Oshkosh Tradition: Annual Fly-In Offers So Much That It Never Felt Like Work

EAA AirVenture is more than just an airshow—it’s the world’s largest aviation gathering.

Rebecca Groom

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 07:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

EAA AirVenture starts Monday and runs through Sunday, July 27, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. [FLYING Archive]

Key Takeaways:

EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the world's largest aviation gathering, attracting a diverse range of aircraft and attendees beyond a typical airshow.
It serves as a deeply rooted annual tradition for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering a unique atmosphere for reconnecting, sharing stories, and exploring the latest in aviation technology.
The event showcases aviation's past, present, and future through various attractions, including airshow performers, industry exhibitors, humanitarian aviation exhibits, and historical centennial celebrations.

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Every summer, the skies above Oshkosh, Wisconsin, come alive with the roar of engines, the buzz of vintage propellers, and the smoke trails of aerobatic displays. But EAA AirVenture is more than just an airshow—it’s the world’s largest aviation gathering, where the diversity of aircraft is matched only by the diversity of attendees.

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