STEARMAN SPECTACULAR
IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS!

The 49th National Stearman Fly-In will celebrate America’s iconic biplane, and you’re invited to join the fun Sept. 7 – 12, 2020, at Galesburg Municipal Airport.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Check out our schedule of events and come see everything from aerobatic contests to seminars and presentations.

fly-in events

see the glory of these vintage world war ii airplanes

The Stearman Model 75 is a biplane formerly used as a military trainer aircraft, of which at least 10,626 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.

HISTORY Of THE STEARMAN

see through the eyes of a pilot

Pilots take the most amazing photos. See the National Stearman Fly-in through their eyes.

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the must-attend event of the year

Stearman enthusiasts will enjoy:

flying events

Fly-overs, biplane rides, aerobatics, contests, formation flying, flour bombing and more!

seminars

2020 seminars to be announced. Past seminars have included Continental W-670 Engines, Intro to Air Tech Coatings, and more.

activities

Narrated tram rides, tours, presentations, Tri-County Airport open house, and plenty of activities for the kids!

food

Picnics, BBQs, Pizza parties, the Monmouth Prime Beef Festival, Annual Banquet and Dawn Patrol breakfasts.

events

Whether you spend Labor Day with us or visit us later in the week, there's plenty to see and do and the National Stearman Fly-in.

47th Annual Hog Days

Kewanee Hog Days is a four day festival that has run over Labor Day weekend every year since 1954.

47th Annual Hog Days
Fly-in
Narrated Tram Rides

Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.

Narrated Tram Rides
Daily Event
Welcome Picnic

Welcome Picnic for Fly-In participants at Jet Air, Inc. hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Catered by The Rib Shack, Galesburg.

Welcome Picnic
Participants only
Tri-County Airport Open House

Fly-In visitors welcome any time at historic grass strip in operation since 1953.

Tri-County Airport Open House
Visitors welcome
Labor Day Parade Fly-Over

The 128th annual Labor Day Parade will march through downtown Galesburg at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7.

Labor Day Parade Fly-Over
Downtown Galesburg
Warren Co. Prime Beef Festival

Carnival held each year the Wednesday through Saturday following Labor Day.

Warren Co. Prime Beef Festival
Monmouth, IL
Aerobatics Contest

Watch these vintage aircraft doing loops, rolls and spins.

Aerobatics Contest
Gen-Air Park, Geneseo
Stearman Fly-in Auction

Come and see what's for sale.

Stearman Fly-in Auction
Jet Air Hangar

Be prepared and download our resources brochure!

Daily schedule, where to stay, where to eat, how to get there... It's all here in our easy to navigate downloadable brochure.

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LATEST NEWS:
Online Registration is Now Open for the 49th National Stearman Fly-In
May 18, 2020
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August 8, 2019
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Jeanne Conlon - President
  • Brian Vallero - Vice President
  • Jean Jacobs - Secretary
  • Ben McMahan - Treasurer
  • Logan Fifer - Director
  • Tye Hammerle - Director
  • Robert Harrison - Director
  • Mike Lowe - Director

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  • Thomas E. Lowe - Director
  • Brian Rosenstein - Director
  • Mike Rutledge - Director
  • Diane Stickle - Director
  • Harrel W. Timmons - Director
  • Lisa Woldow - Director
  • Phillip Wolford - Director

CONTACT US

  • 309-343-6409
  • Brian Rosenstein - Director
  • The National Stearman Fly-In office at Galesburg Municipal Airport is manned in daylight hours during Fly-In week. Leave a message on the answering machine at other times.
  • Brian Rosenstein - Director
  • National Stearman Fly-in NFP, Inc.
    P.O. Box 1937
    Galesburg, IL 61402-1937
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  • stearman@stearmanflyin.com