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America’s 250th anniversary is commemorated at Oshkosh 2026
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America’s 250th anniversary to be commemorated during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
‘Celebrating the Freedom of Flight’ part of weeklong activities
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (February 26, 2026) — The heritage, innovation, and technological advances of aviation in the United States over the past century will be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention, on July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
“’Celebrating the Freedom of Flight’ will focus on the unique role aviation has played in America’s progress since that first flight of the Wright brothers in 1903,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Be it innovations by individuals or colossal accomplishments by the nation’s companies and our military, America’s leadership role in the progress of flight has been a remarkable part of our nation’s history that we’ll celebrate at Oshkosh.”
That focus at Air Venture will cover the more than 120 years since the first flights at Kitty Hawk, starting with the “Pioneers of Flight” exhibits and program covering powered aviation’s first 25 years, to the latest fighter jets, unmanned aircraft, and spaceflights that showcase cutting-edge technology. That theme will be represented on the main Boeing Plaza ramp and during the daily air shows, as well as in evening programming at Theater in the Woods and at the Fly-In Theater.
In addition, individual areas at EAA AirVenture will feature unique aspects of America’s preeminent role in aviation. That includes the remarkable civilian aviation progress represented by the “Class of ‘46” general aviation aircraft in the Vintage area and red, white, and blue paint schemes on amateur-built aircraft on the grounds.
“We see this theme evolving over the next several months as the showcase of American ingenuity through the decades comes together at Oshkosh,” Larsen said. “While the EAA fly-in convention has always been the gathering place for every segment of aviation, 2026 promises to be an unforgettable display of what aviation has meant to our nation and to the world at large.”
Further details on aircraft and activities in support of this theme will be announced as they are finalized.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org.
op air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 8, 2026) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.
Performers at the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night air shows on July 22 and 25. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher, while the July 22 night air show is presented by Covington Aircraft and July 25 night air show is presented by Hartzell Propeller.
“Each year, we build the air show roster for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh based on welcoming some of the best air show performers in the world, along with suggestions from attendees that include past favorites and new performers emerging on the scene,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This year the air shows will also be celebrating America’s 250th birthday and already feature the best of the best, with even more confirmations to come.”
Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:
Randy Ball (MiG-17)
Vicky Benzing (P-51)
Jeff Boerboon (Extra 330SC)
Bob Carlton (Jetfox twin-engine sailplane)
The Chuters (skydiving)
Class of ’45 (Corsair/P-51)
Greg Colyer (2 T-33s)
Susan Dacy (Stearman)
Erik Edgren (Taylorcraft)
Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)
Kyle Franklin (Super Cub)
Michael Goulian (Extra)
RJ Gritter (Decathlon)
Ed Hamill (Folds of Honor Pitts)
Jack Aces (3 P-51s)
Greg Koontz (Decathlon)
Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)
International Aerobatic Club demo
Jerry Kerby (T-28)
Frank Kimmel (Corsair)
Tom Larkin (Sonex Mini Jet)
Britt Lincoln (Extra 330SC)
Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco)
David Martin (Aircraft TBD)
Northern Stars (Pitts Specials)
Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)
Red Bull Air Force (Chambliss/Fitzgerald/Coleman)
Jeff Shetterly (T-6)
Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)
Team Redline (RV-8s)
Tinstix of Dynamite (Stewart/Burns)
Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
U.S. Army Golden Knights (skydiving)
Bernie Vasquez (P-47 Thunderbolt)
Matt Younkin (Beech 18)
These early confirmations are in addition to the previously announced P-38 and DC-6 from The Flying Bulls from Austria. Many more performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org.