HAGERSTOWN, Md., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- See warbirds, modern aircraft, classic cars, trucks, airplane rides, live music, local businesses and food. This event is a great day for the family to visit the airport and learn about Hagerstown's aviation Past, Present, and Future.

Bring the family out to climb aboard the museum's historic Fairchild C-82 and C-119 Flying Boxcars, C-123K Provider and F-27. See the newest addition, the Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" and other museum aircraft such as the 1928 Kreider Reisner KR-31 biplane, 1943 Fairchild PT-19 WWII Trainer, Fairchild 22, Fairchild 24, and XNQ all built in Hagerstown. The museum has 30 historic aircraft and is the largest collection of historic Fairchild Aircraft in the world. 

Visitors can step back in time and experience a memorable flight in the Hagerstown Aviation Museum's 1943 Fairchild UC-61 and 1943 PT-19 Primary Trainer! Thousands of allied pilots earned their wings during WWII in this historic aircraft built by Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown, Maryland. By making a $200 donation, you can experience the thrill of open cockpit flying! Flights are first come, first served, and weather permitting. Sign up at the ride tent. 

Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will offer flight experiences in their WWII TBM Avenger torpedo bomber "Doris May", Stinson L-5 "Gayle Ann" and Stearman Bi-Plane. Pre-purchase your ride tickets here: https://www.capitalwingcaf.org/our-warbirds 

Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Chapter 36 will offer Young Eagle Rides for Youth! Children ages 8-17 can take a free flight. Advance registration required via www.eaachapters.org. Registration opens August 31, 2026 at 8:00 am. 

The Civil Air Patrol and other organizations will have exhibits and aircraft on display.

The museum has partnered with Paws and Pistons to manage the Cruise-In of antique and classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles! Owners can register their vehicle on site ($10 per vehicle) for the Classic Cruise-In and the first 200 vehicles receive a custom event dash plaque! Also, see fire, law enforcement, rescue, construction, historic military, and other vehicles.

The New Horizons Band will perform patriotic and big band tunes in the museum hangar from 12 noon to 1pm.

Food, Ice Cream, and Concessions are available from Local Vendors.

Admission by donation. (Suggested $10 donation per person) Your donations support future museum events and help continued rehabilitation of the museum's home in the original 1943 Fairchild Aircraft Flight Test Hangar, also known as the Dome Hangar.

Museum merchandise, toys, books, models, hats, T-shirts for sale in the Gift Shop. 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Event Gate and parking locations: 18450 Showalter Rd. (in the New Heights Industrial Park) and 14211 Basore Dr. Hagerstown MD 21742. 

Free parking. Follow signs. 

Event information: www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org, 301-733-8717, info@hagerstownaviationmuseum.org, https://www.facebook.com/HagerstownAviationMuseum 

Car show entrants please use Basore Drive entrance

About the Hagerstown Aviation Museum

The Hagerstown Aviation Museum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting more than 100 years of the region's aviation heritage. Over the past 30 years, the museum has grown from a concept to the world's largest collection of historic Fairchild aircraft, including the A-10 Warthog, PT-19, XNQ, C-82, C-119 Flying Boxcar, C-123K, and F-27. The museum's archives include more than fifteen thousand photographs and thousands of historic artifacts, personal items, films, and artwork. Visitors can even fly in the museum's fully restored 1943 Fairchild PT-19. Museum hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday.

About Rider Jet Center

Rider Jet Center is a sustaining sponsor of the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. The full-service Fixed Base Operator at Hagerstown Regional Airport, is widely known for its customer-first approach, premium amenities and on-site jet and propeller maintenance. Serving both civilian and military clients, it offers seamless aviation support with a focus on hospitality, efficiency, and operational excellence. See: www.riderjetcenter.com. 

Event information: www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org, 301-733-8717, info@hagerstownaviationmuseum.org, https://www.facebook.com/HagerstownAviationMuseum 

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