parking for general public viewing is welcome, please contact jdcarpenter@lifelinkiii.com to arrange space. Aircraft parking not available to the public is also available.
Contact: Jacob Carpenter, jdcarpenter@lifelinkiii.com
Fergus Falls Airport - EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Jun 9, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport, KFFM
EAA Chapter 1174 is hosting our annual Fly-In and famous Belgian waffle breakfast at the Fergus Falls Airport. Breakfast includes sausages, coffee or juice, and all the Belgian waffles you care to eat.
Adults $12, children $8.
We will also be doing Young Eagle Flights. You can register for your time slot at https://youngeaglesday.org?9545
It'll be a great time, we hope to see you all there.
Contact: Robert Gray at 320-979-6440 or email rcgray@gmail.com.
Fly Van Buren
Jun 8, 2024
7-10 a.m.
Keosauqua, Iowa: Keosauqua Municipal Airport (6K9)
Fly-In for all the fun visiting with old friends or making new friends while enjoying All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Sausage served by the Keosauqua Lions.
PILOTS FLYING IN, EAT FREE!
There is no admission fee for the Fly-In and the public is welcome to attend. Fly-In or bring your lawn chair and join the fun!
Contact: info@villagesofvanburen.com
Buffalo Pancake Breakfast and Car Show
Jun 9, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE)
Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. – noon, EAA 878, in the hangar of West Metro Aviation
Car show hosted and held concurrently on airport grounds 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Wright County Car Club
Contact: Wayne, 763-670-6021, wflury@outlook.com
EAA Chapter 688 Fly-In
Jun 9, 2024
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Montevideo – Chippewa County Airport, MVE
Pancake and Sausage breakfast.
PICs eat free and are entered for a Lightspeed ANR headset giveaway.
Young Eagle Flights will be given.
Contact: Kent Bosch 320 226 3237
Rush City Regional Airport Fly-In
Jun 9
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rush City Regional Airport, KROS, 51765 Forest Blvd.
Rush City Lions Pancake Breakfast
Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $6, Kids 5 and younger Free
B25 Bomber will be here along with many warbirds and airport related static displays.
Planes rides will be available to purchase the day of the event. Parking is $2.00
Contact: Rush City - City Hall: 320-358-4743
Princeton Lions Club Airport Brunch
Jun 9, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
KPNM
Princeton Airport, MN
All you can eat Brunch: Eggs, Hash Browns, Pancakes, Kielbasa, Orange Juice, milk and coffee.
Adults: $15 Kids: $8, All Pilots Eat Free
Proceeds Go To Lions Charities In the Princeton Community.
Grumman S2F Tracker will be on display and open for the public. Go to
The STOOF NEEDS A Home! Help Build the Building! to make a donation for the Stoof.
Contact: Sharon Sandberg 763-568-3360 or email Flightexpoinc@aol.com
EAA Chapter 1610 Pine River Airport Open House, Fly-In and Food Truck Venue
Jun 15, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pine River Airport (KPWC)
The KPWC airport commission, with support from EAA Chapter 1610 (Brainerd), will be hosting an Open House and Fly-In with food truck vendors serving a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dessert items from their popular menus! Come out and bring your families to enjoy the food, see the variety of aircraft, meet local pilots, and learn about proposed expansion plans for KPWC.
Contact: Dave Koenig at djkoenig512@gmail.com
Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Jun 15, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Moose Lake, MN Airport
PIC Eat Free!
Contact : Larry Peterson at 218-485-4441
Miss Mitchell is Coming to Bemidji!
Jun 15, 2024
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI)
The B-25 bomber Miss Mitchell will be at the Bemidji Regional Airport for Father's Day weekend Saturday, Jun 15 thru Sunday, Jun 16, 2024. History Flight Experiences will be offered both Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.cafmn.org/store/p102/Bemidji2024.html
Contact: EAA Chapter 1397 eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Jun 15, 2024
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Moose Lake, MN Airport
PIC Eat Free!
Contact: Larry Peterson 218 485 4441
EAA Chapter 100 - Father's Day Pancake Breakfast
Jun 16, 2024
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Dodge Center Airport (KTOB)
The EAA Chapter 100 - Father's Day Pancake Breakfast is an annual event on Father's Day. If the weather is good, we get a lot of airplanes. The event is well attended by the local community.
Contact: Dwayne Hora, Phone: 507 358-0495
KLVN Pancake Breakfast
Jun 16, 2024
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Airlake Airport, KLVN, Lakeville, MN
Smoked Sausage, eggs, all-you-can-eat Sturdiwheat pancakes (the good ones - blueberries on request!)
