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WayneAmerica Fly-In is a one-of-a-kind family-friendly event. It’s one part airshow + one part airplane competitions (that’s two!) + one part music festival.
That means we have all the food, drink, and fun that you can handle throughout one week in Wayne, Nebraska.
Check back often as this page is sure to change DAILY!
Food + Drink - 2023
While at the WayneAmerica Fly-In we want you to get your fill of aviation and some really great food and drink from local food truck and restaurant vendors located right in our own back yard.
Take a look below at all the current food truck vendors for WayneAmerica Fly In 2023!
Leon on Wheels Mexican Food
Our goal is to satisfy everyone with our taco, Birria, Pizzas, Ramen, Quesadilla, Fries, Burritos, Tortas, Birria Plate and more!
Lotus Asian Cuisine
We're an Asian Cuisine Restaurant & Food Truck that serves the finest food in the Siouxland area.
Game Time Philly
Family owned and operated. Making our own bread, steak, and even sauces.Located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Bowman's Funnel Cakes & Concessions
The very best funnel cakes you've ever had along with toppings galore and other concessions you love!
Uncle Jarrol's Pub-B-Que
We provide all your smoked BBQ needs from pulled pork to ribs to our mouth watering brisket!!
WayneAmerica Beer and Drink Tent
Beer and Drinks available at one of our many Airfield vendors! Including local "WayneAmerica" brews!
Fun Things to Do in '23
We want you to get your fill of fun while at the WayneAmerica Fly-In and that’s why we will try to bring local bands, and events that will make your time at WayneAmerica that much better!
Open Saturday & Sunday (27th & 28th): 10am-2pm
Redbird Flight Simulator
Available during the mid day portion of WayneAmerica each day during the event is the FAA Certified full-motion Redbird Simulator! One of a kind piece of technology at Mayday and always available through Northeast Nebraska Aviators Club
Friday & Sunday (26th & 28th) | 915pm & 745pm (est)
BonFire Nights
On Friday night after the Traditional and STOL Drag events of the day have ended what better way to spend the evening under the stars than with some fire and some music!
May 26th | Starting around 9pm
Hector Anchondo
As an award winning Blues musician, having won the International Blues Competition in Memphis, Héctor Anchondo lives and breaths music. Join us Friday night for an amazing performance brought to all of us by Wayne State College
Where: Infield Bonfire Stage (near Food Trucks) Whether permitting
Saturday, May 27th
Awards Ceremony
Beginning shortly after the last race of Saturday we will crown our champions for both our National STOL and STOL Drag competitions!
Sunday, May 28th | 1-7pm
ACL Cornhole Tournament
For the WAF23 we have an official sanctioned Cornhole tournament brought to us by the ACL (American Cornhole League) and sponsored by Omaha Aircraft Sales. You and your friends can enter and WIN prizes and show off your professional cornhole talents!
Where: Big Becker (Large Hangar)
Registration: Please mention to Main Gate that you are there for ACL Cornhole tourney and proceed to go to Big Becker and meet with registration officials.
May 26th-28th | 7pm (est)
Paramotor Demos
Shows happen, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings during the beginning of STOL Drag races.
Where: Main Flight Line
Saturday, May 27th | 930pm - ???
ECKO
We are so excited to have ECKO back with us at WayneAmerica this year. ECKO is a party/dance band from Omaha, Nebraska that plays current + throwback dance hits and brings the energy and fun. Don't miss Saturday's musical performance!
Thursday, May 25th | 930pm (est)
Top Gun Maverick | Movie Night
Watch a FREE MOVIE SHOWING of Top Gun Maverick onsite at the Wayne Municipal Airport in a hangar! SPONSORED BY WAYNE STATE COLLEGE
Thursday Night: 930PM
Where: Big Becker (Large Hangar)
Saturday, May 27th | 9am - 1pm
WAF23 Cruise-In
Brought to you by Timberlyne, starting Saturday morning and going throughout the morning hours, before the main STOL competitions, we're excited to host the first ever WayneAmerica Cruise-In. Participants will receive a commemorative plaque marking the inaugural even, awards and more!
CHECK BACK SOON FOR SIGNUP INFORMATION
Sunday, May 28th | 845pm (shortly after the Cornhole Tourney Ends)
Wayne County Troubadours
On Sunday night, about as the sun sets, join us for the local fan favorite of the Wayne County Troubadours as we light a fire and enjoy Sunday eve!
More Event Info - 2023
Aviation Classes, Seminars, and Panels!
When: Saturday, May 27th
11am-12pm
Where: Big Becker (Large Hangar)
Learn about various kinds of career paths in the vast aviation industry from those who work in it!
When: Friday & Saturday, May 26th-27th
Where: Big Becker (Hangar)
3pm – 5pm
As available between heats and training. Get to know both National STOL and STOL Drag pilots.
When: Thursday, May 25th
Where: Big Becker (Large Hangar)
12pm – 3pm
Hosted and taught by Kevin Quinn, the ground school portion of STOL Training is a one-of-a-kind class in aviation and STOL training.