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The Flying Circus Is Coming! Vintage Planes Come to Hagerstown IN, July 19

July 14, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Bi-plane at Flying Circus, 2010

HAGERSTOWN, IN — The skies over Hagerstown will again be filled with vintage aircraft as the town’s unique airport will host the 4th Annual Hagerstown’s Flying Circus Tuesday, July 19. “It will be festive, fun, free and family friendly,” announces Denny Burns, who chairs the event sponsored by the Hagerstown Optimist Club.

Visitors to Hagerstown’s airport will be treated to a wide array of vintage aircraft, fun food, and a chance to meet the pilots before the evening entertainment begins. “Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and have a great time,” adds the chairman. Admission and parking are free.

Burns announced that the aerial games and other fun events will be staged from 6 to 8 p.m. this year. But, visitors will be able to see the planes up close from the time gates open at 2 p.m.

Led by Andrew King, the stunt pilot from the movie “Fly Boys,”

Pilots of pre-1947 aircraft will descend on Hagerstown that Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the event. “The Hagerstown Airport is great,” says King, “We loved it the past three years. It’s not often we get to see such a large airport that’s also a grassy airport. Old planes like grass because that’s what they were built for.”

Hagerstown is the ideal location for Eastern and Great Lakes pilots to land while en route to the largest gathering of historic aircraft every year in Oshkosh, Wis., according to Marvin Stohler of Hagerstown’s Airport Board. The event was launches in 2008 as part of the centennial celebration of the Ford Model T, when thousands of Model T owners and celebrants gathered at the Hagerstown Airport.

Pilots are expected to camp under the wings of their planes the night of July 19 and depart about noon the next day, weather permitting. Visitors attending the July 19 event will be able to meet and speak with the pilots beginning early afternoon that date.

Anyone with questions about the event may contact Bob Warner, Hagerstown town manager, at (765) 489-6171 or Denny Burns, event chairman at (765) 489-5829. The rain date is Wednesday, July 20.

* The address of the Hagerstown Airport is: 999 South Washington Street, Hagerstown, IN 47346.

For more information… or questions, please contact: Denny Burns, chairman (765) 489-5829 dburns@parallax.ws

If you have never seen the Flying Circus…you won’t want to miss it this year! It is truly amazing!

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What’s Happening This Weekend In May In Wayne County

May 14, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Today:

Indy 500 Race 1913

Indy 500 Celebrations In Hagerstown IN

Schedule: Saturday, May 14 :

10 am. Victory Lap mini marathon at Cory Field track
11-4 pm. Indianapolis 500 and Perfect Circle memorabilia exhibit at the Community Building.
2-3 pm. 5th grade students present Wax Museum characters at the Exhibit.
7 pm. The final Movies of the ‘60s and Memories of race fans.

Ground Breaking For First Habitat For Humanity Home In Hagerstown IN

Ground breaking will be at the home site at 3:30 p.m., (349 N. Elm Street) and the 14th annual Habitat for Humanity of Greater Richmond meeting will be a Willie & Reds and 5:00. 25.00 goes towards meal with proceed benefiting the construction. Volunteers needed for T, TH & Sat’s until July to construct house. Meet on those dates fr 8-4. Contact Bob Warner for more info.

Earlham College To Be Honored At “The Swing Music of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw” Benefit Tonight

By Dave Bennett and his Quartet. The event will be at Lingle Auditorium Reid Hospital 1100 Reid Parkway Richmond, IN. May 14, 2011 6:30 PM, Clarinetist Dave Bennett and his Quartet will bring to life the classic sound of “The Swing Music of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.” The concert is part of the Foundation’s ongoing Gennett Legacy Concert Series that recreates the music and history of Richmond’s Gennett Records. There will be a pre-concert chat with Bennett at 6:30 pm, followed by the performance at 7 pm. For more information call Terri Hardy 765-962-2860 thardy@starrgennett.org Price: $15 per person / $10 with student ID. Earlham will honored for their continued support.

Saturday Night Comedy Back In Richmond!

May 14^th get out and laugh! SATURDAY COMEDY IS BACK – new group at the Quality Inn~ Saturdays At The Laugh Lounge”! CALL 765-588-4604 for tickets Just $10.00 Show time is 8:00 pm ~ Go and lol

Sunday:

Model T's At Last Fall Tales Of The Departed

Model A’S & T’s coming through Wayne County this Weekend!

Ohio Valley Region Model-A Club Is Visiting Wayne County. So if you want to catch a glimpse of Model A’s and T’s look below:

Sunday, 5/15 the Ohio Valley Region Model-A Club (cars from 1929-1931) and the T. Club (cars 1908 thru 1927) plan to arrive at the MCL Restaurant & Bakery for lunch @ approximately 11:30. then visiting the Model T Museum and Warm Glow Candles with a stop at Webb’s Antiques on the way home. There are 30 cars signed up for this tour, cars are open and some folks are driving 50 or more miles before joining the tour’s starting point @ Ron’s Machine Shop, Shandon, OH. Hoping for a sunny day in Wayne Co.

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Habitat For Humanity House: Ground Breaking In Hagerstown IN

May 13, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Habitat Meeting At Willie & Reds, Hagerstown IN

The first Habitat Home in Wayne County to be built outside of Richmond, is breaking ground this weekend in Hagerstown IN.

According to Bob Warner, this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. will be the ground breaking ceremony at 349 N. Elm Street Hagerstown. Following this event, at 5:00 pm., will be the 14^th Annual Habitat For Humanity of Greater Richmond meeting at Willie & Reds.

Tickets for the meal are $25.00 and proceeds beyond the cost of the meal will benefit the Habitat home being built in Hagerstown. Mr. Warner added that the evening will also include a silent auction, which will benefit the construction of the home as well.

Work on the house will continue from May through July, 2011 with hopes of being able to give tours of the home during Jubilee Days in August of this year. Volunteers will be needed, so if you want to help build a new home, you can meet at the site on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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A Great Place To Stay For The 100th Indy 500: Wayne County

May 5, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Image by Traveler76 via Flickr

By Karole Passmore, GWC

Wayne County has a long history with the Indianapolis 500, and if you read the article in our GoWayneCounty print edition by Carolyn Lafever you know that this is the 100th Anniversary. Hagerstown IN in particular has a long standing with the 500, since 1911, and will have their own celebrations this year, which are outlined in the print edition as well.

If you are looking for a place to stay….Richmond/Wayne County is your place!

Just a little over an hour from the track, you have your choice of beautiful Bed & Breakfasts as well as many hotels. You can also sample some of the local cuisine and visit quaint shops in our Depot District and Uptown Richmond. Follow antique alley while you are here and go on a trail that spans Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown and Richmond. There is so much to do and see while you are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Indy 500 just a little over an hour from the track.

And the events leading up to the race itself are starting already! Read below to see what is coming this weekend….and we will update you on more events both in Indy at the tracks and in our own Hagerstown IN, Wayne County.

Picture By Indy Balloons

Allison Transmission Balloon Festival

Building on the sucesss of the popular return of hot-air balloons to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2009, the Allison Transmission Centennial Era Balloon Festival will take place on Saturday, May 7, where 33 balloons from across the United States will take to the sky in a “Hare and Hound” race that morning and return to entertain families on the IMS grounds that evening with a Balloon Glow. Both events are free to the public. MORE

Emerging Technologies Day

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues its legacy as an incubator and proving ground of automotive innovation for more than a century through the 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Emerging Technologies Day on Saturday May 7 at IMS. Some of the best, brightest young minds in America will display innovative renewable technologies for the automotive industry on this day. The event will feature exhibition competition at IMS by alternative-power vehicles in the Formula Hybrid Challenge, Formula Sun Grand Prix, and the Purdue evGrandPrix.

Emerging Tech Day will begin at 1 p.m./ET after the 40,000 runners competing in the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon have completed their 2.5 mile circuit around the fabled IMS track.

Stay tuned for more updates on events at the tracks and in Wayne County to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500! And let us know if you have plans to celebrate.

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Hagerstown Museum And Arts Place Making Art Accessible In Wayne County

March 2, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place

Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place continues its very popular free painting classes for kids and adults.

Kids classes are on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m., for ages 5-10. Adult acrylic painting classes are every Saturday from 2-6PM unless otherwise notified on the Arts Place Facebook page.

The classes and art supplies are free, thanks to a grant from the Wayne County Foundation. The kids classes are taught by longtime art teacher Bess Sturgis. Adult classes are taught by Arts Place manager, painter Tom Butters.

Butters says the Arts Place mission is to make art accessible to everyone. The gallery that displays paintings, pottery, photography and jewelry by regional artists, all reasonably priced. For more information call 489-4005.

Buy art. It’s good for you.
765-886-5098

Submitted By Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place

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Still Debating What To Do This Valentine Weekend? Here Are Some Ideas…..

February 10, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

Special Dining Experiences By Locally Owned Businesses:

J & J Winery

Willie & Red’s In Hagerstown IN (formerly know as Welliver’s)

…has put together special Valentine Dinner packages for you to reserve this weekend, Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb 13. Your Valentine Dinner Package will include Dinner for two, flowers, compliments of Sandmark Florist, chocolates, compliments of Abbot’s Candies and Gifts, a couple’s bottle of Martini & Rossi Asti, and a Chef’s choice dessert. They offer several choices for meals along with the above.

Reservations accepted for the dinner packages only. Call 765-489-4131 to reserve your time, day and dinner choice. Please leave your name and number for confirmation.

The Red Cross Prom: Fourth Floor Blues Club

4th Floor Blues Red Cross Prom

Feb 12th – Red Cross Prom. 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 single and $50 per couple. Includes dinner by Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market. Entertainment will be The Beagles Band and DJ Marta Sebastian. King & Queen Contest, Roses for your Sweetheart, and a Silent Auction all to benefit the local chapter of the Red Cross. Must be 21 to attend. What a great way to treat your Valentine to a night out!

J & J Winery Valentines Specials:

Your Dinner Choices: Grilled to perfection Strip Steak with Twice Baked Potato OR Seasoned Salmon with Rice Pilaf, served with a Spring Salad, Roll, and Dessert. (A complimentary Keepsake will help you remember this special evening.)Reservations NLY starting at 5:30pm – Friday Feb. 11th & Saturday Feb. 12^th. Please Call [765]965-9563 to make you reservation today.

Sweet Gift Ideas:

Homemade Caramels At Abbotts

Abbott’s Candy in Hagertown IN: Has a large assortment of fresh milk and dark chocolates, caramels plain and with pecans and so much more. It’s worth the trip if you live outside of Hagerstown because these are freshly made chocolates—much better than store bought —and will say that your sweetheart is special.

The Pour House in Cambridge City: Has a wonderful selection of homemade fudges and also cakes and pies for that special after dinner dessert (also all homemade), if you are making a meal at home. For desserts you can call ahead to order, they close at 4:00 p.m. through the week.

Joy Ann Bakery in Richmond has baked goods that can be personalized such as giant cookies, cakes and pies. One of the oldest locally owned businesses in Wayne County, you know you are getting old favorites there that your Valentine will love. (like the thumbprint cookies…yum!)

Ghyslain Dessert

Ghyslain in Richmond IN is a newer chocolateur to the area, managed locally, that is getting high marks in the Yum category. You can take your Valentine there to eat or pick up a scrumptious dessert for your special meal at home.

Olympian Candies in Richmond IN is locally owned and has a reputation for satisfying the sweet tooth. They carry a large variety of candies to suit anyone’s taste (anything for the diabetics?). It’s another good place to stop and impress the candy lover in your life.

Other Ideas For A Fun Valentine Weekend:

Chocolate Trail- Wayne County

Stop at the Visitors Center on the east side of Richmond and pick up your Chocolate Trail passport. You can spend the weekend trying out chocolates, fudge and even chocolate wine from several places in Wayne County. What a great way to impress a chocolate lover!

Swing Station Salsa Night Benefit Concert Friday, February 11, 2010 for the dancers out there– Earlham’s Big Band Jazz Ensemble and the Salsa Band share the stage for a great night of dance music. Bring your dancing shoes! Proceeds benefit the United Way of Richmond. Tickets: $5.00/adults & $3.00/ students and seniors.

