Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gainesville Regional Airport, 4701 NE 40th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32609-1680, United States
Get ready for the 2026 Gator Fly In and Armed Services Appreciation Day on March 28th at 10am to 3pm at the Gainesville Regional Airport. The event will have military and civilian aircraft, rides, food trucks, vendors and so much more…..
GRRMF will be represented by wonderful volunteers! Please stop by and see us!
Schedule for the day:
9 am – aircraft arrive and park; all aircraft parked by 9:30 am
10 am – Public Arrive; helicopter and airplane rides begin
11 am – Opening Ceremony with University of Florida Billy Mitchell Drill Team and Buchholz High School Color Guard
11:15 am – Flown West Ceremony
11:20 am – Speakers begin – “Open Mic” for participating Military Gator Aviators (UF Alumni)
12 noon – Live Music, food trucks
2 pm – People’s choice and Best of Show Airplane Contest Announced
3 pm – Final thank you and prep for departures
Information about the event:
