Join Propel Forward as they host this three-day event of aviation and family fun. Friday is Veterans Night, featuring a veterans' program with free admission for veterans, Hot Air Balloons, fireworks, and a chance to meet the performers. The event will include a full airshow (the first in Southern Wisconsin in 14 years), a highlight of which will be a 15-minute aero demonstration by the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team on both Saturday and Sunday. The F-35A is one of more than 10 airshow performers, which also includes the MiG-17 by Fighterjets Inc. and Warbird Thunder. Also explore the car show on Saturday, Mighty Machines heavy equipment on Sunday, and a large kids' education area. All three days include historical aircraft rides, displays, kids' activities, food and beverage concessions and live music. Watch for details on a high-performance sports car driving experience. Plan ahead - advance tickets are recommended to guarantee event access, and if tickets are available at the gate they will be card or mobile pay only, no cash. Parking is limited to 5,000 spots at the airport and 1,000 off-site with a shuttle. Visit the website for more information, updates and tickets. Hours are Friday, August 28, 4 PM - 8 PM (fireworks at 8 PM); Saturday, August 29, 9 AM - 4 PM (Airshow 1 PM - 3 PM); and Sunday, August 30, 9 AM - 4 PM (Airshow 1 PM - 3 PM). Part of Northern Rock County's America 250 celebration.
Friday, August 28, 4 PM - 8:30 PM
- Veterans Honor Ceremony (6 PM - 7:30 PM)
- Bike Show (4 PM - 8 PM)
- Aircraft Rides (5 PM - 8 PM)
- Hot Air Balloons (6 PM - 7:30 PM)
- Fireworks (8 PM)
- Live Music (5 PM - 8 PM)
Saturday, August 29, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Airshow (1 PM - 3 PM)
- Car Show (awards ceremony at 2:30 PM)
- Aircraft Rides (10 AM - 1 PM and 3 PM - 4 PM)
- Rise Above Traveling Exhibit - panoramic theater airing short films about the Tuskegee Airmen and Woman Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs)
- Kids Educational Area - Extreme Flight STEAM Experience with hands-on aviation learning, make-and-take projects (9 AM - 1 PM)
- Live Music (10 AM - 1 PM and 2:30 PM - 4 PM)
Sunday, August 30, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Airshow (1 PM - 3 PM)
- Aircraft Rides (10 AM - 1 PM and 3 PM - 4 PM)
- Mighty Machines - big trucks & heavy equipment (9 AM - 1 PM)
- Kids Educational Area - Extreme Flight STEAM Experience with hands-on aviation learning, make-and-take projects (9 AM - 1 PM)
- Live Music (10 AM - 1 PM and 2:30 PM - 4 PM)
Cost: Tickets start at $20, with youth (ages 3 - 15) and family passes available. Prices increase July 30. VIP and lawn seating tickets are available.
Location: Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport - 1716 W Airport Rd - Janesville, WI 53546
Categorized as: Cars & Motorcycles, Exhibits, History & Heritage, Kids & Family, Tours
Things for Kids: Yes
Date(s): 8/28/26 4:00 PM-8:00 PM