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Growing Up With The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., In Wayne County

January 15, 2011 By KPass Leave a Comment

by Karole Passmore

I may have been the only little white girl in a Midwestern town and a country school who loved Martin Luther King Jr. in the early 70’s.

I remember the first thing that caught my attention was his eyes. His eyes were like mirrors to his soul, pools of love and caring but also determination. As a child I felt comfort in the depth of spirit I found there.

The Man And His Legacy

And then as I grew older, I got to know the man and his legacy. His steadfastness, through the beatings and many marches and sit-ins, in believing that we could make a difference, that we could see change in our lifetimes. His belief that one day all children- black and white, yellow and red could play together in harmony and grow up united as adults with their eyes on peace.

Even in a small Midwestern town, though we still struggle to find the unity he dreamed of at times, we have seen major changes because of his gift to us of unflinching faith in the human capacity to change and grow.

As an adult, my first job after graduating from Earlham College was as director of a childcare ministry in Hagerstown IN. The one picture I hung on the wall of my tiny office—filling most of the room—was of Martin Luther King Jr.

He was my inspiration to do more, reach higher, and hand the dream on to young people who I would influence. He allowed me to see that with love, determination, and unending faith, all things are possible—even for a little white girl from a small Midwestern town.

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What Are You Doing New Years? Here Are Some Ideas…

December 28, 2010 By KPass Leave a Comment

Check below for updates through the week!

After an exhaustive search we have come up with the following events for New Years Eve . (Hey New Year’s resolution–submit your events for free to GoWayneCounty.com/Calendar!!) Please add any other public parties that you know of at the end of this post. Happy New Year!

4^th Floor Blues Club- New Year’s Eve Party

31 Fri From Facebook page: “everyone make sure and get your New Years Eve tickets for the 4th Floor Blues Club Party. Waylon T band with UK Bleeding as an opener. Tickets are $15 and meal tickets are $10. Available at all the usual places…Joe’s Pizza, Little Sheba’s, Italian Market. Get yours before they sell out!” –This is part of the InConcert series which benefits several non-profits in Wayne County. So come out and have fun while supporting great causes

Harry Ray Post 65

31 Fri – New Year’s Eve Dinner $12. Prime Rib or Chicken. Please signup in the Canteen.
31 Fri – 8pm-1am New Year’s Eve Party. Party favors, champagne toast & entertainment by Big Poppa Productions. Pitch-in finger food or snack. Please sign up in the Canteen.

Flatlanders, Hagerstown IN : New Years Eve Bash

31 Fri Featuring Lipstick & Blackheart starting at 9:00 p.m. Making the ball drop like its 1989! 5.00 cover gets you free champagne at midnight and party favors. Dinner special. See Flatlanders on Facebook to RSVP.

Tally Ho Pub- New Year’s Eve

Party in the old English fashion with Tally Ho Pub’s Pimp’s & Hoes New years eve blast..(see the movie Bridget Jones Diary for more info). DJ Josh Jones will be there to help you ring in the New Year with music, good food and fun! See Facebook page.

VFW – Kirk Little Post 1108

31 Fri 8:00 PM – 11:55 p.m. New Year’s Eve-Carry-in. Karoke-Open till 1AM. The Kirk Little Post will supply the traditional kraut and wieners.

Mack’s Place – New Years Eve Bash

Ring in the new year with DJ Coach. Music, dancing, good food and fun to usher in a new year! Music starts at 9:00 p.m. 719 S. 7th Street Richmond.

Smiley’s Old English Pub- New Year’s Eve

Watch the ball drop on the new HDTVs, drink specials, party favors, & champagne. Cover charge 4.00. Music starts at 9:00 p.m. with Video DJ Jarred. Ring in 2011!

The Patio at the Country Ribeye: New Year’s Eve

31 Fri New Years Eve Party with the Groove Doctors: located at 725 Progress Drive Richmond, Indiana. 765-966-4902.

E Street Pub: New Year’s Eve DALAID

31 Fri Featuring the local band DALAID and 8 WAYS FROM NOTHING..playing live at the New Years Eve Party—singing in the New Year.

Richmond 40 Bowl- Ring In The New Year

Family Party 6-8 p.m. 49.99/lane up to 6 people in lane. Includes two hours of unlimited Xtreme Cosmic bowling, Shoe Rental, 2 Pepperoni Pizzas, Unlimited Soft drinks. At 9:30 p.m. Xtreme Cosmic Party until 1:00 a.m. An idea for the whole family to ring in the new year!

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What’s Happening This Weekend: Dec 3-5 In Wayne County

December 3, 2010 By KPass Leave a Comment

Magic Of the Season: Main Street Richmond

Fri, December 3, 5pm – 7pm at the Innovation Center 814 East Main St

Christmas is coming…chili supper offered before the Christmas Parade on Main Street. Located at the Innovation Center, 814 East Main Street bring the family eat dinner and stay for the Christmas Parade. December 03, 2010, 5:00 To 7:00 pm. “No better place to see the parade.” Call the Innovation Center 765-962-8157 for more details…. See you there!

Holiday Bazaar Clear Creek Coop Dec 3^rd & 4th

December 3rd, 6:00pm – 7:30pm & December 4th, 10 – 6 p.m.; Creek Food Coop: Main Street Richmond

Holiday shopping goes local! Support Richmond artists at the Holiday Bazaar hosted by the Clear Creek Co-op in downtown Richmond. The bazaar begins on Friday, December 3 at 6 pm. Schmooze with artists, warm up with hot drinks, and watch the parade! Come back on Saturday, December 4, between 10am and 6pm as the bazaar continues.

Hagerstown Hometown Christmas: Dec 3-4

…begins Friday evening, Dec 3rd at 7:00 p.m. with Story Time. Also on Friday evening is a cookie walk from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 4th merchants will have holiday open houses and refreshments. Visits from Santa throughout the town & pictures with Santa at Nettle Creek Hardware from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.– later at the Logo Shoppe from 2-3 p.m.

Holiday Parade in Richmond Tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Fri, December 3, 7:00pm – 7:30pm : Main Street Richmond

Bring the kids out to the parade to usher in the season. The Innovation Center is offering a chili dinner prior to the parade. Clear Creek Food Coop is having a craft Bazaar as well. Plenty to do and see–don’t forget to stop by Veach’s to see all the wonderful toys. Other shops will be open later on Friday as well.

Jazz & Percussion At Earlham College Tonight

Fri, December 3, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

After the Parade you can head over to Goddard Auditorium in Capenter Hall at Earlham College. Come and enjoy a variety of music performed by the Earlham Jazz Ensemble, Salsa Band, and percussion ensembles.

Luminaries at Glen Miller Park

Sat, December 4, 6pm – 9pm ; Richmond IN

The annual luminaries in the park will again be part of the holiday season this year. Besides the luminaries there will be carriage rides, a bonfire, concession stand and light displays. And of course–Santa will be visiting at the Park Office. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Once the event is over–after 9:00 p.m.– you can drive through the park to see the luminaries (if you don’t want to get out of your car for the actual event) Bundle up! It’s usually a cold night–but lots of fun for all ages.

Check out our calendar at GoWayneCounty.com for even more great holiday events this weekend, including Earlham’s Symphony “Music & Magic” on Saturday and the Gospel Revelations Choir on Sunday afternoon, and a Dickens Christmas in Winchester on Saturday …and so many more!

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Scenes From Jubilee Days in Hagerstown

August 23, 2010 By KPass Leave a Comment

Enjoying A Corn Dog

If you missed Jubilee Days this year, you missed a lot as you can see from these pictures. All kinds of fun for everyone between the occasional downpours, which didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of anyone.

The background noise of the afternoon was the sound of small engines of the Go Cart Grand Prix buzzing around the figure eight track as people ate fair good, shopped and generally had a good time. Many stopped to see the races as drivers young and old spun around the track.

