Fly-ins and events
April
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
Apr 19-20, 2024
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Princeton Airport KPNM
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
Flightexpoinc@aol.com
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Sharon Sandberg flightexpoinc@aol.com
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
Apr 26-27, 2024
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Princeton Airport KPNM
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
Sharon Sandberg flightexpoinc@aol.com
May
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
May 03, 2024
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Princeton Airport KPNM
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
Sharon Sandberg flightexpoinc@aol.com
Waseca Summer Fly In's, Rain or Shine. First Thurs of the month
May 4, 2024
5:30 to 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 8th Annual Fly-In
May 6, 2024
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8MN3 - Breezy Point MN
8th 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
For more information contact: Cliff at (218) 838-3434
Fly in/ Drive in Airplane/ Car show Breakfast by the VFW
May 18, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
KRNH
2nd Annual Fly-in Car show, KRNH north ramp next to East Metro Jet Center, pancake breakfast by the VFW all proceeds go to the VFW Freedom Park project
For more information contact: Mitch Campeau
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
May 19, 2024
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blue Earth Municipal Airport, 7575 Hwy 169
Join us for a Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast at the Blue Earth Municipal Airport on May 19th from 9am-1pm! 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. t
For more information contact: Rick Scholtes 507-525-0170
Benson's EAA 745 Pancake Breakfast
May 20, 2024
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
6MN9 Benson's Airport White Bear Lake MN
Fly in drive in pancake breakfast. Breakfast coffee good friends blue sky.
For more information contact: David Roster, Airport phone 651-429-0315
Le Sueur Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fly-In
May 21, 2024
8 a.m. to noon
Le Sueur Airport 12Y
Le Sueur Municipal Airport Breakfast, Pilots eat free. Sponsored by the Le Sueur Lions Club
General Aviation aircraft get a $0.30 per gallon fuel discount for the day. Our event is well known for fantastic Buttermilk Pancakes, real 100% Wisconsin maple syrup and sugar free syrup also, sausage, coffee (regular and decaf), Orange juice, milk. Plenty of aircraft parking available.
For additional information contact Johnny Favolise 763-232-6503 or visit the Le Sueur Lions Facebook page.
June
Amery Municipal Airport Flyin/drivein Pancake Breakfast
Jun 03, 2024
7 to 11 a.m.
KAHH - Amery Municipal Airport, Amery,Wi
32nd Annual Fly-In/Dive-In Pancake Breakfast. Children under 10 are free
For more information contact: Paul Isakson 715/554-3858
Amery Municipal Airport Flyin/drivein Pancake Breakfast
Jun 03, 2024
7 to 11 a.m.
Amery Municipal Airport, KAHH
Flyin/drivein pancake breakfast serving pancakes and kielbasa w/beverage
For more information contact: Paul Isakson, 715/554-3858
2023 Alexandria Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 03, 2024
9 am to 1 p.m.
Alexandria MN Municipal Airport / Chandler Field / KAXN
Breakfast Featuring a build your own omelet bar with coffee and juice.
Local pilots offering fly-in camping June 2nd starting 6:30pm.
Overnight Camping for Pilots in Encouraged!!!
Contact information: Alexandria Aviation at (320)-762-2111
Princeton Lions Club Airport Brucnch
Jun 09, 2024
7:30 am to 12 p.m.
Princeton Airport, MN KPNM
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.
Sharon Sandberg 763-568-3360 Flightexpoinc@aol.com
Fergus Falls Airport - EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Breakfast
June 11, 2024
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - KFFM
Fly In/Drive In featuring the famous EAA Chapter 1174 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Young Eagle Flights. Follow us on face book at facebook.com/eaachapter1174.
Contact information: Robert Gray - rcgray@gmail.com.
Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
June 17, 2024
7:30 to 11 a.m.
Moose Lake, MN Airport
PIC Eat Free!
Contact information: Larry Peterson at 218-485-4441
Cambridge fathers day fly-in
June 18, 2024
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cambridge, MN
War birds,young eagles flights, street rods, giant large scale RC , first responders pedal planes for kids and activities. pancake breakfast, and more
Contact information: Connieboerner@hotmail.com
EAA Chapter 307 Chicken Que
June 18, 2024
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holland Air Park 36WI, Hangar: N8676, west side of Runway 18/36
Father's Day 2024 Chicken Que. Tasty chicken grilled over charcoal. Great food, drink, and the trimmings!
Contact information: keithklos@msn.com
Fairmont Lions Fly In Breakfast
Jun 25, 2024
7 a.m. to noon
Fairmont, MN Municipal airport KFRM
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk. Adults $9 Children 6-10 $6 Children under 6 free. Pilot in Command eats free.
Contact information: Wayne Kahler 507-236-3604
Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Breakfast
June 25, 2024
8 a.m. to noon
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Pilots eat free!
Contact: Shannon Gruetter,shannonguetter@gmail.com.
Wells Wings and Wheels Fly-In Breakfast
June 25, 2024
7 a.m. to 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 information: Bruce Sauer, Wells Aviation, wellsav@bevcomm.net, 507 553 3100
July
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast
July 2, 2024
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport DOT Freq. 122.800
Emmetsburg Kiwanis holds our annual Flight Breakfast that includes Pancakes, Omelets, sausage, & drink. Free to all pilots in command. Serving from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm So come join us for a great breakfast that helps the Emmetsburg Kiwanis do great things for the kids of our community, thanks.
Contact information: Mark Evans cell: 712-320-0447 email: mevans@newcoop.com.
Best in the Midwest" Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
July 4, 2024
7 to 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
For more information visit: Shellie Graden - hudeuni224@gmail.com / 319-830-0982
Best in the Midwest" Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
July 4, 2023
7 to 11 a.m.
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Enjoy our grassroots flying at our beautiful country airport and meet some of the most dedicated aviation enthusiasts around! Bring a lawn chair and relax as you watch a variety of airplanes from all over fly in and out! Event held rain or shine! Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, applesauce and juice/coffee/water. Adults-$10 / Kids (5-12y)-$5 / Kids (under 5y)-free.
For more information visit: oglecountyairport.com or contact; Shellie Graden / hudeuni224@gmail.com / 319-830-0982
August
48th Annual Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Aug. 4, 2024
8 a.m.to 12:00 a.m.
Red Wing Regional Airport
EAA Chapter 1518 will hold its 48th Annual Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast on Sunday August 4th.
Breakfast will be served from 8am till noon at the Red Wing Regional Airport located in Bay City Wisconsin (The Red Wing Airport is located in Wisconsin because that is where the closest flat land is located)
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 information: Dan Johnson 715-441-1790 .
Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport Fly In
Aug. 5, 2024
8 to 11 a.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 information: Robert Gray - rcgray@gmail.com.
Milaca Municipal Airport Fly-In
Aug. 6, 2024
8 a.m. 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 information: Gary Judd 320-266-3822.
41st Annual Fly-In Breakfast
Aug. 6, 2024
7:30 a.m. to noon
Ellen Church Field - Cresco Airport
Special notes - Pilots and passengers eat for free.
Cresco web site - Fly-In Breakfast
$12.00 per ticket, children 5 and under eat free
Contact information: Missy Hvitved missy.hvitved@cedausa.com 563-547-3434
EAA Chapter 54 Corn Feed
Aug. 12, 2024
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)
Fly-in/Drive-in event. Family-friendly. Fresh locally grown St. Croix Valley sweet corn and brats. Static aircraft display and kids' activities.
Contact information: Jim Pearsall, membership@eaa54.org or Bill Schanks, events@eaa54.org
MSPA Pig Roast
Aug. 12, 2024
Noon
Surfside Seaplane Base, Lino Lakes
Pork, turkey, live music and airplanes!
Contact information: Steve Guetter, Steve@penguinflight.net
Mahnomen County Airport Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Aug. 13, 2024
9 a.m.. to 1 p.m.
Mahnomen County Airport (3N8)
Breakfast sponsored by the Mahnomen/Waubun Area Lions.
Pancakes, Sausage/ham, Coffee & Juice
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact information: Bill Nelson 218-280-1585
MSPA Pig Roast ---- Date Correction
Aug. 13, 2024
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Surfside Seaplane Base
The MSPA Pig Roast is listed as the 12th. The date should be the 13th. Sorry for the confusion
Contact information: steve@penguinflight.net 952-484-9457
Paynesville Airshow
Aug. 26, 2024
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PEX Paynesville Airport
Follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Paynesville Airport or our website pexfriends.com.
Contact information: Thomas Fread Thomas.fread@gmail.com
September
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In, Drive In
Serving Sweet Corn, Brats, Famous prepared Sauerkraut, & cookies. Pic’s eat free.
Meal $10 Advance, $11 at the door, Under 12 is $6, Under 3 is free.
Welcome Classic cars & Vintage tractors.
Free Young Eagle rides from 8am - 10am for ages 8-17 (online sign up registration only)
Drawing for free plane rides
Contacts information: Stuart Selchow 320-583-8367, Max Anderson 952-426-5067
2023 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sep 09, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brainerd
Start and finish at KBRD. Fly to grass strips in Northern Minnesota and pickup a card at each stop. Play your hand when you return to Brainerd for some great prizes.
Registration opens at 7:30 am with wheels up by 8:30 am. Return to Brainerd by 1:30 in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded as close as possible to 1:30.
Event is 100% FREE, no cost to enter. One hand per person, maximum of two hands per aircraft.
Sponsored by Brainerd Lakes Area EAA Chapter 1610. Come and enjoy Great Lake country flying.
For more information contact: Mike Petersen. 612-750-2981. eaachapter1610@gmail.com
2024 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sept. 14, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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.
Sponsored by Brainerd EAA Chapter 1610.
Contact information: Mike Petersen 612-750-2981 eaachapter1610@gmail.com
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar
Sept. 15, 2024
4 p.m.
Madden's on Gull Lake
Sept. 15-17 safety seminar. Wipaire sponsored poker run, multiple safety speakers Saturday.
Contact information: Steve Guetter, steve@penguinflight.net
Girls in Aviation Day
Sept. 23, 2024
10 a.m. to 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 information: Mina Carlson; Mina.Carlson@starsofthenorth.org
KLXL Fall Colors Fly-In
Sept. 30, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Little Falls/Morrison County Airport
2nd annual fall colors fly-in hosted at KLXL! Brat feed beginning at 11am, live music, classic car show, and static display aircraft. Underwing camping available onsite. Last year was a blast and we hope to see you all again! .
Contact information: EAA1681@outlook.com