EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is an annual extravaganza that draws in over 700,000 aviation enthusiasts from 80 countries. Spanning the entire last week of July, it's renowned as the world's premier aviation celebration. The event culminates with breathtaking Wednesday and Saturday night air shows, combining aviation marvels with dazzling fireworks, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Schedule of Airshow
Organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA AirVenture features thousands of show planes, including warbirds, homebuilt aircraft, vintage airplanes, seaplanes, ultralights, and aerobatic aircraft. Visitors can enjoy daily airshows, including two-night air shows, workshops, hundreds of forums, and demonstrations. Daily Air Shows run from Monday to Saturday, starting at 2:30 pm and concluding at 6:30 pm. On Sunday, the air show starts at 1:00 pm and ends at 4:30 pm. Night Air Shows are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 pm.
Activities
The air show features a range of family-friendly activities to engage with the fascinating realm of aviation. These include the AeroEducate Center, GirlVenture Camp, Authors Corner, and the KidVenture zone, where visitors can learn to fly a radio-controlled airplane, experience flight simulators, and delve into aviation history. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a fly-in theater, helicopter, and airplane rides, marvel at military jets, sample delights from numerous food vendors, participate in the Runway 5K, explore AviationTech exhibits, and relax in the camping zone. The event also offers the Aviation Museum, inviting guests to interact with diverse exhibits spanning all eras of flight, as well as Virtual Cockpit Tours for an immersive experience.
Special Events
The Twilight Flight Fest, held at the Fun Fly Zone, will showcase a range of flying events that explore unconventional forms of aviation. These events will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 8 p.m. during the AirVenture event. The Theater in the Woods hosts evening programs like WomenVenture Evening, RCAF 100 Celebration, and An Evening With Champions, offering a perfect conclusion to busy days at AirVenture.
Tickets Price & Location
The upcoming aviation event offers a variety of ticket options to cater to different preferences. General Admission Weekly Tickets are priced at $140, requiring an active EAA membership. Daily Tickets cost $60, with discounts for Veterans/Active Military at $43 and Sunday Only Tickets at $27. Youth (Ages 18 & Under) can enter for free. Advance Purchase Daily Parking is $15, On-Site Daily Parking is $25, and a Weekly Parking pass costs $90. Flight Experiences are available at $75-495. The Oshkosh air show is held at Wittman Regional Airport and neighboring Pioneer Airport, while the southern part of the show grounds is located in Nekimi. The base for seaplanes is on Lake Winnebago in Black Wolf.