Hosted by EAA Chapter 25, Lakeville.
Drive-ins welcome!
Fly-in PICs eat Free.
Contact: John Schmidt 651 373 3779 or jeschmidt@hotmail.com
EAA Chapter 307 Chicken Que
Jun 16, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Holland Air Park 36WI, Hangar: N8676, west side of Runway 18/36, Holmen, WI
Father's Day 2024 Chicken Que. Tasty chicken grilled over charcoal. Great food, drink, and the trimmings!
Contact: Keith Klos at keithklos@msn.com
Stanton Airfield Summer Solstice Celebration and Fly-in
Jun 22, 2024
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Stanton Airfield - KSYN - 1235 Highway 19 Blvd, Stanton MN 55018
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, BEVERAGES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AIRPLANE RIDES AND MORE!!
Admission is $10 and Children 13 and under are Free.
Contact: 507-645-4030
Fairmont Lions Fly In Breakfast
Jun 23, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Municipal airport KFRM
Fairmont, MN
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk.
Adults $9 Children 6-10 $6 Children under 6 free. Pilot in Command eats free.
Contact: Wayne Kahler at 507-236-3604
Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 23, 2024
8 a.m. - noon
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Pilots eat free!
Contact:Redwood Fall Rotary at redwoodfallsrotary@gmail.com
Wells Wings and Wheels Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 30, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
68Y Wells Municipal Airport
Breakfast serving pancakes, French toast, eggs, ham, coffee and juice. 2 Miles West of Wells on Hwy 109. Aviation fuel, airplane rides and car show.
Contact: Bruce Sauer at Wells Aviation at 507 553 3100 or email wellsav@bevcomm.net
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast
Jun 30, 2024
7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport, KEGQ, Emmetsburg, IA (Use 122.800)
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Club is having their annual Flight Breakfast serving pancakes, omelets, sausage, & coffee or juice to drink.
Pilots in Command eat for FREE!!
Adults $8.00, Kids (6-12) $4.00, and Kids under 6 eat for free.
Join us on Sunday, June 30th!!
Contact: Mark Evans, Emmetsburg Kiwanis President: 712-320-0447 or email: mevans@newcoop.com.
Houston County Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Jun 30, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Houston County Airport Caledonia, KCHU
17247 MN-76, Caledonia, MN 55921
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausages, and beverages $8
PIC Free
Plane Rides $40/person
Contact: brianm@acegroup.cc
July
Best in the Midwest Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Jul 04, 2024
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, juice, coffee & water
NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Pilot Line - this line is for any pilot that fly-in to the event
Cost: Adults=$10, Kids= $5 (5-12y), and Children=Free (under 5y)
Other Attractions: Gun raffle & T-shirt sales
Contact: Shellie Graden at (319)-830-0982 or email hudeuni224@gmail.com
Starbuck Fly-In Breakfast
Jul 6, 2023
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Starbuck MN Airport
The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fly-in breakfast on Jul 6, 2024, at the Starbuck Airport D32. Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Come for the breakfast then take a short walk downtown along the shore of Lake Minnewaska to take part in the Heritage Days Festivities. Craft fair, car show, kid's games, zoo exhibit, climbing wall, pedal pull, color run, parade, fireworks, depot and museum open house, and more. Stay for the day or camp under your wing and extend your visit.
Contact: Tom Beuckens 612-715-1995
Wings Over Prairie du Chien
Jul 13, 2023
7 - 11 a.m.
Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport KPDC. (CTAF: 122.8)
37735 US Hwy 18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821.
Fly-In, Drive-In
Breakfast featuring Brisket 'N Eggs, Hashbrowns & more
$15 adults. $8 kids 12 & under
B
breakfast sponsored by Rotary Club of Prairie du Chien
Free admission. Free parking
Military and Civilian Aircraft Displays
Medflight Helicopter
Military, Police, and Fire Dept. Equipment Displays
Aircraft fly-bys
Airplane rides
Contact: Todd Berry, Airport Manager, 608 412-6163. airport@prairieduchien-wi.gov.
August
Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport Fly In
Aug 3, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - 47Y
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - Fly In/Drive In and Pancake Breakfast, put on by Pelican Rapids Rotary Club, Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pelican Rapids.
Contact: Robert Gray at rcgray@gmail.com.
