Flightoberfest is the perfect way to wind down after participating in the 2nd annual Pumpkin Dash 5K that kicks off at 9 AM. Registered participants of the race will receive a dri-fit tech shirt, custom bib, and automatic entry into Flightoberfest. Register for the Pumpkin Dash 5K here.

Aerospace Center for Excellence President and CEO, Gene Conrad, shares: “All day family fun abounds for our first annual Flightoberfest. Join us early for our second annual Pumpkin 5K Dash and stay with us late to enjoy great food and entertainment. All proceeds from this event go back into our year-round educational programming at the Aerospace Center for Excellence!”

Flightoberfest will run from 11 AM to 9 PM, immediately following the 2nd annual Pumpkin Dash 5K. Craft Beer and live music will begin at 3 PM. The admission only ticket is $5. The Epic Flight ticket is $30 and includes admission to the festivities, a commemorative cup, and three craft beer tickets. Admission is free for kids 12 and under.

Consider celebrating all weekend with us by camping on-site. Guests are invited to bring RVs for full hook-ups and campground amenities. For more information about camping, click here.

Flightoberfest will take place at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo campus located at 4075 James C. Ray Drive, Lakeland, FL 33811. Make plans to fly-in or drive-in!

Proceeds from Flightoberfest benefit the Aerospace Center for Excellence’s ongoing educational programming in support of its mission: Engage, Educate and Accelerate the Next Generation of Aerospace Professionals. To learn more about the Aerospace Center for Excellence and its impact in central Florida and around the country, please visit our website: ACEedu.org.

The Aerospace Center for Excellence is proud to host year-round events in support of our mission. Please visit our events calendar.