Props and Pistons Festival

Props and Pistons Festival The Props and Pistons Festival returns to the skies August 15-16, 2026! Bring out the entire family for a weekend of high-flying action and aviation fun!

This is the official page to obtain information on the Props and Pistons Festival held at the Akron-Fulton Airport. As well as our other events throughout the year.

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Props and Pistons 2026! Your support made our record‑breaking weekend a success! ...
09/05/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Props and Pistons 2026!

Your support made our record‑breaking weekend a success! Share your photos for a chance to be featured, more exciting updates soon 👀

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📸: Tom Stugmyer

We are so grateful for the support of the Akron Fire Department this past weekend. It takes countless hours of preparati...
08/18/2026

We are so grateful for the support of the Akron Fire Department this past weekend. It takes countless hours of preparation and planning throughout the year to put an airshow on, and AFD continues to be a great partner!

08/16/2026
Update: The Props and Pistons Festival is officially closed. Thank you all who attended and made this year's event a tre...
08/16/2026

Update: The Props and Pistons Festival is officially closed. Thank you all who attended and made this year's event a tremendous success!

Stay tuned in the coming days to see how you can continue to support Inspire Aviation!

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Festival Update: We are temporarily pausing all aerial demonstrations for incoming weather. Please stay tuned for update...
08/16/2026

Festival Update: We are temporarily pausing all aerial demonstrations for incoming weather. Please stay tuned for updates.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGES! Weather is expected later today, so feature performances will begin before lunchtime and run...
08/16/2026

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGES!

Weather is expected later today, so feature performances will begin before lunchtime and run until 4:00, weather permitting. Plan to arrive by 11:30 to catch your favorite act, hint: it’s going to be loud!

Tickets: FlyOhio.org

Day 1 was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it an incredible experience. We’re back tom...
08/16/2026

Day 1 was a tremendous success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it an incredible experience. We’re back tomorrow from 10–4, rain or shine. We’re monitoring weather and will post updates on our official channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, and FlyOhio.org.

Did you know? The Viper Demo Team travels with two F‑16s, including Medina’s own Capt. Paul “APOSTLE” Howell. He returns...
08/15/2026

Did you know? The Viper Demo Team travels with two F‑16s, including Medina’s own Capt. Paul “APOSTLE” Howell. He returns home as support pilot and safety officer for the F‑16 Viper Demo at the Props and Pistons Festival!

Tickets: FlyOhio.org

Tomorrow is opening day of the Props and Pistons Festival!Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and sponsors that h...
08/14/2026

Tomorrow is opening day of the Props and Pistons Festival!

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and sponsors that have put in countless hours this week to transform the airport!

Tickets: FlyOhio.org

The U.S. Air Force F‑16 Viper Demo Team has arrived in Akron! Huge thanks to Castle Aviation for keeping the Viper secur...
08/13/2026

The U.S. Air Force F‑16 Viper Demo Team has arrived in Akron! Huge thanks to Castle Aviation for keeping the Viper secure.

For safety, the aircraft won’t be viewable to the public. Please do not attempt to access the area.

Tickets: FlyOhio.org

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Akron Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Boulevard
Akron, OH
44306

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