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FlightFest

Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:00 – 6:00 at the Washington County Airport

August 1, 2025

COME TOUCH THE SKY WITH US AT FLIGHTFEST! EVERYONE IS INVITED! Join us Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:00 – 6:00 at the Washington County Airport for a fun-filled day for all ages – rain or shine!

2025 FlightFest is BIGGER than ever before!  There will be live music, military and aviation static displays, a rock-climbing wall, euro-bungee jumping, inflatable obstacle course, 24-foot tall inflatable double lane slider, Noah's Ark bounce and slide for smaller children, ax throwing, the always hilarious Big Red Baller, trackless train, carnival games, food trucks, adult beverages, 50+ vendors, and best of all AIRPLANE RIDES FOR EVERYONE!  You also won’t want to miss out on the once-in-a-lifetime experience of flying in a Huey helicopter – only 36 tickets available!

Visit our brand-new drink booth for our event signature drink: Taylor’s Lemon Lift-Off – a refreshing Tito’s vodka drink with lemonade, blue curacao, and tonic. Only $5!  If you’re looking for an ice-cold beer, we will also have Michelob Ultra and Yuengling for only $3.

The event is FREE to enter – attractions and rides require tickets.  Tickets can be purchased at FlightFest.org and are on sale now.

Commemorate your FlightFest experience by purchasing a FlightFest t-shirt and personalized event decals.  Visit our t-shirt booth on the day of the event to choose your favorites – we’ll make your customized shirt in just a few minutes! NEW THIS YEAR – we have an assortment of Huey t-shirts and other swag available as well.

A portion of event proceeds will go to Tunnel to Towers Pittsburgh.  Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families.  Proceeds from FlightFest are guaranteed to go to a project currently underway for a local family.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

12:15: Opening Ceremony Presented by the Young Marines
12:30 – 6:00 PM: Live Music Performed by State of Mind Band
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Washington Wild Thing
1:30 - 2:30 PM:  Taylor the FlightFest Mascot
4:00 PM - Skydiving Jumping
5:00 – 6:00 PM - Taylor the FlightFest Mascot

For more information about our event, and how to purchase tickets, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at FlightFest.org.

We hope to see you there!   ~ FlightFest 

FlightFest wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community.