Mary Mills: Rollin Mills & GWC Member

Children were entertained by kid’s tractor pulls and elaborate face painting. Some were even climbing walls. Many enjoyed the yummy fair food and candy sold at places like Abbot’s Candies. Yard sales abounded along with sales of fresh produce all around town.

Tiger Face

Shops were buzzing as well from all the people who came to Hagerstown to enjoy this annual family event. It was a well-rounded weekend of fun for all ages.

Climbing Wall At Jubilee Days

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A Road Trip Northwest: Destination Hagerstown Farmer’s Market

July 28, 2010 By KPass Leave a Comment

A Scene from Centerville

Tonight we headed northwest to Hagerstown, hoping to make it to the farmer’s market, and along the way get shots of bands practicing for State Fair.

Hagerstown Market

Luckily we were able to catch the last few minutes of the Farmer’s Market in Hagerstown. Storm clouds were rolling in and people were beginning to pack up, but we were still able to buy fresh peaches, corn, green peppers and wonderful baked goods.

Hagerstown United Methodist Church Bake Sale

The Hagerstown Methodist Church was selling morning glory muffins, homemade cupcakes, brownies, pies, etc. Next week, we were informed, the Optimists would be preparing a meal for those who come to the market. Each week another group hosts a meal for a reasonable price.

Unfortunately we missed the bands in Hagertown and at Lincoln High School in Cambridge City (though Lincoln will have a practice again on Friday from 9 – 1 p.m. which we will attend). But we did watch Centerville’s practice and got some great pictures. There will be more on all the bands later this week.

Again, a road trip that was worth the drive for the friendly people, good food and great scenery. The Hagerstown Farmer’s Market is every Wednesday night from 5-7 p.m. at the Elementary School parking lot, come hungry and eat your dinner there while you shop.

Filed Under: Centerville, Hagerstown Tagged With: cambridge city, centerville marching band, farmers market, Hagerstown IN, hagerstown methodist church, lincoln high school

Flying Circus Lands In Hagerstown Indiana July 20th 2010

July 13, 2010 By KPass Leave a Comment

Tuesday, July 20, 2010, between 35 and 40 vintage planes will land at the 4,000 foot grassy airstrip in Hagerstown for the 3rd year in a row. This landing strip is the largest of its kind in the United States.

According to Benny Young, one of the organizers of this event, the landing strip is “perfect for vintage planes and well maintained.” The planes will be arriving through the day starting at about 2:00 p.m., coming from the DC area, Connecticut, the Shenandoah Valley and will stop in Ohio to pick up more flyers, according to Young. Pilots are invited to come and sleep under the “wings of their planes.” The pilots on their way to Osh Kosh Wisconsin, have made this an annual pitstop.

Spectators should bring lawn chairs to this event and make an afternoon of watching vintage planes as they offer flying demonstrations and airplane games. The public is invited to talk to the pilots and get a close look at their planes as well as having pictures taken with them and their aircraft.

Through the afternoon and into the evening the Hagerstown Optimist Club, sponsors of the event, will make available food, drinks and ice cream.

Included in this event will be an auto cruise-in and then at around 6:00 p.m. there will be a special air show which will include an historical reproduction of the 1911 Wright Model B, which has traveled all over the world.

Benny Young suggests that spectators arrive early and can come through the afternoon as gates open at 2:00 p.m. and the air show begins at 6:00 p.m. with planes flying in throughout that time. Volunteers will be wearing green t-shirts and will help direct traffic. “There will even be a special section in the northwest corner for Amish buggies and watering troughs for their horses,” adds Young.

Eat at the Airstrip and Support this Event

Amazingly the town of Hagerstown has a population of around 1,400 people, yet the spectators are expected to number around 3,000. This is a huge event for a town the size of Hagerstown. The event is being made free to the public as the cost of insurance is covered by the Optimist Club, which will supply the food. So plan to eat at the airstrip and support this event.

The first major event of vintage planes in Hagerstown occurred during the organization of the Centennial Model T Party in July of 2008. Since then it has become an annual event that grows each year. The evening airshow will end around 8:30 p.m.

For more information about this event you can call Benny Young at 765-935-6338.

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