48th Annual EAA Chapter 1518
Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Aug 4, 2024
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Red Wing Regional Airport
(The Red Wing Airport is located in Wisconsin because
that is where the closest flat land is located)
Bay City, WI
Breakfast will feature Sturdiwheat Pancake, S&S Sugarbush Maple Syrup and Smoked Sausage from Watson Meat Locker in Plum City, WI. and milk from the Pierce County Dairy Promotion Committee.
Cost has not gone up from last years price of $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 5-11 and kids under 5 are free. We have a family rate of $30 for two adults and their minor children. PIC eats free.
Contact: Dan Johnson at 715-441-1790 .
Milaca Municipal Airport Fly-In
Aug 6, 2024
8:00 am. to noon
18Y Milaca Municipal Airport
Fly-In or Drive-In and bring the family for a great Sunday breakfast provided by the Milaca American Legion Post#178. Overnight under-wing camping available on Saturday, Aug. 5. Legion POW MIA tethered hot air balloon free rides, weather permitting.
Contact: Gary Judd at 320-266-3822.
Lake Elmo EAA Ch.54 Flight Breakfast
Aug 11, 2024
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)
Fly In & Drive In pancake breakfast Net proceeds fund youth aviation programs (summer aviation camp tuition support for local youth primarily). Free breakfast for PICs. Breakfast held under cover in the FBO hangar, open to the ramp. Locally based show planes on display.
Contact: Marlon Gunderson 651-515-3464
Fly-In / Drive-In Breakfast
Aug 11, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mahnomen County Airport (3N8)
Sponsored by the Mahnomen-Waubun Area Lions
Pancakes, Strawberries, Toppings, Sausage, Ice Cream, Juice & Coffee
Free Will Donation
Breakfast is free for PICs
Contact:Bill Nelson 218-280-1585
Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Aug 11, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mahnomen County Airport (3N8)
Sponsored by the Mahnomen-Waubun Area Lions
Pancakes, Strawberries, Toppings, Sausage, Ice Cream, Juice & Coffee
Free Will Donation
Breakfast is free for PICs
Contact: Bill Nelson at 218-280-1585
MSPA Pig Roast
Aug 13, 2024
Noon
Surfside Seaplane Base, Lino Lakes
Pork, turkey, live music and airplanes!
Contact information: Steve Guetter, Steve@penguinflight.net , 952-484-9457
Paynesville Airshow
Aug 24, 2024
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PEX Paynesville Airport
Paynesville, MN
Follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Paynesville Airport or our website pexfriends.com.
Contact: Thomas Fread at Thomas.fread@gmail.com
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In, Drive In
Aug 31, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)
Glencoe, MN
Serving Sweet Corn, Brats, Famous prepared Sauerkraut, & cookies.
Meal tickets in advance: adults $12, at the door $15, under age 12 $10, under 3 free.
PICs eat free.
Welcome Antique Tractors & Classic Cars
EAA Young Eagle airplane rides 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., online registration only.
Drawing for free airplane rides.
Contact information: Jim Andrews 763-218-9568
Stuart Selchow 320-583-8367
September
2024 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sponsored by Brainerd EAA Chapter 1610
Sept 14, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
KBRD
Brainerd, MN
Start and finish at Brainerd, fly to 4 grass strips in northern Minnesota, play your hand when you return. Great prizes for best 3 hands and many, many prizes by drawing. Registration opens at 07:30, briefing at 08:15 and return to Brainerd by 13:30.
One hand per person, max of 2 hands per aircraft. Strictly limited to 52 total hands, get there early to assure your spot.
Contact: Mike Petersen at 612-750-2981 or email eaachapter1610@gmail.com
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar
Sept 20-22, 2024
8 a.m.
Madden's Resort on Gull Lake, M16
MSPA welcomes all seaplane, ski plane, and land plane pilots.
Friday – Wipaire Poker Run
Saturday – Fly-In, Safety Seminar, and Activities
Contact: Steve Guetter at steve@penguinflight.net
Girls in Aviation Day
Sept 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jet Linx, Flying Cloud Airport, (KFCM)
Join the Stars of the North for our annual Girls in Aviation Day-a free event for youth to learn about career opportunities in aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Exhibitors from airlines, the military, universities, flight schools, pilots, engineers, and many professionals will showcase aviation careers. The event is geared toward girls ages 8-17; however, everyone is welcome. Girls in Aviation Day encourages female participation in STEM and aviation-related careers.
Contact: Mina Carlson at Mina.Carlson@starsofthenorth.org